Kate Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Ooo I'll be interested to see how you get on with this, I keep eyeing it up but haven't done anything more than look at it! Oh, and don't worry about the book, isn't your fault. I will let you know if it turns up. Shame really as we're only a bus journey apart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have finished The Book of Lost Things. I was totally captivated by it and its magic has stayed with me, I keep thinking about it. Its a very well written book which carries you along easily into a 12 year old boy's "rite of passage" through his fantasy world which is very believable. I was impressed at an adult author being able to capture how a child standing on the threshold of adulthood sees the world he has created in his mind following the death of his mother. Its an adventure story in which David, the 12 year old, faces death and destruction at every turn of the page and it is intriguing how his encounters represent the fairy tales we all know. they were easily identifiable (if you have read them of course). the author's notes at the end were interesting and enlightening and an absolute must to read. I loved this book and will look out for other books by John Connolly. Highly recommended 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Helpless by Barbar Goudy I have finished and have now moved on to Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris. Not sure if I am going to do a review of Helpless, I will think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Still reading Five Quarters of an Orange. Very good, I am enjoying it immensely. First Joanne Harris I have read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Still reading Five Quarters of an Orange. Very good, I am enjoying it immensely. First Joanne Harris I have read. You should read Gentleman and Players by her, very good book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 I havve finished Five Quarters of an Orange by Joanne Harris and I loved it. Will do a review soon. Am debating what to start on now from TBR pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I havve finished Five Quarters of an Orange by Joanne Harris and I loved it. Will do a review soon. Am debating what to start on now from TBR pile. I loved that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Did you do a review Janet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I read it a few years before I discovered this wonderful place, so sadly not. What did I do before BCF?! Have you read her Gentlemen and Players? It's very different to Five Quarters but was great too. I have Coastliners on my 'to read' pile - it's been there for a couple of years - I really must get round to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Started The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber. Made a start on this last night. I found his style a little perplexing at first. He has an offbeat kind of humour which takes a little time to get used to. I have reached page 21 and am not tempted to put it down, so that must be good. It is described as a modern thriller in the blurb, which is encouraging. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Still reading Five Quarters of an Orange. Very good, I am enjoying it immensely. First Joanne Harris I have read. You mean you haven't read 'Chocolat' that is my fave...you have to eat chocolate at the same time though when reading it...lol. You should read Gentleman and Players by her, very good book. Have this in on bookshelf too, another I must get around to reading. Have you read Blackberry Wine? I have a copy if you ever want to borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I have Coastliners on my 'to read' pile - it's been there for a couple of years - I really must get round to it. That's the next one I'd like to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 You mean you haven't read 'Chocolat' that is my fave...you have to eat chocolate at the same time though when reading it...lol. Have this in on bookshelf too, another I must get around to reading. Have you read Blackberry Wine? I have a copy if you ever want to borrow it. I dont 'do' chocolate Diane lol, but I might borrow Blackberry Wine at some point, when I have reduced my TBR pile. ~Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I dont 'do' chocolate Diane lol, but I might borrow Blackberry Wine at some point, when I have reduced my TBR pile. ~Thanks I think have this here, so when we meet on Thursday I could bring it for you? Save Diane having to post it to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think have this here, so when we meet on Thursday I could bring it for you? Save Diane having to post it to you That wouild be good Kate:D I wonder if Talisman could get down to Worthing and meet us as well. That would be good wouldnt it? A mini SE meet eh? How about it Talisman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yeah that would be awesome!! Come see us! I'll get that book out for you Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Talisman hasnt replied Kate, so no go I think. I am still reading Book of Air and Shadows. Still finding it quite strange and hard to read, but in a strange way I am enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Finished The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber. It took a while, but in the end I enjoyed this book, review to follow if I can work one out!!! Have now moved on to The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell. Have reached page 171 and am so far non-plussed by all the fuss surrounding this book. Dont quite get that. Still will plod on and maybe it will suddenly "move" me. Wont take me long to finish it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) After everyone telling me how great this book was, I found it didnt do a thing for me. I think the story could have been told differently. I didnt like it being left up in the air. It was obvious she had suffocated her sister with the cushion, but why couldnt there have been a recognition of Iris as her granddaughter? Started "No Time for Goodbye" now. Again, surprised at the hype, but I havent got very far in. What I DO NOT like is the overuse of the F word, used in general conversation. OK I've used it but only when very angry and frustrated at something. Hope this doesnt carry on otherwise it will spoil the story for me. Its one of the reasons I wont read Martina Cole books. Anyway, we will see. Edited September 3, 2008 by Nici Spoilers added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) Finished "No Time for Goodbye" this afternoon. What a thrilling story! I was trying to work out what it was all about as a I read and formed several theories. One of them did turn out to be the right one. This should be made into a film I think. This author certainly has the skill to weave an engrossing and exciting read, which keeps you reading and wanting to turn the pages quickly to find out what is going to happen next. As I said before I wasnt keen on the use of the F word at the beginning and find it hard to believe that American school children are allowed to use that kind of language in front of their teachers. If Mr Barclay can find better words to use instead of the gratuitous F word, his work would be even more enjoyable. Have now started "The Ruins" by Scott Smith. It is a story about a group of students of differing nationalities on holiday in Mexico when they are persuaded to go in search of the brother of one of them, who has gone in search of some ruins being excavated by some archeologists, when something goes wrong in the worst sense of the word. Has anyone else heard of this author? I dont remember when I got this book, but the story must have interested me. However I am not sure I am going to like it because it seems to be a horror story:blush: Edited September 6, 2008 by supergran71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Have now started "The Ruins" by Scott Smith. It is a story about a group of students of differing nationalities on holiday in Mexico when they are persuaded to go in search of the brother of one of them, who has gone in search of some ruins being excavated by some archeologists, when something goes wrong in the worst sense of the word. Has anyone else heard of this author? I dont remember when I got this book, but the story must have interested me. However I am not sure I am going to like it because it seems to be a horror story:blush: No I haven't. It sounds good though - hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsgood Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 No I haven't. It sounds good though - hope you enjoy it. Didn't they just put out a movie about this book in the last year? The Ruins I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Didthey? It woud make a terrific film. Its already frightening me to death to the point where I can't read it before I go to bed. I am not sure if I could watch a film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 I finally finished "The Ruins". I have never read a book like it before and I couldn't put it down. Am now reading "Persuasion" by Jane Austen. Mainly to calm my nerves. I am so jumpy now after The Ruins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well, there's nothing like Austen to calm you down... Let us know what you think of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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