~Andrea~ Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've been considering Marley and Me, mostly because I think I will go see the movie, and would like to read the book first. I have to say I am loving the book. I thought I would find it a bit too light but it has actually been a real joy. I too have been avoiding the film to read the book. I thoroughly recommend the book - especially if you like dogs! I went through a phase of reading James Herbert and consider Haunted to be really very good. I also loved The Magic Cottage and, in particular, The Dark. I've read all of his, I think. Are you a fan of Ol' Jim Jam, then? Haunted was my first James Herbert, but it certainly won't be my last. The Magic Cottage appeals to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) I haven't quite finished Marley and Me but since I was so close to the end and needed to take a book to the MOT centre while I waited, I picked up Lucy's Monster by R L Royle. Plus it made me cry last night so I couldn't risk reading it in public! I read about 20 pages, and I'm really not sure about the second person style of narration. I found it to be annoying and obtrusive, however this seems to be mainly in the intro. The rest of the book is hopefully more conventionally written. I am undecided about this one so far. Edited May 7, 2009 by ~Andrea~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Finished Marley and Me last night. What a wonderful book. I wasn't expecting much from it, but it was a real joy to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 After a shaky start I'm starting to enjoy Lucy's Monster. The writing style is leaving me cold in places (although it's good in parts too), but the story is beginning to grip me. I've a feeling I'm going to have just as mixed feelings about this book as I did with Eleven Terrible Months. So far I'm about a quarter way in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I've put Lucy's monster to one side for now, and picked up Misery by Stephen King. It's terrific so far. The writing is great; I love his description of the cyclic pain as the tide coming in and going out with Annie Wilkes as the moon pulling the tide in (by administering pain releif) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I read Misery too. That was back in those days when I read every Stephen King book there was, and I loved them every one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm looking forward to reading all of his others (this is only my 5th of his so far) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) I just finished Misery. It was great (although I didn't understand the very last line) I thought it was very well written, and utterly gripping. I think this is my favourite King so far. I think I might read Emotional Geology by Linda Gillard next Edited May 22, 2009 by ~Andrea~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I read Misery too. That was back in those days when I read every Stephen King book there was, and I loved them every one. Same here, I haven`t read any of his books for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 I picked up Lucy's monster again but couldn't really get on with it so I'm giving Emotional Geology a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraPepparkaka Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well, if you will love Linda Gillard too, I am going to have to buy that book. Hmm, how will I make that fit into my book buying budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I've almost finished Emotional Geology now. Hopefully I'll finish it tonight. I've decided to be brave and read King Lear next. I'm really looking forward to it - hopefully it won't be too difficult!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 I finished Emotional Geology last night. I was a bit sceptical at first, it's not the type of thing I normally read, and there was something about the writing style that annoyed me, too many commas. However, I did end up enjoying it, it was very well written, (apart from the style thing) and quite lyrical. It captured the scenery beautifully and made me want to go and visit the Outer Hebrides. One small thing, I think it could have finished a bit sooner. The last chapter felt like a long epilogue, when really the story was wrapped up by that point. Still, I look forward to reading Star Gazing, which I have heard, is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I'm reading Emotional Geology now too and I feel the same about the writing style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Ah glad it's not just me then. I hope you enjoy it Lucybird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 It captured the scenery beautifully and made me want to go and visit the Outer Hebrides. Still, I look forward to reading Star Gazing, which I have heard, is even better. I love that about Gillard's writing - how she describes places. She has made me want to visit many places! Star Gazing is my favourite of hers - I thought it was a really good book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I know. I feel all inspired to visit the mountains closer to home now. I think a weekend trip to North Wales is in order this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Since being on here last I finished King Lear and have read: Olivia Joules and the overactive imagination by Helen Fielding and Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ah, wasn't that the book that Spielberg's film AI was based upon? I read it a very long time ago, Andrea. A very long time ago. Sometimes, because I work with teenagers, I feel older than Methuselah... Have you read any Asimov? I'm not, and have never been, a huge sci-fi fan, but really enjoyed old Isaac's work. Maybe you could give some of his stuff a whirl? Anyway, hope you're extremely groovy and well. Mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ah, wasn't that the book that Spielberg's film AI was based upon? I read it a very long time ago, Andrea. A very long time ago. Sometimes, because I work with teenagers, I feel older than Methuselah... Sorry to but in Mac & Andrea but.... isn't 'Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick' the inspiration for Bladerunner and wasn't 'Supertoys last all summer by Brian W. Aldiss' the inspiration for AI? I only know of this because I watched AI for the first time the other week and fell in love with it and checked out the short story it was based on, its on my wishlist so is Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep, how did you find it Andrea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Yes, Androids is definitely the basis for Bladerunner. I didn't 'get' that movie like some people do, but I really would love to read the book one day. I hadn't known about the inspiration for AI though. I'm definitely going to check that out! Thanks Chrysalis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Oops...that's right, Sarah. It's amazing how beer can effect one's brain!!! So, all together now...DUR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I found a link to Supertoys Last All Summer and had a quick read. It wasn't too bad although it only makes up a small part of what happens in AI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Ah, wasn't that the book that Spielberg's film AI was based upon? I read it a very long time ago, Andrea. A very long time ago. Sometimes, because I work with teenagers, I feel older than Methuselah... Have you read any Asimov? I'm not, and have never been, a huge sci-fi fan, but really enjoyed old Isaac's work. Maybe you could give some of his stuff a whirl? Anyway, hope you're extremely groovy and well. Mac. Hi Mac I'm very well thanks. How are you? I have read a little Asimov - The End of Eternity (a great read) and some of his short stories. I intend to read 'I Robot' some day. Sorry to but in Mac & Andrea but.... isn't 'Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick' the inspiration for Bladerunner and wasn't 'Supertoys last all summer by Brian W. Aldiss' the inspiration for AI? I only know of this because I watched AI for the first time the other week and fell in love with it and checked out the short story it was based on, its on my wishlist so is Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep, how did you find it Andrea? Indeed it was. I really enjoyed it. Quite a quick read and different enough from the film (what I remember of it) to be a worthwhile read even if you've seen it. Yes, Androids is definitely the basis for Bladerunner. I didn't 'get' that movie like some people do, but I really would love to read the book one day. I recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 I put down There is a God as it was a bit heavy going and picked up a P D James instead: A Certain Justice.It's good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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