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[Terry]

Addy wrote: "I’m part way thru Sleigh House. Not a lot of reading time today."

Typical weekend craziness...

[Addy]

Yup!...and it continues today!

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

I just got to sleigh house sorry guys weekend was crazy at work, but I’ll catch up tonight! Love the pic Addy! Need to get myself a Santa hat

[Addy]

Yes you do! It’s fun! I’m almost done with Sleigh House, so no worries.

[Ginger]

I’m digging the Santa hat to Addy. Nice! 🎅🏻👍

I just got to Ch Bradenburg, Kentucky.
This book is a head fu&$. I love it!

[Addy]

Thanks Ginger:)

[Addy]

Sleigh House(view spoiler)[I think what Manx did to Tom Priest lets you know how brutal and dangerous he really is. A true manipulator. (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "Sleigh House[spoilers removed]"

I sure agree! (view spoiler)[ No remorse and no hesitation, too. True evil. (hide spoiler)]

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

Terry wrote: "Addy wrote: "Sleigh House[spoilers removed]"

I sure agree! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ def agree with both of you guys. I was wondering how his car was doing all of that like if he controls the car or what? & I wonder where her bike ended up if it’s back in her hometown or not (hide spoiler)]

[Ginger]

Adamus wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

I think his car (view spoiler)[has magical abilities especially if someone creative is driving it. So it would act alive in a way. That's just my guess.
I have no idea where Vic's bike went. She needs to find it! (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

Adamus wrote: "Terry wrote: "Addy wrote: "Sleigh House[spoilers removed]"

I sure agree! [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

Good question, Adamus. (view spoiler)[ I certainly wondered the same thing about the bike since it sounded like originally, she left it on the bridge. I wondered where her father found it so that it ended up in her basement again? I guess, it seems like the bike and the car our the tools necessary to open the path to the other reality, but it takes a certain special person to use the tool. (hide spoiler)]

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

Terry wrote: "Adamus wrote: "Terry wrote: "Addy wrote: "Sleigh House[spoilers removed]"

I sure agree! [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

Good question, Adamus. [spoilers removed]"

I def agree with that also Terry (view spoiler)[ if Manx has powers like that for his ride then I wonder if she has some with her bike? They both can travel so I wonder if they both have powers or abilities with there rides (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

I’ve stopped at pg230 but might read some more tonight.

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "I’ve stopped at pg230 but might read some more tonight."

Pg230 is right where I'm at also (which is about 3/4 of the way through the Interlude: The Spirit of Ecstasy chapter). (view spoiler)[ I feel so sad for Vic now! (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

(view spoiler)[ yeah, she’s had a crappy life, but at least she found a good guy. She just needs to pull it together. Of course, it doesn’t help that Manx is after her and potentially cud use her son to get to her when he gets old enough. Why hasn’t she thought of this! (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

Very good point! I hadn't thought of that yet either, but it makes sense.

[Addy]

Pg241(view spoiler)[ I have such an unsettling feeling after reading about poor Nathan. Innocent ppl are getting dragged into this! (hide spoiler)]

[Ginger]

Addy wrote: "Pg241[spoilers removed]"

I know!! I hated reading that chapter and knowing that (view spoiler)[there was nothing he could do or a way to save himself. That car is demonic! (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

Ginger wrote: "Addy wrote: "Pg241[spoilers removed]"

I know!! I hated reading that chapter and knowing that [spoilers removed]"

Are we reading Joe Hill's book (view spoiler)[ or is this a part out of one of his father's classic books...? (hide spoiler)]

[Ginger]

Terry wrote: "Are we reading Joe Hill's book (view spoiler) "

Hahaha!! Good one Terry. :D

[Terry]

Feli wrote: "Addy wrote: "It looks like a hood ornament"

That could be it. And this would fit with the license plate from the original cover. But then again, the form seems a bit strange."

I just happened to google the Wraith the other day, and that picture is a picture of the hood ornament. It's actually the image of a lady bending at the waist with her arms outstretched behind her with billowing sleeves. It's called 'The Spirit of Ecstacy', which is the name of the chapter we're currently reading, or at least where I'm still reading :).

[Addy]

Yes, you are right! I was gonna mention it but I forgot...lol.

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "Yes, you are right! I was gonna mention it but I forgot...lol."

Kinda cool that the hood ornament actually has it's own name like that.

[Annerlee]

Latasha wrote: "this is one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to. it was recently knocked out of first place by Those Across the River but this book held that spot for a long, long time. I hope y'all like it."

I agree Latasha. Kate Mulgrew did an amazing job. I can still hear Charlie Manx whispering in my head as I write (shudders). Id love to join in with you guys, but wont have time over Christmas. Will fo!low the discussion tho.

