The book dialog game - Page 86

orlok · 10-05-2012, 11:02 AM

Don't know this one. Is a worth reading?

poohbear_nc · 10-05-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Don't know this one. Is a worth reading?

O'Connor ranks along with Shirley Jackson - as writing about "everyday" people acting like monsters to one another - really chilling (and often quite unexpected) occurrences within a seemingly normal environment. Highly recommended! She is usually classified as a Southern Gothic writer - trending into horror.

poohbear_nc · 10-05-2012, 12:58 PM

OK - a new quiz:

“People are islands,' she said. 'They don't really touch. However close they are, they're really quite separate. Even if they've been married for fifty years.”

“The bitch is dead now."

“The conventional parabola--sentiment, the touch of the hand, the kiss, the passionate kiss, the feel of the body, the climax in the bed, then more bed, then less bed, then the boredom, the tears and the final bitterness--was to him shameful and hypocritical.”

orlok · 10-05-2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

O'Connor ranks along with Shirley Jackson - as writing about "everyday" people acting like monsters to one another - really chilling (and often quite unexpected) occurrences within a seemingly normal environment. Highly recommended! She is usually classified as a Southern Gothic writer - trending into horror.

Thank you. I will give her a look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

OK - a new quiz:

“People are islands,' she said. 'They don't really touch. However close they are, they're really quite separate. Even if they've been married for fifty years.”

“The bitch is dead now."

“The conventional parabola--sentiment, the touch of the hand, the kiss, the passionate kiss, the feel of the body, the climax in the bed, then more bed, then less bed, then the boredom, the tears and the final bitterness--was to him shameful and hypocritical.”

The Valley of the Dolls?

poohbear_nc · 10-05-2012, 03:01 PM

Nope!

Here's more:

“Above all, he liked it that everything was one's own fault. There was only oneself to praise or blame. Luck was a servant and not a master. Luck had to be accepted with a shrug or taken advantage of up to the hilt. But it had to be understood and recognized for what it was and not confused with a faulty appreciation of the odds, for, at gambling, the deadly sin is to mistake bad play for bad luck. And luck in all its moods had to be loved and not feared”

"He simply maintained that the more effort and ingenuity you put into gambling, the more you took out.”

HomeInMyShoes · 10-05-2012, 03:11 PM

^Congratulations on 20,000 posts.

Gambling, gambling, gambling, nope I'm drawing a blank.

poohbear_nc · 10-05-2012, 03:37 PM

Egad! 20,000! And I didn't even notice!

Maybe this will help you:

“He was a secret agent, and still alive thanks to his exact attention to the detail of his profession.”

badgoodDeb · 10-05-2012, 05:06 PM

"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?" No idea why, but it was the first spy book that came to mind!

pdurrant · 10-05-2012, 05:52 PM

Casino Royale?

poohbear_nc · 10-05-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Casino Royale?

Indeed! To celebrate Bond's 50th anniversary - and the release of the Skyfall theme!

Take it away Sir Mouse!

pdurrant · 10-06-2012, 03:47 AM

OK, a couple of bits of dialog from the first pages of this book.

"Come with me, boy. You had best lodge with my master and me. It’s not far, but we’d best hurry. This storm’ll get worse afore it’s over. Can you walk?"

and

"When the mood suits him, he can belch out a flame or two, though he seems rarely in the mood. I think it is due to the rich diet I supply him with, boy. He has not had to hunt for years, so he is something out of practice in the ways of drakes. In truth, I spoil him shamelessly."

poohbear_nc · 10-06-2012, 10:44 AM

*sigh* I don't read dragon books .... except Pratchett's "Guards" series - Lady Sybil & her brood!

pdurrant · 10-06-2012, 11:00 AM

The dragon is incidental.

A character in the book reading from a book:

“For the north was to be forgot . . . forgotten, lest the heart of the empire Ian . . . languish and all be lost. And though of Bosania from birth, those soldiers still were loyal to Great Kesh in their service. So for her great need, they took up their arms and put on their armor and quit Bosania, taking ship to the south, to save all from destruction.”

badgoodDeb · 10-08-2012, 05:59 PM

Well, for dragon's I would guess "The Hobbit" but that doesn't work ..... and for topicality (25th anniversary of the movie) I'd guess "Princess Bride" but I haven't read the book so I don't know if your last quote works or not. Mostly not. It doesn't mention Guilder.

pdurrant · 10-09-2012, 04:58 AM

Ok, something a bit more revealing.

"I have need of an apprentice and would call Pug, orphan of the keep, to service."

10-05-2012, 12:58 PM	#1278
poohbear_nc Spring Chicken! Posts: 22,670 Karma: 37020252 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made + KoboGlo + Kobo Aura!	OK - a new quiz: “People are islands,' she said. 'They don't really touch. However close they are, they're really quite separate. Even if they've been married for fifty years.” “The bitch is dead now." “The conventional parabola--sentiment, the touch of the hand, the kiss, the passionate kiss, the feel of the body, the climax in the bed, then more bed, then less bed, then the boredom, the tears and the final bitterness--was to him shameful and hypocritical.” __________________ "If possible please provide picture of Mr. Chickens new home or field. Proof that you will not eat him would help too." (Craigslist)

10-05-2012, 03:01 PM	#1280
poohbear_nc Spring Chicken! Posts: 22,670 Karma: 37020252 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made + KoboGlo + Kobo Aura!	Nope! Here's more: “Above all, he liked it that everything was one's own fault. There was only oneself to praise or blame. Luck was a servant and not a master. Luck had to be accepted with a shrug or taken advantage of up to the hilt. But it had to be understood and recognized for what it was and not confused with a faulty appreciation of the odds, for, at gambling, the deadly sin is to mistake bad play for bad luck. And luck in all its moods had to be loved and not feared” "He simply maintained that the more effort and ingenuity you put into gambling, the more you took out.” __________________ "If possible please provide picture of Mr. Chickens new home or field. Proof that you will not eat him would help too." (Craigslist) Last edited by poohbear_nc; 10-05-2012 at 03:06 PM.

