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February 2015 Group Read: In The Dark by Richard Laymon
It's been awhile since I have participated in a group read for this group, I might get in on this one.
Justin wrote: "It's been awhile since I have participated in a group read for this group, I might get in on this one."Good, Justin. It's been a while for me too. I think I may participate if time allows.
Think I am going to try and join in on this one see how far I get, as I'm a bit of a slow reader lol
Paul wrote: "Think I am going to try and join in on this one see how far I get, as I'm a bit of a slow reader lol"Great, Paul!
I totally thought In the Dark had lost. I had picked it up at Amazon to read myself anyway, so this will be awesome.
cool. I'll get this one from Kindle Unlimited. I think its in my "wish list" :)Never done a group read but it sounds fun.
This will be my first ever group read! I just ordered the book and can't wait to get started.
Can anyone drop me a message, please, to let me know... Well... To let me know what to do in a group read. Do we comment each week, each chapter? Many thanks.
I have yet to start a book suggested in the group read as I have not had the money to get the book. I found this book on Amazon and will be buying and reading.
Jack wrote: "Can anyone drop me a message, please, to let me know... Well... To let me know what to do in a group read. Do we comment each week, each chapter? Many thanks."Most groups including this one read at their own pace and put comments in a spoiler with the percentage or chapter in front of it.
I'm in for this one, I thought it was going to win at first and picked it up on Kindle Unlimited, then went back to look at the poll and another book had pulled ahead. I guess some people got some last minute votes in to push it back to 2nd. I'm glad, I really love a Laymon read.
I did the same thing Maxine! It looks like a good one.Lots of familiar faces here.
Yes! Really glad this won. The plot has me intrigued.
Yes, I'm considering this book. I may have to put a few of my other books on the back burner cause it's hard to resist a Laymon read!
Addy wrote: "Yes, I'm considering this book. I may have to put a few of my other books on the back burner cause it's hard to resist a Laymon read!"You've gotta jump on a good group read when it comes along.
Very true! I found it on my kindle so I'm in. So many great books to start this month!
Yes, we are going to be group/buddy reading our butts off!
I'm on board with this one! Also, very first group reading ever for me too!
Just started it and so far it looks like a really nice read. What's not to love about a librarian as the main character!
Agreed, especially a librarian who carries a switch blade.
Oh boy. A librarian with a switchblade...I can't wait!I think I need to set up a shrine to Richard Laymon in my house.
This was really fun. I honestly sat down to read it and couldn't put it down. The more I think about it afterwards, the more I kinda wish I didn't think?(view spoiler)
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My first post, first group read, & first Laymon book. Excited for this!
Can someone please loan me this title (In the Dark by Richard Laymon) through Kindle, when you're done reading. I missed the $1.99 sale price. Thanks a bunch!
My first time participating in a group read. Looking forward to it.
In at 11% so far, and I'm not buying it. This is the perfect example of making characters jump through plot hoops just because it's what you need them to do and not because it makes sense for them as a character. The envelopes notwithstanding, I don't know any woman who would rush right along with a guy she just met laying the charm on that thick. And then she's not at all suspicious that he knew exactly what the second clue meant when she had no idea? If this continues, I'm going to have a hard time finishing this one.
I've got to agree there, Shaun. Around the 11% to 12% mark I'm thinking there are other books I'd rather be reading.
Justin wrote: "Agreed, especially a librarian who carries a switch blade."That covers everything I look for in a woman.
11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Justin wrote: "Agreed, especially a librarian who carries a switch blade."That covers everything I look for in a woman."
Unfortunately she's pretty stupid.
Justin wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Justin wrote: "Agreed, especially a librarian who carries a switch blade."That covers everything I look for in a woman."
Unfortunately she's pretty stupid."
I recant my previous post. Unless she can cook.
Eh, I didn't know this months read was gonna be a cheesy romance. The awkward 'romantic' scenes are quite painful to read.
If you've never read laymon, that's usually his style; cheesy, raunchy, and ridiculous, but I like it! Gonna start this one now.
Shaun wrote: "In at 11% so far, and I'm not buying it. This is the perfect example of making characters jump through plot hoops just because it's what you need them to do and not because it makes sense for them ..."I know what you mean...it's the "Let's check the dark place where that noise comes from" principle. Who would do that in real life? I'm usually ok with that in fiction, but I do appreciate when fictional people behave in a more normal, human way.
That said, this woman is totally crazy!
Justin wrote: "Jack wrote: "Can anyone drop me a message, please, to let me know... Well... To let me know what to do in a group read. Do we comment each week, each chapter? Many thanks."Most groups including ..."
Thanks, Justin - I saw this the other day, but can't respond directly when using the GR app. Most appreciated, though, and looking forward to taking part (just waiting for the book to arrive).
16% Janey reeks of desperation...lol. Definitely enjoying this so far.
(51%)also, am I crazy if all this makes me feel like going to the gym?
Jeanette (jema) wrote: "Eh, I didn't know this months read was gonna be a cheesy romance. The awkward 'romantic' scenes are quite painful to read."It IS February...
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It IS February..."
So true!
Chiara wrote: "Shaun wrote: "In at 11% so far, and I'm not buying it. This is the perfect example of making characters jump through plot hoops just because it's what you need them to do and not because it makes s..."It's worse than that. The way she carries the switchblade would suggest someone nervous, maybe a little paranoid. Then a guy almost scares her into falling down the stairs, and suddenly she's having dinner with him and he's taking her hand practically giving her the "We just met, but I love you, and I will always protect you!" line and she's falling all over him while supposedly still thinking that he might be a creeper?
Granted, it IS February, but this is also a horror group. Starting to think we should be a bit more selective in the books we pick for our group reads. Like maybe horror?
Granted, it IS February, but this is also a horror group. Starting to think we should be a bit more selective in the books we pick for our group reads. Like maybe horror? It is horror; if you revisit the criteria for this month's voting, horror with an element of romance was the theme selected for February. Richard Laymon is often a slow burn, so perhaps reserve judgment for when you get a little deeper into the plot.
Couldn't agree more Jeremy. Richard Laymon is horror.
So far so good - this is a re-read however as I've unfortunately read all of Laymon's books. There is a reason that he has the cult following that he has and why many try to emulate his style.
If ppl are dissatisfied with the pick, no one is forcing you to read it. There's always Ghost Story.
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This book is currently on sale on Amazon and it's free if you have Kindle Unlimited.
Have a great read!