Just finished reading The Hunger Games as i loved the movie never heard of the trilogy until the movie was promoted
Now started reading Catching fire
Now started reading Catching fire
What are you reading at the moment? (Part 3)
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I finished reading 'The Treatment' the other night, stayed up til the early hours to finish it.
I've got mixed feelings about it really. It was definitely a good read, and draws you in but the subject matter was so awful it left me feeling quite grubby afterwards.
I think with this particular author there is a line which they have crossed, it just goes that little bit too far I think. But then again, if I was that troubled by it then I wouldn't have carried on reading it so like I say, mixed feelings!!
I expected the ending, and thought that if I turned out to be wrong it would be a bonus, but I'd prepared myself anyway so that wasn't too much of an issue.
I'm torn now, I'm really drawn to the main characters so part of me wants to read the next one and part of me thinks steer clear.
I've got mixed feelings about it really. It was definitely a good read, and draws you in but the subject matter was so awful it left me feeling quite grubby afterwards.
I think with this particular author there is a line which they have crossed, it just goes that little bit too far I think. But then again, if I was that troubled by it then I wouldn't have carried on reading it so like I say, mixed feelings!!
I expected the ending, and thought that if I turned out to be wrong it would be a bonus, but I'd prepared myself anyway so that wasn't too much of an issue.
I'm torn now, I'm really drawn to the main characters so part of me wants to read the next one and part of me thinks steer clear.
Originally Posted by Abriel:
“Aftewards Rosamund Lupton - intriguing so far”
“Aftewards Rosamund Lupton - intriguing so far”
Me too...!
Only a few pages in but I have an hour earmarked for reading later on!
Just finished Hanging Hill by Mo Hayder, slow to start but got better and the didn't expect the ending which surprised me!
Originally Posted by Lizzy11268:
“I was gutted when I finished that it was awesome!”
“I was gutted when I finished that it was awesome!”
I'm nearly at the end (about 94% according to my Kindle), I think I can see what's going to happen and I'm stocking up on Kleenex
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin.
I chose it because I liked the name of the book which apparently is because (and I quote from the front of the book)
"M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, humpback, humpback, I is how southern children are taught to spell Mississippi"
Cool, hey!
I chose it because I liked the name of the book which apparently is because (and I quote from the front of the book)
"M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, humpback, humpback, I is how southern children are taught to spell Mississippi"
Cool, hey!
Just finished Lost Dogs & Lonely Hearts by Lucy Dillon. It's an uplifting story about city girl Rachel who takes over the running of her deceased aunt's dog rescue operation. I adored how the dogs became characters in their own right.
Now reading the thriller You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and am enjoying it. Has a similar feel to Linwood Barclay's books.
Now reading the thriller You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and am enjoying it. Has a similar feel to Linwood Barclay's books.
Originally Posted by d0lphin:
“"M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, humpback, humpback, I is how southern children are taught to spell Mississippi"
Cool, hey!”
“"M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, humpback, humpback, I is how southern children are taught to spell Mississippi"
Cool, hey!
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That caught my attention too. Pretty good book as well.
Originally Posted by -Sid-:
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Now reading the thriller You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and am enjoying it. Has a similar feel to Linwood Barclay's books.”
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Now reading the thriller You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and am enjoying it. Has a similar feel to Linwood Barclay's books.”
I really enjoyed that one, quite an original story and not what you'd actually expect.
I'm reading "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abercrombie and I'm having a lot of trouble getting into it. It doesn't help that I've just had a run of really good books but I really can't get into the scenarios or the characters (although I'm warming slightly to Logan).
I'm about 100 pages in and I never give up on a book but I've got a big pile of others to read. Is it worth battling through?
I'm about 100 pages in and I never give up on a book but I've got a big pile of others to read. Is it worth battling through?
Originally Posted by tvqueen1905:
“Just finished reading The Hunger Games as i loved the movie never heard of the trilogy until the movie was promoted
Now started reading Catching fire”
“Just finished reading The Hunger Games as i loved the movie never heard of the trilogy until the movie was promoted
Now started reading Catching fire”
I was bereft when I finished that trilogy - it was absolutely fantastic! Cried at the end of Mockingjay...so if you see below you will see thats two books lately that have had me in tears!
Originally Posted by Diamondl1fe:
“I'm nearly at the end (about 94% according to my Kindle), I think I can see what's going to happen and I'm stocking up on Kleenex”
“I'm nearly at the end (about 94% according to my Kindle), I think I can see what's going to happen and I'm stocking up on Kleenex
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Yes do. I went through at least one box of tissues before I got over it
Originally Posted by -Sid-:
“Just finished Lost Dogs & Lonely Hearts by Lucy Dillon. It's an uplifting story about city girl Rachel who takes over the running of her deceased aunt's dog rescue operation. I adored how the dogs became characters in their own right.
