Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s Comments (group member since Oct 06, 2009)

Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Kristi wrote: "Point of view has a very big impact on the plot, April. To me it limits the depth of a story. Some argue that you get to know the narrator really well with first person, but if you get at least one..."

Mickey wrote: "April wrote: "My pet peeve with many of the novels I have been reading lately is that they are in first person point of view. I would like to see more third person narratives. Maybe it's a trend ri..."

April wrote: "Richard wrote: "One of Agatha Christie's most famous novel is written in the first person. I won't give the title because the narrator is the killer. She wrote another one years later that did th..."

Richard wrote: "One of Agatha Christie's most famous novel is written in the first person. I won't give the title because the narrator is the killer. She wrote another one years later that did the same thing. As..."

Excellent topic. This has been an issue for me over the years. I tend to prefer third person narratives. They allow for multiple lead characters and more diversity in the overall narrative. Now, there are some characters who are so entertaining and unique, that their first person narration is a treat. Spencer in the Robert B Parker books is an example.

I was very impressed with Lone Survivor. A stunning film

Peggy wrote: "When I love a movie that's based on a book, it's usually because a) I haven't yet read the book or b) I liked the story but wasn't wowed by the writing in the book. With apologies to the author, Or..."

You know Peggy, I never saw that film!!
Heard such good things about it and I like all of the cast. Odd I have not seen such an acclaimed film.

KOMET wrote: "Saw the movie version of "THE WOLF OF WALL STREET" yesterday. The time spent watching it didn't feel like 3 hours as it was a very interesting and engaging story. Besides, as someone who lived t..."

I also saw it and loved the movie. One of those films that draws you in and keeps you on your toes. A long film but I also cannot think of a single boring moment. I completely agree KOMET

Richard wrote: "Stacie wrote: "The last book of the Amelia Peabody series has just come out, after Elizabeth Peters (aka Elizabeth Mertz) passed away a short time ago. She also wrote under the name Barbara Michael..."

I didn't even know Ms Peters passed away. How sad! My dad loved her books very much. I also enjoyed them

Kristi wrote: "Rick wrote: "Funny. I am reading Les Miserables. About 1000 pages and VERY small print. I read about 10 pages a day and hope to finish by the time I retire.

I read the unabridged Les Mis on an eRe..."

I also have the abridged version. But I bought the complete novel as I recently purchased the almost 5 hour 1934 French film version which is supposed to be the most faithful to the Hugo tome. So I am reading it nice and slow and will watch the film when I finish the book.

Ruby wrote: "The Grapes of wrath,"

I really enjoyed the John Ford film version of Grapes far more than the book

Stacie wrote: "Mistress of the Art of Death series was fabulous and broke my heart when the author suddenly died. The heroine Adelia, is fabulous."

New one on me. Will have to check out that series

Jan C wrote: "Rick wrote: "Brenda wrote: "In honor of Mr. Mason, here are some of my favorites:

Lolita
Odd Man Out
The Night Has Eyes (speaking of which, does anyone know
where I can get..."

Brenda wrote: "No, different book. The Night Has Eyes was written by Alan Kennington and published in UK around 1939 - of course, it is the source of the 1942 James Mason/Joyce Howard film. I have found only on..."

I actually very much enjoy Woolrich. Thanks!

Brenda wrote: "No, different book. The Night Has Eyes was written by Alan Kennington and published in UK around 1939 - of course, it is the source of the 1942 James Mason/Joyce Howard film. I have found only on..."

We both continue to search!!!

Diana wrote: "Rick wrote: "Anthony wrote: "Print books where the print size is just too small or dense or boring. This is not a case of needing special large type. Most books (75%) on my bookshelves are just fin..."

And that will only encourage e-readers where the text size can be switched to suit the individual reader

KOMET wrote: "The following movie (that I've seen) based on a novel that I absolutely LOVED is ---

i) The Cruel Sea
"

Now on my must see list

Brenda wrote: "In honor of Mr. Mason, here are some of my favorites:

Lolita
Odd Man Out
The Night Has Eyes (speaking of which, does anyone know
where I can get a copy?)
Julius Caesar (ok,..."

What a great list!!!
Wish I knew where to get a copy of Night Has Eyes

Anthony wrote: "Print books where the print size is just too small or dense or boring. This is not a case of needing special large type. Most books (75%) on my bookshelves are just fine. But a substantial minority..."

Funny. I am reading . About 1000 pages and VERY small print. I read about 10 pages a day and hope to finish by the time I retire.

Anthony wrote: "Too many movies based directly on books are not up to the original. Different but limited in time and space. Our imagination as we read is infinitely greater than HD or 3D or Imax or whatever. But ..."

I was surprised just how much I loved
I tried to read the book after seeing the film and just could not get into it. The film was just too good. Odd isn't it!

Malina wrote: "I watched The Pianist last night and I thought it was well adapted from "

I have not read the book but that is one very powerful film.

Chris wrote: "Rick wrote: "Chris wrote: "I can't recommend The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism highly enough, especially if you know anyone who is autistic."..."

It is sad that you had to hear about it that way. And I only learned of it from your post. A most worthwhile and important topic

KOMET wrote: "Several minutes ago, I finished reading The Chancellor Manuscript by Robert Ludlum. It's an high-octane action novel with the premise that J.Edgar Hoover, the infamou..."

as usual..superb review!!

Ian wrote: "Helena complained about novelists assuming they know history and then demonstrate they do not. This might warrant an "Ouch!", but I think, in my self-defence, there has to be some tolerance. My lat..."

A most facinating topic and debate. And an extremely well presented and written post. Thanks Ian!!

Bryan wrote: "Rick wrote: "I saw American Hustle yesterday and was a bit let down. It was a fine movie but not the GREAT film I kept reading about. Alot of predictable situations and a bit too smug with itself."..."

Yep. Just seemed too pleased with itself. Works in a film like Oceans 11 with Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Not in this film