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neilmarr · 01-02-2010, 06:32 AM

I'm finding *Under the Dome* a mixed blessing, Cassidy. Certainly don't feel the same burning desire to down tools and get back to is as I did with my readings of *The Stand*. Here's hoping, though; King is a sound craftsman. Cheers. Neil

pdurrant · 01-02-2010, 08:53 AM

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Now onto "The Night Bird" by Catharine Asaro.

An interesting story. It's a stand-alone novel, rather than an obvious start to a series, which helps a lot - fantasy triologies have been overdone, and it would have been easy for her to stretch the story over more pages. Perhaps it's like that because it's towards the romance end of Fantasy (or the fantasy end of romance).

Now onto something completely different - Quanty, by Darrell Bain (with a bit of tweaking by Travis S. Taylor). I've enjoyed his other SF, although its certainly towards the lighter end of SF than most. (EE 'Doc' Smith-like in some ways.)

kennyc · 01-02-2010, 09:03 AM

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Now onto "The Night Bird" by Catharine Asaro. I like her SF, and I hope her fantasy is of the same standard. So far, so good, but I'm only a few 'pages' in. The description at fictionwise seems rather purpler prose than the book itself.

Please keep us posted on what you think of this. I've been "following" her work almost from the beginning. Certainly haven't read it all but a few stories here and there and one of her novels.

pdurrant · 01-02-2010, 09:09 AM

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Please keep us posted on what you think of this. I've been "following" her work almost from the beginning. Certainly haven't read it all but a few stories here and there and one of her novels.

I think it stands up well against her other work, although I noticed when I went to find a link to it on Fictionwise that it's published by Harlequin, which certainly explains why it had more romance elements in it than her other books.

The world-building and politics was done well I thought, with the back-stories kept in their place as back-stories through references and asides, rather than having info-dumps explaining how things came to be as they are.

Latinandgreek · 01-02-2010, 09:14 AM

I'm reading "Lord of Light" (Zelazny), which is one of those books that I'm trying to "pace" because I like it so much and don't want to finish is too quickly...
I also just started "The Queen of Attolia" (Megan Whalen Turner), which is the sequel to "The Thief", possibly the best children's / YA book I've read.

lilac_jive · 01-02-2010, 09:22 AM

I'm reading "Lead Me On" by Victoria Dahl right now, which came out yesterday. Fun contemporary romance.

omk3 · 01-02-2010, 10:45 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed the Movie by Bosley Gravel, or Cannibal Lesbian Zombies from Outer Space - versus- Doctor Clockwork and his Furious Plastic Surgeons of Doom. (you gotta love the title!)
Podunk (Anywhere in the Middle of Nowhere, wikipedia informs me) is populated by such a loveable cast of weirdos! Stewie, the narrator, reminded me of the Catcher in the Rye a little, at least in the first act. The way he talks, the way he always puts himself down when there's obviously so much more about him than meets the eye. Then through the second and third act we follow him on his journey towards maturity, and yes, the making of his epic movie (and no one dare say any different!) At times hilarious, at times even inspirational, this book was much more than I expected. And yes, I was reminded of the Ed Wood movie, but really, if cannibal lesbian zombies are not your thing (I can't imagine why), you can imagine any other artistic achievement in their place. I think every even slightly creative person can relate to Stewie, though we are not all so lucky to be obsessed.

A thank you to Neil and Bewrite for publishing this!

SHOECHICK · 01-02-2010, 11:15 AM

Finished Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler yesterday and now started Girl with the Dragon Tatoo.

Sparrow · 01-02-2010, 11:37 AM

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Finished Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler yesterday and now started Girl with the Dragon Tatoo.

I'm nearly finished 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'; my pbook didn't have any maps, but I found the online ones helpful in understanding the island.

neilmarr · 01-02-2010, 02:53 PM

***I thoroughly enjoyed the Movie by Bosley Gravel, or Cannibal Lesbian Zombies from Outer Space - versus- Doctor Clockwork and his Furious Plastic Surgeons of Doom. (you gotta love the title!)***

Many thanks for the brief review of Bosley Gravel's *The Movie* Omk (and please do post it anywhere else you can think of). I agree that in dark times, it's refreshing to come across something so upbeat and fun. Cheers. Neil

phenomshel · 01-02-2010, 03:09 PM

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Having heard so much praise on MR for Stieg Larsson's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', I picked up a pcopy in the local bookshop.
Even the member of staff at the till picked it out from my little pile to tell me how good it was.
200 pages in and I can see what all the fuss is about - I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

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Hmmm....I keep wondering about that one myself...

I probably shouldn't admit this, and Kenny, I don't want to discourage you from reading them, but I had to start "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" three times before I could settle down to it. I don't know how much was my own state of mind at the time, but it seemed to be a really slow starter to me. Once Lisbeth shows up it gets better, and moves faster, and I did finally finish it, but although I do have plans to read the other two "someday", I'm in no hurry.

kennyc · 01-02-2010, 03:38 PM

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I probably shouldn't admit this, and Kenny, I don't want to discourage you from reading them, but I had to start "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" three times before I could settle down to it. I don't know how much was my own state of mind at the time, but it seemed to be a really slow starter to me. Once Lisbeth shows up it gets better, and moves faster, and I did finally finish it, but although I do have plans to read the other two "someday", I'm in no hurry.

