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View Poll Results: January 2012 Mobile Read Book Club Run-Off Vote | |||
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré | 20 | 45.45% | |
Black Rain by Masuji Ibuse | 24 | 54.55% | |
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12-24-2011, 12:43 AM | #1 |
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January 2012 Mobile Read Book Club Run-Off Vote
Help us choose an ebook as the January 2012 eBook for the Mobile Read Book Club. This is the run-off poll for January. It will be open for 3 days. The winner determines the book we will read for January. The vote this month will be visible.
We will start the discussion thread for this book on January 20th. Select from the following Choices: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré Inkmesh Search Spoiler:
Black Rain by Masuji Ibuse Inkmesh Search Spoiler:
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12-24-2011, 01:37 AM | #2 |
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I read Black Rain last September, so my memory of it will be imperfect, but I'd love to have a discussion of it. An excellent book.
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12-24-2011, 03:07 AM | #3 |
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I voted Black Rain. I'm not sure I'll be able to get hold of it before the discussion, but I will try! (Even if it doesn't win!)
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12-24-2011, 08:09 AM | #4 |
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Please forgive me if I have committed a faux pas. I voted here and then wondered if I had to join this book club somehow first. I looked and looked through FAQs and stickies but found nothing so I hope that taking part is all I must do to be a member. If more needs to be done, please let me know. Thanks.
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12-24-2011, 08:12 AM | #5 |
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Anyone is welcome to jump in at any time. Glad to see you vote!
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12-24-2011, 08:26 AM | #6 |
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I voted for Black Rain, but would be happy with either selection.
If anyone is interested most may know of the excellent film adaption of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; starring Richard Burton in a wonderful performance. There is also a film adaption of Black Rain out there (not to be confused with a pedestrian police drama of the same title, but also set in Japan), though the Black Rain film may be harder to get a hold of. |
12-24-2011, 08:37 AM | #7 |
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I like the new double question mark run-off graphic, Tom!
I voted for The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. One of the less appealing subjects to me is really serious and realistic books about modern warfare and its aftermath, if the main focus is war or the devastation it causes. So I am rooting for the lighter and funner book. And happy holidays! |
12-24-2011, 08:50 AM | #8 | |
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"An unjust peace is better than a just war." Shigematsu Shizuma from Black Rain. |
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12-24-2011, 09:04 AM | #9 |
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Yes I thought about that while posting, though I never said funny or funnier, I said funner as in fun. In context it fits though - the spy thriller is bound to be lighter and funner than the novel about the effects of radiation.
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12-24-2011, 09:08 AM | #10 |
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Thanks. I was wondering if anyone was going to notice the new question marks I made for 2012. Both graphics are now blue and have shadows, and the one for the second vote has, of course, two question marks.
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12-24-2011, 09:19 AM | #11 | |
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What I'm wondering, if Spy wins, is to what extent it will have made the transition to period novel and to what extent it might just seem dated. I have a hard time reading thrillers, especially, that were current when written but have aged badly. |
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12-24-2011, 09:29 AM | #12 |
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I'll get hold of both the books and read them, though I voted for Spy. My first shot in the book club.
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12-24-2011, 09:36 AM | #13 |
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You guys just want the other one to win.
I've not read a James Bond book, but I've seen some Bond films and I'd say some of those films are Cold War spy thrillers that are light, fun and a good time! I'm not saying the le Carré is as light as Bond, but let me put it this way: it seems like the more enjoyable read of the two options. Last edited by sun surfer; 12-24-2011 at 09:38 AM. |
12-24-2011, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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I do take your point. There's a lot of grief in the world. While it's necessary to be informed and to care, it's not necessary to break your heart for recreation.
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