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siraks · 06-30-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Your friend is probably right. I kept feeling that Deaver was trying to write with an eye on what the cinematic effect would be. He even says at one point about the reflection of flames in a woman's eyes "It was a striking image". I felt this got in the way of the storytelling.

He also tries to reference back to the older Bond stuff - one character is called Felicity Willing (echos of Pussy Galore etc.), and in the Daniel Craig days of a grittier Bond, I didn't think it worked.

hmmm that's upsetting, the new bonds (with craig) have been more in your face and modern in a way. he's more rogue than suave agent and i think that appeals to the newer generation of bond viewers. you'd think the days of silly character names in bond were over, guess not. i was hoping for an in your face, bournesque espionage romp.

Crusader · 06-30-2011, 01:07 PM

I'm finishing up with Line War and then it's on to Embassytown by Mieville.

amward · 07-01-2011, 05:38 AM

Just finished "Removing Edith Mary" by Anne Morgellyn. This is the second in a series of three about a girl who works in a morgue and I have enjoyed them both. I think the second one is even better than the first (Disremembering Eddie), so I have high hopes for the third. They are quite different and very hard to put into a genre although I suppose mystery would cover it, but they're more than that.

Cyclops · 07-01-2011, 05:45 AM

Reading The Gods Themselves by Asimov, in paperback. Ive read most of asimov's books but not this one.

Iridal · 07-01-2011, 06:00 AM

Just finished the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series by Karen Miller. They were very good, although I expected a little more battles and magic. But highly recommend nonetheless

Crusader · 07-01-2011, 06:21 AM

Just started Embassytown.

caleb72 · 07-01-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

Just started Embassytown.

Tell me how you go.

Crusader · 07-01-2011, 08:56 AM

I'm 50 pages in and still pretty confused about what's going on. One thing is sure Mieville does weird and wonderful worlds well.

BearMountainBooks · 07-01-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by amward

Just finished "Removing Edith Mary" by Anne Morgellyn. This is the second in a series of three about a girl who works in a morgue and I have enjoyed them both. I think the second one is even better than the first (Disremembering Eddie), so I have high hopes for the third. They are quite different and very hard to put into a genre although I suppose mystery would cover it, but they're more than that.

Hm. Sounds interesting if a bit morbid. I've added it to my list. The cover is unfortunately kind of plain and ugly. It would not have caught my eye ordinarily.

MickeyC · 07-01-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by siraks

hmmm that's upsetting, the new bonds (with craig) have been more in your face and modern in a way. he's more rogue than suave agent and i think that appeals to the newer generation of bond viewers. you'd think the days of silly character names in bond were over, guess not. i was hoping for an in your face, bournesque espionage romp.

Thanks for the write up guys. I was tempted to buy Carte Blanche but, thanks to you, I'll give it a pass.

Snauzoo · 07-01-2011, 11:03 AM

Well, to be honest, I have just inherited about 5000 books from friends of my husband, and dumped them into a library that I am slowly digging my way out of. (nice grammar lol). I have SEEN a lot of books I would rather be reading than pruning with Calibre, but that said, I have The Borrower on my Kindle for iPad app and am enjoying it. It is quirky, and suspenseful enough to make you want to finish it.
Review:
Borrower by Rebecca Makkai

Latinandgreek · 07-01-2011, 12:07 PM

I'm reading "True Grit". I'm only about 30 pages in, but it has been an enjoyable read so far.

maianhvk · 07-01-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I'm reading "True Grit". I'm only about 30 pages in, but it has been an enjoyable read so far.

hey, I want to read that too! There's a "true grit" movie version, no?

Latinandgreek · 07-01-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maianhvk

hey, I want to read that too! There's a "true grit" movie version, no?

Great minds think alike

. There are two movie versions, one with John Wayne and a recent (2010) version. I haven't yet watched them.

maianhvk · 07-01-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

Great minds think alike

. There are two movie versions, one with John Wayne and a recent (2010) version. I haven't yet watched them.

the 2010 version's got 96% fresh from RottenTomatoes

must be good...

another book to read............. sometimes, I really hate good books.

07-01-2011, 05:38 AM	#9873
amward Wizard Posts: 1,299 Karma: 2081110 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Australia Device: Eco Eclipse, Sony PRS 350 (pink), Ipod Touch, Kindle Touch	Just finished "Removing Edith Mary" by Anne Morgellyn. This is the second in a series of three about a girl who works in a morgue and I have enjoyed them both. I think the second one is even better than the first (Disremembering Eddie), so I have high hopes for the third. They are quite different and very hard to put into a genre although I suppose mystery would cover it, but they're more than that. Last edited by amward; 07-01-2011 at 09:31 AM.

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