Has anyone here read Room by Emma Donoghue? I couldn't put it down last night until it was finished. It was just too compelling, and I HAD to know what happened to the characters. The author did a wonderful job with the voice of the 5 year old narrator.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
sj - Mar 28, 2011 8:25:57 am PDT #14157 of 28635
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
lisah - Mar 28, 2011 8:33:44 am PDT #14158 of 28635
Punishingly Intricate
I loved Room , sj!
sj - Mar 28, 2011 8:37:01 am PDT #14159 of 28635
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Lisah, wasn't it just amazing? I haven't been able to stop thinking about the characters all day today.
Amy - Mar 28, 2011 8:39:43 am PDT #14160 of 28635
Because books.
I've been waiting for a chance to read that. The concept is amazing. Must. pay. library. fine.
erikaj - Mar 28, 2011 8:41:18 am PDT #14161 of 28635
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
I have such an urge to adapt that for the screen, Hec. But I'd be like the stupid brother in Adaptation. But I *am* thinking like an executive, all hot for the coverage without reading anything.
sj - Mar 28, 2011 8:44:30 am PDT #14162 of 28635
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Amy, the concept really is and the execution of it doesn't disappoint. I have never read any of the author's other books, but I noticed I have a bargain copy of Slammerkin that I bought and didn't read so I guess I should read it.
Amy - Mar 28, 2011 8:48:31 am PDT #14163 of 28635
Because books.
The only other book of hers I've read is Kissing the Witch, which is retold fairy tales. I loved it.
Amy - Mar 28, 2011 9:34:30 am PDT #14164 of 28635
Because books.
Just for fun, a self-pubbed author completely melting down in the comments to a review of her book. Awesome train wreck.
Gris - Mar 28, 2011 9:47:01 am PDT #14165 of 28635
Hey. New board.
I like how she says "what I read above has no flaws" after the reviewer posts two obviously grammatically incorrect sentences, then calls him "discusting" shortly thereafter.
Amy - Mar 28, 2011 9:49:11 am PDT #14166 of 28635
Because books.
Yeah, she's a complete loon. It's awesome.