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* A huge bell starts ringing in my head * Depending on Chesil's answer to Poppyshake's question I think I know it!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^*Gives standing ovation to a GREAT post* ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ian, that made me give a "Oh yeah!" anger

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Are the central characters young?

Fortunately, it's the Swedish version I have - I will have to watch this soon while the book is still strolling (menacingly at times) in my head. I didn't find the book scary, but it is most definitely unsettling. I will be really interested to see how the film captures the 'spirit' of the book.

I have the film too, but I really wanted to read the book first. My next ironing session (in daylight) might be when I watch it!

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Is the knife holder in the quote the main character?

The books are well paced and keep you interested, even if you have to (majorly at times) suspend your belief. Although I do recall enjoying 'The Lost Symbol', I did enjoy 'Inferno' more. 5) Let The Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist A dark and disturbing story that centres on the developing relationship between two lonely souls, the bullied Oskar and the odd Eli. Graphic and disturbing at times this is not a comfortable read, but you end up caring quite deeply about the two. The secondary characters bring life to the bleak Swedish landscape with their individual frailties and idiosyncrasies, and the relationships between them. This is a book that examines obsession, loyalty, abandonment, love and the dark underbelly that can be found in any country. Despite murders, aggression, confrontations and often very dark scenes, this is a startlingly good read, with surprising wit and an undercurrent that compels you to find out how things will unfold.

I finished 'Let The Right One In' by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Phew, what a read! Dark, menacing meandering and thought infecting. *gulp* Going for something less brain slapping now with 'My Fat Mad Teenage Diary'. Much lighter stuff!

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It also makes your feet and tootsies super soft - NOT that I'm suggesting that yours aren't already! I send my strongest 'Keep Safe' wishes to everyone encountering dodgy weather at the moment. I hear that parts of the US are about to be hit by snow again. Take care all. Right, I'm a lady-who-lunches today (I know, I know, calling myself a lady is a bit of a stretch!). I'm visiting my parents for lunch - Mum really wants eggy bread (aka French toast or gypsy toast), so that's what's on offer. Haven't had eggy bread for ages, so very much looking forward to it. Mum has been a tad forgetful of late (due to life's hectic nature in recent weeks), so I may take some eggs with me just in case.

I know that I have read this. As I read so many books that include knives and cutting/being cut I have to work through a mental list. < Just realised how creepy that sentence sounds!

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Mum's enjoying it so far Frankie! 2) Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 3) Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare 4) Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare I happened upon a re read of this Victorian set Shadowhunter trilogy. I do enjoy this easy reading series, with just the right amount of action and ingenuity. I could do with a little less of the angst ridden romance, but it is sweetly depicted and the epilogue is touching. These books were a nice balance alongside the darkness to be found in my current read of 'Let The Right One In', to be completed soon.

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There's a distinct possibility that my finger slipped onto 'Buy now with 1-click' rather than 'Add to wish list' when I went onto Amazon to have a look at this book.

That sounds disgustingly delicious! Was it good Anna?

Stay safe Bookmonkey. It has got to be such a scary thing, to experience.

I have read, and really enjoyed it. The movie that I enjoyed the most is the Coppola 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' version with Gary Oldman. I'm a (no pun intended) sucker for a vampire movie, so have seen many a cheesy film version.

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I took the purple thing to be referring to the Jenny Joseph poem, 'Warning', that begins When I am old I shall wear purple, With a red hat that doesn't go and doesn't suit me And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves The poem goes on to list all the things she will start doing when she is old as they are fun, and it concludes with the thought that perhaps she should introduce a few of her eccentricities sooner, so as not to shock people too much.

The one that springs immediately to mind is Bram Stoker's Dracula where letters, diary entries, newspaper articles etc. are used to tell the story.