Thanks for that. I keep adding to my list so these would be down a ways anyway.

SHOECHICK · 01-02-2010, 08:59 PM

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I probably shouldn't admit this, and Kenny, I don't want to discourage you from reading them, but I had to start "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" three times before I could settle down to it. I don't know how much was my own state of mind at the time, but it seemed to be a really slow starter to me. Once Lisbeth shows up it gets better, and moves faster, and I did finally finish it, but although I do have plans to read the other two "someday", I'm in no hurry.

Really? wow. I'm about 1/4 of the way through and can't put it down.

pdurrant · 01-03-2010, 07:48 AM

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Now onto something completely different - Quanty, by Darrell Bain (with a bit of tweaking by Travis S. Taylor). I've enjoyed his other SF, although its certainly towards the lighter end of SF than most. (EE 'Doc' Smith-like in some ways.)

An enjoyable read, but certainly 'light'. Quite fun to see how things work out though.

Now some more SF, Ragamuffin by Tobias S. Buckell. I really liked his earlier Crystal Rain, and I suspect this will be equally good.

[edit: early signs are good]

BearMountainBooks · 01-04-2010, 11:25 AM

Sampled some Maureen Miller - Widow's Tale It's a romance -- writing seemed good, story moving--fast paced with intrigue. Only thing stopping me from buying it is the particular theme (gal sounds like she married an abusive husband that has now disappeared and is hopeful (my word) dead.) Miller has another book that sounds pretty good, so I'll probably give that one a try first: http://www.amazon.com/Victory-Cove-e...=AG56TWVU5XWC2

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01-02-2010, 06:32 AM	#3391
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	I'm finding Under the Dome a mixed blessing, Cassidy. Certainly don't feel the same burning desire to down tools and get back to is as I did with my readings of The Stand. Here's hoping, though; King is a sound craftsman. Cheers. Neil

01-02-2010, 09:14 AM	#3395
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I'm reading "Lord of Light" (Zelazny), which is one of those books that I'm trying to "pace" because I like it so much and don't want to finish is too quickly... I also just started "The Queen of Attolia" (Megan Whalen Turner), which is the sequel to "The Thief", possibly the best children's / YA book I've read.

01-02-2010, 09:22 AM	#3396
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I'm reading "Lead Me On" by Victoria Dahl right now, which came out yesterday. Fun contemporary romance.

01-02-2010, 10:45 AM	#3397
omk3 Wizard Posts: 1,454 Karma: 37243 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Europe Device: pocketbook 360, kindle 4	I thoroughly enjoyed the Movie by Bosley Gravel, or Cannibal Lesbian Zombies from Outer Space - versus- Doctor Clockwork and his Furious Plastic Surgeons of Doom. (you gotta love the title!) Podunk (Anywhere in the Middle of Nowhere, wikipedia informs me) is populated by such a loveable cast of weirdos! Stewie, the narrator, reminded me of the Catcher in the Rye a little, at least in the first act. The way he talks, the way he always puts himself down when there's obviously so much more about him than meets the eye. Then through the second and third act we follow him on his journey towards maturity, and yes, the making of his epic movie (and no one dare say any different!) At times hilarious, at times even inspirational, this book was much more than I expected. And yes, I was reminded of the Ed Wood movie, but really, if cannibal lesbian zombies are not your thing (I can't imagine why), you can imagine any other artistic achievement in their place. I think every even slightly creative person can relate to Stewie, though we are not all so lucky to be obsessed. A thank you to Neil and Bewrite for publishing this!

01-02-2010, 11:15 AM	#3398
SHOECHICK Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1032 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Device: Red Sony 505 and Ipad	Finished Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler yesterday and now started Girl with the Dragon Tatoo.

01-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#3400
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	*I thoroughly enjoyed the Movie by Bosley Gravel, or Cannibal Lesbian Zombies from Outer Space - versus- Doctor Clockwork and his Furious Plastic Surgeons of Doom. (you gotta love the title!)* Many thanks for the brief review of Bosley Gravel's The Movie Omk (and please do post it anywhere else you can think of). I agree that in dark times, it's refreshing to come across something so upbeat and fun. Cheers. Neil

01-04-2010, 11:25 AM	#3405
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	Sampled some Maureen Miller - Widow's Tale It's a romance -- writing seemed good, story moving--fast paced with intrigue. Only thing stopping me from buying it is the particular theme (gal sounds like she married an abusive husband that has now disappeared and is hopeful (my word) dead.) Miller has another book that sounds pretty good, so I'll probably give that one a try first: http://www.amazon.com/Victory-Cove-e...=AG56TWVU5XWC2