Loved the part when he compared 'the tribe' to part of the people leaving Egypt and instead of following Moses, following Joe Camel. Absolutely cracked me up.
The Ten O'Clock People. SKMB. Reading and Discussion Group. 11.28.14
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I thought about someone getting put in the trunk, too! I also thought it could be an unconscious bat person in there, but put that thought aside right away since it was explained previously how they metabolize drugs faster and don't stay sedated very long.
I wonder if bats metabolize things quickly (in real life). Bet ya they do, I know hummingbirds do, due to the rate their wings flap so many times per minute it increases their metabolism so they need to eat almost all the time.
I don't remember any concrete references to SK's other works, but thought about DT creatures when he first described the first "batman."
KFF, My lurking Friend, What did you like best about this story?
Yes...lobstrocities! a mix of normal and surreal
No Problem, very glad you would join in. I like this story and appreciate the way Sai King tells it. Glad Pearson and Moira and Cam survived.
I thought it ended a bit too abruptly-how Pearson could just leave his wife and child, hoping they'd stay "blind" to the bat people forever.
If I recall it talked alot about Black eyes (Raggedy Ann) and rolling eyes. Perhaps smoking aint so great hey. the eyes hit close to home.LOL
I consider myself an "ignorant optimist." Like there are so many happy endings in SK's work!
This reminded me of the eyes in Joe Hill's Heart-Shaped Box all of a sudden!
True. I forgot about them. He blamed on having to work late. Think he thought he would endanger them by going home?
The eyes are always the doorway to the soul.
Good Call... and in Nos4a2.
Forgot about the eyes in that novel-another good call!
I thought it was so interesting how only the smokers who hovered between full-on addiction and quitting, could see the bat people. But wasn't there a non-smoker at the group meeting? Do you think she had just recently quit?
Hmmm bit slow eh - I'll go stick some fliers on lampposts for u eh ! Chin up V - the crowds will be here soon
As Always, I have enjoyed our conversation and discussion dear friends. Next Friday, Crouch End. Please understand, I am not online as often as I was due to work, studying creative writing, and working on my little blog. I enjoy our discussions and it gives me a chunk of time to read my favorite.
Most smokers hover between full on addiction and quitting. And many people who quit re-start. It is a sucky addiction.
Most smokers hover between full on addiction and quitting. And many people who quit re-start. It is a sucky addiction.
Well, give us your two cents, Sheems, what did you think of the story?