Weave Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Oh my god that's so pretty. I love the roughness of paint on canvas. Despite being a digital artist who draws the cleanest images I can manage, I absolute old hand drawn animations and painted canvas. Such a lovely loose, rough quality. Its lovely eh? I keep meaning to ask to draw me a totoro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I love this ! Its so so pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melodious Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Oh my god that's so pretty. I love the roughness of paint on canvas. Despite being a digital artist who draws the cleanest images I can manage, I absolute old hand drawn animations and painted canvas. Such a lovely loose, rough quality. I can't remember where I found it but I would love that on my wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I can't remember where I found it but I would love that on my wall. It look great on a wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) NOS4R2 by Joe Hill ~ Started: 02.02.15 ~ Finished: 08.02.15 Title of Book: NOS4R2 Name of Author: Joe Hill Edition: Kindle ASIN: B00B1TJDYI Number of Pages: 705 Synopsis ~ NOS4A2 is a spine-tingling novel of supernatural suspense from master of horror Joe Hill, the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns. Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. On her Raleigh Tuff Burner bike, she makes her way to a rickety covered bridge that, within moments, takes her wherever she needs to go, whether it’s across Massachusetts or across the country. Charles Talent Manx has a way with children. He likes to take them for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the NOS4A2 vanity plate. With his old car, he can slip right out of the everyday world, and onto the hidden roads that transport them to an astonishing – and terrifying – playground of amusements he calls “Christmasland.” Then, one day, Vic goes looking for trouble—and finds Manx. That was a lifetime ago. Now Vic, the only kid to ever escape Manx’s unmitigated evil, is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx never stopped thinking about Victoria McQueen. He’s on the road again and he’s picked up a new passenger: Vic’s own son. 'NOS4R2' is the story of Charles Talent Manx the third and his 1938 black Rolls-Royce with the licence plate 'NOS4R2' which spells out 'Nosferatu' (Charles's own little joke). Charles is The Wraith and a serial killer, he takes children to Christmasland, his inscape where every day is Christmas and children lose themselves and never come back. Charles Manx must find an accomplice to assist him in kidnapping children from their 'monsters' of parents and there must be ten children taken a year. Bing Partridge is recruited after he replies to a job advertisement for a job in Christmasland. Bing is 42 years old and a murderer of his own parents and believes everything that Charles tells him. Charles offers Bing the chance to go to Christmasland, only special adults are chosen, they must prove their love and devotion of children, their protection and service to Christmasland, Bing is desperate to prove himself. As Charles & Bing commit their crimes they never expect to be hindered or caught but then Charles meets Victoria 'Vic' McQueen, who has her own inscape and is the first person to escape from Charles which begins a chain of events for both of them. What I thought of 'NOS4R2' ~ I enjoyed 'NOS4R2' from beginning to end, what a fantastic read! I loved the story, Christmasland is terrifying, the idea of it gets under your skin as more is revealed about Charles Manx and the moon that hangs over Christmasland is one of many scary moments that you read in the story. All of the characters are well written, you see Vic growing up, as she discovers her inscape, the shorter way bridge, a bridge she was forbidden to go near because it was unsafe. Vic discovers her inscape whilst riding across the bridge and thinking about her mother's lost bracelet, Vic finds herself in the place where the bracelet was lost, as time goes on, Vic uses her power more but she suffers for it. I liked Vic because she is flawed and never denies that she is, her first experience of Charles Manx leaves it mark, it was sad to read about her addiction and experiences, finding herself living with the disbelief of others and then making herself believe that nothing happened to her which left Vic isolated, she wants to do the right thing, especially for her son, Wayne. I also liked Lou, Wayne's father, devoted to him and Vic. I liked that he was a nerd and proud of it, he strives to be better for Wayne and Vic, wants to do something heroic when he just does not realise that he is heroic to Wayne and Vic, he saves them both in so many ways. Charles Manx is a memorable character, horrible and cruel but does not see himself that way, a charming psychopath who thinks he is saving children. 