Mercedes Questions

[Vic2sant]

Just started Mr Mercedes and how come no one told Mr King that a Mercedes Sl500
Is a small 2 seater sport car and not a big car at all?

 

[FlakeNoir]

Welcome to the site. I think this came up the other day, but unfortunately, I can't remember the response, sorry.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...Glocks have external safeties though...

 

[prufrock21]

Mr. King knew it all the time. He was just invoking poetic license.

 

[Neesy]

...Glocks have external safeties though...

And Burger King Whoppers don't have any sauce dammit!

 

[Neesy]

Just started Mr Mercedes and how come no one told Mr King that a Mercedes Sl500
Is a small 2 seater sport car and not a big car at all?

Welcome to the SKMB - I am saving Mr. Mercedes as a special treat - gee, thanks for ruining it for me -

Spoiler: wink

Just kidding! Welcome to SKMB anyway!

 

[Liselle]

They're not that small and being a merc they sure will be heavy, having driven a merc myself it is like driving a tank.

 

[Dale Hawk]

Later in the book there are three riding in the the car, two in front and one in back seat. There's no back seat in SL500.

 

[Vic2sant]

Later in the book there are three riding in the the car, two in front and one in back seat. There's no back seat in SL500.

How do we get the message to Mr King about his poor Car advisors or why not look at the car himself before releasing the story so dependent on the size of the car?

 

[FlakeNoir]

How do we get the message to Mr King about his poor Car advisors or why not look at the car himself before releasing the story so dependent on the size of the car?

Using this form would be appropriate when advising us of issues within the stories. Thanks.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Using this form would be appropriate when advising us of issues within the stories. Thanks.

 

[Spideyman]

Does anyone read a book anymore just to enjoy the story?

 

[GNTLGNT]

Does anyone read a book anymore just to enjoy the story?

...we of the Constant Reader Society do honey, but the rest of the great unwashed find it more entertaining to locate "mistakes" than enjoy a good read, it's all a reflection of the totality of negativity in our world today...momentary happiness in the faults of others....truly sad...

 

[SharonC]

...we of the Constant Reader Society do honey, but the rest of the great unwashed find it more entertaining to locate "mistakes" than enjoy a good read, it's all a reflection of the totality of negativity in our world today...momentary happiness in the faults of others....truly sad...

I honestly don't see mistakes. Like in Mr. Mercedes - I wouldn't know if the car had 2 seats or was the size of a bus! Or if the Glock has a safety. If the story is good, do a few minor things really matter?

 

[Dana Jean]

Does anyone read a book anymore just to enjoy the story?

i do i do!

 

[Dana Jean]

I've said this before and I'll say it again, he is a fiction writer. He can write whatever truth he wants to. It can be how things really are, or they can be things as he wants them to be. It doesn't matter. fiction.

The definition:

fic·tion
ˈfikSHən/
noun

1. literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.
   synonyms:novels, stories, (creative) writing, (prose) literature; More
   • invention or fabrication as opposed to fact.
     plural noun: fictions
     "he dismissed the allegation as absolute fiction"
     synonyms:fabrication, invention, lies, fibs, untruth, falsehood, fantasy, nonsenseMore
     
     
   • a belief or statement that is false, but that is often held to be true because it is expedient to do so.
     "the notion of that country being a democracy is a po

 

[merown]

Constant Reader society, once you pass the comic book stage, there are usually reasons and other undertones of why things matter. Why did he use an Expensive car owned by the rich? Why was an expensive rich car doing in the Poor section of town? Why are key characters Rich in this book and Finally why do you think Mr King titled this book Me Mercedes?? Why not title it Mr FORD or Mr Buick? I'm sure it would be just as appealing to future readers (purchasers) of this book. Sure it will!!

 

[GNTLGNT]

...and the choir is being preached too....AMEN young lady!....

 

[GNTLGNT]

Constant Reader society, once you pass the comic book stage, there are usually reasons and other undertones of why things matter. Why did he use an Expensive car owned by the rich? Why was an expensive rich car doing in the Poor section of town? Why are key characters Rich in this book and Finally why do you think Mr King titled this book Me Mercedes?? Why not title it Mr FORD or Mr Buick? I'm sure it would be just as appealing to future readers (purchasers) of this book. Sure it will!!

...and you woke up on the asshat, poor grammar and spelling side of the bed because????.....

 

[Moderator]

Just started Mr Mercedes and how come no one told Mr King that a Mercedes Sl500
Is a small 2 seater sport car and not a big car at all?

How do we get the message to Mr King about his poor Car advisors or why not look at the car himself before releasing the story so dependent on the size of the car?

Steve owns a couple Mercedes so I'm sure he knows the difference. Having them not be quite right does help with not upsetting Mercedes Benz, though.