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Old 04-11-2010, 03:52 AM   #4516
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Hi! Neil - welcome back, glad everything went OK - ? can't help wondering - what stings like hell
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Old 04-11-2010, 04:28 AM   #4517
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And Mary Johnston's 1492 was an amazing read. Anyone into historical fiction would lap up this one. It's one of those books you wish you'd written yourself. I've not read Johnston before, but her research is impressive and her unusual style (perfect for this book) is wonderful. Another Highly recommended. Must read more Johnston -- anyone any titles to point my way?

It's good to be back at Mr, even though my visits will be short for a few days yet. Holdong a sitting position stings like hell. Best wishes. Neil
Hi Neil - welcome back

I've never heard of Mary Johnston before, but it sounds interesting. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Psst; It's the late 20's and early 30's - she was born in 1908.
I'm from the south and I makes allowances all the time, but still...
And she doesn't have much good to say about most of her neighbors.
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Old 04-11-2010, 06:17 AM   #4519
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Just back from a couple of weeks in hospital, during which I put my 505 through its paces.

I was a tad disappointed by Steve King's Under the Dome. This time, King didn't suspend my disbelief as he usually does and I found the whole thing -- especially when it came to the cliched explanation for the dome in the closing pages -- a bit like a long, shaggy dog story that fell flat.
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Good to have you back!

I agree with you about Under the Dome. First, it seemed like King jammed 1000 pages into a 600 page novel. Second, I got the impression he just churned this one out for the Christmas market without anywhere near the work or thought that went into such excellent books as The Stand or It.

I understand he is releasing one for the Summer market. Hopefully it'll be better
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Just back from a couple of weeks in hospital, during which I put my 505 through its paces.

I was a tad disappointed by Steve King's Under the Dome. This time, King didn't suspend my disbelief as he usually does and I found the whole thing -- especially when it came to the cliched explanation for the dome in the closing pages -- a bit like a long, shaggy dog story that fell flat.

John Updike's In the Beauty of the Lillies, though, was absolutely breathtaking in its style, story and characterisation. Quite brilliant -- as we've come to expect from Updike. Highly recommended. This one will be re-visited often.

And Mary Johnston's 1492 was an amazing read. Anyone into historical fiction would lap up this one. It's one of those books you wish you'd written yourself. I've not read Johnston before, but her research is impressive and her unusual style (perfect for this book) is wonderful. Another Highly recommended. Must read more Johnston -- anyone any titles to point my way?

It's good to be back at Mr, even though my visits will be short for a few days yet. Holdong a sitting position stings like hell. Best wishes. Neil
Welcome back Neil! I hope all went well!

I will check out the Updike book. I've never much cared for King.
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Old 04-11-2010, 07:31 AM   #4521
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Psst; It's the late 20's and early 30's - she was born in 1908.
Where did I get the idea it was the 50s?
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Old 04-11-2010, 07:34 AM   #4522
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Maybe it was the quiche?
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Old 04-11-2010, 07:46 AM   #4523
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Psst; It's the late 20's and early 30's - she was born in 1908.
Your post sent me to Wikipedia, and you're right. I have no idea where I got it in my head that this story unfolded in the early 50s.

Interesting, it appears that right after the events described in the story, she left her husband and moved to Seattle.

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Johannes Cabal the Necromancer Great. A darkly humorous tale about a deal with the Devil. ...
I've been a fan of dealing with the Devil tales since the original Twilight Zone TV show of the late 50s-early 60s. Would you mind telling us a bit more about this story?
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Your post sent me to Wikipedia, and you're right. I have no idea where I got it in my head that this story unfolded in the early 50s.

Interesting, it appears that right after the events described in the story, she left her husband and moved to Seattle.



I've been a fan of dealing with the Devil tales since the original Twilight Zone TV show of the late 50s-early 60s. Would you mind telling us a bit more about this story?
She mention her husband has been in the war in Germany - you might have assumes unconsciously she meant ww2 and not 1.

Please dont talk too much about 'Johannes Cabal' wothout spoiler tags please I havent read it yet
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She mention her husband has been in the war in Germany - you might have assumes unconsciously she meant ww2 and not 1.

Please dont talk too much about 'Johannes Cabal' wothout spoiler tags please I havent read it yet

I haven't finished EGG yet!!!!
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I've been a fan of dealing with the Devil tales since the original Twilight Zone TV show of the late 50s-early 60s. Would you mind telling us a bit more about this story?
Minor spoilers for Johannes Cabal (no more than you would find on the back cover)

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A Necromancer renegotiates his deal with the devil when he finds that the lack of a soul interferes with certain "experiments." Also it involves a Dark Carnival story. The author says he was inspired by "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and wondering just where a dark carnival would come from.


I just noticed on Amazon that a sequel is coming out in July, Johannes Cabal The Detective.
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Minor spoilers for Johannes Cabal (no more than you would find on the back cover)

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A Necromancer renegotiates his deal with the devil when he finds that the lack of a soul interferes with certain "experiments." Also it involves a Dark Carnival story. The author says he was inspired by "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and wondering just where a dark carnival would come from.


I just noticed on Amazon that a sequel is coming out in July, Johannes Cabal The Detective.
Thanks! Sounds like a book in need of being placed on my Wish List at Amazon!

WOW! $14.85 at Amazon! Those data bits must be gold!
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It might be the agency model prices kicking in.
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I wonder how much Apple's backdoor dealing is helping to stir this pot?

50% is not an insignificant increase!
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Thanks! Sounds like a book in need of being placed on my Wish List at Amazon!

WOW! $14.85 at Amazon! Those data bits must be gold!
I bought it at FW when they implemented geo restrictions and I needed to spend my credit on something. I cant remember it was that expensive.
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