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Glad to see that September's author is Jasper Fforde. I usually enjoy his books. I can use a little nonsense now and then.
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I agree - I loved "The Eyre Affair" when I first read it, although it's been many years.
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Ha! Fair point. I think realism and continuity of logic within a plot are separate issues, though. Our book next month is a great example of this; it's complete ridiculous and absolutely fantasy, but at the same time maintains a certain logic so that all of the absurdities fit within the plot.
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Ha! Fair point. I think realism and co..."
Good point, Erin, although I don't think "Head" lacked a certain logic of its own...all you had to accept was a remarkably inept villain!
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Well, at least he was out of a job since the whole place was probably going to get closed down. Poor "guests."
A little off topic, but here goes... Where are the cryogenic labs in the US? I think some famous baseball player is in one. If anyone has ever visited Nederland, Colorado, you will find that they celebrate Frozen Dead Guy Days every year with parade and events around town. Seems a rich guy asked that his body be frozen upon death so it is in a freezer in a shed in town. The locals have seized upon this wierdness with a festival in winter.
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LOL, I didn't know about Frozen Dead Guys day! Wasn't it Micky Mantle who was in a cryogenic facility? And there was a rumor that Walt Disney was, as well, but I don't know if that's true. I fear I don't know where the facilities are, either.
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Looks like the baseball player was Ted Williams and the rumors about Walt Disney are not true.
And Samuel would chastise us all for using the wrong term, LOL. Cryonics, not cryogenics.
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Looks like the baseball player was Ted Williams and the..."
Thanks, Erin, I continue with my profound knowledge of anything to do with sports. As for Disney, I suspected that one was a myth, but it has been around for years.
Cryonics, ey? M
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I'd like to urge people to continue with the series, as I think the books get better as they go along. I view this series as a fun read, not necessarily great literature (or even great mystery), but something with engaging characters who engage one's interest and sympathy. And I'm looking forward to the discussion of next month's book.
Erin wrote: "Our discussion is coming to a close this week. Any final comments about the book?"I'm sorry I couldn't read & participate this month (or last). So many distractions during summertime! What's the September book, and is there a list somewhere?
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I'm sorry I couldn't read & participate this month (or last). So many distractions during summertime..."
You should get an email announcing the next book (which is "The Eyre Affair" by Jasper Fforde). Also, the next book is listed on the home page for the VBC, to the right hand side of the page. It's a fun read, hope you can get to it next month!
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Our upcoming reads are listed on our group bookshelf in the 'to read" section here
And it also shows up on the group homepage if you scroll below the discussion boards and member list.
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That said, I can't really say I expected a book with the title The Question of the Missing Head and associated plot summary to be particularly realistic.
Also, the authors are really the same person? All the authors' notes are written as though they are two people. I'm sure you're right; that just seems weird.