Haven't seen the film yet, so can't compare! I thought the book was quite good. I did start to lose impatience with it towards the final third, felt like it started to feel a bit...I don't know, pretentious, maybe? It started to drag a little. Overall I liked it though, will watch the film off the back of it.
Completely missed the twist - I thought his wife was dead and he was repressing it.
Haven't seen the film yet, so can't compare! I thought the book was quite good. I did start to lose impatience with it towards the final third, felt like it started to feel a bit...I don't know, pretentious, maybe? It started to drag a little. Overall I liked it though, will watch the film off the back of it.
Completely missed the twist - I thought his wife was dead and he was repressing it.
Have you seen it/read it? What did you think?
I've seen the film and I loved it, probably my favourite film of 2012. I'm considering reading the book
You can get it for the PC. Well I say you can, but it doesn't actually work on my computer. You can get it on the pc if your computer doesn't throw tantrums But anyway, my point was - personally I think it was worth what I paid, not sure if I'd pay full price for it. But if you loved the film that much (or can get a secondhand copy ) I'd say go for it.
1. Nation - Terry Pratchett. I'm a Pratchett virgin and can't believe I've overlooked this wonderful writer (despite several recommendations from friends).
I'd not hesitate to recommend this book to even the most critical reader, it was wonderful.
1. Nation - Terry Pratchett. I'm a Pratchett virgin and can't believe I've overlooked this wonderful writer (despite several recommendations from friends).
I'd not hesitate to recommend this book to even the most critical reader, it was wonderful.
I loved nation too. Not a massive Pratchett fan generally, there's some that are ok but disc world don't really rock my world. Nation thou - was a book I thoroughly enjoyed
2. The Other Daughter by Lisa Gardner. First book of hers I've read but have a couple more on my Kindle and really enjoyed this one so will definitely read more.
You can get it for the PC. Well I say you can, but it doesn't actually work on my computer. You can get it on the pc if your computer doesn't throw tantrums But anyway, my point was - personally I think it was worth what I paid, not sure if I'd pay full price for it. But if you loved the film that much (or can get a secondhand copy ) I'd say go for it.
I'll definitely be for the second hand - I only have new books at Christmas, my birthday and I sometimes buy something I REALLY want just as I go on holiday
I always said that, and refused to leave paper books. Mum got me a second hand kindle for Xmas a year back. I've since upgraded to a new (but still keyboard) one, and with amazon prime I can get loan books now, so I see it as saving money
Unless you use the library more than buy books I would say that a Kindle would save you money eventually.
yes the inital outlay is quite high, especially if you go for the Kindle Fire HD like I did, but with their daily specials, free books and if you are also an Amazon prime member, the ability to borrow many titles for a set amount of time, I'd say you would have actually saved money by the time you had the Kindle a year.
Having said that, I also still buy print books so its not working out so well for me
I love my kindle though. Never thought I would and wouldnt buy it for myself, but hubby got me one as a birthday present and you wouldnt believe how much it had enhanced my reading experiences
1. Saving Grace by Ciara Geraghty. Funny story told through the eyes of Grace, a 20 something year old who's lost her way in life. Some funny moments, some sad - touches on grief, infidelity, friendship, family tensions and love. A nice read. 1 down, 99 to go!
2. The Half-Life of Hannah by Nick Alexander. A good book but not my favourite.
3. You Had me at hello by Mhiari McFarlane. LOVED this. Made me laugh out loud a few times, will definitely be checking out her other books.
4. Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. Nice childhood story that I hadn't read before.
2. Grimm Tales by Philip Pullman (2nd-5th January) – Fifty of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales re-told by Pullman. He hasn’t updated them or changed them very much at all. At the end of each is some notes on similar tales and some background info on them, as well as some suggestions for how they could be improved, if possible. I really enjoyed it as I’ve always meant to get around to reading the ‘original’ texts of these stories. Very enjoyable if you have any interest in fairy tales.
Unless you use the library more than buy books I would say that a Kindle would save you money eventually.
yes the inital outlay is quite high, especially if you go for the Kindle Fire HD like I did, but with their daily specials, free books and if you are also an Amazon prime member, the ability to borrow many titles for a set amount of time, I'd say you would have actually saved money by the time you had the Kindle a year.
Having said that, I also still buy print books so its not working out so well for me
I love my kindle though. Never thought I would and wouldnt buy it for myself, but hubby got me one as a birthday present and you wouldnt believe how much it had enhanced my reading experiences
I do borrow a lot of books from work (school library and random books we get sent as a department) and also buy a lot from charity shops - we have a couple of really good ones near us which are 50p a book maximum plus I'm giving to a good cause.
Other people can enjoy their Kindles if they want to - I just have no idea why everybody seems to want to convert me! (That includes my friends!)
