What Are You Reading?

[Kurben]

I was fishing around for something to read yesterday and found a copy of The Secret History (Donna Tartt) that I'd forgotten I bought. So far I like it. Her writing reminds me of another time--19th century, maybe--and is quite similar to John Irving at the top of his game. I think it's fair to say that Tana French's odd students in The Likeness owe a lot to Ms. Tartt's odd Greek students in this book.

I thought that was a given. Frenchs the Likeness is unthinkable without Tartts , do i dare say masterpiece.French has managed to capture part of the atmospherer that Tartts book is full of in every page. It is, i think, her best book. Better than the The Little Friend And he Gold Finch. French just added a murder to the mix.

 

[staropeace]

Rolling with laughter! Want my straight razor?

Yes, or a bottle of valium for the easy way out.

 

[Spideyman]

I haven't. This is my first book by her. I know it got massive acclaim last year, but the scenario didn't really appeal. Is it worth a read?

I got lost a few time within the story- but soon realized it was "me" and not giving my full attention as I read. The ending blew me away. Made me re think the entire book, and as I look back, I see all the part fall into place. If you have the time, do give it a read. You might be surprised with what you take away from it.

 

[skimom2]

I got lost a few time within the story- but soon realized it was "me" and not giving my full attention as I read. The ending blew me away. Made me re think the entire book, and as I look back, I see all the part fall into place. If you have the time, do give it a read. You might be surprised with what you take away from it.

I definitely will, now thank you

 

[kingricefan]

Holy gawd! After reading Casual Vacancy, I had a dream about it last night. I never dream about books! I dreamt that I was the character who had a crush on the guy in the boy band. I brought him to Florida with me and it was going to be a hurricane there. We had this beautiful room. I realized he was Justin Beiber and also realized I did not want to be with a youngster for pity's sake. I was looking for a gun to shoot him when I woke up. Have mercy!

Selena Gomez is standing outside your door and she doesn't look happy.....

 

[kingricefan]

I started The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck last night. Finished half of it before I realized it! God, that man could write!!

 

[skimom2]

I started The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck last night. Finished half of it before I realized it! God, that man could write!!

My second favorite author

 

[kingricefan]

My second favorite author

Have you read Moon? It just flows, the writing is that good!

 

[skimom2]

Have you read Moon? It just flows, the writing is that good!

I have. He is just flat wonderful. I just posted this on another thread, but I think you'll appreciate it:
Letters of Note: A book is like a man

 

[kingricefan]

I have. He is just flat wonderful. I just posted this on another thread, but I think you'll appreciate it:
Letters of Note: A book is like a man

Beautiful!!!

 

[skimom2]

Beautiful!!!

He was a wonderful letter writer--Letters of Note has several, and all are worth reading.

 

[skootie]

I thought the first 700 pages were great, but the ending left me annoyed. Mr Iles portrayal of the period had me hooked and I would gladly have kept reading about it. IMO, the end of the story was a real let down.

I somewhat agree with you, but then thought about the trilogy aspect, and decided maybe that was the reason for the loose ends. But, for sure, it left you hanging on certain points. The ending was very sudden. I didn't so much feel it was implausible as I felt it was just rushed. At least this ending didn't bother me as much as the one of "Gone Girl"!

 

[Jojo87]

I started to re-read for third time Pet Sematary.

 

[misery chastain loves co.]

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Thank you ma'am
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Yay!

 

[FlakeNoir]

Thank you ma'am
wait....thank you FlakeNoir
Yay!

Well done!

 

[Haunted]

I haven't. This is my first book by her. I know it got massive acclaim last year, but the scenario didn't really appeal. Is it worth a read?

I know it was widely acclaimed etc, etc, etc, but for me, meh.

 

[Haunted]

I started to re-read for third time Pet Sematary.

I get chills thinking about that story.

 

[Haunted]

I finished Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes. A fast paced and creepy read with subtle hints of the supernatural that build up to an original ending. And the author also manages to convey social media in all its glory and not lose any pace from the narrative.

I started Without Frontiers, The Life and Music of Peter Gabriel, by Daryl Easlea.

Liked your review of Broken Monsters so I ordered up a copy from my local branch and its coming across the county as I 'speak'.

 

[Kurben]

I have an hour or so of work to do but then i will be going to bed with The Rats by James Herbert.

 

[EAST COASTER]

I finally got my hands on Wind Through The Keyhole, so far not bad.