Offspring, Jack Ketchum

[Andy]

We will start sometime soon. Welcome all!

[Maxine Marsh]

I'm going to speed read Off Season and then catch up with you guys on this one!

[Andy]

Hold on to your hat and enjoy, Maxine!

[Justin]

Ok, I got my copy. When are we starting again? Next week right? You want to just wait for maxine since we are both in at least three other buddy/group reads anyway?

[Andy]

Yeah, let's just wait. No rush.

Maxine, feel free to post your thoughts about Off Season here. It's been a couple years and that would be a good reminder.

[Maxine Marsh]

Ok, will do! I'm not sure how I'm going to pull off all these buddy/group reads, but it should be fun. The only work by Ketchum I've read is I'm Not Sam, I've been too afraid to read the others! I saw the movie version of The Woman last year and it was pretty messed up.

[Addy]

I'd like to join. Should get the book soon here;)

[Addy]

Got it! I'm in!

[Andy]

Did you read Off Season yet, Addy?

[Addy]

Yes. Last year I think, but I fairly remember it especially one scene that I picture every time I think of this book. You know the tree scene? Just sticks with me.

[Andy]

Lol, yes that is the scene that is most vivid in my mind as well. The book takes off like a rocket.

[Justin]

I don't remember a tree scene someone needs to spoiler tag and refresh my memory.

[Justin]

Actually I don't remember much now that I think about it.

[Addy]

(view spoiler)[it's the part where they hang one of the girls. I think they drain her blood and start skinning her. Something like that. One of these days I'll reread it (hide spoiler)]

[Andy]

(view spoiler)[ yeah, and it happens in the first 30 pages or so. I don't remember the details either, but I do remember someone hanging from a tree and being butchered. (hide spoiler)]

[Justin]

I wish there was a movie for off season, they are the perfect way to refresh your memory quickly before reading a sequel. If I didn't have so many other group/buddy reads going I might have actually re-read it anyway, I'm sure the important parts will come back to me when I get into the next book though, and you guys can refresh my memory also.

[Andy]

There was talk of a movie 5 or so years ago but it never happened.

[Justin]

That to bad, it would have made a badass movie.

[Kate]

Justin wrote: "I wish there was a movie for off season, they are the perfect way to refresh your memory quickly before reading a sequel. If I didn't have so many other group/buddy reads going I might have actuall..."

There's a movie for Offspring, I have it but haven't watched it yet.

[Kate]

Addy wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

Was that before the (view spoiler)[spit roasting scene where there cooked and ate the first woman who arrived at the house? (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

Maxine wrote: "Ok, will do! I'm not sure how I'm going to pull off all these buddy/group reads, but it should be fun. The only work by Ketchum I've read is I'm Not Sam, I've been too afraid to read the others! I ..."

The book is amazing and just as messed up as the movie.

[Addy]

Kate, yes that's the one! Sounds yummy don't it? J/k:)

[Addy]

I've started this one and it's gonna be a nasty ride. Can't wait! I'm trying to remember what happened as far as the sheriff and police force go in Off Season as it's going back already. I may need to pull out the book again.

[Addy]

(view spoiler)[what do u all think of the names of the games that David and Amy created? They have titles of other books. The Woods are Dark sound like Laymon and Hide And Seek is a Ketchum book I think. Kinda neat. (hide spoiler)]

[Justin]

Addy wrote: "I've started this one and it's gonna be a nasty ride. Can't wait! I'm trying to remember what happened as far as the sheriff and police force go in Off Season as it's going back already. I may need..."

I don't remember either. (view spoiler)[ I don't think anyone survived except one of the woman who was taken into their cave home right? Am I even thinking of the right book? (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

I just noticed that The Lost and Red are movies as well. Anyone seen them? Also, in the movie Offspring does anyone know if The Woman is in that movie as well? I hope my ? makes sense.

[Justin]

I found four of his books that where made into movies but don't see anything about off season every being completed. I will probably try to read them sometime this year, being on third shift I actually watch a few movies on weekends now and I like to read books that where made into movies first.

[Addy]

Yeah I think your right Justin in regards to your question in the spoiler tag. I think it's talked about a little when they revisit the cave.

[Kate]

Addy wrote: "I just noticed that The Lost and Red are movies as well. Anyone seen them? Also, in the movie Offspring does anyone know if The Woman is in that movie as well? I hope my ? makes sense."

I'll have to watch the movie. I hope so, her character is badass.

[Maxine Marsh]

Ok, I'm finished with Off Season! I was actually questionable at first because it starts off good in the prologue but then nothing happens until 40% in! There was an entire chapter on how Carla cleaned the house. Blah. But once we got to 40%, the action started up and I finished it quickly! I love the dark ending which apparently was edited completely differently the first time around.

[Kate]

Maxine wrote: "Ok, I'm finished with Off Season! I was actually questionable at first because it starts off good in the prologue but then nothing happens until 40% in! There was an entire chapter on how Carla cle..."

I get what you mean about the beginning, I think this is the author lulling readers into a false sense of security. Spending time with her as a reader would make you feel more invested in her outcome.

[Maxine Marsh]

*That feeling when an author makes you love a character and then kills them hard*

I liked Dan.

[Andy]

Has anyone started Offspring yet?

[Addy]

I'm at 30% so far

[Addy]

35%(view spoiler)[Stephen is a real asshole. Really reminds me of the guy in Stranglehold. I hope he's the first to go. Hope he runs into one of the young girls from the cave and she really sticks it to him! (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

37%(view spoiler)[I'm not sure if I read this right but is Cow an actual cow? If so, is that who they are breeding with? Is that even possible? (hide spoiler)]

[Maxine Marsh]

I'll be starting soon! The only good thing about being home with a bad cold is getting a little bit of extra reading done. *Sniffle*

[Addy]

Hope you feel better! You are sure to have a wild ride with this one!

[Justin]

I am going to start tonight.

[Andy]

Well, if you all say so. I guess I'll put aside my Laymon for another night in favor of Ketchum. I also start tonight.

[Kate]

Addy wrote: "37%[spoilers removed]"

If i'm remembering correctly, no, (view spoiler)[cow is a woman they captured and use for breeding. (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

(view spoiler)[I thougt Cow was a male as I remember something about it having an erection. Idk. Maybe it's some deformed human being who is both sexes. I'm confused:( (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

Addy wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

No, you're right. (view spoiler)[I remember there was a guy but couldn't remember what they called him. Got my sexes mixed up ;) (hide spoiler)]

[Andy]

Read to page 50 last night. Pretty good so far. I feel bad for poor old sheriff George.

[Addy]

This is kinda funny but I found myself making a family tree of the cave ppl to get it straight. Messed up stuff!

[Justin]

I read about twelve percent, not sure how many pages right now and to lazy to check. Opening scene with lady coming home from the bar is pretty badass though, just like I remembered the first one. Can't wait to take a real bite out of this tomorrow.

[Andy]

Having the cave people mark territory with urine is a really nice touch.

[Maxine Marsh]

I'm at 21% and may I say...this book is eons better than the last one so far! The writing is fantastic, the opening scene was scary and I'm so glad to see our Sheriff Peters is back. The pacing so far is perfect. I already like the game-creator couple and I'm pissed because I know Ketchum is about to slaughter them! Ketchum is such an evil mastermind, I love it.

[Andy]

I'm about 1/3 done. Enjoying it too, especially the tribal aspects and backstory of the small clan and how they joined up. "The Cow"!? That is nuts.

[Maxine Marsh]

Yes! "The Cow" took it to a whole new level.