Right now, "12 Years a Slave" the book is great! Loved the movie. Wanted to read further.
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Finished Rise Again--eh. It was okay. Some parts were really good, but I don't think the writer had a clear idea where he was going so the end was sort of a mess. A substory with the main character's younger sister seemed shoehorned in--I'm pretty sure that was an editorial suggestion to 'humanize' the MC after the initial manuscript was finished. It was not successful--lol.
Now reading Diamond Head, for review. EXCELLENT book so far! I think it publishes on April 12, so I have to finish it up today and get the review written.
Now reading Diamond Head, for review. EXCELLENT book so far! I think it publishes on April 12, so I have to finish it up today and get the review written.
I finished Finders Keepers this morning. My non-spoiler "review" is in the Written Works forum.
Now reading Dan Simmons' The Third Heart.
John
Now reading Dan Simmons' The Third Heart.
John
Finished the two Chandler stories..."Goldfish" and "Pearls are a Nuisance"...liked the first a tad more. Pearls reminded me of those old black and white movies, people bopping each other over the head, pulling guns, taking guns from others, talking tough...using words like swell and hello brown eyes and trouble is my business how else would I make a nickel? Someone is sending me a book of poetry...the writer's description reminds me of Williams...William Carlos...looking forward to it and 'til then it's on to some more Chandler, The Big Sleep...#1 Philip Marlowe...but I'm not reading them in order.
I will check it out Spidey . . .just for the ending.
Now I'm really looking forward to it! I remember seeing in the news that the book brought renewed attention to the painting.
Hey, NBgirl,
I just finished Twelve Years a Slave and really loved it. Northup's writing is beautiful, and the sadness and horror of slavery are really brought to light. I, too, had watched the movie, and was so affected by it that I immediately downloaded the book. I hardly ever highlight text with my Kindle, but found myself doing so for several beautifully written passages in the book. It's really amazing that this happened to someone; it breaks my heart so.
I've now started Tana French's The Likeness. I had read the first book in this series, In the Woods, and really enjoyed it.
What happened to the other two hearts?
Diamond Head didn't end as strong as it began, but I'd still give it 4 coffee cups It was a fascinating look at an immigrant family from the late 1800s through the mid 60s. I enjoyed the look into Chinese custom and legends, as well. Very accomplished book, especially for a first published novel.
Now I have a book by Nancy Thayer to read for review (misremembering the title right now), and then I can dive into my TBR pile
I forgot to mention that I read David Nicholls' US last week, as well. He's a strong writer--good humor, well-drawn and believable characters--but his books have been getting progressively darker. I wasn't as angry at the end of this one as at the end of One Day (he really jumped the shark with that one), but I still like his first book (Starter for 10) the best.
It was a fascinating look at an immigrant family from the late 1800s through the mid 60s. I enjoyed the look into Chinese custom and legends, as well. Very accomplished book, especially for a first published novel.Now I have a book by Nancy Thayer to read for review (misremembering the title right now), and then I can dive into my TBR pile
I forgot to mention that I read David Nicholls' US last week, as well. He's a strong writer--good humor, well-drawn and believable characters--but his books have been getting progressively darker. I wasn't as angry at the end of this one as at the end of One Day (he really jumped the shark with that one), but I still like his first book (Starter for 10) the best.
I like your avatar sir. Is that a pic from some edition of The Dark Tower series?
I came back to Orwell. Hadn't read him in three years.
I am reading "Shooting an elephant and other essays" . I am fascinated by his pragmatic use of language. As a journalism student, I believe him to be the reference on how to write clear, objective prose. This book is starting to become a Bible to me.
A Hanging:
"It was about forty yards to the gallows.I watched the bare brown back of the prisoner(...)And once, in spite of the men who gripped him by each shoulder, he stepped slightly aside to avoid a puddle on the path."
I am reading "Shooting an elephant and other essays" . I am fascinated by his pragmatic use of language. As a journalism student, I believe him to be the reference on how to write clear, objective prose. This book is starting to become a Bible to me.
A Hanging:
"It was about forty yards to the gallows.I watched the bare brown back of the prisoner(...)And once, in spite of the men who gripped him by each shoulder, he stepped slightly aside to avoid a puddle on the path."
Raymond Chandler is God. Tell you what, though, Walt--you can do the first five out of order, but you're better off doin the last two in sequence, The Long Goodbye (goosebumps just thinkin about that one), THEN do Playback. Just trust me on this. And ENJOY!
Bought Harlan Coben's latest novel on a whim. Anyone ever read his stuff? Thoughts?
I've read at least one Coben...Just One Look...probably others though I forget now...Anderson's disease again...and I enjoyed the story. When I saw his name in your post I thought of that guy who writes about the Minnesota detective...his name is on the tip of my nose...and yea, Anderson's...big-time. Whoa Whoa is me. Song lyrics now...right on the tip.
Finished The Big Sleep...good story...now it is on to Farewell, My Lovely, Philip Marlowe #2...ooga booga, onward and upward.
Finished The Big Sleep...good story...now it is on to Farewell, My Lovely, Philip Marlowe #2...ooga booga, onward and upward.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
When I hear "Ye ken" I think of Scotland.
I liked "The Wind Through the Keyhole", too
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I'm glad you said that. I always felt while reading the whole dark tower series that there is a heavy British influence in it, especially the language. It may just be coincidence but I noticed a fair bit of Scottishness (I think I made that up) and a bit of varied local English dialects too.When I hear "Ye ken" I think of Scotland.
I liked "The Wind Through the Keyhole", too
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No, it's from the video game red dead redemption, the protagonist - John marston, is pretty much exactly how I pictured roland.
Definitely has the look for sure.
There's a lot of influence from the British Isles in colloquial American 'pioneer-era' speech. LOTS of immigrants from Scotland, Ireland, and England here
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