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From a Buick 8, 2002
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Please vote for From a Buick 8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_a_Buick_8) using the following scale:
5: I loved it
4: It was good
3: Average
2: Only so-so
1: I didn't like it
If you haven't read this book yet, please vote Never Read. Feel free to discuss your votes in this thread.
5
maybe a 5 minus. Maybe even two minuses. But the question is wheter I loved it, and yes, I did.
divemaster
02-11-2012, 12:23 PM
Just average for me. 3.
This one is all over the map right now.
blavigne
02-11-2012, 12:36 PM
This one never really grabbed me but it was relatively short and quick to read. I gave it a 3.
pathoftheturtle
02-11-2012, 12:54 PM
5
maybe a 5 minus. Maybe even two minuses. But the question is wheter I loved it, and yes, I did.
4
maybe a 4 plus. Maybe even two pluses. But not quite enough love to move the needle, say sorry.
BROWNINGS CHILDE
02-11-2012, 05:35 PM
Only a 2, sorry Jean. Just didnt grab my attention....too abstract.
Garrell
02-11-2012, 06:39 PM
2, was a task finishing it. Parts I loved but it had a habit of dying out.
Shannon
02-11-2012, 07:11 PM
Never read. Quick summary, anyone?
Garrell
02-11-2012, 07:58 PM
I would say put it towards the bottom of your must read for SK but Jean would kill me.
Did I type that out loud? Oops.
BROWNINGS CHILDE
02-11-2012, 08:08 PM
Hopefully without spoiling:
The story is almost a ghoststory of sorts narrated by a police officer about a ghost car that they have had in their possession for some time. The car has some similarities to christine, in that it can heal itself and seems immune to aging, etc. However, it is likely a portal to another world, and has malicious intents. Some very strange happenings are associated with the car (strange lights, plants and animals from other worlds). All of the officers seem to have a story to relate about the car, and they are obviously afraid of it. The main character in the story discovers that the car and he have a mysterious history together.
The story is also a homage to H.P Lovecrafts "From Beyond" which shares thematic and plot elements.
Garrell
02-11-2012, 08:12 PM
Good summary.
Shannon
02-11-2012, 08:58 PM
Very interesting, thank you.
Thought it was good. Not quite a loved it, but close.
sk
candy
02-12-2012, 02:31 AM
Loved this story, a 5 from me
The story of the police officers is the big pull for me, with the car kind of being secondary
pathoftheturtle
02-12-2012, 02:48 AM
The story of the police officers is the big pull for me, with the car kind of being secondaryYes.
Loved this story, a 5 from me
The story of the police officers is the big pull for me, with the car kind of being secondaryTo bears, it was a story of memories and love
Merlin1958
02-12-2012, 06:44 PM
Loved this story, a 5 from me
The story of the police officers is the big pull for me, with the car kind of being secondaryTo bears, it was a story of memories and love
Wait, I thought you didn't like "Love" in a King novel!! Remember your thoughts on 11/22/63?
Silly Bear, Tricks are for kids!!!
:P
Garrell
02-12-2012, 11:05 PM
So the question is:
Do dogs hate police dogs like people hate policemen?
Loved this story, a 5 from me
The story of the police officers is the big pull for me, with the car kind of being secondaryTo bears, it was a story of memories and love
Wait, I thought you didn't like "Love" in a King novel!! Remember your thoughts on 11/22/63?
Silly Bear, Tricks are for kids!!!
:P
silly, where did I ever say I didn't like King's love stories? Look at this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?619-Journeys-End-in-Lovers-Meeting-Great-Love-Stories-as-a-Byproduct-or-Side-Effect) I started ages ago.
And I don't remember ever saying that I disliked 1/22/63 because of the love story.
Merlin1958
02-13-2012, 07:16 PM
Loved this story, a 5 from me
The story of the police officers is the big pull for me, with the car kind of being secondaryTo bears, it was a story of memories and love
Wait, I thought you didn't like "Love" in a King novel!! Remember your thoughts on 11/22/63?
Silly Bear, Tricks are for kids!!!
:P
silly, where did I ever say I didn't like King's love stories? Look at this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?619-Journeys-End-in-Lovers-Meeting-Great-Love-Stories-as-a-Byproduct-or-Side-Effect) I started ages ago.
And I don't remember ever saying that I disliked 1/22/63 because of the love story.
Well, you implied it................................................ .................................................. ....
Silly Bears!!!
Patrick
02-13-2012, 11:44 PM
I owned this book for years, then finally read it just to check it off the list. I don't know why, but I expected it to be so-so and was at peace with that going in. Imagine my surprise when I found that I loved this story. Jean's posts summarize my feelings and "rating" well.
5
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Last chance to vote! The poll is closing!
The poll has closed. From a Buick 8 has earned a FAS (final average score) of 3.217391304 or 64.35%, placing 5th (last) in this bracket. It will not be moving on to Round 2.
as was to be expected
still, very sad.............
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