Originally Posted by DoctorDodge
I've heard people say that she's over the top (and the turns in the story are too grim), but I liked her, too.
@Ricky: Personally, I did not feel that the story dragged too much - there were some bits that were relatively slow-paced, but overall I did not feel like skipping pages. Especially in the 1st book of the series.
If you are going through hell - keep going
I didn't realize that the label "fantasy" did not apply to Harry Potter less than 100%. But there are a lot of genre novels which have no creativity.
i must pick this book back up, i was put off by the figures (he just semed to be quoting facts and figures for about 5 pages)and the espionage world that was in the first few pages.
I am curently reading Cujo started it last night and half way through it now
Just finished Swan Song. I really enjoyed it. It was a little slow in the middle at times, but there were some really great parts that I felt made up for it. The only things I would've liked a little more expansion on wereSpoiler:Overall, I'm really glad I read it.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
She's a very intriguing character, no doubt, but the level of realism Stieg was going for doesn't reconcile with the way he wrote Salander. It's hard to buy that a character that looks like she just walked off the set of a KISS video can remain undetectable for so long, ya know ?
I've heard people say that she's over the top (and the turns in the story are too grim), but I liked her, too.
Starting The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens.
Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2) by Robin Hobb.
I had never heard of these and just happened across them. They are really good.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finished book 2 of the Otherland series, book 3 starting tomorrow. I am loving it!
"So many vows. They make you swear and swear. Defend the King, obey the King, obey your father, protect the innocent, defend the weak. But what if your father despises the King? What if the King massacres the innocent? It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or another."
reading: 1922
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cujo is the shit. It gets no respects among most King fans.
I loved that one. I felt the whole collection was very good, but 1922, for my part, was the best.
The Secret Backs of Things by Chistopher Golden
I was thinking of reading SK Dead Zone since thats the only book left in this house I haven't read. Any thoughts on it before i do?
You're right of course in that in real life she would be noticed. But at the same time I can't help but think of people whom we dismiss as freaks, weirdos and the like - yes, we notice them, but do we know what they are up to?She's a very intriguing character, no doubt, but the level of realism Stieg was going for doesn't reconcile with the way he wrote Salander. It's hard to buy that a character that looks like she just walked off the set of a KISS video can remain undetectable for so long, ya know ?
I've heard people say that she's over the top (and the turns in the story are too grim), but I liked her, too.
If you are going through hell - keep going
The Dead Zone is one of King's best.
Yes.The Dead Zone is one of King's best.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm having a vision of your future. I see... I see... you greatly enjoying that novel!
The Dead Zone is a great read.
I am almost finished with The Dead Zone and it is one of my favorite SK books. Johny is also one of favorite characters in an SK book. No matter how many times I read it, I still get caught up in the story. I never get bored with it. I still find parts of the book surprising.The Dead Zone is one of King's best.
I have always said that The Dead Zone never got enough credit. I would say it is just as good as "Salem's Lot or The Shining.
Back in January I started reading Stephen King books in order of Publication. I started with Carrie and now I am finishing The Dead Zone. I wonder if I will get through to reading all of Stephen King's books?
Good call.
Good luck!
bear second everything pixie said about Dead Zone, plus
Spoiler:
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am reading The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat - written by a really good-hearted psychologist.
Roland would have understood.
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