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My name is red. That is Orhan Pamuks book, right? Thats a little masterpiece i've always thought. Think it was that one that tipped the scale in his favor when it came to the Nobel Prize. Haven't the Goldfinch yet. It stands in the shelf beside The secret history and The Little friend and awaits action. Is it as good or better as these? The Secret history was great but the the Little Friend was a little step down i thought. What is Sarum? Never heard of.
That's right - it won him a Nobel prize in 2001 or 2002 - can't remember which year. I've read the first chapter and it's wonderful.
Sarum sounds interesting! Sounds like the same concept which Steven Saylor built his two novels Roma and Empire around. They start around the time of the citys foundation (ca 753 bc) and goes on with mainly two families changing luck during romes growth as a power. We get a lot of guestplays by historical persons of course but it is the families that is the main persona.That's right - it won him a Nobel prize in 2001 or 2002 - can't remember which year. I've read the first chapter and it's wonderful.
Don't know about The Goldfinch, other than it won the Pulitzer here for 2013. It can't be too much of a crap read.
And Sarum is a historical piece about the oldest settlement in England, Salisbury, from prehistoric times to 1985. Go here to learn a little more about it: Sarum: The Novel of England Summary & Study Guide
I would start with Rice and then go to McCammon, I've read both and was very pleased. Rice's writing is extraordinary and is even better in her follow on, The Wolves of Midwinter. Amy Tan's book is a marvel too!
The Charning is being held at the library for me
Actually it is The Croning by Laird Barron; I've read a page and a half and my first reaction was, ewwww gross.
I really liked Harbor. I find myself thinking about it at odd times. Lindqvist is an interesting writer! Have you read his book of short stories? The Twelve was disappointing (IMHO). The Passage was exponentially better. I've been trying to get my hands on The Troop, as well
I liked The Moon is Down (but Steinbeck is a favorite, so that isn't a surprise). So many books, so little time--lol
The Troop just came out in paperback this week!I really liked Harbor. I find myself thinking about it at odd times. Lindqvist is an interesting writer! Have you read his book of short stories? The Twelve was disappointing (IMHO). The Passage was exponentially better. I've been trying to get my hands on The Troop, as well
Do they have a good translator of Lindqvist? I have of course only read him in Swedish.I really liked Harbor. I find myself thinking about it at odd times. Lindqvist is an interesting writer! Have you read his book of short stories? The Twelve was disappointing (IMHO). The Passage was exponentially better. I've been trying to get my hands on The Troop, as well
Couldn't tell you, Kurben, as I've only read him in English, so I don't know if anything's been lost in translastion. I have read his first two books (Let Me In, Handling The Undead) and I have enjoyed his take on Vampires and Zombies much!
Well if you enjoyed it the translation can't have done much harm. He wrote a short story that is a kind of sequel to handling the undead. He is called the Stephen King of Sweden here which i think a little unfair to both parties.
I like the fact that in Let Me In you get to find out what happens when a vampire enters your residence uninvited..........
His best book in my opinion. He made a short story sequel to that one too about the search for the two after the bathhouse incident. Quite good.
Makes it clear how universally popular and well-known Mr. King is! I agree, though; their styles are very different, and not really comparable.
I just ordered it from my library, so I should get it by Tuesday. GIves me time to finish my other books--lol
