Jason's updates http://www.goodreads.com/user/updates_rss/888729 en-US Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:12:37 -0800 60 Jason's updates http://www.goodreads.com/ 200 41 http://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/gr_logo.gif 16147272 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:12:37 -0800 Review15324006 <![CDATA[Jason added 'Salem's Lot']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/15324006 Salem's Lot (Paperback) by Stephen King
]]> 15635961 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:28:13 -0800 Review14915542 <![CDATA[Jason added 'Desperation']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14915542 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to: Desperation (Paperback) by Stephen King
Desperation is the story of several people traveling along the desolate Highway 50 in Nevada who all get abducted by Collie Entragian, the deputy of the fictional mining town of Desperation. Entragian uses various pretexts for his abductions, from an arrest for drug possession to ?rescuing? a family from a nonexistent gunman.

The travelers quickly realize that something is very wrong with Entragian, as his bizarre statements and mannerisms soon escalate to brutal assaults and murder. They come to understand that he is possessed by an ancient evil, a supernatural entity which calls itself Tak, that had been imprisoned in an old abandoned mineshaft until recent activity by a local mining company unearthed it. Tak has the ability to control the local desert wildlife, such as vultures, snakes, spiders, scorpions, and coyotes, and can also take more direct control of human hosts, though such manifestation causes rapid deterioration of the host's body. As such, Tak needs to frequently find new hosts to inhabit in order to travel outside of the ini, a well in an underground chamber, and Tak?s entryway into this world. The story suggests that Tak is actually a physical being trapped in another dimension, but can send its spirit into our world through this opening.

Among the travellers is a boy named David Carver, who is able to commune with and receive guidance from God. This aspect brings a philosophical, religious depth unseen in some of King's other, earlier works. In this regard, it is similar to Dean Koontz's The Taking, which also introduces philosophical and theological considerations.

As the survivors eventually manage to escape the clutches of Entragian/Tak, their first inclination is to escape Desperation, until David reveals that it is God's will that they confront Tak and seal the ini again.

]]> 15635418 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:22:15 -0800 Chapter11438 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=7 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: HARRY'S IN TROUBLE.

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The next evening,talk was all about Bill and Fleur’s wedding.It was to be held in two weeks. " ...more
]]> 15635378 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:21:47 -0800 Chapter11437 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=6 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: A PLACE TO RUN.

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"Harry!"Gennie yelled."The Dark Mark."



"Where is Ron?"Harry" ...more
]]> 15635324 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:21:12 -0800 Chapter11436 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=5 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: DUMBLEDORE'S STORY.

"Hermonie open the diary,and pulled out a paper that was folded up between the third page.
It was a " ...more
]]> 15635280 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:20:45 -0800 Chapter11435 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=4 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: THE WILL OF ALBUS DUMBLEDORE.

"Mike Freeman looked around.
He entered a muggle area.As he walked behind the building he herd two p" ...more
]]> 15635200 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:19:57 -0800 Chapter11434 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=3 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: THE SEVEN POTTERS.

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Harry Potter was now looking at Dooby.There was a paused,and then many pop's from the outside ro" ...more
]]> 15635075 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:18:31 -0800 Chapter11433 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=2 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: THE DARK LORD ASCENDING.

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A hoode figuar step forwards.He knew it was around this spot.
He pulled out his wand.



&q" ...more
]]> 15634983 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:17:35 -0800 Chapter11432 <![CDATA[Jason Hughes wrote a story]]> http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/10242.Deathly_hollows?chapter=1 Jason Hughes wrote Deathly hollows: BACK TO THE DURSLEYS.

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A tear came down Harry's face as he sat in the back of Dursley's car.
Harry just left Platform " ...more
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