ScottK's comments
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ScottK's comments from the The Next Best Book Club group.
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Fiona wrote: "***********SPOILERS END*************************
Blomkvist speculated asperger's syndrome which is a lighter form of autism.
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Yeah I have a nephew with AS of Autism and he can talk up a storm and is quite a ham until it gets too loud then he shuts down....He is also an videogame/electronics NUT CASE. He could be on a computer 12 -18 hours a day NO PROB and he is only 12 or 13.
World's End I just finished. It is in present times and deals alot with Celtic myths and legends,coming back to power and eclipsing science. Book one in what I think is a 6 book series but I enjoyed it.
There are a few groups on GR dedicated to Urban Fantasy that MIGHT give you some ideas. My problem is they tend to be too paranormal romancey really more then Urban Fantasy. That said, some great Recommendations here so far Dresden Files are great. I am perhaps the biggest F Paul Wilson pusher around.OH, I also just bought Moon Called after reading just the first chapter online at her website, seems really promising as well.
AYE can one writing style be enjoyed more than once .....I think it can, if it is indeed a "WRITING STYLE". If it couldn't be enjoyed more than once than why would someone with A specific writing style ever bother to write more than 1 book.
Take for example the infamous Ms. Rowling she wrote 7 books in the same style, and became a billionaire from them. Sure they get darker but it is still the same style. Another point is that if you could not enjoy a writer's style more than once why even bother with things called series??
Fiona wrote: "Has anyone read The Last Cavalier? I have that (and it is massive...)"
I have that and it IS MASSIVE and kinda scary.
I drive a scooter/moped so it would be REALLY hard for me to talk on the cell while driving.Plus I most likely couldn't hear anyway, what with the wind and all.
My first car was a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere Mint Green. I loved it LOVED it, it had character, push button gears and could fit 8 people comfortably. That's pretty good for a 4 door car. :)
Amen Eva, or for people under you at work , to call you at home AFTER you have left from you 12/14 hour day ...to ask stupid questions
Stephanie wrote: "I have to add
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastard, #2)
The Republic of Thieves (Gentleman Bastard, #3)
by Scott Lynch
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ACK I need to get on the Ball I didn't know Republic of Thieves already came out.
I also think Patrick Rothfuss did great with Name of the Wind.
I would willingly give my cell phone away to anyone including the 3 and 4 year olds. :)
Wow I did not know this topic was here. For me speaking as a man I prefer male authors to female. But with a twist since I am a 'mo I do NOT like the male authors whose books reek of testosterone, .....IE "Zack lit a match from the zipper of his bomber jacket to ignite his cigar, as he stared at the gorgeous dame across the bar." Ironically enough, if a female can write a convincing man, or have her female leads be semi testosterone filled ( or at least not be a sappy spineless girl) I can read them. There are also some female authors that can visualize gay men pretty well and have read alot of books with gay characters that have been written by women. In short....It depends :P.
P.S. I own a Salmon shirt. :)
Yeah??? and what do you mean by that Sara....... ;) (TOTALLY kidding there but I coud not help myself).
Nicole wrote: "I read this last month for my in person book club and we talked about the thing with Tomas/Daniel/Bea too. We came up with two scenarios 1) it's just strange for your best friend to date a sibling..."
I think alot too may have been a status thing , after all Daniel was just the son of a guy who owned a bookshop.
I do the same thing too , esecially in a group scenario when you are not sure everyone really GETS sarcasm and stuff like that. I mostly use cuz ( I am lazy sue me) goin' ( which makes no sense because it is the same amount of characters) but the other oldies LOL TMI IMHO BTW.
Joe if you Liked The Woods by Coben you should go back a few;
Gone for Good
Tell No One
Just One Look
No Second Chance
The Innocent
All of the above are excellent reads, with great plots, greater twists and "You never would have seen that coming" endings.
I actually read this book last January and Loved it. Just an FYI to those who have read it already and love it or those who love it while reading. Mr. Zafon has a new book coming out on April 17th, CalledEl Juego del Ángel or The Angel Game, It is a supposed Prequel to TSotW with Daniel's Grandfather as the main Character. Of course the Cemetary of Forgotten books will also play a part. Personally I can not Wait!!! :)
I just wanted to come and tout my love of Watership Down as well as Plague Dogs ( although plague dogs is a bit more saddening, and The Wind in the Willows. I just added Dragonhaven, and the mole one to my TBR list thanks !! ( Jeez more books .....)
Spain
Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Barcelona, 1945—A great world city lies shrouded in secrets after the war, and a boy mourning the loss of his mother finds solace in his love for an extraordinary book called The Shadow of the Wind, by an author named Julian Carax. When the boy searches for Carax’s other books, it begins to dawn on him, to his horror, that someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book the man has ever written. Soon the boy realizes that The Shadow of the Wind is as dangerous to own as it is impossible to forget, for the mystery of its author’s identity holds the key to an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love that someone will go to any lengths to keep secret.
Spain- Shadow of the Wind Carlos Ruiz Zafon
