Yes, he is. I stand in awe of him, and of his wife Tabitha, and both Joe Hill and Owen King. I have not read anything by Naomi, however I bet she is as talented as her siblings.
The End of the Whole Mess - SKMB Group - 8.15.14
- Thread starter VultureLvr45
- Start date
-
This message board permanently closed on June 30th, 2020 at 4PM EDT and is no longer accepting new members.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I have only read Mr. King and NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. (I did enjoy NOS4A2 a lot)
Question #5 regarding flashbacks-this story couldn't be told without them. The history of the brothers led us to the complete understanding of why Howie helped Bobby and his love and forgiveness throughout the story and at the very end...
So funny Neesy. Page 91 of my hardback, Thought of that section.
Where'd you go AB? You are missed!
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
You are right about that part for sure - that is the way he gets us interested to read more - to see what led up to the writer telling us about "the degeneration of mankind, the end of war etc".
He tells the story in a linear fashion though so we understand. Usually when I read stories that have many past events, I get lost jumping backward and forward after a few times. Is there a specific 'trick' that he uses? I don't think so, he circles the narrative so you want to know more.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I did find the story actually went quite fast for me and it kept my attention. My mind did not wander or go off topic, so that is a good sign! (or maybe it is from eating that salmon)
I agree! I was just talking about this recently-some authors seem to jerk back and forth, almost as if they forgot something and inserted it wherever they were in the story where they remembered it, leaving the reader bewildered. SK has never done this to me!
Guys, this has been a fairly short meeting tonight. Why don't we agree to meet next week if we are able and discuss Suffer The Little Children. In the back of the book is a blurb about the story as well.
I really do appreciate our discussions.
I really do appreciate our discussions.
We'll keep the same outline and questions. Does anyone have anything they want to discuss about this story before we stop?
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
No - I think this short story has been analyzed enough!
Me too - I decided to go to the German Pavilion tomorrow night - thanks VultureLvr45
Beg pardon--my phone died! I hate I missed the end of the discussion.
I'd just like to say this was a really good discussion of a great story. May The End.... help us hold up the mirror and ask ourselves what are we doing to help the planet and those around us? Are we helping or hurting?
Loved this tale. Can't wait for next week.
AB is back, we missed you while you were out.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Hey AchtungBaby - see you next week - did we post way too much and not allow you to get a word in "edge-wise"? (I hope not)
Thank you for letting us know what happened. I was neurotic enough to think I had done something wrong.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Hi - too bad about your phone - I cannot trust mine either.
That was a good comment - I wonder sometimes if that is how our world will end - from us poisoning the earth. It sure looked like it in the 70s before people became more environmentally conscious.
Heh! No, I really enjoyed it! I hate I had to disappear for a bit.Hey AchtungBaby - see you next week - did we post way too much and not allow you to get a word in "edge-wise"? (I hope not)
WOW - thanks...have some schnitzel for me tomorrowNo - I think this short story has been analyzed enough!
Me too - I decided to go to the German Pavilion tomorrow night - thanks VultureLvr45
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Hey - join the crowd! You know what they say "Just because people think you are paranoid that doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!"