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The introduction part ha ha ha!! Big lol! Since I don't have any beard, he would be doctor Montague!! Haha!!
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Meera wrote: "The third book is better than the second...u read the paperback or ebook?"
Oh oh... It's better to keep your expectations low if you reading anything written by Twilight author
Oh oh... It's better to keep your expectations low if you reading anything written by Twilight author
Yeah, Theodora arrived. And she is a jolly lady!!
Manasa wrote: "I'm glad you're finding it amusing, for it's supposed to be the "scariest novel ever'' ! :p:p"
Ha ha.. Glad that after castle's experience, I didn't have any expectation from it, so I'm not disappointed. I didn't expect it to be scary.
Ha ha.. Glad that after castle's experience, I didn't have any expectation from it, so I'm not disappointed. I didn't expect it to be scary.
Manasa wrote: "Also what is your opinion on Jacob Black? (please say better than Edward. thanks.)"
Are you really asking it? It's so obvious. Meyer tried so hard to make Edward flawless and perfect that she ended up messing up his character.
Are you really asking it? It's so obvious. Meyer tried so hard to make Edward flawless and perfect that she ended up messing up his character.
While on the other hand Jacob's character so human- before he became werewolf.
Manasa wrote: "And she also tried to make Bella too imperfect?? "
Ha ha..she used to stumble on almost every step she took. She can't even walk properly....!!(-_-)
Ha ha..she used to stumble on almost every step she took. She can't even walk properly....!!(-_-)
Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Yeah, Theodora arrived. And she is a jolly lady!!"
I think she's a little selfish, in the later part of the book :/
She's like the anti-Constance."
Theodora and selfish?? Huh.. Well, she's not yet.... let's see.
I think she's a little selfish, in the later part of the book :/
She's like the anti-Constance."
Theodora and selfish?? Huh.. Well, she's not yet.... let's see.
90 pages out of 150. I'll finish it tonight. Till then I'll hold my opinion.
Theodora? Anti-Constance?Which book are you guys reading?
Lol okay!I started wondering at what point in the novel New moon all these stuff started coming up:P
The haunting of hill house genre?
Haha cool!It seems like a great book!
Adding it to my tbr list:P
Mishty *shouts out loud*
Finally, I've left the Hill House with whoever was inside it to wander her/him alone in it.
Finally, I've left the Hill House with whoever was inside it to wander her/him alone in it.
And now I understand why were you so anxious to discuss. Sorry, I'm a disappointment. So, let's see-
You were indeed right about, Theo, the mean lady.
I felt it was more hard to get than the Castle.
I shamelessly admit that I don't think I got the full out of it.
It was more psychological than scary.
You were indeed right about, Theo, the mean lady.
I felt it was more hard to get than the Castle.
I shamelessly admit that I don't think I got the full out of it.
It was more psychological than scary.
Warning Sundara- Do not read ahead.
So, I guess Hill House haunted poor Nell? She died in the end, didn't she?
And the last line was about her, wasn't it?
So, I guess Hill House haunted poor Nell? She died in the end, didn't she?
And the last line was about her, wasn't it?
HELP MISHTY! IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY.
Before taking help from other websites and reviews, I'd like to know your views.
Before taking help from other websites and reviews, I'd like to know your views.
But if the ending is not proper,I might as well skip this book!I'll go crazy if I don't get the ending..
I know! Was just scrolling through and couldn't help it:(
Even though your theory is right, there are still some unanswered question. Let's check 'em too-
1. Who wrote on the wall second time. And how did clothes become fine?
2. What was that planchette? It said something about Nell?
3. Why Hill House was evil?
Now, I don't know the answer of the first two question, but I have a theory about the third one.
1. Who wrote on the wall second time. And how did clothes become fine?
2. What was that planchette? It said something about Nell?
3. Why Hill House was evil?
Now, I don't know the answer of the first two question, but I have a theory about the third one.
So it goes like this-
I hope you are familiar with the general concept of Indian architecture system, which is also known as Vastu shastra. It suggests houses to be build in such a way so they eliminate negative energies and welcome positive stuff. Well, I don't personally believe in it, but I got this crazy theory that explains few things.
Now, Hill House, as the doctor told us, was wrong in every possible thing. It wasn't balanced. Stairs were slightly tilted in one direction or other. Doors were not in middle. The whole house was weirdly structured and constructed. Avoiding to Vastu Shastra, it was not rightly built, and was a centre of negative energies. And that's how Hill House, our dear Hill House, got a bad name.
Now, its negativity affected everyone living in it, but Nell, oh poor Nell, being the most afraid and hence a easy prey, got destroyed by it.
How's it? Isn't crazy?
I hope you are familiar with the general concept of Indian architecture system, which is also known as Vastu shastra. It suggests houses to be build in such a way so they eliminate negative energies and welcome positive stuff. Well, I don't personally believe in it, but I got this crazy theory that explains few things.
Now, Hill House, as the doctor told us, was wrong in every possible thing. It wasn't balanced. Stairs were slightly tilted in one direction or other. Doors were not in middle. The whole house was weirdly structured and constructed. Avoiding to Vastu Shastra, it was not rightly built, and was a centre of negative energies. And that's how Hill House, our dear Hill House, got a bad name.
Now, its negativity affected everyone living in it, but Nell, oh poor Nell, being the most afraid and hence a easy prey, got destroyed by it.
