The Twelve: Justin Cronin- excellent!
The Twelve: Justin Cronin- excellent!
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I'm around 40 pages in and I agree.Originally Posted by BROWNINGS CHILDE
I finally made some progress on 11/22/63, which is turning out to be more enjoyable than I first anticipated. If only I had more time to read now! I'd like to finish it up before Thanksgiving so I can squeeze in a few more books before the New Year.
Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson. It has everything I wanted from a fantasy novel. He throws you into the middle of the conflict and slowly reveals everything that came before. I found it to be an effective hook.
The Drawing of the Three! We're almost at Susannah's door.
The Mask, by Koontz. Very good.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES! One of the better Koontz books I've read this year.
I've added 2 books on top of 3 I mentioned a few days ago:
Alan Moore - From Hell. Graphic novel but a very demanding read. The damn thing has an appendix and explanations (Moore has done an insane ammount of research for the book) for each chapter have a higher word count than the chapter itself. P.S. The chapers are word-heavy already. P.P.S. The B/W artwork sets the mood perfectly for the setting - murders of Jack the Ripper.
Michael McBride - Snowblind. E-book from Darkfuse. I call this Winter Horror. You're stuck in a storm, creatures are chasing you. Simple enough premise. The catch is the story is happening right now. Dates are November 19 - 21. I'm saving the last chapter for tomorrow because that's when it happens in the book.
I've never read From Hell but I have yet to read something from Moore that I didn't love so I'll definitely keep that on my radar.
I've had that book on my pile for years. It's size and the appendix at the back were too intimidating. I finally ran out of comic books to read and started it. I'm 3 chapters in (out of 16) and it's no less terrifying but I'm going slowly at it. I'm not sure if you've seen The Walking Dead compendium but it's that size with a LOT more text to it and illustration is extremely detailed.
Promethea is coming out as an oversized omnibus. The pages will be horizontal to acommodate the two page spreads from original comics. I saw a picture of it - it looked epic.
it's exactly because you'd said you loved it that I picked it!YES! One of the better Koontz books I've read this year.
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 reading The Mist and am getting steadily more horrified by the minute.
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
Reading Promethea was like doing acid.
"That which you think, becomes your world" Matheson
Have you read Grant Morrison's the Invisibles? He was actually on acid when he wrote that (among other things). After reading that series, I fear nothing lol.
Moore wrote Promethea on magickal shrooms. The Filth by Morrison is ridicilous too.Have you read Grant Morrison's the Invisibles? He was actually on acid when he wrote that (among other things). After reading that series, I fear nothing lol.
I've read The Filth, love it. It's actually a relatively straight forward tale in comparison to some of his other work.Moore wrote Promethea on magickal shrooms. The Filth by Morrison is ridicilous too.Have you read Grant Morrison's the Invisibles? He was actually on acid when he wrote that (among other things). After reading that series, I fear nothing lol.
Morrison also claims to have been abducted by aliens which plays a HUGE role in the structuring of the series. Some of the shit on there is just ... I can't imagine how a mortal mind came up with that.
I just added Promethea Vol. 1 to my Amazon cart
Probably my favorite King story. Love it
reality continues to ruin my life
I finished it last night and was genuinely scared. When I woke up this morning my windows were foggy from the night before and I was like LOL OK I'LL GET READY DOWNSTAIRS
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
The book ending was superb. So much better than the movie version
reality continues to ruin my life
I agree whole heart. I watched the movie years ago and did not care for the ending. I was actually dreading it in the book. Without giving away spoilers, I much prefer the book.The book ending was superb. So much better than the movie version
hear! HEAR!!!!!!
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 watched the movie once a long time ago and barely remember it. I really loved the story though. I am constantly amazed at how well King writes and understands the way the minds of children work.
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
When I watch the movie DVD, I stop the movie at the same point that the story stops--when they leave the market. It really helps!The book ending was superb. So much better than the movie version
John
I actually loved the movie's ending. Not to say that it's better or worse than the book, just different. And very well done.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
The movie ending is an actual ending not 'they driving into the mist' yeah, that ending sticks with you. Ending to the movie is so multifaceted. Even King himself wishes he'd have thought of that ending. And besides the.ending and a small side plot, they were practically the same so I don't get how the book is so much better. Must be more of a nostalgia thing if you first read the story 20 years ago.
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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore, which is.....surprisingly 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.
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