Anyway, in celebration of the release of her second novel, Aberration, Lisa is hosting The Aberration Blog Hop: Finding the Most Aberrant Characters. The Hop runs June 6th and 7th--it’s not too late to sign up--and all participants will be entered to win one of the following:
- Amazon Gift Card $25.00
- Amazon Gift Card $15.00
- Amazon Gift Card $10.00
- Signed copy of the paperback, Aberration (3 copies for giveaway)
- Aberration the ebook (5 copies for giveaway)
Winners will be chosen at random and announced on June 10, 2013!
The Aberration Blog Hop
In Aberration, FBI profiler, Kassidy Bishop is on the hunt for serial killer who is an aberration—a freak—even among serial killers. For this blog hop, all you have to do is list your top 5 choices for the most aberrant (freakish or abnormal) characters in fiction, TV and movies!
Before we get started, let’s take a look at the definition of aberration:
ab·er·ra·tion
1 : the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
2 : unsoundness or disorder of the mind
3 : an aberrant individual
— ab·er·ra·tion·al adjective
From the Merriam Webster Online Dictionary
My Picks- Griffith from Berserk (manga, TV, and movie). I didn’t even have to think about it. This character is disturbed on every level, and it’s a very dark read--probably the most twisted thing I've ever encountered. Fun fact: After 20 years, the story is still going...
- Of course, we have Dr. Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs (book, movie, and TV). This one doesn't even warrant an explanation.
- The Joker from Batman (comic, movies, TV, and games), fan-favorite that he is, exhibits some pretty aberrant behavior.
- How about a recent example? General Monroe from Revolution (TV). Sure, I only started watching the show because Billy Burke is a sexy, rugged beast, but the other characters have grown on me--abnormal as they may be.
- Let’s end on a more lighthearted note. What about Mother Gothel from Disney’s Tangled (movie)?
Congratulations, Lisa! ♥
37 comments:
Lecter will be on many lists today! Good choice with Mother Gothel.
Congratulations, Lisa!
Wow, we have two characters in common! You'll have to wait until tomorrow, though....
And I think most Disney villains are more interesting than their heroes!
Agree about Lector. He'll be on many lists.
Congratulations, Lisa! :D
My goodness, Hannibal and the Joker are on just about every ones lists. Theses guys are wholly an aberration! You came up with someone totally different Mother Gothel, good choice.
Thank you! Mother Gothel is my favorite pick so far! (Try explaining an evil mommy to your 5 year old!) LOL. ;)
I picked Hannibal, too, from the new TV series, which is super creepy & icky!!
You bet! He's the poster child for aberrant behavior. *shudder* Thanks for stopping by, Captain!
Jeff, you tease! *grins* That's a good point. Disney does produce some great villains. Flawed, yet we can relate to them on some level.
No doubt! *shudder*
Lecter and Joker are on my list as well. General Monroe is a real piece of work but so pained and conflicted. Ending with Mother Gothel was a nice touch Carrie. Great choices.
Someone else listed Freddy Krueger. I'd forgotten about him. *shudder* is right.
Congrats, Lisa.
I picked Lector, too.
I also found Seymour Parrish from One Hour Photo a little creepy.
Gotta pick Aldrich Killian from Iron Man 3 (and it's not just cause I want to type Iron Man. Well, maybe a little. But seriously, that guys moral compass is waay off).
I know there's more. Can't think of them right now...
The joker is a great choice, especially loved the joker from The Dark Knight. He was perfectly evil! Don't know many of the others (except of course Hannibal!) Writer’s Mark
HI, Carrie,
Terrific choices. CONGRATS TO LISA!
Looks like an amazing book!
They certainly are. :) Thanks, Cathrina!
*Grins* I bet that was a fun conversation!
And you're very welcome!
Oh my gosh. I keep trying to watch that, but it makes me too squirmy!
Did you see the season finale? So telling! I loved it. :)
Thanks, Sheena-kay!
I loved the Tangled character -- she was just so messed up. LOL You picked a good list!
Oo, good call! And who wouldn't want to bring up Iron Man? ;)
He certainly is evil! Thank you for stopping by, Nancy. :)
Thanks, Michael! :)
Isn't she? They did such a great job with her! :)
Thanks, Julie!
Tangled is one of my favourite movies! But yeah, Gothel was creepy as all get out! So nasty!
Woot, woot! I love your choice of villains.
Mine too! :)
Thanks, Crystal! :)
The Joker's a good pick -- I'd forgotten about Tangled!
He seems to be on everyone's list, and with good reason. :) Thanks for stopping by, Milo!
Great add of the mother in Tangled!!!
Thanks, Tammy! <3
Hi Carrie. I'm back from my break and "adjusting" to the routine again. I'll add my congratulations to Lisa and wish a lot of luck!
Hi, Lee! Nice to see you back. :) I'll be returning sometime in July. (I hope.)
I'm late commenting, but I am lurking in the background. Congrats to Lisa on a huge accomplishment!
Better late than never, right? :) Thanks for stopping by, Joylene!
Great picks. Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight was an absolute chiller.
Thanks, Misha! :) And I agree.
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