'NOS4R2' is a dark book with characters who are memorable, there is so much feeling in this book, you go through a range of emotions, you care what happens to Vic, Lou and Wayne. Joe Hill is definitely a great author. A memorable story. Rating: 5/5 Edited March 3, 2015 by Weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Oh goody- I am so glad you liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Oh goody- I am so glad you liked it! I did, have you read it Anna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) The Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero ~ Started: 08.02.15 ~ Finished: 21.02.15 Title of Book: The Supernatural Enhancements Name of Author: Edgar Cantero Edition: Hardback ISBN-10: 0091956463 Number of Pages: 368 Synopsis ~ What begins as a clever, gothic ghost story soon evolves into a wickedly twisted treasure hunt in The Supernatural Enhancements, Edgar Cantero's wholly original, modern-day adventure. When twentysomething A., the unexpected European relative of the Wells family, and his companion, Niamh, a mute teenage girl with shockingly dyed hair, inherit the beautiful but eerie estate of Axton House, deep in the woods of Point Bless, Virginia, it comes as a surprise to everyone—including A. himself. After all, he never even knew he had a "second cousin, twice removed" in America, much less that the eccentric gentleman had recently committed suicide by jumping out of the third floor bedroom window—at the same age and in the same way as his father had before him. Together, A. and Niamh quickly come to feel as if they have inherited much more than just a rambling home and a cushy lifestyle. Axton House is haunted, they know it, but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the secrets they slowly but surely uncover. Why all the suicides? What became of the Axton House butler who fled shortly after his master died? What lurks in the garden maze and what does the basement vault keep? And what of the rumors in town about a mysterious gathering at Axton House on the night of the winter solstice? Told vividly through a series of journal entries, scrawled notes, recovered security footage, letters to Aunt Liza, audio recordings, complicated ciphers, and even advertisements, Edgar Cantero has written a dazzling and original supernatural adventure featuring classic horror elements with a Neil Gaiman-ish twist. What I thought of 'The Supernatural Enhancements' ~ I can say with complete honesty that I found this book difficult to review, what I will say is, it is a interesting story, do not be put off by the style, persevere with it, it is worth it. The main characters are great to read and the descriptions of Axton house are wonderful. I enjoyed 'The Supernatural Enhancements' and will definitely read it again. Rating: 3/5 Edited February 22, 2015 by Weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes ~ Started: 08.02.15 ~ Finished: 16.02.15 Title of Book: Flowers For Algernon Name of Author: Daniel Keyes Edition: Kindle ASIN: B009ZG6YPU Number of Pages: 321 Synopsis ~ Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper, and the gentle butt of everyone's jokes, until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius. But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibility that his salvation was only temporary. 'Flowers For Algernon' is the story of Charlie Gordon, a thirty four year old man who works in a bakery. Charlie has a lower IQ than most people and is treated differently. Charlie is given the opportunity to be part of her experiment, a experiment to have a higher IQ, something that Charlie strives for, to be smarter, to be accepted. Charlie's journey begins with him meeting a mouse called 'Algernon', who is already a participant in the experiment and how Charlie and Algernon learn to live in a world that has changed for both of them. What I thought of 'Flower For Algernon' ~ I first read 'Flowers For Algernon' after my youngest brother told me about it, at the time he was reading it at school and he enjoyed it. 'Flowers For Algernon' is a great story, the story of Charlie and the changes he goes through spoke to me. Charlie (for me) is one of the memorable characters of literature, he's likeable, kind, determined, and that was before his life changing experiment, after the operation Charlie does change, he becomes aware, confident, learning new subjects and skills but I felt the essence of who Charlie was, was lost. Charlie also learns more about his past and its heart breaking to read, he was so misunderstood and so easily forgotten by his own family, he deserved better. Charlie's plight shows how difficult it can be living in a world where you are an individual who may or not may be accepted, someone to be laughed at, I felt bad for Charlie as he realised the nature of his relationships with people he called friends but did not treat him like one. 'Flowers For Algernon' explores different subjects and it is a interesting read, you want Charlie to be happy and to find the answers he deserves. The ending will stay with you. Rating: 5/5 Edited March 3, 2015 by Weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes has been on my wishlist for years now, so it should be read this one soon. This was a great review Weave . