I read it when it came out. Is that the Wiley Cash book with the character who is deaf?
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I loved my visit there, as I mentioned before. But I was visiting in August and the weather was a balmy 78. I kept seeing signs at rest stops that said: RATTLESNAKES HAVE BEEN SPOTTED ON PREMISES. I was paranoid every time I stopped.Reread A Death in BoBD this afternoon. I first read it when it was published in the New Yorker. Enjoyed the intro - SK mentions the Dakota Territories. Kinda forgot the mentioning of the Black Hills in the story. Don't know if SK has ever been to ND. Probably not, he's a very smart man!
Yes, the older brother.
"Love May Fail" is awesome so far.
If it keeps up this pace, it will be the third really good book I've read in a row.
That never happens with me!
If it keeps up this pace, it will be the third really good book I've read in a row.
That never happens with me!
I finished 11/22/63 last night. What an amazing story. Easily a top 5 King novel for me.
Amazing story. One of my top faves (King or not!)
I'm going to look for this book at the library next week. Just watched the Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine documentary last night. Heartbreaking.
Keep in mind that the book tells a different version of the crime than the official version and the book certainly has a few critics. I think the journalist that wrote the book is credible. He spent over 10 years on it, has well over 100 named sources (and a few unnamed ones - the main source of the criticism) and had the cooperation of the prosecutor (and over 100 hours of interviews with the prosecutor). I think the author does a good job with the crime portion of the book but I'm skeptical of the way some of Matt's last year in Wyoming is portrayed.
If you read it, report back. I'm interested to hear what you think.
I will let you know! I already suspect that the meth use of the murderers (mentioned in your original post) is a crucial element of the heinous crime.
I reviewed Love May Fail when it first came out. Not a favorite. I'd be interested what you think when you're done.
I looked for this book at the library today. There's only one copy and it was checked out. I am next on the waiting list, so will hopefully get it by the end of the month.
Checked out The Stephen King Companion by George Beahm at the library today. Not going to buy it because of some not-so-great reviews and opinions, but it does have a lot of pictures. Yep, I checked it out for the pictures!
Ghost Story by Peter Straub. It seems to get great reviews everywhere, this board included. I hope it's as good as everyone says!
It is extremely layered and Straub recapitulates plot in a fascinating way. Slice open this book and you have the rings of a tree. Have patience with this approach, it is worth it. He is a master storyteller and these are his strengths, in my opinion.
I haven't read much for pleasure for quite a while. And Gracious Host says that authors must read. I've tried, I really have.
Grandma gave me a Jeffrey Deaver. I got bogged down in what seemed like unnecessary detail. "Jimbo slurped his coffee, put it down, sighed, pushed his seat back, rose from his chair, turned and with a steady stride, walked to the corner of his desk, around it, and straight across the bay to his partner's desk. He had something to say." Argh, maybe I'm just not in the right mood. Just put the damn coffee down and go talk to your partner. I couldn't take the time to see how the plot developed. I could see it emerging, but just ever so slowly.
She gave me a David Baldacci. Ah, international thriller. The characters were so stereotyped, it was like he cut-and-pasted them out of a In Like Flint script, but without the humor. Again, not the right mood.
James Patterson. Oh, here's a guy who tells me on Facebook that he can teach me to write! I made it through 20 pages of cultural references that were slathered over what might seemed like an interesting storyline, but I couldn't take the constant references to things I don't care about in real life. Book sailed away. Grandma told me that she thought the book was one that his business might've churned out rather than him doing all the work. I dunno.
Finally, Michael Connelly. The Lincoln Lawyer. Halfway through and it's a good read. I'm sticking with it.
Who knows where individual tastes will run. I'm suspecting that writing and critiquing my own stuff is having an effect, and not a great one, on how I enjoy others.
Grandma gave me a Jeffrey Deaver. I got bogged down in what seemed like unnecessary detail. "Jimbo slurped his coffee, put it down, sighed, pushed his seat back, rose from his chair, turned and with a steady stride, walked to the corner of his desk, around it, and straight across the bay to his partner's desk. He had something to say." Argh, maybe I'm just not in the right mood. Just put the damn coffee down and go talk to your partner. I couldn't take the time to see how the plot developed. I could see it emerging, but just ever so slowly.
