The Opinionated Animorphs Book Guide!

[NateSean]

That opening bit was hilarious. I actually tried to remember the opening paragraphs, which was probably what my brain needed at this early in the morning.

I agree that this wasn't the worst book of the series by a long shot.

[poparena]

My review of #40 The Other:

Blip Version:
http://blip.tv/pop-arena/opinionated-animorphs-book-guide-40-the-other-7019425

Youtube Version:

Part One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWGWDsKwEXM

Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUQPRecBP3c

[poparena]

Once upon a time you guys liked this stuff

Anyway, here's my five-year anniversary video. Yes, it has been five years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7ULgJ9Z7AE

[Stephquiem]

I don't think I've actually been able to watch the last one just 'cause my internet at home's been ****. :\

Also holy cow five years. o.o

[esplin]

Once upon a time you guys liked this stuff

Anyway, here's my five-year anniversary video. Yes, it has been five years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7ULgJ9Z7AE

I came to the forums today because you reminded me it existed.

[Stephquiem]

Woo things working long enough to actually load something. Mostly. XD

But I wanted to say that I still really love these reviews. I think I can attribute half my headcanon to you. Or there have been books I've been really anxious for you to review because I want to know your thoughts on x thing and... yep. I know RAF isn't as active as it used to be, but I saw someone comment on the video about advertising on tumblr and I second that. The Animorphs tumblr community is very active. Someone's plugged you at least once on my dash, so they're definitely there, too.

Also your mention of the livejournal community made me weirdly happy, because they're how I found my way to RAF in the first place. So. Random factoid. Also I have no idea if I posted this in here before, I feel like I have, but I actually still own a VHS tape of Super Book. Thank you for replacing awkward childhood memories of Bible programs with an association with an awesome review series? And in general. But the first one seems less weird and feelsy so I lead with that.

[poparena]

My review of Alternamorphs #1 and #2. Be sure to have annotations on!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U64HdnQLHg

[Stephquiem]

I am ridiculously proud of myself for getting through all of those. XD Also that was cool. And I actually caught myself saying "aww, I missed the batman voice." Not like "you should do that again" but like when you're watching a special episode of a show you really like and the bring back that one character that you kind of forgot about, but still feel like it's kind of nice to see again? ...The example that's coming to mind is Minkus from Boy Meets World. Welp.

I forgot what I was actually going to say here, but I really barely remember Alternamorphs. I still have the books sitting with the rest of the series, but I honestly haven't opened either of them since I finished them 15ish years ago, which I don't think is true of any of the other books.

[poparena]

My review of Megamorphs #4 Back to Before

Blip Version:
http://blip.tv/pop-arena/opinionated-animorphs-book-guide-megamorphs-4-back-to-before-1-2-7103822

Youtube Version Part One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp0CsOCtCBQ

Youtube Version Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bQ3MaYY-p0

[Stephquiem]

I just realized how long it's been since I read Megamorphs #4.

I do remember that "Not My Problem" was probably my favorite episode of the TV show. How many series can say they did the It's a Wonderful Life schtick twice? Unintentionally?

[poparena]

My review of #41 The Familiar

Blip Version:
http://blip.tv/pop-arena/opinionated-animorphs-book-guide-41-the-familiar-7118992

Youtube Version Part One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUw0DzuTrXA

Youtube Version Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEuLVttVTIg

[Stephquiem]

I think I have a soft spot for this book purely because of fanficton. Which I'm pretty sure has completely mucked up my memory of the actual book, since I think I remember the cliffnotes version of events. I didn't expect my fanfic to be more sensical than the original.

[poparena]

Um, can we move this thread to the main Animorphs forum? Because nobody besides Stephquiem (thanks!) seems to be reading this thread.

In any case, my review of #42 The Journey.

Blip Version:
http://blip.tv/pop-arena/opinionated-animorphs-book-guide-42-the-journey-7150330

Youtube Version Part One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQGz0X6DOUM

Youtube Version Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztya1SbloOs

[Stephquiem]

I kind of love your fanfic-y ideas. Also dear Lord, this book was worse than I remember it to be. O.o Nostalgia goggles and not reading it since I was 11 are a terrible mix.

(Also PM a mod maybe to have it moved?)

[Phoenix004]

Finally caught up on your last bunch of reviews, almost forgot how much I love these. Since I've just moved the topic to this board (it wasn't getting enough attention in RAF Projects) I would highly recommend these videos to any Animorphs fans reading this post who haven't watched them already. They are incredibly insightful as well as hilarious.

I agree with Steph about your potential fanfic ideas, I would definitely read them! Also regarding your five year anniversary video, best of luck with the book you're working on. I look forward to reading it when you're finished.