Sofia Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 I'd pick it up if I found it at a used book sale or the library...but no way would I pay more than a couple bucks Quote
Raven Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 I'd anticipate there being a lot of copies in second-hand book shops before too long! Quote
lauraloves Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Just had an email to say mine has been dispatched Quote
Sofia Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 I'd anticipate there being a lot of copies in second-hand book shops before too long! that's what I'm counting on Quote
Nightwish Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Ok I admit it, I got it from work today! Won't be reading it until I've finished what I'm reading now though. I'm not too happy about the Kindle price being more (I do prefer my Kindle now I have it!) but it doesn't bother me so much. At least at work I got it with my staff discount so I can't complain! Really looking forward to reading it. I don't like reading reviews and taking their word for it, I prefer to make my own judgement. My ex was a gamer, he would get excited for a game then refuse to buy it if it got a bad review! I kept telling him to try it, make his own decision on if it was good or not. He ignored me for a long time, then decided to take my advice and realised what an idiot he was and that he had missed out on so many good games ! Quote
frankie Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Initially when I saw this post I thought I'd not touch it, because Rowling can't top her Harry Potter books. Ever since then the title of the novel has been popping up on friends rewiews and wishlists on Goodreads, and I've become rather curious about the book. I came to this read to read the blurb and I thought it actually sounds interesting. So I went over to the library's website and they are actually in the process of acquiring a few copies, so I reserved a copy Wohoo! Quote
vodkafan Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 That's all good then it won't be long before I can read some reviews from BCFers. Truth to tell the subject matter of the book hasn't fired me up much, if she had written an SF story set in space or an alien invasion story I would have been there queueing at WH Smith with everybody else. Quote
frankie Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 That's all good then it won't be long before I can read some reviews from BCFers. Truth to tell the subject matter of the book hasn't fired me up much, if she had written an SF story set in space or an alien invasion story I would have been there queueing at WH Smith with everybody else. I personally admire her for doing something completely different from what she's known for Quote
vodkafan Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) I personally admire her for doing something completely different from what she's known for Oh yeah absolutely. An author has to write for his/herself first that's for sure. Otherwise it's like being a slave to the readership. I wonder if she ever felt like that near the end of the HP series? Edited September 29, 2012 by vodkafan Quote
frankie Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Oh yeah absolutely. An author has to write for his/herself first that's for sure. Otherwise it's like being a slave to the readership. I wonder if she ever felt like that near the end of the HP series? It's hard to say... But I'm sure she's glad she can now concentrate on different things. She'll always be remembered as the author who created the HP series, I'm sure she'd like to be recognised for her other novels as well. Quote
Easy Reader Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 I got over excited when I saw it for sale in shop doorway on Friday so brought it there and then. I have already made a start, I am enjoying it. Quote
ian Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Well, the Daily Mail certainly don't like it........so she must be doing something right! Quote
lauraloves Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 I've finally got my copy got a couple of books to finish and then going to start on this Quote
muggle not Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 I will withhold my opinion until I actually read the book or see some reviews from some reliable members of the forum. JKR is an easy target of criticism as some would love to see her fail. Quote
Chrissy Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 I will withhold my opinion until I actually read the book or see some reviews from some reliable members of the forum. JKR is an easy target of criticism as some would love to see her fail. Well said! I plan on reading nothing about the book before I have read it for myself. Then I'll know for myself. Quote
Inver Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Well said! I plan on reading nothing about the book before I have read it for myself. Then I'll know for myself. Me too Chrissy...if I ever buy it...lol. Quote
frankie Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 I will withhold my opinion until I actually read the book or see some reviews from some reliable members of the forum. JKR is an easy target of criticism as some would love to see her fail. Well said Although I don't mind reading the reviews on the novel by the good people on here. I'm actually very curious to see what people make of it. I have reserved a copy of the book so I'm going to read it some day anyways. Quote
Maureen Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Wow 5 pages of comments, and no one seems to have read it yet! We will need to split this thread in parts when they do. Quote
Bianca Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 I remember being dragged to the cinema with two friends to watch the first part of the last film and not understanding anything that was going on. So, i decided to read all 7 books before the second part of the film came out in the cinema! I actually thought they were great! It will be interesting to see how JK Rowling does with writing outside of the Harry Potter world and with aiming the book at a totally different audience. I want to read this book purely because of the hype surrounding it, just so i can see for myself if the book is good or not, however, i will have to wait till it comes out in paperback. I'm not too keen on hardbacks or on spending that much on a book. Quote
Michelle Posted October 4, 2012 Author Posted October 4, 2012 Maureen makes a good point.. When someone reviews this, could you start a new thread please. Quote
delaila Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I would like to read casual vacancy, but I think it's more because of the author... I'm curious... we're so used to her writing the Harry Potter books that I'm interested to see how she does when writing something different Quote
Maureen Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Have started it, and will probably finish it this week end. I have certainly enjoyed what I've read so far. Quote
frankie Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Have started it, and will probably finish it this week end. I have certainly enjoyed what I've read so far. I'm looking forward to hearing what you make of it by the end Is it a long novel, by the way? Quote
Raven Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 ^ Come on, it's Rowling, a long novel goes without saying! (the Amazon page count is 512). Quote
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