Madeleine Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I like the way she rarely wrote the same type of story over and over again, yes they are, I suppose, psychological thrillers for the most part, but all the ones I've read so far have been a bit different - ie Gothic, time travel, historical etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Faversham Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) That's a timely reminder for me, Madeleine. I' m a writer and the prevailing wisdom today is to write a series whereas I prefer to write something completely different each time (there's only been twice so far!). Thank you so much. I loved her Jamaica Inn. I read it what seems like hundreds of years ago but it is one of the few books that sticks in my mind. Amber - I've just seen that you're reading 'A Week in December'. I listened to a download of that. Loved it. Edited October 21, 2015 by Anna Faversham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 That's a timely reminder for me, Madeleine. I' m a writer and the prevailing wisdom today is to write a series whereas I prefer to write something completely different each time (there's only been twice so far!). Thank you so much. I loved her Jamaica Inn. I read it what seems like hundreds of years ago but it is one of the few books that sticks in my mind. Amber - I've just seen that you're reading 'A Week in December'. I listened to a download of that. Loved it. Hi Anna Yes 'A Week in December' is growing on me. I have been really busy so not reading as much as I like, and with so many characters it has been a bit difficult to get hold of, but I have succeeded now I think. I am always really impressed with how much research he must have done, a very impressive writer who never really disappoints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Faversham Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I agree about the number of characters, and their different stories. I think it is the sort of book you could read more than once. I have certainly listened to it more than once. I also get too busy to do much reading all in one go and that certainly doesn't help with hanging on to who's who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebug Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) I read 'Jamaica Inn' first when I was about fourteen.I loved it. I re-read it when I was around thirty and spotted lots of little details that had escaped me as a teenager,and I still loved it! I believe (although this may be an urban myth) from something I read back then, that the writer Alistair McLean owned the place for several years? Anyone know anything about that? Edited November 22, 2015 by timebug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I read back then, that the writer Alistair McLean owned the place for several years? Anyone know anything about that? I have just read this on their website but they don't expand any more any it timebug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Never heard that claim before! However I just looked it up on Wiki and it does say that, yes Alistair McLean owned it for a while, although it doesn't say when. Edited November 24, 2015 by Madeleine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebug Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) I believe it was in the 1960s (but my memory may be letting me down a bit here!) He he gave an interview in one of the heavier sunday papers,and the interviewer came away with the feeling that he was not a very nice man! I read all his thrillers as they came along,at the time,and never wondered about the personality of the author! If I like a book, I will read it and let the side issues take second place! Edited November 26, 2015 by timebug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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