I liked the book but having seen the film spoiled it for me as I think its takes the imagination out of it. But I did enjoy it and will be reading the rest of the trilogy.
2) I really enjoyed reading more from The Hunger Games trilogy. Hoping Mockingjay is good!!!
1) The Accident - Linwood Barclay
2) A Winter in China - Douglas Galbraith
3) The Doomsday Phrophecy - Scott Mariani
4) From The Heart - Sheila O'Flanagan
5) Down Under - Bill Bryson
How on earth can you have read six books by 9.23pm on 2nd January ? :eek:
I'm a very fast reader, with a lot of time on my hands! I have a long train journey on my way back from work, and I am allowed to read at work when it's quiet.
07 - Sarah Zettel - A Vampire Chef Mystery #02 - Let Them Eat Stake
08 - Miranda Hart - Is It Just Me?
09 - C.T. Grey - Fifty Sheds of Grey
10 - Stuart Macfarlane and Linda Macfarlane - Philosophy for Cats
12 - Amy Lane - Turkey In The Snow
13 - Betty Ren Wright - The Dollhouse Murders
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Haven't seen the film yet, so can't compare! I thought the book was quite good. I did start to lose impatience with it towards the final third, felt like it started to feel a bit...I don't know, pretentious, maybe? It started to drag a little. Overall I liked it though, will watch the film off the back of it.
Have you seen it/read it? What did you think?
1. Debbie Macomber - Touched by Angels
1. Naomi's Room by Jonathan Aycliffe. Chilling story about parents whose murdered daughter returns to haunt them.
I've seen the film and I loved it, probably my favourite film of 2012. I'm considering reading the book
The kindle version is only £2.99 on amazon at the moment, I'd say it's worth it. Once the DVD's out I'll report back on the film!
I don't have a Kindle
You can get it for the PC. Well I say you can, but it doesn't actually work on my computer. You can get it on the pc if your computer doesn't throw tantrums
I'd not hesitate to recommend this book to even the most critical reader, it was wonderful.
Those words, can they be used together in a sentence like that? :eek:
I loved nation too. Not a massive Pratchett fan generally, there's some that are ok but disc world don't really rock my world. Nation thou - was a book I thoroughly enjoyed
I'll definitely be for the second hand - I only have new books at Christmas, my birthday and I sometimes buy something I REALLY want just as I go on holiday
I can't justify the cost of a Kindle
Or indeed a smartphone.
I do have a kindle and its a life saver, I have joint problems and holding open a book made reading difficult.
I am going to aim for 30:o:D
I always said that, and refused to leave paper books. Mum got me a second hand kindle for Xmas a year back. I've since upgraded to a new (but still keyboard) one, and with amazon prime I can get loan books now, so I see it as saving money
Unless you use the library more than buy books I would say that a Kindle would save you money eventually.
yes the inital outlay is quite high, especially if you go for the Kindle Fire HD like I did, but with their daily specials, free books and if you are also an Amazon prime member, the ability to borrow many titles for a set amount of time, I'd say you would have actually saved money by the time you had the Kindle a year.
Having said that, I also still buy print books so its not working out so well for me
I love my kindle though. Never thought I would and wouldnt buy it for myself, but hubby got me one as a birthday present and you wouldnt believe how much it had enhanced my reading experiences
2. The Half-Life of Hannah by Nick Alexander. A good book but not my favourite.
3. You Had me at hello by Mhiari McFarlane. LOVED this. Made me laugh out loud a few times, will definitely be checking out her other books.
4. Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. Nice childhood story that I hadn't read before.
I do borrow a lot of books from work (school library and random books we get sent as a department) and also buy a lot from charity shops - we have a couple of really good ones near us which are 50p a book maximum
Other people can enjoy their Kindles if they want to - I just have no idea why everybody seems to want to convert me! (That includes my friends!)
2) I really enjoyed reading more from The Hunger Games trilogy. Hoping Mockingjay is good!!!
1) The Accident - Linwood Barclay
2) A Winter in China - Douglas Galbraith
3) The Doomsday Phrophecy - Scott Mariani
4) From The Heart - Sheila O'Flanagan
5) Down Under - Bill Bryson
I'm a very fast reader, with a lot of time on my hands! I have a long train journey on my way back from work, and I am allowed to read at work when it's quiet.
07 - Sarah Zettel - A Vampire Chef Mystery #02 - Let Them Eat Stake
08 - Miranda Hart - Is It Just Me?
09 - C.T. Grey - Fifty Sheds of Grey
10 - Stuart Macfarlane and Linda Macfarlane - Philosophy for Cats
12 - Amy Lane - Turkey In The Snow
13 - Betty Ren Wright - The Dollhouse Murders
I'm saving for a kindle paperwhite so hopefully i'l speed up once i've got it.