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What Are You Reading Now? Pt 2.
Kandice wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Insomnia, Rose Madder, Desperation, and The Regulators(sp ?)"I would read them in this order, according to my preference, but I'd hate to steer you wrong!
Rose Madder
Insomnia
..."
You can't steer me wrong. but I was thinking Rose Madder first too. Definitely not Insomnia it is almost al long as IT which I just finished. Rose Madder is shorter. My favorite so far I think is Bag of Bones. :)
Rose Madder is one of his that hurts my heart. There is some fantasy, but the "real" parts are just so intense and obviously happen all the time Very, sad and then inspiring.Whatever order you decide to read in I would suggest reading The Regulators and Desperation one after the other. I prefer The Regulators, but it makes no difference which you read first.
I've only read Insomnia twice. It's not one of my favorites, but when I read it after I had finished the DT series I enjoyed it quite a bit more than the first time around.
I've just barely started reading his books. Pet Sematary, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, The Green Mile, Bag of Bones, and It. Bag of Bones ease like that for me. There was some heartbreaking moments and some terrifying imagery.
Started reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (: it's really interesting!
Started reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (: it's really interesting!
Jamie, all the buzz about that movie the last couple of weeks has almost convinced me to read the book too. Anxious to hear what you think of it.
I saw the movie yesterday, after reading the book a few weeks ago. I cannot recommend either of them enough! Awesome story that turns back on itself and changes your opinion often enough that it becomes a literary ouroboros.
Michael wrote: "Jamie, all the buzz about that movie the last couple of weeks has almost convinced me to read the book too. Anxious to hear what you think of it."It's a great read! I think that it's one of those that you either like or hate
I'm finally finding a good pace with Crime and Punishment. It's still slow going but I'm covering more ground with each sitting. I'm enjoying the story more and more, being inside the main character's head, whether his thoughts are sensible, narcissistic or idiotic. I'm also reading The Long Walk, which once I started I realized I had read before, but I'll finish it anyway. The story is pretty raw, walk or die, but the dialogue seems antiquated, 1950's or 60's.
Michael wrote: "Jamie, all the buzz about that movie the last couple of weeks has almost convinced me to read the book too. Anxious to hear what you think of it."Michael, so far I like it, it's really really interesting but I haven't read much, I have an awful head cold which makes reading hard.
Kandice, I've already started to noticed that already. It keeps you on your toes.
Finished The Long Walk, started Swan Song. It looks like a mountain....
Finished
Lost Light,a gripping read that I had to complete in one sitting.PROS - One of the rare series where not only the writer improves but the characters also mature.The book was written in 1st person POV and the insight into how Bosch views his actions was fascinating.
CONS - The plot is not as strong as his previous books. The ending twists are shocking but does not make much sense. RATING 4/5.
Kandice wrote: "I saw the movie yesterday, after reading the book a few weeks ago. I cannot recommend either of them enough! Awesome story that turns back on itself and changes your opinion often enough that it be..."
Thanks for your feedback regarding Gone Girl, I have been wanting to read it ever since I heard David Fincher was going to direct the movie.
Aditya, SEE IT! It was such an amazing movie. I love Fincher and this is one of his best.
Kandice wrote: "Aditya, SEE IT! It was such an amazing movie. I love Fincher and this is one of his best."The movie had not yet been released in my country. I will be sure to watch it once I had read the book.
Just finished The New World, am starting The Knife of Never Letting Go, and am about halfway through Pay It Forward which I misplaced for a few days. I expected it to be sappy, but it isn't and I'm enjoying much more than I thought I would.
Annette wrote: "Started Boy's Lifeyesterday and am totally hooked"Boy's Life is outstanding. I read it over 20 years ago and it is still one of my top 10 best books of all time.
I finally started Wind Through the Keyhole. My enthusiasm for the series has diminished a bit but still going to try to finish it.
Children of the Vampire, m pleasantly surprised with this tale & impressed with this writer, gr8
Matt wrote: "Reading Anansi Boys, about half way through. I'm enjoying this more than American Gods so far."I did too!
Joan wrote: "Annette wrote: "Started Boy's Lifeyesterday and am totally hooked"Boy's Life is outstanding. I read it over 20 years ago and it is still one of my top 10 best books of all time."
I couldn't agree more. In fact, it's in my top 5. I'm a firm believer that if you can read Boy's Life and not be moved to your core, then you have no soul. Lol.
Currently reading Autumn: Aftermath (Autumn #5), by David Moody, so far the best of the series. Just ordered a signed copy of Trust by the same author!
