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.

Barbara wrote: "I finished Improbable by Adam Fawer, an interesting mix of thriller, physics manual, and probability theory. It was pretty good. If you're looking for something a little different give this book a ..."

I agree Barbara..read the book..and did enjoy it a great deal

Raymond wrote: "The Ugly Machine Saga by Wallace Provost
4 out of 5 stars


A look at the ugly side of life

What if a computer programmer, intent on creating an unbeatable game of infinite variety, designed a sel..."

A superb and thoroughly absorbing review/analysis

Chris wrote: "Rick wrote: "Chris wrote: "Rick wrote: "Chris wrote: "'Atonement' and 'The English Patient' strike me as two of the very rare times where a movie actually surpasses an already great book."

I have ..."

Brilliant episode like all the rest!

Chris wrote: "Rick wrote: "Chris wrote: "'Atonement' and 'The English Patient' strike me as two of the very rare times where a movie actually surpasses an already great book."

I have not yet seen The English Pa..."

I have wanted to see it for quite a while Chris. You should check out the Seifeld episode. Elaine had so very harsh things to say about film! Hilarious as always!! Here is episode info...The English Patient" is the 151st episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. It was the 17th episode for the eighth season and aired on March 13, 1997.

Chris wrote: "'Atonement' and 'The English Patient' strike me as two of the very rare times where a movie actually surpasses an already great book."

I have not yet seen The English Patient. I have come close to buying it on bluray. It is priced quite low. The reason I have not made the plunge is. I cannot think of the film without thinking of the Seinfeld episode!! Where Elaine falls asleep at theatre watching it. Is it primarily a love story?

Charles wrote: "The Great Gatsby – Discipline of Craftsmanship

The Great Gatsby, along with Gone with the Wind and The Grapes of Wrath achieved something quite rare in the world of literature. They all defined an..."

An absolutely remarkable and incisive review/analysis Charles! Very much appreciated

Just wanted pop in ... From Tel Aviv (my last day here before heading home, sweet, home!) and thank all of you for your wonderful posts. So many truly superb books!

Brinn wrote: "Komet, I loved Vidal's Burr...different take on US history...and 1876 was terrific..."

KOMET wrote: "I'm now reading "The Golden Age" because I am a longtime diehard fan of Gore Vidal (indeed, he autographed my copy of this book when I met him at the Smithsonian several years ago) AND also because..."

Have not read The Golden Age yet, but like Brinn, I loved Burr. One of the great historical novels

I have to say, all the way from Tel Aviv, I am reading all the posts in this thread and the others dedicated to the works of our members and I am simply amazed at the level of talent and skill on display!!!

Chris wrote: "Mine is when a classic novel has an introduction by another author that gives the ending of the book away. That drives me insane! The copy of 'Catch-22' that I just read had an author intro that ga..."

Absolutely Chris!! I will not even read the intros anymore when reading a classic. I like to enjoy the book and then read what the "Expert" deems worthy and what I should have enjoyed and what I should have got out of the book. I then close the book and move on to the next one....:>)

I am just blown away by all your posts. And very humbled to see how many truly talented writers we have in our James Mason Group

Kyle~Special K~Rebel Leader~ wrote: " I'm very interested in Repairman Jack, the detective from the Adversary Cycle series of novels.

Also like Hercule Poirot, Sherlock Holmes and [boo..."

Repairman Jack is a wildly unique character. Love the way Wilson keeps him so vibrant

I love this thread! So many truly superb posts and links. So so important to support Indie Writers!

Although not my favorite, I have found these Craig Kennedy mysteries to be quite engaging - a mix of Nero Wolfe and Quincy MD in a less complex yet still highly readable prose

Kyle~Special K~Rebel Leader~ wrote: " and "

Never saw V of D. But as far as The Outsiders.. Spectacular movie.. One of those films in which everything just clicked effortlessly

Strongly recommend the terrific biography of an era as well as a remarkable man
George S. Kaufman and His Friends

I never read the book.. But Hitchcock' adaptions of Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train is one of my all time favorite films. Robert Walker was simply brilliant as Bruno Antony in film

Natasza wrote: "Rick, thank-you for letting me join your clan! I'm a Canadian romance/action author. My first novel "Too Grand For Words" is only meant for those who adore "steaming hot" in their e-readers. My nex..."

Maggie wrote: "I am an avid reader, reading just about anything and everything. My favorite though are suspense, thrillers, espionage but I also enjoy romance and mystery. If it's a good story I will read it. I a..."

I so happy to welcome both of you to our Group! Really wonderful intros!

Kyle~Special K~Rebel Leader~ wrote: "Best Show ever on t.v.: All In The Family!!

Controversial, funny, sad, with characters we came to love. There'll never be another one like it.

Worst show: Toddlers and Tiaras. Sick, sick, and di..."

Agree completely on All in the Family. So brilliant. One of the few shows you can watch over and over and still laugh and be affected every time. Never saw the tiara show but from title it appears to be about child beauty pageants. Yuck!!! Those poor kids

Maggie wrote: "I am glad that others like to read a couple of books at a time. I'm guilty of that. I often have two or three books going at once. Currently I am reading Daddy's Girl by JM Kelley and Fatal Burn by..."

Maggie. I also love reading multiple books. Wonderful to go from a current thriller to a classic Victorian novel to a sci-fi tale all in the course of an evening!