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.

Chris wrote: "Rick wrote: "two of my favorite books ever!!

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I actually enjoyed "Tales From.." even more than Watership Down. T..."

I agree Chris..the second book was a great continuation of the first, not so much because it continued the story, but because it expanding one's knowledge and appreciation of the characters

I am absolutely loving

An exciting and educational thriller. Robert Masello has a really terrific format of having a historical tale within the main story. This time, about every three chapters deals with Cellini and his travails in medieval Italy. This is directly related to the present day chapters. In another fantastic novel by Mr Masello, the plot and subplot deal with Anastasia and the Russian Revolution. Highly recommend both

Barbara wrote: "I finished Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion. The story takes place in a future world where zombies roam and humans live in protected enclaves. "R", a zombie, kills a young man (Perry) and eats his brain..."

Wow Barbara. Quite an exiting plot!!

Welcome to all of our magnificent new members!!!!

Anne wrote: "Rick wrote: "I have the following Robin Hood series of books..have not read them yet..but they seem like a magnificent series!

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You know Anne, I bought these three books together and have just not had time to read them..though I love knowing I have them!

Seyi wrote: "I love Stephen King's 'Bag of Bones,' the film adaptation was so convincing, better than the novel!"

I am not a big fan of King..but the films were definately great..especially Stand By Me and Pet Cemetary

Seyi wrote: "Rick wrote: "Franky wrote: "I guess it depends. If I'm reading something pretty weighty, like say a Dickens novel, then I'll read one book at a time.

Most of the time, though, I'm read 2 or 3 boo..."

well they are all different genres..a hardboiled post WWII mystery, a Victorian Novel and a modern thriller..now if I tried to read three Dickens books at the some time..trouble!!!

Currently reading three!!

Jane wrote: "Life of Pi was written to be filmed and it was done beautifully!"

It really was! I enjoy the film a great deal..have not read the book and honestly do not feel compelled to either..but the film is such a marvel to watch..eye candy

I have the following Robin Hood series of books..have not read them yet..but they seem like a magnificent series!

I am reading this old classic!! Still a great read!

Val wrote: "I just watched The Life of Pi and I liked it more than the novel. Something that hardly ever happens for me."

Life of Pi is one of the most sumptious visual treats on bluray!!

Maryann wrote: "Lately I am entranced by 12 Years A Slave by Solomon Northrup. I've seen an advanced screening and love it.
Parade's End by Ford Maddox Ford was also exceptional."

two new ones for me! thanks Maryann..will certainly look for them

I am on page 535 of Man and Wife and I am just amazed at how affecting and stirring this novel still is..over 140 years since it was published. Wilkie Collins really should be remembered right up there with Dickens!!

KOMET wrote: "I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "These Few Precious Days: The Final Year of Jack with Jackie" by Christopher Andersen. It's a very gripping and engaging book.

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My Aunt Thelma read that and she could not stop talking about it..said it was the best book on JFK she ever read..and she reads EVERY ONE that comes out!

Bryan wrote: "Rick wrote: "I do not know how the film will be..but no real interest in LAST VEGAS..seems far too contrived..like it is trying to be like Cocoon with older people acting young..it should be called..."

I have Grudge Match as a definate watch..very much looking foward to that one, Bryan!

I do not know how the film will be..but no real interest in LAST VEGAS..seems far too contrived..like it is trying to be like Cocoon with older people acting young..it should be called "If this is Tuesday, Deniro Must Have a New Film Opening"

Ken wrote: "Also reading , the first Jack Reacher. I read one other in the series and pretty much liked it. This is Child's first effort and, while its entertaining there are s..."

I am in complete agreement. I have read a few Reacher books but really have no interest in the newer ones. They seem to be written with the intention of being made into movies. This is why the characters all appear to be straight out of central casting.

Barbara wrote: "That's too bad about Machete, Rick. You figure it's not worth seeing?"

To be honest Barbara .. I would wait for the rental or Netflix. It was a very ordinary thriller. Stylish and with a great Danny Trejo (as usual) but it was decidedly uneven. There was no real cohesiveness to the plot. It was all character and action and not much else.

Bryan wrote: "I thought Captain Phillips was a tremendous movie. Tom Hanks is excellent (as always), but the real achievement were the Somali actors. They blew it out of the water, matching Hanks's performance p..."

S.B. wrote: "I just saw Now You See Me.... Holy cow, it usually takes me an average of at LEAST fifteen minutes before I'm into a movie, but this one was just like BAM! You get sucked in within the first 60 sec..."

I have not seen Captain Phillips or Now You See Me yet..will certainly see both. I did see the new Machete film and what a flop!!