Now reading the thriller You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and am enjoying it. Has a similar feel to Linwood Barclay's books.”
“Just finished Lost Dogs & Lonely Hearts by Lucy Dillon. It's an uplifting story about city girl Rachel who takes over the running of her deceased aunt's dog rescue operation. I adored how the dogs became characters in their own right.
Now reading the thriller You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz and am enjoying it. Has a similar feel to Linwood Barclay's books.”
Hiya Sid
I loved You're Next and agree he is rather Linwood Barclay. Have you read his latest one called The Affair ? Couldn't put it down.
I am currently re reading ( for about the 5th time ) Catcher in the Rye.
A Real Boy - How Autism Shattered Our Lives And Made A Family From The Pieces. - Christopher and Nicola Stevens.
It's proving to be an interesting read wether or not you are a parent with an autistic child, this is quite an honest account rather than the "My kids autistic and lovely and I wouldn't have him any other way" type of books which are in ambundance out there and irritate the crap out of me!
I have also just finished reading "A Sisters Gift". Don't waste your time anyone please! The characters were wooden. The two sisters are probably the most self-centered, unlikeable characters I have ever read in a book! Bizarre as the book is written so you're meant to feel for the two of them - I just couldn't warm to them at all and if they were real life people I would probably shake them! It also goes off in strange paths that lead no where and the book is all over the place!
It's proving to be an interesting read wether or not you are a parent with an autistic child, this is quite an honest account rather than the "My kids autistic and lovely and I wouldn't have him any other way" type of books which are in ambundance out there and irritate the crap out of me!
I have also just finished reading "A Sisters Gift". Don't waste your time anyone please! The characters were wooden. The two sisters are probably the most self-centered, unlikeable characters I have ever read in a book! Bizarre as the book is written so you're meant to feel for the two of them - I just couldn't warm to them at all and if they were real life people I would probably shake them! It also goes off in strange paths that lead no where and the book is all over the place!
Just finished Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, the last part of the Liveship Traders trilogy. Fantastic read, sorry it's over.
About to start Lionheart by Sharon Penman.
Been looking forward to this one for ages, hope it's as good as all her other historical novels.
About to start Lionheart by Sharon Penman.
Been looking forward to this one for ages, hope it's as good as all her other historical novels.
Originally Posted by ShreddedParts:
“A Real Boy - How Autism Shattered Our Lives And Made A Family From The Pieces. - Christopher and Nicola Stevens.
It's proving to be an interesting read wether or not you are a parent with an autistic child, this is quite an honest account rather than the "My kids autistic and lovely and I wouldn't have him any other way" type of books which are in ambundance out there and irritate the crap out of me!
I have also just finished reading "A Sisters Gift". Don't waste your time anyone please! The characters were wooden. The two sisters are probably the most self-centered, unlikeable characters I have ever read in a book! Bizarre as the book is written so you're meant to feel for the two of them - I just couldn't warm to them at all and if they were real life people I would probably shake them! It also goes off in strange paths that lead no where and the book is all over the place!”
“A Real Boy - How Autism Shattered Our Lives And Made A Family From The Pieces. - Christopher and Nicola Stevens.
It's proving to be an interesting read wether or not you are a parent with an autistic child, this is quite an honest account rather than the "My kids autistic and lovely and I wouldn't have him any other way" type of books which are in ambundance out there and irritate the crap out of me!
I have also just finished reading "A Sisters Gift". Don't waste your time anyone please! The characters were wooden. The two sisters are probably the most self-centered, unlikeable characters I have ever read in a book! Bizarre as the book is written so you're meant to feel for the two of them - I just couldn't warm to them at all and if they were real life people I would probably shake them! It also goes off in strange paths that lead no where and the book is all over the place!”
I've been told to read the Curious incident with the dog in the night time - it's written by a person with Aspergers.
Originally Posted by MarzBar85:
“I've been told to read the Curious incident with the dog in the night time - it's written by a person with Aspergers.”
“I've been told to read the Curious incident with the dog in the night time - it's written by a person with Aspergers.”
I love that book!
Originally Posted by Buntym:
“Just finished Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, the last part of the Liveship Traders trilogy. Fantastic read, sorry it's over.”
“Just finished Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb, the last part of the Liveship Traders trilogy. Fantastic read, sorry it's over.”
I haven't had much time for reading lately but just finished Ship of Magic and started on Mad Ship. Excellent reads so far and for me it's not all over ...
One thing about Robin Hobb is that she gives excellent value for money, they're always good long books!
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