Michelle

The general Koontz thread is here - http://bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=52 I've read Odd Thomas, and really liked it.

That sort of general question is better suited to our Young Person's section, I would think. This thread is designed more for people asking about specific books.

Hi MountainGirl.. I've merged your post with the existing general thread we have.

You can tell that that article has a massive bias, but it still got my blood pressure up!

I know it's an old one, but one film which really annoyed me was Jurassic Park - I read the book when it first came out, and loved it, but the film changed so many things. I know why they did it, as it was a typical 'hollywood film', and very successful, but I do think that sticking more to the book would have made a darker, more thought provoking film.

I'm hoping this is true.. http://the-odi.blogspot.com/2010/05/breaking-news-lost-finale-extended-by.html

As per the guidelines, if you start a new thread about a book or series, could you please add a little more information. Details about the book(s) at least, plus preferably some of your own views. Thanks

I think you'd get very many different answers to this. There are various ways of assessing what makes a book 'great', and there are already many lists out there. If you take a look through the forum, you'll find some of those lists discussed, as well as people already discussing their favourites. I think it's probably best to stick to those threads.

WebWalker, could we ask you to provide a little more information if you're starting a new thread for a book, such as a synopsis and preferably your own views.

They've already said that they will deal with the issues important to the characters, but will not answer everything. They want to leave some things open for discussion. Apparently the episode just before the finale will be about , so that could provide a few answers. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they wrap it up, but at the same time, I'm going to be very sad that it's finished.

Review for the The Girl With Glass Feet is here, followed by my review for More Than It Hurts You. The first one I really enjoyed, the second I had mixed feelings about. I've now started Tony and Susan, which I'm very impressed with so far. Audio wise, I'm still listening to the second book in the Bartimaeus Trilogy, and I still think the first is the best. I've also started Good Omens.. it is quite good, but not as wonderful as I expected.

Mia, I tend to agree. I did find the old angels we saw today quite creepy, but it's certainly all seeming quite complicated now. I'm not getting Matt Smith's doctor, and I'm finding Amy a bit annoying. Even River annoyed me, and I liked her in the library two-parter. Thank goodness I have some old episodes I can go back and watch!

I'm sure I've seen web pages before which show you how to get files off of ipod with using itunes.. try doing a search online?

I wasn't keen on Fear Her, and very much dislike Daleks in Manhatten.

I've decided that if I'm ever able to give this one a chance, it may work better as an audiobook. That means I can just sit and listen, even when tired, and I'm less likely to give up on it. I shall let you know if I make any progress. [i'm already on the audible monthly scheme, and I was surprised to find that it's available for just one credit, even though the cost is over

I liked Gridlock.. I liked the kittens, and I liked Face of Boe in it.

I wasn't that impressed and I preferred the 'war daleks' to the new multi coloured ones. My kids liked them though, so I guess they've achieved what they wanted.. more merchandise that kids will want!

Well it's taken me a while, but my review is finally written. I do appreciate that not everyone is going to like this book, but it's certainly magical, and as I say, it has stayed with me, which I usually find a good sign. It’s hard to know where to start with this book, as it so much to commend it. I suppose the most important issue to deal with is the title. Ida MacLaird does in fact have glass feet, and it appears that the rest of her body is gradually following. This worried me when I read the synopsis, because I generally like things to be believable, but somehow this works. For some, this will work on the level of an adult fairy story, an unusual occurrence which is just accepted. For others, however, the condition can be seen to represent any medical condition which slowly takes over a body, especially cancer. Ida returns to the island where she believes her condition started, trying to look for a reclusive man who she feels may be able to help her. Whilst there she meets Midas Crook, a man with his own problematic background, and they start to fall in love. The bulk of the book is about the various relationships on the island, and the way they interleave – although Ida’s condition remains important, it’s not central, and it is the various characters and these relationships which caught me. The way that Ali writes about the island itself is almost poetic, and this makes the book a joy to get lost in. His writing is descriptive, but to the point, a rare combination. For me, the ending to the story was done well, and is very emotional. This is a book over which I had some reservations when starting, but these were soon overcome. It’s a book which has stayed in my thoughts, and is highly recommended.

I'm afraid I'm the opposite if Mia (if I remember, that used to happen quite a bit! lol) - I preferred the first episode to this one. Mind you, I'm looking forward to the WW2 Daleks next week!

I haven't been achieving much reading recently, especially since hurting my back. I'm yet to review The Girls with the Glass Feet, but I would recommend it. Audiobooks and podcasts have been very useful.. I've listened to the first of the Bartimaeus Trilogy, and am half way through the second. I've read them in the past, but they are good ones to listen to, and the reader is brilliant.

Sorry, but I hated that - those poor horses!

A reminder please.. Anything which hasn't been shown in the UK has to be in spoiler tags!