> I understand. I cannot watch "Mystic River" again because it's just too > depressing. For some reason I can reread books that are depressing and I > love the way the gut twisting depression sweeps over me. Maybe it's > because I can put the book down and introspect and be thankful for the > joys in my own life. Maybe it's the comisery of another human being, even > if they are fictional. Who knows, Teckla just seems to "fit" in the series > and the series would be paler without it(IMHO). > -- > John D. Barbato, O.D. > I felt that way when I read the _Farseer_ and _Tawny Man_ trilogies by Robin Hobb (who wrote _Gypsy_ with Steve as Megan Lindholm). Major depression, but it feels so good. Though I'm actually afraid to say it, I love those books even more than Dragaera. Robin Hobb is my hero. -Rebecca