carm Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 doctor who- i've read most of stephen king's books and out of all of them my favorite is the stand- it's long but its so well written i think you'll enjoy it- carm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I agree with carm...The Stand is my favorite Stephen King ever. Here's others that I've read that I really enjoyed: Needful Things Dreamcatcher The Talisman The Dark Half Rose Madder Pet Cemetery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 DWMG - Yes, Stephen King is a very diverse writer with, I believe, something for everyone. My own favourites of his are: The Stand Different Seasons (four novellas in one book - all excellent) Carrie Gerald's Game Misery Dolores Claiborne The Dark Half (originally published under the name of Richard Bachman) The Shining Each of them has something different about it, and most of them are not strictly horror, which might surprise some people who may have pigeon-holed him as a genre writer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 DWMG - try doing a search, as Stephen King's books have been discussed a few times. As Kell said, he is actually a varied writer, so take a look at a few, and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 has anyone read swimming pool sunday by Madeleine Wickham. I just started to read it and i'm finding it a bit slow at the mo. Does it get better through out the story or worse? I read it a few years ago. I remember it being a bit slow too and I can't really remember the storyline, which I guess speaks volumes. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 There are a few titles on my TBR list that I'm curious about, if anyone can give me some insight. To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf I'm a bit late with a response here, but the above is the only one on that list that I've read. I did enjoy it quite a lot, but it was difficult to get into for me...but once I did I was very glad I'd finished. To me it was one of those books you just have to allow to wash over yourself and not try to analyze too much until the reread, or at least not till the last part. I didn't fully appreciate the characters until I'd finished and gone back and at least spot reread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Has anyone read 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire? Daughter keen to read as we have seen the show (see how desperate I am to get her reading). Reviews on Amazon mixed saying that story is quite different and difficult to get into. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I picked it up and put it down again, because yes, I found it hard to get into. But.. I do believe manyhere really liked it, and I will give it another go at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polka Dot Rock Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Has anyone read 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire? Hey H&D! I read Wicked early on this year and posted a review of it... Here! Overall, I quite enjoyed it but I felt the first half was much stronger than the latter parts. (Funnily enough, I only sold my copy last week!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 PDR - A great review thank you very much - daughter still keen to have a go so I will invest in a second hand copy from Amazon. Sorry I missed your copy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Has anyone ever read any books by Georges Simenon? Seems he's quite the prolific writer and I was curious to know what his books are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Has anyone read The Savage Garden by Mark Mills Yes I have. I found it a little slow to start with, and I found the main character a little dull. But it all perked up a bit as the end was looming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I haven't read that exact Angela Carter, but I've read The Magic Toyshop, and The Bloody Chamber is next on my list. Her books are really interesting, and I read The Magic Toyshop in about two days. Definitely try it out! I believe that The Bloody Chamber is a re-telling of some traditional fairy tales. I haven't read any of your other choices, but I've heard really good things about Colette. I hope that helps! I loved The Bloody Chamber and The Magic TOyshop i now have Wise Children and Nights at the circus to read too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowFae Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova I enjoyed this, but I know a lot of people who didn't. Yes, it was a bit far-fetched, but it's just a work of fiction Slightly tedious in the middle. I picked up The Little Friend I gave this away on bookcrossing as the cover photo was freaking me out! Has anyone read 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire? Daughter keen to read as we have seen the show (see how desperate I am to get her reading). Reviews on Amazon mixed saying that story is quite different and difficult to get into. Many thanks How old is your daughter? It's not a book for children. The show is a very family friendly sugar coated version of the book. So yes, it is very different and for that reason a lot of people don't like it, because they are expecting a book of the show. I personally love both the show and the book - but as a story the book is FAR better. Gregory Maguire says that the show is inspired by his book in the same way that his book was inspired by Baum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I gave this away on bookcrossing as the cover photo was freaking me out! Oh, the picture of the doll? Yus, I have to agree - it is a bit freaky looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 (About The Little Friend by Donna Tart) Oh, the picture of the doll? Yus, I have to agree - it is a bit freaky looking. On Amazon (UK) the cover photo is of a child on a swing! ETA: Oh, I've just seen the cover you mean - yuk! The swing one is not at all freaky! Has anyone read Huckleberry Finn? I've just started it as it's part of our English course, but I'm struggling to get into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowFae Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 What is worse is that it goes over onto the spine so you can see it on your bookshelf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 How old is your daughter? It's not a book for children. The show is a very family friendly sugar coated version of the book. So yes, it is very different and for that reason a lot of people don't like it, because they are expecting a book of the show. I personally love both the show and the book - but as a story the book is FAR better. Gregory Maguire says that the show is inspired by his book in the same way that his book was inspired by Baum. She is 12 years old WF and she finished the book a while ago now, enjoyed it and has now moved on to 'Son of a Witch'. She was inspired to read it because of the show and as it can be diffficult at time to encourage her to read she does appear to like this genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haniirani Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have March by Geraldine Brooks with me. Has anyone read it? Do I need to read Little Women before reading this book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renniemist Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have read both books. Certainly it may help to have some background information but I don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Has anyone read The Running Man by Richard Bachman (Stephen King)? I was just reading a plot summary and it sounds pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I've not read The Running Man, bnut it's the basis for the film of the same name starring Arnie Schwarzennegger - pretty decent film, but from what i've heard, nowhere near as good as the book (as per usual!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It's been ages since I read that.. if I recall, it's very different to the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 The Running Man (the book) is very good and gets much more into the emotions and motivations of the characters. I really enjoyed it. The film is pretty rubbish in comparison, so don't let that put you off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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