Pixie

My boyfriend says the movie is awesome as well. He has never read the book, but he calls the movie "epic".

I hope you enjoy your stay.

I am about two-thirds of the way through Haunted and I am liking it more and more. I think it's because I am starting to see a theme underneath what is supposed to be shocking (and isn't, to me).

Frank Baum

You're welcome, kidsmum. I have only seen bits and pieces of the movie as well. I am glad I read the novel first. Now I really want to see the movie.

I was surprised that I actually did enjoy this book, even though the length annoyed me a bit. I posted my thoughts in my "Pixie's Perusals Reviewed" thread. Definitely a keeper and I will probably read it again some day.

Title: Gone With The Wind Author: Margaret Mitchell Synopsis from Amazon: My thoughts: I was hesitant about reading this book, as it is very long, but after finishing it, I was glad I did put the effort into it. There are many deep themes to be found within this book, internal vs. external identification being a major one that spoke to me. The characters are very real, with flaws that make you both love and hate them. This book is more than just a romance or a tale about the South and the Civil War in America. It is about survival during times of the most heart-wrenching turmoil. It's about choices and living with the consequences of those choices. In some ways, the story of Scarlett, family, friends, loved ones may seem a tragedy, and yet the spark of life always flares within the heroine. That was what made the book worth reading for me. The only downside for me was the author would sometimes wear me down with too many descriptive details and a tendency to drag out character's motivations and foibles. Would I recommend this book to others? That is a definite YES! 8/10 stars

I know this feeling. I am trying to limit myself to about 3 books per month, and I already have three for this month. But, there are new authors I am interested in. I am trying so hard not to push that order button at amazon.

I am not an expert, as this is my first read by the author. However, I have heard from others that a good place to start would be Fight Club, Choke, or maybe Survivor. Of course, typical of my rebellious behavior, I went with one that isn't as recommended.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

The Plague Dogs - Richard Adams

Gregory Maguire

A few chapters in to Haunted by Chuck Pahalniuk. I hope there is some point to it all, and it's not just for shock value, because I am finding it difficult to suspend my disbelief. Frankly, it's not that shocking, either, but maybe that's because I fell for all the hype about this author. I mean no offense to any fans of his here. You all may know something that I don't.

Mr. Whittier, our old, dead monster. Mrs. Clark, our new monster. "Today," the Matchmaker says, "is going to be a long, long day." Haunted by Chuck Pahalniuk

Jedi...

I finished Gone With The Wind, finally. I still have mixed feelings about it, but I have to say it is a book I will never forget. I will post some thoughts and my rating in a day or so. I am going to read Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk next.

Bomb...

This is my favorite line in GWTW so far. Scarlett wants to re-name a store she owns and Rhett has a great suggestion: :lol:

It's not that I am not enjoying GWTW. I just have mixed feelings about it. Sometimes it holds my interest, sometimes it drags on. I think I would have loved this book if about three or four hundred pages had been cut. The problem for me it is takes to long to get to the point.

I hope you enjoy the boards.

None yet today, but I am reaching the end of GWTW.

I must admit I was given this book to read for a high school English assignment. I read the first chapter and refused to read the rest because I found it extremely juvenile at the time. I do have the book in my TBR pile now. Maybe when I get to it I will have a different opinion. I don't remember much about it except the word "Damn" was used quite often and that was supposed to be shocking or appeal to teenagers.

I would go with Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, but only because you read the first in the series and should finish it.

I am almost 700 pages into GWTW. Does this thing ever end? Seriously, at times I enjoy the story, other times my mind wanders. It's a good thing I have never seen the movie, otherwise I probably would have lost interest completely.