Mr. Mercedes. Reading and Discussion Group. First 30 pages. 6.7.15
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Hi Guys! I should have shown up a few minutes earlier, but hey- here we are 8)
Me too, Snake. We've had some really good discussions.. and more to come. What a beginning to Mr. Mercedes, eh?
I'd say the first 30 pages contain one of if not my favorite parts of the book. Brady's letter to the ol det. ret. really got me excited for the book.
I think I was even more disturbed by the beginning of the book than I was the first time reading it.
I felt more emotionally attached to Augie and Janice (and baby Patti!) - was heartbroken about their financial situation and was drawn to their compassion for one another as strangers. Then...
You've both made valid points. So much happened in these pages, we needed to read them a couple times. The accident felt like getting hit with a 2 by 4 both times, and Brady's letter lets you know just how crazy he is.
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I kept thinking, what a really nice guy, I hope they become a 'couple'.I felt more emotionally attached to Augie and Janice (and baby Patti!) - was heartbroken about their financial situation and was drawn to their compassion for one another as strangers. Then...
Yes - completely deranged.
I think the last part of the massacre scene was the worst when augie was trying to protect them and looked up only to see the tire coming at him…
Also shout out to whoever is moderating this thread so I can participate. It's appreciated.
Also shout out to whoever is moderating this thread so I can participate. It's appreciated.
I'm curious Snake, what was it about the letter that you liked or that became one of your favorite parts?
Augie was reminding himself that he wanted to take her out for breakfast - hopefully to celebrate new job prospects and that he was thinking about this again right before they were hit... He wanted to befriend Janice and even thought of presenting themselves as a couple to the job fair people in hopes of bettering their employment chances - just extremely heartbreaking!
Ive always been interested in the psychology of serial killers and such, I guess that's why I'm a mental health counselor. Anyway, I went into mr. Mercedes unsure that I'd like it and the letter was just so raw and deranged I knew then that I was going to like it.
I agree, Morgan. It is heartbreaking.
We liked the characters already. They were real, they were nice, normal people.
We liked the characters already. They were real, they were nice, normal people.
They are the best and have supported this group so much!