Michelle

Well I was sitting outside the school (in the car) waiting for Beth, and trying not to cry as I neared the end. It was very well written.

I'm sure part of his frustration is that he can't change anything. I've just finished it, and I just let the time travel part fleo over me.. it was just a fantastic story!

Yep, I agree.. I'm not thinking too much about the details, just really enjoying the story. However, do you think it's more of a 'girly' story? I've just realised how hard this discussion is with people at different points. Do we need a 'spoiler' thread, to discuss the finer points without spoiling it for others.. or will that stop the flow?!

I'm getting there... The bit I find strange is when he pops into his own past / future, and meets himself.. that must be the weirdest thing to deal with!! Yes, it is enjoyable.. I'm caught up in the general story, as well as the time travel issue. Anyone else reading along with us?

Well there's a parcel on it's way for you!

In fact, we were brought together by books.. because that's what you bought from me on ebay!

I actually started this a while back, read about 100 pages, and just wasn't really being 'grabbed' by it. It got put aside as I got into other things. I picked it back up on Sunday, and I have to say, suddenly it's working for me. Maybe I hit a good point, maybe my frame of mind is different. The bit that my brain had trouble with was that he changes his age aswell. I expected him to be a set age, no matter where he jumped to.. I didn't think about him jumping throughout his life. So, you have a 36 year old man jumping into his past.. he meets Clare when she's 6. However, when he's 28, he may jump to a part of his past where Clare is 20. It sounds odd, doesn't it?! However, it's starting to flow together now, and make sense. The actual writing style is really nice, it's 'grown up', but easy to read... if that makes any sense!? lol

Unless you're like me, and you have no friends...! :down:

That's the one! You can stop coming up with suggestions now! :laugh:

Maureen.. where did I stay? Erm... starts with a B i think. Tell me some places, and I'll see if I spot it!

Jo, you should be a writer you know.. I loved your description!

I wish we'd gone over to Gozo now. My favourite place was Mdina.

I have recently found myself reading quite a few at the same time. and yes, it does seem to reflect on my mood. Just shows you my moods aren't exactly 'stable' these days!

Thanks Maureen. You will that Stephen King has quite a variety of books, so have a good look round, and do ask here if there's a particular type you're looking for.

This is our Reading Circle book for the next couple of months. Let the discussion begin...

Snaps are thin chocolate, made sort of crispy by bits of mint, orange and teh such. Hard to explain, but lovely!

This definitley needs to be our next Reading Circle book.. it seems alot of people have it. Can you wait until after Christmas, or shall we start it soon?

Long articles, but interest some.. The Case For Stephen King as Literature

This is a trilogy: A Child Called 'It' The Lost Boy A Man Named Dave I almost didn't make it through the first book, because it was just so horrifying and heartbreaking. Dave underwent the most terrible abuse at the hands of his mother, whilst his dad did nothing. The second book is about his 'rescue', and the foster homes he lived in. It's also about how he battled and grew as a teenager. It gives a look into the problems faced by social services and foster carers in the 70's. The final book is the most amazing of them all. You want to think that Dave suddenly had a great life, but he didn't.. he continued to have many struggles. But, he grew into an amazing man, and to this day throws himself into helping others. It's not the easiest book to read, and can be very upsetting, but it is thought-provoking, and stays with you long after you put it down.

Although I've seen a cartoon version of 'The Lion etc' I haven;t read it. Bethany was interested, so we've started. She has The Chronicles of Narnia, so I decided to take a look at the first one, 'The Magician's Nephew'. It was actually an enjoyable read, explaining just how the wardrobe became a door to Narnia. Even if Bethany doesn't want to continue, I may well be continuing the rest of the books! Is anyone planning to see the film?

This author writes for teenegers, but I actually really enjoyed The Amulet of Samarkand. Having just looked in Amazon, a lot of his books look really good. Has anyone read any others?

What books have you read that were written for children, but you've enjoyed as an adult? Obviously Harry Potter falls in to this, but what else have you come across? I picked up The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud a while back, and that was pretty good. Good enough, in fact, that I'm considering getting the next two in the trilogy.

I think it was just put into the title to make it sound more interesting....?

Make sure you pick something in your list for the Nominations Thread for the Reading Circle - we need lots of good ones to choose from.

Now that does sound good!