I enjoyed his symbolism "better to be a mouse nibbling on wires" and "better to be a spider spinning in a web".
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Sleep Tight. Next time we will be a bit more organized. Maybe we should start this a half hour earlier?Okay, Gang, unfortunately, I have to go! I have to get up at 4o am. This is great though loads of fun. I will catch up tomorrow. Night!
I was emotionally involved because I've lost enough people to understand wanting someone to pay-retribution (obviously not the same scenario). But I did get lost and wasn't very interested in all the details of the plan.You know, I really didn't feel anything for this character. I was not emotionally involved. There wasn't a hook for me. Yeah the guys wife dies and? Towards the end, I got a little more sucked in. I think he was justified.
So, do you think the quote "Revenge is a dish best eaten cold" relates to not acting in the heat of the moment and biding your time, like Robinson did?This story encouraged me to 'stagger on' even when work sucks and times are difficult. It's another reason I read him often. Not only does he unknowingly encourage me, but I learn about depths of emotion. In this case, love, so strong that someone would kill for it: and revenge, cold, calculating, and heartless, yet justified, and da@n satisfying.
Yes, I think it is a fair statement. When people act in the 'heat of the moment' they make mistakes, get caught, or don't exact a calculated punishment.So, do you think the quote "Revenge is a dish best eaten cold" relates to not acting in the heat of the moment and biding your time, like Robinson did?
Not in the top ten SK stories I'd recommend, but I greatly appreciate that no animals were harmed in the writing of this short story!!Overall, would you recommend it to your friends?
Exactly-but I think in the end Robinson was past the point of caring if he was caught, don't you? He'd waited that long and planned the best he could and if it all turned on him, then at least he tried to get justice for his beloved!Yes, I think it is a fair statement. When people act in the 'heat of the moment' they make mistakes, get caught, or don't exact a calculated punishment.
Probably.Overall, would you recommend it to your friends?
I feel so stupid! Did not realize notes were in the back of the book as I haven't read the last story yet. We'll have to make sure everyone knows to check that section as well. Extra sugar, just what the hyped up kid needs 8). Seriously, thanks and feel free to join in the story conversation next week (End of the Whole Mess, SKMB, Reading and Discussion Group, 8.16.14).Hi. Really enjoyed this thread and reading with you. There are notes on each story at the end of both the hardcover and paperback. They answer a few questions and are a fun interesting read.
Will try to join discussions when possible.
We've both read the story and bought the DVD but the part that sticks with both of us is the video in the notes.
I feel so stupid! Did not realize notes were in the back of the book as I haven't read the last story yet. We'll have to make sure everyone knows to check that section as well. Extra sugar, just what the hyped up kid needs 8). Seriously, thanks and feel free to join in the story conversation next week (End of the Whole Mess, SKMB, Reading and Discussion Group, 8.16.14). View attachment 4412
OOps..that should be Friday 8.15.14 @9:30EST, 8:30 Central.