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10th out of 27 books
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Ticket to Ride
Paperback, 202 pages
Published
October 23rd 1989
by Vintage
(first published 1986)
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It was beyond odd. I kept thinking that maybe he had DID. In the beginning it wasn't all that interesting, but it did get better. The ending leaves you hanging, wondering what really happened. Maybe that is how it was meant to be. In all honesty though, I only read this book because I heard a lovely man say he read it....Pattinson.
I’m usually a fairly quick reader, but I found myself purposefully taking my time and re-reading sentences and paragraphs just so I could take everything in completely! It is pretty difficult to explain this story, there are lots of bizarre twists and turns. Supreme alienation and separateness from the rest of the world are a few of the many forefront themes of the book. Simply put, this is a psycho-study suspense both beautifully written and bleakly told. The ending is ambiguous, but I personal...more
Jan 12, 2009
Van
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone up for a challenge
Recommended to Van by:
I heard about it from someone who loves to read!
First off, this was a ver difficult book to get a hold of! I seems that my Chicago Public Library said there was only 1 copy in the entire City of Chicago!?! Are you kidding me?! I know it's a Vintage book, but Good Lord, I think maybe she was mistaken. I thought I'd mention that incase anyone else was told the same thing. Anyway, I got finally got it on 1/9/09 or 1/10/09. It's a small book, only 202 pages long, but I finished it late 1/11/09. It's a bit odd, but I liked it because of that. It's...more
I'm trying to write a review, but I don't think I can. I wasn't in the right state of mind to read it and I guess it deserves a second read to fully appreciate it. I took my time and had to re-read sentences, because it's very complicated, weird, confusing and not like any of the other books I've ever read.
The main character is called John who's filled with self-loathing and despair and sexual guilt, all from being raised by a pulpit-pounding priest. He abuses Helen his wife (a former prostitute...more
The main character is called John who's filled with self-loathing and despair and sexual guilt, all from being raised by a pulpit-pounding priest. He abuses Helen his wife (a former prostitute...more
How can one describe this novel? It's a psychological mystery, I suppose, about a man who suddenly loses his memory while on a train trip. The story then takes you back and forth between what happens next and what has led up to this unfortunate event. It's disturbing (you'll never ride a subway again without thinking of is description of the humanity who take them)and you need your thinking cap on to keep track of where you are in the story. The ending is surprising and will make you go back a f...more
Ticket to Ride by Dennis Potter is the kind of book you probably need to re-read to fully appreciate, and I definitely plan on rereading this. Potter’s writing is seductively lyrical. I found myself re-reading sentences and paragraphs just so I could savour the imagery or mood he created. I’m usually a fairly quick reader, but I found myself purposefully taking my time with this book.
To explain the storyline is a little difficult and part of what made this such an intriguing read for me. A man,...more
To explain the storyline is a little difficult and part of what made this such an intriguing read for me. A man,...more
This was my first read of 2009 and this is the first time I have read anything by Dennis Potter, I had heard of him and vaguely remember watching 'The Singing Detective' when it was on television.* 'Ticket to Ride' is the most surreal and scary book I have read in some time, the characters are all flawed, they all have secrets and the ending of the book leaves you with far too many questions.
Apr 13, 2010
Gemma
marked it as to-read
Ive only just got this book so not read it yet...
When i heard of this book, it was almost impossible to get hold of because Rpatz had spoke of it, And it was going for £60-£100! how mad is that.. Anyway i guess the novelty wore off cause i got it for under a fiver! Sounds good anyway so really looking forward 2 it :)
When i heard of this book, it was almost impossible to get hold of because Rpatz had spoke of it, And it was going for £60-£100! how mad is that.. Anyway i guess the novelty wore off cause i got it for under a fiver! Sounds good anyway so really looking forward 2 it :)
I don't even think I can write a decent review on this book. It was weird. It jumped around quite a bit. I think the main character was psychotic. I got into it about 1/2 way through the book and the last 1/2 wasn't too bad. I would check it out at the local library, but I wouldn't pay $120 for it. Thank goodness I didn't.
Dec 08, 2008
Shany
marked it as to-read
When John discovers he isn't sure about who he really is, he leaves his wife and home to find a woman named Penny. He is absolutely certain that he is supposed to kill her. He isn't sure why though. I'm excited to read this murder/thriller mystery!
I must admit that I took this book simply because Rob Pattinson said he read it...
Finished in four days.
It's really really odd.Can someone tell what's happened?
Finished in four days.
It's really really odd.Can someone tell what's happened?
Beautifully, strangely written. It kept me guessing until the very last sentence, and beyond.
Feb 20, 2009
Allyson Kramer
is currently reading it
A really interesting story, the angle is something new for me, from the get go it has sucked me in.
Very enjoyable read. Beautifully dark story with many twists.
A bizarre precursor to 'The Singing Detective'.
As soon as I can find it.....
This stayed with me.
I couldn't finish it.
This book was quite odd and a tad confusing at times. But it was a very interesting premise which kept me hooked until the last page.
i'm actually not quite finished with this... but i think i see where it's going - will be done today, probably. another "eh."
i found it difficult understanding this book, it was very confusing. I think it would serve well to read it a second time. and i don't think it was so poor that i don't want to read it again.
Jul 24, 2008
Brandon
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who are too happy
Recommended to Brandon by:
used bookstore in Tucson
Dense and dirty, my first Potter novel and I loved it. Could've used some more musical numbers.
May 15, 2013
Iroulito91
marked it as to-read
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Dennis Christopher George Potter (17 May 1935 – 7 June 1994) was an English dramatist, best known for The Singing Detective (1986). His widely acclaimed television dramas mixed fantasy and reality, the personal and the social. He was particularly fond of using themes and images from popular culture. Such was his reputation that he convinced BBC 2 and Channel 4 to co-operate in screening his final...more
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