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Another very good review for Flowers For Algernon. For some reason though, no matter how many great reviews of it I read, I have no inclination to want to read it for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great review! I loved this book when I read it for the first time a few years ago. I'm glad you enjoyed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 But it's soooo good, Chesil! Brilliant, in fact. Take our word for it! And Marie, you should definitely read it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Glad you enjoyed Flowers For Algernon, fantastic book. Everyone else thinking about reading it - READ IT! It's great, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks everyone, it is definitely a great read, I think this is the third time I have read it I hope you read it one day Chesil It always reminds me of my brother, not in a negative way, he had learning difficulties when he was younger and he got bullied mercilessly and he changed school and got on so much better, I never underestimated my brother, he's 31 now and has proved so many people wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Have you ever read any of Phillip K. Dick's work? He is known for Total Recall (which I did not know was only 30 pages!) but I am eyeing all kinds of his books right now. Edit: Because I love brothers They're the best. Edited February 24, 2015 by Anna Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf woolf Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Have you ever read any of Phillip K. Dick's work? He is known for Total Recall (which I did not know was only 30 pages!) but I am eyeing all kinds of his books right now. Edit: Because I love brothers They're the best. In Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep there's an unfavoured character, John Isidore, who possesses less rights in both personal and professional lives because his IQ is deemed insufficient to even have the opportunities in first place. His search for love and recognition plays an important role in how the story develops. He doesn't seem as complex or interesting as Charlie above, but it's what I know from my Phillip K. Dick experience. Edited February 24, 2015 by Sousa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 In Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep there's an unfavoured character, John Isidore, who possesses less rights in both personal and professional lives because his IQ is deemed insufficient to even have the opportunities in first place. His search for love and recognition plays an important role in how the story develops. He doesn't seem as complex or interesting as Charlie above, but it's what I know from my Phillip K. Dick experience. Interesting... I guess I hadn't connected Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep as being by Dick. Hmm...Electric Sheep sounds like Margaret Atwood territory (Just Kidding, Weave ) Sousa- I am (trying) to have an Atwood free year. Mumbles: *must resist Positron, must resist Positron* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf woolf Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I am (trying) to have an Atwood free year. Have you been successful, so far? I never read anything by her, except one interview. She seemed nice, one could clearly tell she's a writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Have you been successful, so far? I never read anything by her, except one interview. She seemed nice, one could clearly tell she's a writer. Yes, but it is hard with Weave reviewing books like Stone Mattress! Atwood is a very different kind of writer. I wanted to read some... easier books this year we will see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Interesting... I guess I hadn't connected Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep as being by Dick. Hmm...Electric Sheep sounds like Margaret Atwood territory (Just Kidding, Weave ) Sousa- I am (trying) to have an Atwood free year. Mumbles: *must resist Positron[/size], must resist Positron[/size]* Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is, in my opinion, a pretty good book (by Philip K. Dick). I've not read any Atwood, yet, so I couldn't comment on that, but I quite liked the book and was able to understand it just fine I believe. So if you do read it I hope you enjoy it like I did . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 But it's soooo good, Chesil! Brilliant, in fact. Take our word for it! And Marie, you should definitely read it soon. Well, I've downloaded FfA Kindle now....who know's when I will read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Have you ever read any of Phillip K. Dick's work? He is known for Total Recall (which I did not know was only 30 pages!) but I am eyeing all kinds of his books right now. Edit: Because I love brothers They're the best. I have 'Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?' and I enjoyed it Hope you enjoy his books Anna and I agree completely that electric sheep sound very Margaret Atwood Brothers are great. Edited February 24, 2015 by Weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Well, I've downloaded FfA Kindle now....who know's when I will read it I hope you enjoy it Marie, looking forward to your review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yes, but it is hard with Weave reviewing books like Stone Mattress! Atwood is a very different kind of writer. I wanted to read some... easier books this year we will see... She has plenty of books around (Margaret Atwood) so take your time hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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