April 2015 Group Read-Pines

[Kyle]

I've read Pines. Really enjoyed it, has a Twilight Zone feel.

[Alison]

This was definitely an interesting read for me. I started off really not liking it, but was totally hooked by the end. I plowed through books 2 and 3 right after. I really enjoyed finding out about the town as Ethan did. It made it so much more creepy and suspenseful.

[Robert]

Wow, he left things in an awful place at the end of the second book, didn't he?

[Jen]

Robert wrote: "Wow, he left things in an awful place at the end of the second book, didn't he?"

Right? Oops. This series is really good at making you want to pick up the next one to find out what happens next.

[Nate]

Interesting, just read that the premiere episode of Pines is now available for streaming:

http://www.fox.com/wayward-pines

[Missy]

I know I'm super late to this discussion but my book finally got here and I'm excited to start reading it this weekend!

[K.L.]

Missy wrote: "I know I'm super late to this discussion but my book finally got here and I'm excited to start reading it this weekend!"

the month isn't over! Enjoy!

[Missy]

Thanks!

[Natasa]

Adrian wrote: "You will at 98%. ;)"

Correct :)

[Jimmie]

I found Pines a quick read as well. I wanted to ask a question, but I do not want my question to cause a spoiler issue. Can somone advise how to use a spoiler tag? I will ask my question after I apply the spoiler tag.

[K.L.]

Jimmie wrote: "I found Pines a quick read as well. I wanted to ask a question, but I do not want my question to cause a spoiler issue. Can somone advise how to use a spoiler tag? I will ask my question after I ap..."

here you go

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[Jimmie]

K.L. Thank you for your time. I have asked my question in the spoiler.


(view spoiler)[ Pines remindes me of a TV series that was on CBS a few years ago. The TV show was a psychology where random people were pulled from their lives and placed in a hotel in a small town. The residents were tracked by cameras and they could not leave the town. Does this show sound familiar and if so, can you remember the name of the show? (hide spoiler)]

[Tom]

I watched that. They took it off pretty quick. I will think...

[Tom]

Ah ha! It was called Persons Unknown http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1333050/

[Jimmie]

That's it. Thank you for shaking away the cobwebs. Wayward Pines looks like it will have a better run on TV. If it's anything like to book, it will be outstanding.

[Jimmie]

FOX Online and the FOX app are showing the first episode of Wayward Pines before it airs on FOX TV starting May 14. The first episode was true to the book. The author has a role n the production of Wayward Pines TV series. I was really impressed with the first episode.

[Missy]

Wow better late than never. This book is a page turner. I really liked Abandon by Crouch and this book (and hopefully series) has definitely made me a fan! I'm so happy it rained today as no one bothered me during my reading time. Lol

[Mike]

I've read this series twice. Fantastic!

[Tiffany]

I really enjoyed this book. The first fourth of the book really kept me guessing. I liked how the author used some common themes from other stories and made them his own. (view spoiler)[ Such as when David Pilcher gives Theresa a choice to drink the drug to be reunited with Ethan...that reminded me of the movie The Vanishing with Jeff Bridges. (hide spoiler)]

[Missy]

I finished it today, whoa... I didn't see any of that coming. I can't wait for the series now. So, are we all going to continue on the second book because I can't wait to read it.

[K.L.]

Aerin wrote: "I'm 3/4's of the way through the second book. I didn't want the TV show to get too much of a jump on me.

Pam is disturbing! lol"

Quite a bit so!

[Tom]

Does anyone know if the TV mini series will cover more than the first book. I haven't read the third one yet and I don't want any spoilers.

[K.L.]

I believe someone said it covers all 3, but don't quote me on that.

[Tom]

Juliette Lewis is playing Pam... That's awesome

[Timothy]

K.L. wrote: "I believe someone said it covers all 3, but don't quote me on that."
Since it's only a 10 episode season, I would be disappointed if it covers all three books. I haven't read books 2 and 3, so I'm counting on this season focusing more on book 1.

[WendyB]

Tom wrote: "Juliette Lewis is playing Pam... That's awesome"

Melissa Leo is playing Pam.
Juiette Lewis is playing Beverly.

[WendyB]

Just read that Crouch is considering a book 4 to the Wayward Pines series.
I'd read it.

[Quentin]

Regarding the show, I've heard this was more a mini series but honestly I have no clue. I'm almost done with the second book, then I'll read the third. I won't be done when the show starts but definitely will before it ends.

Did anybody get confirmation on whether the show will cover all three books?

[Tom]

WendyB wrote: "Tom wrote: "Juliette Lewis is playing Pam... That's awesome"

Melissa Leo is playing Pam.
Juiette Lewis is playing Beverly."

oops... Well Juliette Lewis is in it!!

