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Well, frankly, I'm looking forward to everything you guys have mentioned (particularly Star Trek (I hope this doesn't make me sound sad!)) I'm also looking forward to Sherlock Holmes, having read the books. Love 'em, I do. Wolverine'll be excellent, all being well. Here's hoping, anyway.
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Thought I'd say 'ayup'. So, ayup! Have you read The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova? It's terribly good. And, have you read The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow? That's terribly good, too! Hope you're alright, mate. Pip pip.
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Northern Lights - If read What daemon would you have?
Mac replied to Kenny's topic in Children's / Young Adult
Ah, sorry about that. It's not very manly, though, is it? I mean, blubbing while one reads a book! I should really have a word with myself. What a great set of books though. They're another bunch in my 'top books I've read' list. -
The absolute worst film I ever saw was 'Catwoman' with Halle Berry. I went one Tuesday morning during the summer holidays and had the entire screen to myself. I couldn't leave the cinema purely because I had never experienced being alone in the cinema. I got up, stretched my legs, had a dance, that type of thing, you know? The projectionist must have thought I was nuts...
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I love KFC. I think they put something in it to make you salivate at the mere thought of a Zinger Burger...ooooh...chicken...
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You see, there you are! I can never get rid of my books. It'd be like gnawing one of my arms off! So, it stands to reason, that if I'm going to keep them for all of eternity, then Hardbacks are going to do the job nicely, thank you. Hold on. Someone's at the door. Ooh. Some nice people in white coats want me to go on a trip with them! How lovely!
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The most disturbing work of fiction that you have ever read
Mac replied to Oblomov's topic in General Fiction
I find the author Glen Duncan regularly disturbing. His novel 'Weathercock' is a masterpiece. I got to a point around half way through where I thought "Crivvens! I can't read any more of this! It's wrong!!!'. At that very point, it all turns round and becomes very much more bearable. This is a great author who really knows his readership. 'I, Lucifer' and 'Death of an Ordinary Man' are also good ones of his. Chuck Palahnuik is a guy I can't read more than one novel of in succession. He's tremendously nihilistic and very dark to boot! I really enjoyed 'Survivor' of his. I don't need to mention 'Fight Club', do I? Ooops...already did... -
I, too, adored this novel. This is another book in my All-Time-Favourites! I keep pushing this book onto all and sundry. I should be locked up. I'm not safe out there...
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I'm a huge sucker for the Myron Bolitar series written by Harlan Coben. There is wit, character development, excitement, plot twists and an enormously enjoyable writing style. I love the guy. As for prolific writers, does anyone really like Dean Koontz? I've bought most of his books and have noticed real development in his prose. It's much more poetic - a graceful text nowadays. Obviously, some of his novels are better than others, but I feel the consistancy of quality is higher than contempories of his such as, say, Stephen King (I might get linched for that remark - I know there are some huge King fans here). Don't get me wrong, as I have all of his books too. The Stand, The Talisman, The Shining, It - these are among my favourites of the genre!
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I'm the opposite. I just have to buy my favourite authors in hardback. I cannot walk into a book shop and walk out without one. It is I who is obsessive! Re: Dust jackets. I don't even like damaging them, so I take them off until I've read the ruddy thing and then replace them once I put them back on my shelf. OCD ALERT! OCD ALERT!
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Thank you, my friend. I could rant for days about the blooming media. I often get criticized at work (I work with adults with learning disabilities and a bunch of very pc people) and am sometimes viewed as a little controversial with my rants on the side of sense. I hope you're well.
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Northern Lights - If read What daemon would you have?
Mac replied to Kenny's topic in Children's / Young Adult
Ayup. I love His Dark Materials. I tell you, when Lee Scoresby and Hester shuffle off the mortal coil I was weeping buckets! Beautifully written. If I had a daemon, I believe it would be either an English Bull Terrier or a Labrador, two of the most loyal, gentle, loving, wonderful dogs a man could ever wish for. -
Greetings. It's been a while, as I've not been about. I notice your badge about Murakami. I love the stuff. Kafka on the Shore is one of my favourite books of all time! Note the bold type. Another sign of my excitement... Hope things are well with you!
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I have been banging on to practically everybody about a book called "Bad Monkeys" by a chap named Matt Ruff. This has the worst cover ever and some dreadful blurb on the back. My friend John (who, incidentally, is the biggest fella I've ever met - he's six foot nine and built like a block of flats) told me to "just read it, you daft !" So I did. You wouldn't argue with the man. This turned out to be an excellent choice, not only for the welfare of my limbs, but also because it is a truly brilliant book. I don't care what books anybody says they like, I defy anyone not to go "Blinking heck, Mac! You're right!" Check it out. Don't read the blurb. Ignore the cover. Love the book. Laters, taters.
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Hey Frankie. I've been so busy this past number of days that I've not been on the internet at all! Towards the end of the film, I was concentrating very, very hard on what I was doing over the weekend ahead, purposefully not looking at the screen. I'm a dreadfully soft chap when it comes to animals...
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Hi there. Marley & Me was...interesting. I spent some of the film taking my service users to the loo several times, then de-choking one of them, who had decided to empty the contents of his popcorn box down his throat. However, at the end I found it very difficult to maintain a dignified composure. Honestly, there were tears...How're you doing?
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Yay! I've got two stars!
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I really enjoyed Watchmen. It remained very faithful to the source! I didn't enjoy the cringy, porny sex bit in the middle, but overall I thought it was ace! Slumdog's supposed to be very good and 'feelgood' but with all the hype, I'm a bit put off. Hope you enjoy whatever you go and see. Happy anniversary.
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13 is odd.
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Good welcome to you, Sixtyfoothigh. I'm quite new at this game n'all. It's a good site, so far! Happy days.
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I've just re-read my last post and it would appear to contain a few more euphemisms. There are more double entendres in their than a script by Julian Clarey...sorry guys!
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I'll do that. I 've not started one yet, but I'll get on it. My taste is eclectic, really. I tend to alternate between a decent, thought-provoking contemporary novel and a thumping good thriller or crime novel. Only Forward is definitely worth sticking on your TBR pile. You will not be disappointed. I hope your 'Laundry' day was enjoyable and I hope next door enjoy their new bathroom. Have a good day.