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    Yes, I was quite intriuged when I read in the note you sent with my book about the third novel's Irish setting - THAT will make for some very interesting reading! Can I ask, will you be drawing on Celtic mythology or fairytales at all for it, or what are you thinking about doing? As for American spelling and grammar - I read so many American novels ANYWAY that it didn't bother me in the slightest - especially as, like I said in my review, First Night was extremely articulate/intelligently written.
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    Synopsis from Amazon: This novels features an immense depth of fictional history, that of persons and places and evil. Even for 440 pages, this novel condenses several life stories and then some – but it never loses coherency. As much as you’ll want to devour it, it’s carefully thought out and designed to be ingested slowly; mulled over in order to fully appreciate it’s multi-layered content. It features a little bit of everything – emotional intelligence, the everyday trials of parenthood and relationships, the working tribulations of a day on the police force; all alongside an exploration of more philosphical concepts. Personal demons – both physical and figurative, human fear, and strength and weakness all beg contemplation in this well-rounded novel which transcends it’s categorization as mere ‘horror’. Complemented by an artist’s hand, the characters are the backbone of this story. Good and evil (and where does one draw the line?) alike, they’re credibly complex. Even the secondary characters have careful attention paid to them – though not necessarily integral to the plot, or even frequently encountered, they each have their own likeable (or unlikeable) personalities – particularly Jarski. Jack’s boss allows some laugh out loud moments, as well as retaining a level of reality amidst the un-reality of supernatural. The demon-plauged anti-hero himself, Jack Trent, is a character worthy of his own series of novels, just to discover how these all-too-real demons have determined the intricacies of his less than normal existence. By the heart-wrenching, soul-satisfying twists at the end of the novel, it will take you by surprise just how emotionally attached this character you’ve become. All in all, it’s a very visual book, surprisingly graphic in parts and disturbingly dark in others – Hussey’s being hailed as the new Clive Barker is greatly justified. It journeys right to the edge of all things grotesque and psychologically horrifying – and then goes just a little further. It is not for the faint of heart, but it’s also not gratuitously explicit – it’s substantiated by a rich story, a subtle address of complex characters and an artistic grasp on the language that’ll make you cringe and wince as it unfolds. At times it’s a heavy read, but it’s highly original in it’s exploration of the truly terrifying, and a most rewarding read. All in all this isn’t just another cliched scary story, it’s an absolutely stunning introduction to the newest master of horror. 10/10
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    Ooh hi Tom! It was my pleasure - it really was a fantastic read! I'm looking forward to the next installment
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    See, I get it right sometimes. :D

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    Hmmz.

     

    Okay.

     

    *oreos?*

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    Hai Tom!

     

    *cloud*

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    I've had lettuce sandwiches too. Lettuce and stuffing, when I've not had chicken. Tastes practically the same anyway
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    It's great, isn't it?? I could eat lettuce on it's own with a salad dressing on it, though, so... it IS great though. Lettuce rocks.
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    My problem with sites light that is they require some cooking ability, and really weird ingrediants. Today I had a pile of lettuce with my pasta...the mixed leaves kind, and it was lovely. I can't eat pasta on it's own, even with meat, and sauces can be filling, but I adore lettuce so I plonked equal amounts lettuce and pasta on with chicken and red onion and twas delish.
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    It's nice to see a positive review, I don't know anyone else who *really* liked it I feel more encouraged about reading it now.
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    I actually need to work out how I'm doing in terms of reading versus buying.... I've bought about 45 this year, and I've read 33.... that's not bad...
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    When I was 9 we watched a 15's movie in school. I know that's totally off topic, but meh. On topic: Point Horror books, and that 7 book series which started with 'Over Sea, Under Stone'. ETA: The Dark Is Rising, that was it.
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    It's a shame you didn't enjoy it, I like the sound of it (despite the OTT elements) as this is a guilty-pleasure genre for me and the crazier the better. Having said that, I'll trust you judgement and stay away
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    Inkheart was written in 2003, so it's quite old, but it never really took off. It's a great trilogy though, much better written than that ole Twilight rubbish - unfortunately Twilight DOES embody some great emotions and it's very difficult not to get caught up in the swooning and the sparklies. I think it's a terrible series and I still love it! :lol:

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    Hi Inver! How are you doing?

     

    Yes, it's a new profile picture. I got the idea from Kell, and it's also shameless Inkheart promotion :D

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    The smilies on here need a heart I can post when awesome people post awesomness.
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    I've read worse too, but in a book that can't even give us a good sh*g, we get THAT? Ms. Meyer has her priorities a little arseways.

     

    Don't worry, I'll never let you be so literarily-reckless again. :lol:

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    I was about to tell you that you're just tired, but upon reviewing my previous post, I actually didn't make sense, did I? I might want to *wear* your scarf but I certainly don't want to *eat* it. That's what I meant to say.

     

    Anywayz.... :roll:

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    What did you think of the birth? :P That actually made me feel sick. *crack* 'There goes another rib'. UGH!

     

    I'll see about gerbils as time goes on, not TOO worried about them right now, I do go through phases!

     

    I tried decorating this page before, but I'm useless with colour co-ordination. :P

     

    And awwwhhhh that's so cute! I've never played Pooh Sticks, but I've always wanted to. That's really sweet :D

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    I'm starting to really dislike Twilight, because I haven't read it or watched it recently and all I'm seeing related to it is sensible people being reduced to schoolgirls :lol:

     

    I want gerbils. I don't know when I'm going away to study, but I don't have any money, so it won't be within the next year or so. Anyway, I wasn't intending on gluing them to the floor of my house, they could move with me.

     

    What do I need to redecorate??

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    Your scarf?

     

    I don't want to eat your scarf. I might steal it and wear it, but I most certainly don't want to wear it.

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    But the ending was a total cop-out, right? Admit it!
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    Hi Gyre,

     

    That's lovely, thank you! I can't wait to read it. I emailed Laura Whitcomb last night and got a response this morning thanking me, so that was lovely.

     

    I'll let you know as soon as it arrives x

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    I know, I end up having to read back over pages. It's a really bad idea, but I'm permenantly tired these days!!

     

    How many pages exactly is that book?

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    Oh that's great! You must be so relieved! Relief all round then. :D

     

    I'll probably still pick that book up anyway - when I get a title into my head, I want it - no matter what people say. It's a bad habit.

     

    I'm not doing a lot, really. I've been really tired the last couple days, so think I may actually buy some serious sleeping pills. Also swamped with review books (done two this week, reading a third, have two more here by Thursday), so mostly I'm just trying to read madly while falling asleep :lol:

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