Reading "IT" during lunch today and Mike's dad mentions Dick Hallorann... i totally forgot he made an appearance
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Reading "IT" during lunch today and Mike's dad mentions Dick Hallorann... i totally forgot he made an appearance
My pleasure. I'm glad you got lost in Edgar's story the same way I did.Finished The Story of Edgar Sawtelle last night. What a wonderful book (thanks, Doc). Lovely story, unforgettable characters, much emotion.
Doing well - good to see you posting again!I loved the Silo trilogy.
Anyone who loves Sci-fi should give them a try imo
Been a while since I have posted on here, I finished DROOD by Simmons. I thought it started slow but soon had me lapping up the Dickensian London tale, I read the second half of the book in one sitting!
I followed that up with Sphere by Crichton. This is the first Crichton book I have read and now I really want to read Jurassic Park! I only read it as I finished Drood at work and had nothing to read, so grabbed this from the charity stall we have in the hospital reception. Great book, fast paced and easy reading.
Then I read Artemis by Andy Weir, I haven't read The Martian (I did love the film though) and saw the signed limited edition for £12.99, so thought it would be rude not to buy it at that price. Good, solid story, loved the lead character...it did get a bit too science-y in places for me, but still enjoyed it!
Next up was a recommendation from a Goodreads friend - The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp.
I had never heard of either the book or the author in all honesty but my friend could not stop singing it's praises. I checked Amazon and it was £1.60 (ish) for the kindle version and thought I had nothing to lose. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this, great to have something come out of nowhere and literally wow you. Any lover of horror fiction should give this a go, especially if you can get it at the low price. Mixing old horror tropes into something a bit more modern, cleverly written, I hated, loved and despaired for Jack!! Recommended!
And now I find myself (finally) starting The Passage by Cronin.
So far, so very good. Really liking his writing style, just made it to part 2 and loving it!!
Hope everyone is well?!
Thanks Neesy!Doing well - good to see you posting again!
Your not the only one, i didn't like the Titanic either.I haven't read Gone with the Wind either. I believed you until I read your spoiler lol
I think I must be the only person who didn't like Titanic
That was an excellent read. I wouldn't have discovered it if I hadn't won it in a local school holiday raffle. I remember reading somewhere that it was based on King Lear.Finished The Story of Edgar Sawtelle last night. What a wonderful book (thanks, Doc). Lovely story, unforgettable characters, much emotion.
That was an excellent read. I wouldn't have discovered it if I hadn't won it in a local school holiday raffle. I remember reading somewhere that it was based on King Lear.