[WendyB]

Quentin wrote: "Regarding the show, I've heard this was more a mini series but honestly I have no clue. I'm almost done with the second book, then I'll read the third. I won't be done when the show starts but defi..."

I've been trying to find that out. The only thing I've discovered is the "big reveal" about the town of Wayward Pines will happen in the 5th episode (out of 10) and that occurred at the end of book 1. So I would imagine the episodes after that would at least cover book 2, and possibly book 3?

[Jimmie]

I watched the first Wayward Pines episode on FOX online. It covered the firt half of the book one, Pines. I hear the ten part series will cover all three books. I juste finised reading book three. All three books were outstanding. Enjoy the miniseries

[Timothy]

Jimmie wrote: "I watched the first Wayward Pines episode on FOX online. It covered the firt half of the book one, Pines. I hear the ten part series will cover all three books. I juste finised reading book three. ..."
Wow, that's a lot to cover in 10 episodes. It's a bit refreshing though to be able to view the whole story in a season. As opposed to stretching things out and making fans wait for the next season and/or movie to come out as is the custom these days.

That means I need to shuffle my TBR a bit though and get to books 2 and 3.

[Tom]

Ok so I have a couple weeks to read book 3. Thank Jeebus for DVR's

[Timothy]

Did everyone enjoy the first episode last night? I enjoyed it myself, but it sure flew through a lot of material. I went ahead and purchased the second book and will most likely finish before next week's episode. I'm afraid we'll start to get a mashup of book 1 and 2 material quicker than I thought.

[Quentin]

I dvred it and will watch tonight. I'm almost done with book 2, and I'll read book 3 shortly so hopefully I'll be finished with book 3 before the show gets into material from it.

[WendyB]

The first episode was ok, but I wish they had just focused on what was happening in the town and didn't flashback to Ethan's wife or boss. If I hadn't read the books, I think it would have been more confusing than compelling.

[Jimmie]

I thought the first episode stayed as true to the book as I have seen with other TV program. The first episode covered about half of the first book. I'm not sure how they can spread all three books in ten episodes. Blake Crouch is listed on the credits of the TV program. So maybe the series will stay on the same level as the books with his invlovment with the TV series.

[aPriL does feral sometimes]

I was thinking after I finished book three they all could have been put into one book. All three are short, quick. It took me two days to read them all. They are all mysterious suspense and running about and near-death sequences. Not a lot of dialogue which uses up time in TV shows.

Plus, not a lot of explanation needed once the reveals begin.

[Timothy]

Jimmie wrote: "I thought the first episode stayed as true to the book as I have seen with other TV program. The first episode covered about half of the first book. I'm not sure how they can spread all three books..."
I agree. Most film adaptations take some liberties with the source material, but with this it's been pretty true to the book. Many scenes (actually most scenes) were taken almost word for word from the book. However, at the current pace of the show they will be done in 6 weeks and not 10.

[Latasha]

This is now on hulu! Yay!!

[Latasha]

I watched the first episode and wow! they packed a lot in there! I liked it though.

[Timothy]

I just finished the second book over the weekend and really liked it as well. Can't wait to see how the show progresses through the story.

[Quentin]

I agree with what everyone's saying, they sure burnt through a lot of material in that first episode. So this is definitely a mini-series rather than something we'll be seeing more seasons of. Unless they do like Under the Dome and just make up a bunch of crap.

[K.L.]

Quentin wrote: "I agree with what everyone's saying, they sure burnt through a lot of material in that first episode. So this is definitely a mini-series rather than something we'll be seeing more seasons of. Unle..."


man did they go nuts with Under the Dome. The only similarities between the book and mini-series is there is a dome and the characters have the same name, but most of them are nothing like they were in the book. Seeing the preview for this next season it looks even more bizarre. (of course, I'll be watching)

[Quentin]

I finally finished the final book in the trilogy, quite the ending! Definitely left things a bit open. Overall, I loved this trilogy. Very smooth read, never got boring, never really slowed down. Good stuff.

[Katy]

Quentin wrote: "I finally finished the final book in the trilogy, quite the ending! Definitely left things a bit open. Overall, I loved this trilogy. Very smooth read, never got boring, never really slowed down. G..."

I read all three as well. Are you following the Fox series?

[Quentin]

Katy wrote: "Quentin wrote: "I finally finished the final book in the trilogy, quite the ending! Definitely left things a bit open. Overall, I loved this trilogy. Very smooth read, never got boring, never reall..."

I am following the Fox series. I like it, but there are some differences. That's to be expected I suppose.

[Latasha]

Quentin wrote: "Katy wrote: "Quentin wrote: "I finally finished the final book in the trilogy, quite the ending! Definitely left things a bit open. Overall, I loved this trilogy. Very smooth read, never got boring..."

yeah, they scared me for a minute. I thought they were going the zombie route. I haven't read books 2 & 3 so I hope I can tell where to stop in the series.