How's it? Isn't crazy?
Manasa wrote: "I really wanted some background story about Mrs.Dudley :P"
Ha ha I get u.
I set dinner at 6. Nobody will hear you if you scream in the night. Nobody!!
Ha ha I get u.
I set dinner at 6. Nobody will hear you if you scream in the night. Nobody!!
Scary? If this book is scary then Salman is an Oscar worthy actor.
Lol... This book wasn't a little bit scary. Wanna read something scary as a BR?
Lol... This book wasn't a little bit scary. Wanna read something scary as a BR?
Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "So it goes like this-
I hope you are familiar with the general concept of Indian architecture system, which is also known as Vastu shastra. It suggests houses to be build in such a wa..."
Or the one who committed suicide in the tower? Ha ha now it all seems funny to me. I think Castle was better.
I hope you are familiar with the general concept of Indian architecture system, which is also known as Vastu shastra. It suggests houses to be build in such a wa..."
Or the one who committed suicide in the tower? Ha ha now it all seems funny to me. I think Castle was better.
Have you read Anna dressed in Blood?
Author should not have included the word "Haunting" in its title, in that way it wouldn't be so disappointing. Now, let's just leave this book here and move on.
No I've not read The Shining, though it's on my tbr, but I don't want to read it now. It's 600 crazy pages long. Let's read something short and scary. Around 200-350 pages long. Any idea?
BTW, not interested in Anna anymore. Suggest something.
BTW, not interested in Anna anymore. Suggest something.
Manasa wrote: "The blurb for exorcist is pretty horror like.
Have you seen the conjuring ?"
I have seen The Conjuring, but didn't like it much. Actually, I saw it with my friends- 3, 4 of them- and we did not even watch it in the midnight. And we made funny jokes during the movie, so you see, a bad thing to do with a horror movie. Now I'm alone. Let's start it now, I mean The Exorcist. Would you mind sharing the ebook link?
Have you seen the conjuring ?"
I have seen The Conjuring, but didn't like it much. Actually, I saw it with my friends- 3, 4 of them- and we did not even watch it in the midnight. And we made funny jokes during the movie, so you see, a bad thing to do with a horror movie. Now I'm alone. Let's start it now, I mean The Exorcist. Would you mind sharing the ebook link?
Manasa wrote: "when do you want to start??"
Thanks, Mishty.
Let's start from tonight.
Thanks, Mishty.
Let's start from tonight.
Knock knock![Creeeeeeaking door sound!]
You've got +1 for exorcist. Have you started it?
Done. Yeah, I've started it yesterday. Only night shift reading for it :D
Gorab wrote: "Knock knock!
[Creeeeeeaking door sound!]
You've got +1 for exorcist. Have you started it?"
I assume, Censor chief, that you must have seen the movie.
How was it?
[Creeeeeeaking door sound!]
You've got +1 for exorcist. Have you started it?"
I assume, Censor chief, that you must have seen the movie.
How was it?
I didn't understand the prologue. It was so confusing. Main story is good so far.
The usual unknown sound horror.
The usual unknown sound horror.
wish you all a scary read!!
Pranjali wrote: "wish you all a scary read!!"
Ha ha thanks ma'am ;)
Ha ha thanks ma'am ;)
Arpit wrote: "Done. Yeah, I've started it yesterday. Only night shift reading for it :D"Welll, all my books are only night shift readings these days.
Haven't started Exorcist. Will do it latest by coming Monday.
Movie not that impressive. More than scary, it was funny :P
But yeah, many people do find it the scariest of all time.
Also seen other movies on exorcism - Emily Rose wala.
So excited to read the first book on it :)
Cheers and happy reading!
"Movie not scary, movie not scary", everyone is chanting the same mantra. Now I've zero expectations from this book, which is sorta nice thing.
And Manasa, sorry again, but I'm going on a kinda-trip with my family and relatives, so, you know, I won't be able to read much or update GR. I hope you'll understand.
It seems we are star-crossed buddy readers. ;);)
It seems we are star-crossed buddy readers. ;);)
But I guess-nooo I'm certain Gorab would be a great buddy.
And if book fails to scar you, Gorab will frighten you. Beware young girl.
And if book fails to scar you, Gorab will frighten you. Beware young girl.
Ha ha ha LOL, I should be the one to get scared!And Arpit will keep us company in spirit.
Manasa wrote: "Gorab wrote: "Ha ha ha LOL, I should be the one to get scared!And Arpit will keep us company in spirit."
Oh are you stopping too?"
Stopping?? Haven't started it! Will do so by Monday night...
Hopefully you woudn't have finished by then... How much you've read so far?
Read chapter 1. Premise is good but didn't find narration that gripping so far....I know there aren't any rats in the house ;)
hell yeah we're smart ;)
With slight difficulty. Re-read carefully but still couldn't grasp 100%. Got the gist and proceeded.An evil statue unearthed. A priest summoned for it...
Couldn't read further. Still stand on beginning of chapter 2.
How much you've read??
please tell me the narration gets better!
After reading Chapter1, the progress shows 13% for me...Confused :|
Part 1 - Beginning. Chapter 1 done. How much you've read chapter wise Mishty?
Have you ever tried summoning a spirit??And do you believe in evil spirits and ghosts??
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