[Addy]

Pg261(view spoiler)[damn it! I hate it when books make me cry! Got a little teary eyed when Vic’s mom couldn’t make it to the cottage house (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

I know what you mean. On a different emotion, what about the part a little before that (view spoiler)[ with the guy in the hospital morgue? I was tense reading that while part, lol. I totally thought that guy was going to be toast messing with Manx’s body, and the description of that tool! (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

Yes, that was crazy, but I didn’t like the security guy. (view spoiler)[Was hoping Manx would have taught him a lesson...lol. How bout Vic’s neighbor? If u haven’t read it, I won’t say more. It was disturbing. I think I’d be more afraid of Bing than Manx at this point (hide spoiler)]

[Ginger]

Terry wrote: "I know what you mean. On a different emotion, what about the part a little before that [spoilers removed]"

That whole chapter was crazy. (view spoiler)[From the security guy taking pictures with dead people and the nurse being a crazy nut that steals pills and has sex in one of the hospital rooms. The whole morgue scene was awesome and then how the guy at the end was a mess with his pants down and almost shitting himself. (hide spoiler)]
I couldn't quit reading and loved every damn minute of it. It was so tense, jacked up and creepy! haha

[Ginger]

Addy wrote: "Yes, that was crazy, but I didn’t like the security guy. [spoilers removed]"

Addy, I agree with you on that. Bing (view spoiler)[really freaks me out especially when he's talking about Mommy titties. Ugh
And I hated how Nathan ended up going. (hide spoiler)]
Fuck this guy. (excuse my language but that's how I feel about him.) I can't wait for him to go out in a blaze of glory. Don't let me down Joe Hill! haha

[Ginger]

Steven wrote: "When an author can get that kind of gut or emotional response from you, that's when you know they're really good!"

That's the truth!! I've felt some emotion while reading this from dread to hate and also disgust! :D

[Ginger]

Last night, I got to Ch Boston in the middle of Bad Mother section.

[Addy]

I completely agree Ginger! The things that come out of Bings mouth are abhorrent! I hope he goes down in a blaze!

[Ginger]

Steven wrote: "I hear you! I have to say, Joe Hill is his own writer, but I think he learned a lot of that from his dad. King practically hauls emotion out of you. "

So true! I've felt the same type of emotions while reading King. The whole family is super talented!

[Ginger]

Steven wrote: "Seriously! I don't think it gets a lot of air time but I know I felt very strong reactions when I read Lisey's Story. And yes the whole family is amazing. It actually makes me feel guilty that I haven't read Owen King yet. But good thing there is Sleeping Beauties!
"

I have not read that. I'll add it to the list! Thanks for the rec Steven.
I haven't read Owen King's work yet as well and hope to get to it next year!

[Ginger]

Steven wrote: "Now we just need a Joe/Owen collaboration! "

That would be fantastic!!

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "I completely agree Ginger! The things that come out of Bings mouth are abhorrent! I hope he goes down in a blaze!"

He is the perfect character to hate!

[Terry]

Ginger wrote: "Last night, I got to Ch Boston in the middle of Bad Mother section."

That’s where I’ve stopped also. (view spoiler)[ I’m worried about Wayne! So, is the motorcycle they found and are rebuilding going to be the new bike that allows Vic to call the bridge? I think it will be. (hide spoiler)]

[Ginger]

Terry wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Last night, I got to Ch Boston in the middle of Bad Mother section."

That’s where I’ve stopped also. [spoilers removed]"

I think you're right Terry! That's my take on it while I was reading that chapter.

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

I dunno for some reason I feel like sometimes King’s books are kinda slow where even tho this is only my second book from Joe Hill both have been very “on the edge” and have keep me interested from the beginning

[Terry]

Adamus wrote: "I dunno for some reason I feel like sometimes King’s books are kinda slow where even tho this is only my second book from Joe Hill both have been very “on the edge” and have keep me interested from..."

I agree that this one has certainly kept up the action for it being so long.

[Ginger]

You’re both right! For such a big book, I’ve been flying through this.
The action and cringe factor is awesome!

[Addy]

Pg330(view spoiler)[Wayne’s dream vision with Hooper seems to me like a bad omen. Really worried with what will happen next! (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

Crickets today? Lol. I’ve stopped at pg368.

[Terry]

Yeah, I watched TV instead of reading today, lol! I'll try to catch up tomorrow.

[Addy]

Np...lol. It’s getting to be that time where the stress of Christmas crescendos. My kids are on winter break now so I’ll be very distracted I’m sure.

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "Np...lol. It’s getting to be that time where the stress of Christmas crescendos. My kids are on winter break now so I’ll be very distracted I’m sure."

Ah yes, going to have my sister and her family staying with us in a few days also, so I'm sure progress will slow to a crawl.

[Ginger]

Yesterday, I ended up flying all day and driving to my Mom’s for two hours. I didn’t get any reading in except for one book. I’ll try to get some in today or the next day. I hope!
Family and Christmas stuff will be cutting into my reading time. Ha!

[Terry]

Ginger wrote: "Yesterday, I ended up flying all day and driving to my Mom’s for two hours. I didn’t get any reading in except for one book. I’ll try to get some in today or the next day. I hope!
Family and Christ..."

Glad you made it, Ginger! Sounds like we're all in the same boat of Christmas craziness for a while :)

[Ginger]

Thanks Terry! I’m glad we got here as well.
Christmas craziness has now been turned up to a solid 10! haha

[Terry]

Ginger wrote: "Thanks Terry! I’m glad we got here as well.
Christmas craziness has now been turned up to a solid 10! haha"

Nothing like 'raising the roof' at Christmas time!! Its definitely a short trip to craziness around my house this time of year, lol! :)