10-05-2012, 03:11 PM	#1281
HomeInMyShoes Ginormous Intergalactic Posts: 9,937 Karma: 33625427 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: junkyard Device: Kindle3	^Congratulations on 20,000 posts. Gambling, gambling, gambling, nope I'm drawing a blank. __________________ Reading Lists: 2011 \| 2012 \| 2013 “Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” - Diane Duane

10-05-2012, 03:37 PM	#1282
poohbear_nc Spring Chicken! Posts: 22,670 Karma: 37020252 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made + KoboGlo + Kobo Aura!	Egad! 20,000! And I didn't even notice! Maybe this will help you: “He was a secret agent, and still alive thanks to his exact attention to the detail of his profession.” __________________ "If possible please provide picture of Mr. Chickens new home or field. Proof that you will not eat him would help too." (Craigslist)

10-05-2012, 05:06 PM	#1283
badgoodDeb Wizard Posts: 4,095 Karma: 9501039 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago outskirts Device: Palm-many, Kindle1, K3, iPad, iPhone 4	"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?" No idea why, but it was the first spy book that came to mind! __________________ -----------Found him! Wanna join the chat?

10-05-2012, 11:02 AM	#1276
orlok Desperation Posts: 7,162 Karma: 207431774 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kobo glo	Don't know this one. Is a worth reading?

10-05-2012, 05:52 PM	#1284
pdurrant The Grand Mouse Posts: 24,302 Karma: 73595938 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle 2; iPhone 3G; Bookeen Opus; NOOK ST GlowLight	Casino Royale? __________________ Kai Lung Raises His Voice, now available at Amazon and BooksOnBoard A new collection of ‘Kai Lung’ stories by Ernest Bramah, including four previously unpublished stories. Need professional help formatting your ebook? Send me email.....................Books I've read in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

10-06-2012, 03:47 AM	#1286
pdurrant The Grand Mouse Posts: 24,302 Karma: 73595938 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle 2; iPhone 3G; Bookeen Opus; NOOK ST GlowLight	OK, a couple of bits of dialog from the first pages of this book. "Come with me, boy. You had best lodge with my master and me. It’s not far, but we’d best hurry. This storm’ll get worse afore it’s over. Can you walk?" and "When the mood suits him, he can belch out a flame or two, though he seems rarely in the mood. I think it is due to the rich diet I supply him with, boy. He has not had to hunt for years, so he is something out of practice in the ways of drakes. In truth, I spoil him shamelessly." __________________ Kai Lung Raises His Voice, now available at Amazon and BooksOnBoard A new collection of ‘Kai Lung’ stories by Ernest Bramah, including four previously unpublished stories. Need professional help formatting your ebook? Send me email.....................Books I've read in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

10-06-2012, 10:44 AM	#1287
poohbear_nc Spring Chicken! Posts: 22,670 Karma: 37020252 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made + KoboGlo + Kobo Aura!	sigh I don't read dragon books .... except Pratchett's "Guards" series - Lady Sybil & her brood! __________________ "If possible please provide picture of Mr. Chickens new home or field. Proof that you will not eat him would help too." (Craigslist)

10-06-2012, 11:00 AM	#1288
pdurrant The Grand Mouse Posts: 24,302 Karma: 73595938 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle 2; iPhone 3G; Bookeen Opus; NOOK ST GlowLight	The dragon is incidental. A character in the book reading from a book: “For the north was to be forgot . . . forgotten, lest the heart of the empire Ian . . . languish and all be lost. And though of Bosania from birth, those soldiers still were loyal to Great Kesh in their service. So for her great need, they took up their arms and put on their armor and quit Bosania, taking ship to the south, to save all from destruction.” __________________ Kai Lung Raises His Voice, now available at Amazon and BooksOnBoard A new collection of ‘Kai Lung’ stories by Ernest Bramah, including four previously unpublished stories. Need professional help formatting your ebook? Send me email.....................Books I've read in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

10-08-2012, 05:59 PM	#1289
badgoodDeb Wizard Posts: 4,095 Karma: 9501039 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago outskirts Device: Palm-many, Kindle1, K3, iPad, iPhone 4	Well, for dragon's I would guess "The Hobbit" but that doesn't work ..... and for topicality (25th anniversary of the movie) I'd guess "Princess Bride" but I haven't read the book so I don't know if your last quote works or not. Mostly not. It doesn't mention Guilder. __________________ -----------Found him! Wanna join the chat?

10-09-2012, 04:58 AM	#1290
pdurrant The Grand Mouse Posts: 24,302 Karma: 73595938 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle 2; iPhone 3G; Bookeen Opus; NOOK ST GlowLight	Ok, something a bit more revealing. "I have need of an apprentice and would call Pug, orphan of the keep, to service." __________________ Kai Lung Raises His Voice, now available at Amazon and BooksOnBoard A new collection of ‘Kai Lung’ stories by Ernest Bramah, including four previously unpublished stories. Need professional help formatting your ebook? Send me email.....................Books I've read in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

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