Buddy read of Full Throttle by Joe Hill (spoiler warning)

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Michael wrote: "Mehmet wrote: "me too Krystle, i was not sure what the story was about. Wondered if it was just me"

Yes, Wolverton Station is a very Twilight Zone type story. I like the way that Hill took a singl..."
(view spoiler)[I also liked the way his inner monologue became more frantic as the story went on and then became quiet and accepting at the end. That was classic Twilight Zone narration (hide spoiler)]

Just finished by the Silver Water of Lake Champlain, and found it to be haunting and wistful. It is definitely my favorite story so far.

I'm going to take a page from @Michael's book and focus on my interpretation. I never do that, thanks for the inspiration, @Michael!
(view spoiler)[ The rock only became a dinosaur for Gail when Joel saw it. None of the other kids saw the dinosaur, they all reacted like it was just a rock. Joel's father was abusive and he and Gail often played extreme games of pretend as a means of escape. Joel drowned that day, and in order to cope with the loss of her best friend, Gail made the game of pretend real.

I was also touched by the last line "the sound was down deep inside her, a long, wordless cry for things that weren't never going to happen." Because just like a double negative, it can have two meanings, the intended meaning and the literal meaning. She intended to mourn a life that she would never have with Joel, and she was literally stating that this terrible thing happened. No matter how you look at that statement, it's sobering and sad. (hide spoiler)]

[Michael]

♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Michael wrote: "Mehmet wrote: "me too Krystle, i was not sure what the story was about. Wondered if it was just me"

Yes, Wolverton Station is a very Twilight Zone type story. I like the way that H..."

Wow. Good one. Your version of "Silver Water Of Lake Champlain" is something I hadn't considered. That interpretation gives the story quite a different outlook. I thought it was a very Bradbury-like story, which was Hill's intention, until it took on dark tones near the end.

[Jonathan]

The audio book version was mostly positive. Each short story was narrated by a different narrator. Which impacted my enjoyment of them differently

[Sarah]

Jonathan wrote: "The audio book version was mostly positive. Each short story was narrated by a different narrator. Which impacted my enjoyment of them differently"

I read half the book and listened to the other half on audiobook. I think some of the narrators were fantastic, while others *cough-Joe Hill-cough*, did not make their stories enjoyable.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Michael wrote: "♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Michael wrote: "Mehmet wrote: "me too Krystle, i was not sure what the story was about. Wondered if it was just me"

Yes, Wolverton Station is a very Twilight Zone type..."
I've only read Something Wicked This Way Comes, but you are absolutely right. It was very Bradbury like. I need to read more Bradbury.

[Mehmet]

i read Faun, Late Returns, All I care about is you, Thumbprint and The Devil on the staircase.
Really Liked Faun, I enjoyed Late Returns but did not find the ending satisfied me. All I care about is you was interesting, Thumbprint was thought provoking and finally The devil on the staircase was just plain weird !!! great scenic views though :-D

[Jonathan]

Mehmet out of all of those I agree that Faun was the best. I had the most fun with that story.

[Mehmet]

always had a soft spot for Greek mythology and the combinations with hunting was a great mixture.
Finished Mums last night, that was also a great story.

[Jonathan]

I thought Late Returns had a interesting concept that was just not used in a way that could of made it a satisfying read. Mums was okay and a little silly at the end. Thumbprint was fun but the ending both powerful and a different.

[Mehmet]

i wanted more from the ending of Mums, bit disappointed with the way the way it was built up but not much was used to finish the story.

[Mehmet]

i finished guys, so where is everyone with the story ? i was ill with flu last week, had time off work. so spent more time reading. Unfortunately i am back to work !!! gumble

[Jonathan]

I hope you feel better Mehmet. :-)

[Mehmet]

i am all better Jonathan, thank you very much :-)