The End of the Whole Mess - SKMB Group - 8.15.14
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Hi Guys,
This is the meeting site for next Fridays discussion group, The End of the Whole Mess, 8.15.14. Let's start a half hour earlier, at 9:30pm EST and 8:30pm Central.
In the back of the book, beginning on page 797 are notes for some of the stories. (Big Thanks to Let's Rock for pointing it out
)
Dolan's Cadillac did have notes, so we could discuss them in Dolan's Cadillac 8.8.14 thread if you want between now and next Friday.
Please read with most or some of the following questions in mind to discuss.
1. How did we experience the story? Immediately engaging?
2. Main Characters Actions, were they justified? What about the dynamics between characters?
3. Any Growth or Maturity by end of tale?
4. Plot, was it engaging? Fast, slow or twisty, story pacing.
5. Was the timeline sequential or lots of flash backs? Structure, single viewpoint or multiple viewpoints?
6. Themes - Main Ideas used? Any Symbolism?
7. Profound Passages, funny dialogue, or sections that summarize the story
8. Was it satisfying?
9. If you could ask the author one question, regarding this story, what would it be?
10. Has the novel or story changed you in some way?
11. How does the setting figure into the story and would you recommend the story?
These questions gleaned from LitLovers and other reading groups. Also add a question or two if you would like.
This is the meeting site for next Fridays discussion group, The End of the Whole Mess, 8.15.14. Let's start a half hour earlier, at 9:30pm EST and 8:30pm Central.
In the back of the book, beginning on page 797 are notes for some of the stories. (Big Thanks to Let's Rock for pointing it out
)Dolan's Cadillac did have notes, so we could discuss them in Dolan's Cadillac 8.8.14 thread if you want between now and next Friday.
Please read with most or some of the following questions in mind to discuss.
1. How did we experience the story? Immediately engaging?
2. Main Characters Actions, were they justified? What about the dynamics between characters?
3. Any Growth or Maturity by end of tale?
4. Plot, was it engaging? Fast, slow or twisty, story pacing.
5. Was the timeline sequential or lots of flash backs? Structure, single viewpoint or multiple viewpoints?
6. Themes - Main Ideas used? Any Symbolism?
7. Profound Passages, funny dialogue, or sections that summarize the story
8. Was it satisfying?
9. If you could ask the author one question, regarding this story, what would it be?
10. Has the novel or story changed you in some way?
11. How does the setting figure into the story and would you recommend the story?
These questions gleaned from LitLovers and other reading groups. Also add a question or two if you would like.
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Finished this one last night. Can't wait to discuss it.
Hi AB,
You get the gold star today...early nonetheless.. Pull up a cozy seat
You get the gold star today...early nonetheless.. Pull up a cozy seat
Thank-ee! Glad to be here. T-minus 2 minutes by my count... 
Welcome Sweet Pea ...We might was well begin.I'm nine minutes early, but HI GUYS!!!!
Pour a cup to go with your cookies.... So how did you experience the story?
So how about that beginning, eh? We're immediately told Howie has killed his little brother with his own creation, and shot himself up soon after. I can imagine it: a guy with sweat on his brow writing his tale out as fast as he can, the room lit by a lone desk-lamp and the body of his well-meaning brother nearby.....
One of King's best openers.
One of King's best openers.
I enjoyed this one a lot more than Dolan's Cadillac for some reason-so much story in so few pages!
One thing I love about the story is Howie and Bobby's brother-ship is just like any other, albeit a bit heightened by Bobby's constant inventions, experiments, etc. King never lets Bobby feel like a cartoon--he's completely relatable throughout.
Agreed-it opened with a bang and kept the same pace throughout...
Week Two- The End of The Whole Mess- I found myself worried that he wouldn't make it to the end. The opener was great.
I agree, which is saying something--I was thoroughly impressed by Dolan's
It reminds me of a way darker version of SK's relationship with his real-life older brother as he recollects his childhood memories in On Writing.
I really admire Uncle Stevie's ability to make his characters 'rounded'. He has the ability to make you feel as though you are right in the story as it is happening.
Exactly. I was on the edge of my seat when Bobby tried flying his airplane and then there was that whole business with the bees and wasps. Bobby's comparing humans to wasps was quite apt, I thought.