She gave me a David Baldacci. Ah, international thriller. The characters were so stereotyped, it was like he cut-and-pasted them out of a In Like Flint script, but without the humor. Again, not the right mood.
James Patterson. Oh, here's a guy who tells me on Facebook that he can teach me to write! I made it through 20 pages of cultural references that were slathered over what might seemed like an interesting storyline, but I couldn't take the constant references to things I don't care about in real life. Book sailed away. Grandma told me that she thought the book was one that his business might've churned out rather than him doing all the work. I dunno.
Finally, Michael Connelly. The Lincoln Lawyer. Halfway through and it's a good read. I'm sticking with it.
Who knows where individual tastes will run. I'm suspecting that writing and critiquing my own stuff is having an effect, and not a great one, on how I enjoy others.
I just finished it and I really enjoyed it. I had a lot in common with Portia (about the same age, grew up in that area, uncannily similar taste in music). The story was original and when I didn't have time to read, I was thinking about the book and couldn't wait to get back to it.
Reading Opening Atlantis. Atlantis in this case is not the fable thing but a part of north America that separated from the main continent many millions of years ago. When man discovers it in 1452 it has developed a fauna that is rather different just like other islands/continents have. Think NZ, Australia, Madagaskar. The english man who discovers it sees a chance for a good life in a prosperous land away from the fight in his homeland (where the war of the Roses has just begun). One thing that really draw him is that it is empty of people Then the story follows different families through the centuries in their new home. America and its inhabitants are discovered. (Called Terranova). But the original settlers dreams of a peaceful place turn out to be just a dream. We are, after all, humans and conflicts lies ahead even if it might be another conflict. It is an interesting thought play. I often like what if scenarios if the premises hold up throughout. So far it does.
Almost finished with Wizard and Glass. Also reading Hillary Clinton's Living History.
A frustrating book for review--lol. The story is reasonably complex (for a first novel--publishers don't allot those a lot of pages), and intertwines a modern story with a fascinating (to me, anyway) historical period. It deals with the Cathars of southern France/northern Spain, and the brutal way they were put down by the French government and the Catholic church. That part is truly interesting. But then there's a soppy and unbelievable romance shoehorned in--that's the frustrating part. I really think the author wrote the history/modern day switching back and forth part first and the publisher did the standard, "This is written by a woman, so can you cram in a romance? Cuz wimmins be too dum to 'ppreshate a book 'thout kissin'". I have this same issue with other historical fiction by female writers. This particular one has too many adjectives, too much description of clothes, meals, and wine, words used incorrectly (it's ghastly that this is considered ready for publication, really)... but the history, man. It's good. And when she forgets she's writing and just tells a story, it moves fast and hot.
Anyway. Need to finish it, but I had to get that off my chest
Anyway. Need to finish it, but I had to get that off my chest
Feeling better? Anyway re female writers of history fiction.... Have you tried Hilary Mantel? Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies? Takes place in Henry VIII,s England and can be recommended.A frustrating book for review--lol. The story is reasonably complex (for a first novel--publishers don't allot those a lot of pages), and intertwines a modern story with a fascinating (to me, anyway) historical period. It deals with the Cathars of southern France/northern Spain, and the brutal way they were put down by the French government and the Catholic church. That part is truly interesting. But then there's a soppy and unbelievable romance shoehorned in--that's the frustrating part. I really think the author wrote the history/modern day switching back and forth part first and the publisher did the standard, "This is written by a woman, so can you cram in a romance? Cuz wimmins be too dum to 'ppreshate a book 'thout kissin'". I have this same issue with other historical fiction by female writers. This particular one has too many adjectives, too much description of clothes, meals, and wine, words used incorrectly (it's ghastly that this is considered ready for publication, really)... but the history, man. It's good. And when she forgets she's writing and just tells a story, it moves fast and hot.
Anyway. Need to finish it, but I had to get that off my chest
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