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Finished Unwind. I posted a mini-review if anyone is interested....now I will have to finish Lord of the Flies, before school starts again.
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Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's too harrowing. The book tells the story of a woman and a little boy held captive in a basement by an old man who abuses her sexually. The little boy was born in the cellar and has never seen daylight or The Outer Space, that how both called the outside world. Donoghue says the story is inspired by the Josef Fritzl case, who held his own daughter captive in a hidden corridor in the basement for 24 years, raped her and fathered 7 children, some of them died but the rest she gave birth to in the basement. It's such a sick case, I can't even imagine what horrors the daughter must have gone through. The knowledge that this book is based on the case gave me a good idea as to where the plot is going (and it is going into a direction that I am not comfortable with at all!).
Also the story is narrated by the 5 yo boy, who is so pure and innocent and has no conception of normalcy. This made it all the more harrowing and I just couldn't get myself to read another page (lready sobbing by the time I reached the end of chapter one). Maybe that's because I am a brand new mum (still consider myself so even after 6 months) I just got so affected by the story, I can't fathom how sick this person is to do such thing to this woman and child and how traumatising it must be for the ones held captive.
Sorry to ramble, just had to share. I might go back to reading it one day, but right now I just don't have the emotional strength to continue!
Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's too harrowing. The book tells the story of a..."it sounds like a hard story ... since having children there are quite few things I cant watch or read, and by the sounds of it, this is one of them.
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Oh, I didn't know there was a story about that case (fiction or non)..I sure wouldn't be able to read it, it was so shocking!!! Bad enough seeing it on the news, and reading about it in the papers, no, no, no!!!!!
Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's too harrowing. The book tells the story of a..."I remember checking this book out on GR..The cover of it reminded me of the Google logo because of the colours. I was very suprized when I read the blurb.
I think you've just confirmed for me that I won't be reading this book.
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That one is really good IMO Maria!!!
I also thought I may not be able to read 'Room'.
I did read it, and gave it 3 stars. I found the boy incredibly annoying (maybe I'm a hard hearted bitch?), and the story finished in a most unbelievable manner. Certainly wouldn't recommend it as a brilliant read, although many people seem to think so.
Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's too harrowing."Oh, you need to persist! The halfway mark is where the book turns completely! I loved it. The escape scene had me doing the equivalent of hands in front of the eyes in a film (see my review).
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Are you going to write a review, Carmel? It sounds really good..:)
Marianne wrote: "Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's too harrowing."..."
Ooooh will deinitely have a think... too tempting! But I have started reading Kate Grenvill's
The Secret River and meant to hop right onto the 'sequel' The Lieutenant so maybe will re-read Room after that. But even now I am cringing at the thought of leafing through the pages again, the story's haunting me already...
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No rush, Carmel!! :)
I haven't read anything from the late David Gemmell for a while but am a huge fan. Currently reading http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38...and as usual with Gemmell's work, thoroughly enjoying.
David Gemmell is often described as a great writer of 'Heroic Fanatasy' but what is sometimes overlooked is he is a master of dilemma. Characters in Gemmell's works are "damned if they do, damned if they don't" and that makes for great reading.
Hi my name is Dzintra Ingrid...I am currently reading The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and loving it!!!
Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's ..."Haven't read The Secret River, it's on my TBR but I loved The Lieutenant. A book on the same man, Lieutenant William Dawes, is Ashley Hay's "The Body in the Clouds", set in 3 time periods, definitely worth a read.
Just finished reading Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes, which I absolutely loved. Will definitely be reading more from her. Now reading Named of the Dragon by one of my favourite authors, Susanna Kearsley.
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Hi all, hope everyone is enjoying a fantastic start to the long weekend. I finished Jane Eyre last night and I picked up a new book and author at the airport yesterday morning - Merlin - Prophecy: Clash of Kings by Aussie author M.K. Hume. An Arthurian fantasy.
Jacinta wrote: "Hi all, hope everyone is enjoying a fantastic start to the long weekend. I finished Jane Eyre last night and I picked up a new book and author at the airport yesterday morning - [book:Merlin - Pro..."
Yeah I wrote about MK Hume and her books before. Have you read the Arthur trilogy before the Merlin trilogy? She's an amazing author. if you haven't read the Arthur ones I really encourage it. You'll love it. =)
Yeah I wrote about MK Hume and her books before. Have you read the Arthur trilogy before the Merlin trilogy? She's an amazing author. if you haven't read the Arthur ones I really encourage it. You'll love it. =)
Carmel wrote: "Well last night I finished listening to the audio of The Piper's Son, I've read the book previously, it is the sequel to Saving Francesca and I can't recommend these boo..."Thanks, you have just reminded me that I mean to read her books. Off to the library website to reserve some now (especially as they will count towards the Aussie Reader's Challenge).
Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Adhityani "Dhitri" wrote: "Ugh, I started reading Roomby Emma Donoghue last night and decided, halfway through the book, that I don't want to continue reading. It's ..."I would finish the book if I were you Dhitri. It's a quick read, and I'd be interested in what you think of the ending.
Dzintra wrote: "Hi my name is Dzintra Ingrid...I am currently reading The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and loving it!!!"Hi Dzintra. I've read a couple of kate Morton books. I enjoyed
The House at Riverton (aka The Shifting Fog). It's great when you find an author whose work you enjoy isn't it?
Jacinta wrote: "Hi all, hope everyone is enjoying a fantastic start to the long weekend. I finished Jane Eyre last night and I picked up a new book and author at the airport yesterday morning - Merlin - Pro..."</i>Oooh, an Arthurian story. I quite like Arthur / Camelot / Morgana le Fey stories, ever since I read Zimmer Bradley's [book:The Mists of Avalon. I think I read a few Arthur books when I was younger too. I now belong to the "Arthuriana - All Things Arthurian Group" on Goodreads. If you like this book, Jacinta maybe you could check out that group for more ideas?
I own quite a few Arthur style books myself too if you want any suggestions.
Hi ShellyNo I haven't read MK Hume's other trilogy. I was at the airport yesterday waiting for my CNS/SYD flight and the airport bookshop has the 2nd and 3rd of the Arthur trilogy only so I chose the Merlin book.
I have a thing about airport bookshops, I always buy a new book and often try a new author. Has become a bit of a tradition for me :)
Jacinta wrote: "Hi Shelly
No I haven't read MK Hume's other trilogy. I was at the airport yesterday waiting for my CNS/SYD flight and the airport bookshop has the 2nd and 3rd of the Arthur trilogy only so I chose..."
You should read it if you get a chance. I haven't read any of the Merlin trilogy yet. I've talked to the author though. She's amazing and so kind. Enjoy! =)
No I haven't read MK Hume's other trilogy. I was at the airport yesterday waiting for my CNS/SYD flight and the airport bookshop has the 2nd and 3rd of the Arthur trilogy only so I chose..."
You should read it if you get a chance. I haven't read any of the Merlin trilogy yet. I've talked to the author though. She's amazing and so kind. Enjoy! =)
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Just started
which is a little different to my other reads.
Hope you enjoy it, I found it amazing
I love that book. 'Different' is a good word to describe it.
Dzintra wrote: "Hi my name is Dzintra Ingrid...I am currently reading The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and loving it!!!"Welcome :D Enjoy your time in the group ^^
Laura wrote: "Dzintra wrote: "Hi my name is Dzintra Ingrid...I am currently reading The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and loving it!!!"Welcome :D Enjoy your time in the group ^^"
Thanks Laura!!!
Welcome Dzintra! =)
Lesley - I thought The Road was amazing. I'd definitely read it again. It was different to the books i usually read too but nothing to be shied away from. =)
Lesley - I thought The Road was amazing. I'd definitely read it again. It was different to the books i usually read too but nothing to be shied away from. =)
We must have the same reading taste Michelle. I enjoyed Sarum though for me London was better. Could read that again and again.Best
Cathleen
Shelly wrote: "Welcome Dzintra! =)Lesley - I thought The Road was amazing. I'd definitely read it again. It was different to the books i usually read too but nothing to be shied away from. =)"
Thank you Shelly!!!
I just read Diane Brimble's story. I followed the case in the newspaper and read the book with interest. It fascinated me. I've never going on a cruise.Best
Cathleen
I just looked Sarum up and it sounds cool. I might look for it when I get through the mountain of books piling up on my desk to read. lol.
Brenda wrote: "Hi Dzintra, welcome to our friendly group. Feel free to browse and chat with us all :)"Brenda wrote: "Hi Dzintra, welcome to our friendly group. Feel free to browse and chat with us all :)"
Thanks Brenda...what a lovely bunch of welcoming people are here!!!
LOL now I'm reminded of The Life of Brian -- "He's not the messiah he's a very naughty boy"
John Cleese <3 <3 <3
i love john cleese even more because he is your butler in fable 3 :D
Melanie wrote: "i love john cleese even more because he is your butler in fable 3 :D"He does make a good butler
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I am torn as to what to read next, mt TBR is too long!