Finished Gone Girl
, one of the best books I have read all year.This book had it all interesting characters,engrossing plot that kept me turning the pages and a cerebral yet witty writing style.Rating - 5/5,recommended to all.P.S. Some reviews led me to believe the book can be incredibly boring which kept me from reading till the forthcoming movie almost pushed me to read it.I can perfectly understand the criticism of how the characters may appear unsympathetic and too dark to some readers but never was it boring,so don't let that particular complaint putting you from reading this great book.
Aditya wrote: "Finished Gone Girl, one of the best books I have read all year.This book had it all interesting characters,engrossing plot that kept me turning the pag..."I loved it too! I read a few bad reviews after I read it for myself and was amazed at some of the complaints I saw. I thought it was really well paced, kept you guessing right up until the end and certainly surprised me.
Hate to break up the Gone Girl talk....but which King should I read next:Bag of Bones
The Talisman
Liseys Story
?
Thoughts would b appreciated.
Lisey's Story is one of my all time favorites of King's. Can't go wrong with that one, in my opinion.
TheLongWait wrote: "Thanks Ms. Kandice:-)"I've always seen LS as a love letter from him to Tabby. A love letter only King could write, but still!
I havr heard good and bad. I am NOT a fan of horror despite my love for King. I view his work as more literary fiction than anything, with some supernatural aspects. Plus I have REALLY enjoyed his later work like 11/22/63 , Under the Dome and Dr. Sleep.
TheLongWait wrote: "Hate to break up the Gone Girl talk....but which King should I read next:Bag of Bones
The Talisman
Liseys Story
?
Thoughts would b appreciated."
I highly recommend The Talisman. This excellent book was a collaboration with Peter Straub in 1984 then a sequel was done in 2004 called Black House. The main character (sort of) end up in The Dark Tower and Mid-World.
TheLongWait wrote: "Hate to break up the Gone Girl talk....but which King should I read next:Bag of Bones
The Talisman
Liseys Story
?
Thoughts would b appreciated."
Bag of Bones is one of my favorites so far.
TheLongWait wrote: "I havr heard good and bad. I am NOT a fan of horror despite my love for King. I view his work as more literary fiction than anything, with some supernatural aspects. Plus I have REALLY enjoyed his ..."I enjoyed The Shining and Doctor Sleep as well.
The Talisman was one I read when it first came out. I really liked the premise, and it's one that has "stuck with me" my whole life. Just seemed special, or magical I guessPossibly on a re-read 30 years later it might not feel the same, so...I won't read it again. =}
E. wrote: "The Talisman was one I read when it first came out. I really liked the premise, and it's one that has "stuck with me" my whole life. Just seemed special, or magical I guessPossibly on a re-read 30..."
It's on of my favorites too and I've reread it quite a few times. It's just as magical the tenth time as the first for me. ;) Bet you'd still love it.
Duma Key was also really good. People seem to either love or hate both Duma Key and Lisey'd Story. I am in the loved camp
I love them both! I'm always happen to find another "lover", because you are right. Quite a few people really dislike them. I think they both have a larger element of fantasy than some King readers are comfortable with. Vampires don't exist, but we are all familiar with them, so they don't come across as fantasy quite as much as "the longboy with the piebald side". A phrase which gives me the wiggins just typing it!
I hated Lisey. I just couldn't get into the baby talk. Duma Key was cool, but not a fav by any means.I'll take Blockade Billy over both of em.
Feedback? Ooops. Hope you weren't looking at me...
Ok. My next King will be....Liseys Story! I have it in ebook form. V by Pynchon, Hey Rube by HST, Zombie Spaceship Wasteland by Patton Oswalt complete my next group
TheLongWait wrote: "Ok. My next King will be....Liseys Story! I have it in ebook form. V by Pynchon, Hey Rube by HST, Zombie Spaceship Wasteland by Patton Oswalt complete my next group"I'm crossing my fingers that you love it. :D
I found Cloud Atlas today at home, and I have ambitious plan to read it in between work. I think someone here recommended it.
Tom wrote: "Duma Key was also really good. People seem to either love or hate both Duma Key and Lisey's Story"I liked both, but if I remember my impression correctly, liked Duma Key a bit more.
Although, it’s hard to judge since so far I read both books only once each.
I forgot I have the ebook of Duma Key as well....hmmmm.....
Kandice wrote: "Aditya wrote: "Finished Gone Girl, one of the best books I have read all year.This book had it all interesting characters,engrossing plot that kept me ..."
My only problem with the book is that it took me halfway through to get into it, thought it was boring up until then. I ended up giving it 4 stars.
, one of the best books I have read all year.This book had it all interesting characters,engrossing plot that kept me ..."My only problem with the book is that it took me halfway through to get into it, thought it was boring up until then. I ended up giving it 4 stars.
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I would read them in this order, according to my preference, but I'd hate to steer you wrong!
Rose Madder
Insomnia
The Regulators
Desperation