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Tooly · Aug 9, 2014

I'm re-reading 'Bag of Bones' and the 'Thomas Covenant' series from scratch, now that I've got every book in the series!
Also reading 'Trail of Fire' by Diana Gabaldon before I leap into her latest Outlander epic, 'Written In My Own Hearts Blood'.

jchanic · Aug 9, 2014

I just finished Revival. This has to be the darkest story King has written. The ending is so nasty I truthfully don't know if I'm going to reread this for a long, long time.

John

skimom2 · Aug 9, 2014

kingricefan said:
Both are flawed ex-detectives with a rich history that needs to be explained. Both are compelling characters.

That makes sense

I liked them both. What I find interesting is the different approaches to the detective novel: Rowling is clearly all about the plotting (have you seen her story charts for HP? They are a marvel), while Mr. King is more interested in people and what makes them tick (his trademark, to my mind).

AchtungBaby · Aug 9, 2014

jchanic said:
I just finished Revival. This has to be the darkest story King has written. The ending is so nasty I truthfully don't know if I'm going to reread this for a long, long time.

John

Even darker than, say, "Apt Pupil" or Pet Sematary?

FlakeNoir · Aug 9, 2014

Don't tell, don't tell, don't telldon'ttelldon'ttelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.........................

:biggrin2:

jchanic · Aug 9, 2014

AchtungBaby said:
Even darker than, say, "Apt Pupil" or Pet Sematary?

Yes.

John

jchanic · Aug 9, 2014

FlakeNoir said:
Don't tell, don't tell, don't telldon'ttelldon'ttelllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.........................

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. The book REALLY impressed me.

John

Mr Larry Underwood · Aug 9, 2014

Re-reading "The Stand", three years later and now with an adult prespective on it. Still incredibly mature a believable tale. Simply the best pop novel ever.

kingricefan · Aug 9, 2014

jchanic said:
I just finished Revival. This has to be the darkest story King has written. The ending is so nasty I truthfully don't know if I'm going to reread this for a long, long time.

John

We need a emoticon that represents someone taking a big 'gulp', like when they're scared. 'Cause now I am scared........

Stingray1970 · Aug 10, 2014

I'm about halfway through Double Feature by Owen King. I'm liking it so far. There's some dry, twisted humor to it. It's not in the horror or fantasy genres at all. The main character has an interesting relationship with is father.

Kurben · Aug 10, 2014

Cant wait for Revival with all these teasers. But i agree with Flake DONT TELLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr Larry Underwood · Aug 10, 2014

How come you have early access to it?

Is the writing style similar to Doctor Sleep's? Please say no!

Kurben · Aug 11, 2014

Mr Larry Underwood said:
How come you have early access to it?

Is the writing style similar to Doctor Sleep's? Please say no!

Please don't say anything. And if you do say it in a special thread concerning revival. I don't want a cheat glimpse of a good book.

Neesy · Aug 11, 2014

I just finished reading "The End of the Whole Mess" for this Friday's 'reading assignment' here on the SKMB. Weird little story but an interesting concept.

The Nameless · Aug 11, 2014

Neesy said:
I just finished reading "The End of the Whole Mess" for this Friday's 'reading assignment' here on the SKMB. Weird little story but an interesting concept.

Ha ha, doing your homework like a good little girl?

I'm still quite early into Mr Mercedes, I generally only read a few hours, and mostly at night when I slow down because I get tired (don't know why I feel the need to explain/defend my slower pace). Anyway, I'm really liking it so far, I love how within 60 pages he's managed to shoehorn in references to

Christine and IT

even if it is the movie versions.

I think I might have stumbled upon a new genre to give a try, with this (early days yet, I know) and how much I loved joyland, and the fact that I'm going through the collection of 15 seasons of "a touch of frost" on DVD, I am getting tempted to try some more crime/detective novels, particularly the novels to a touch of frost.

AchtungBaby · Aug 11, 2014

FINALLY started "Dolan's Cadillac" last night. Will finish today and read "The End Of the Whole Mess" so I don't get behind

AchtungBaby · Aug 11, 2014

Mr Larry Underwood said:
Is the writing style similar to Doctor Sleep's? Please say no!

Even though I loved Doctor Sleep, I'd like to know this, too

Moderator · Aug 11, 2014

Mr Larry Underwood said:
How come you have early access to it?

Is the writing style similar to Doctor Sleep's? Please say no!

I like Doctor Sleep much better than Revival but to answer your question

Revival is MUCH, MUCH darker, particularly the ending. That is probably why I prefer Doctor Sleep. I'm not one of those who likes the dark stuff. If that's your cup of tea, I suspect you'll be happier with Revival.

EMARX · Aug 11, 2014

I finished The Cuckoos Calling, by JK Rowling. There is no doubt she can spin a fine tale, but I was very impressed with her foray into detective fiction. She has most of the hallmarks of the genre, but manages to inject some newness into it. Strike and Robin are very likable.

I also started 2001: A Space Odyssey, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat, by Oliver Sacks

Haunted · Aug 11, 2014

I just finished Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. This is a story of a bi-racial family in the mid western 1970s. A sudden death in the family leads to secrets being exposed and the feelings of being different, father is Chinese, mother is white and the children suffering the ignorance of their peers are examined. Mz. Ng is working on another book, I am looking forward to reading that one also.

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