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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    jamie uk wrote:
    I'm firing through this one, never read a book so quickly, it's gripping, good choice Trix. Sixty pages to go.

    I'm over half way through now and I couldn't agree more!! It's one of the best books i've read for ages!

    I had two characters in mind as the guilty party and then, the other morning I woke up to focus on one sentance of the last page... yes, it was the killers name. I'd fallen asleep with the book on my chest and it'd fallen on the floor. I was gutted.... but right ;)

    Even though I know who did it (or do I?!) I'm still absolutely gripped by this book... i've recommended it to everyone :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • jamie uk
    jamie uk Posts: 3,812
    I'm done :)
    Like Sian, I peeped (own up girl, that's what it's called....peeping) I didn't mean to and could've kicked myself, beware of sneaking to the back of the book for a peep is what I say. I was 200 pages in by then, and I have to say it didn't spoil it too much.
    Excellent book, really enjoyed it.
    I came, I saw, I concurred.....
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    It came in the mail the other day and I started it last night.
    I am really enjoying it.
    :)
    Don't give anything away! :o
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • jamie uk
    jamie uk Posts: 3,812
    Ten days is a record for me :) and in that time I spent one night at a gig, one at footie, and at least two other nights drunk :D So, that's pretty good reading for me.
    I came, I saw, I concurred.....
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    jamie uk wrote:
    (own up girl, that's what it's called....peeping)

    LOL mine was a genuine accident I have to say but you're right, it hasn't spoilt the book to much. I've just read another 5 chapters and it's getting better and better! :D
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Don't give anything away! :o

    Of course we won't! :) I just can't wait til everyone's read it and we can discuss it properly :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    I will try to read fast. :)
    I am enjoying it so far.
    I love the whole thing about white feathers are a symbol that an angel was there and we sleep on pillows full of white feathers....and the angels help us into our dreams. :o
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    TrixieCat wrote:
    I love the whole thing about white feathers are a symbol that an angel was there and we sleep on pillows full of white feathers....and the angels help us into our dreams. :o

    I loved that too, it was one of the things that really gripped my interest and made me want to read more :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • jamie uk
    jamie uk Posts: 3,812
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I loved that too, it was one of the things that really gripped my interest and made me want to read more :o

    It is very imaginatively written, very good I thought.
    I came, I saw, I concurred.....
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    jamie uk wrote:
    It is very imaginatively written, very good I thought.

    yeah, I haven't read such a good book in ages and i'm gonna be gutted when it's over! :o
    I love the way you get completely sucked in and indentify with the characters. I can really see Joseph growing up, how his attitude towards Augusta Falls changes and how he develops through the experiences he goes through... and for some reason I really like Reilly...

    jeez, how sad am i?! :rolleyes:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • urbanhippie
    urbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    I just finished another by him, 'Candlemoth'.
    It's very broadly in the same vein, the same beautiful language and very well written. Although I think 'A Quiet Belief...' is the better book, I'd still recomend it to everyone who enjoyed this one.
    I'm going to be down my local library at the weekend hunting out more titles :)
    A human being that was given to fly.

    Wembley 18/06/07

    If there was a reason, it was you.

    O2 Arena 18/09/09
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    yeah, I haven't read such a good book in ages and i'm gonna be gutted when it's over! :o
    I love the way you get completely sucked in and indentify with the characters. I can really see Joseph growing up, how his attitude towards Augusta Falls changes and how he develops through the experiences he goes through... and for some reason I really like Reilly...

    jeez, how sad am i?! :rolleyes:
    I get sad when I am coming to the close of a good book...though I am a bit off from that now.
    I tend to start to read really slow...or limit it to a chapter a night.
    I get so attached to the characters.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • PJSerf
    PJSerf Posts: 637
    Finally got the book yesterday, I'll be reading it down the shore this weekend.
    "If you love someone, set them free... if someone loves you, don't fuck up" - EV
  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    this book is excellent....good choice.... one of those books that i can't wait to get back to!
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    nfanel wrote:
    this book is excellent....good choice.... one of those books that i can't wait to get back to!
    I agree....just want to curl up in bed with it.
    I am at a loss for what the hell is going to happen....I love the whole first person narrative in the present tense.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    I just finished the book this morning...I think I started crying around pg 325 and cried until the end.
    I truly could not believe what was happening.
    The writing grabs you and pulls you in so closely and then rips your heart out and touches your soul.
    I was so moved by this book.
    Thank you Dunk for bringing it to everyone's attention.
    I am so grateful to you.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    TrixieCat wrote:
    I just finished the book this morning...I think I started crying around pg 325 and cried until the end.
    I truly could not believe what was happening.
    The writing grabs you and pulls you in so closely and then rips your heart out and touches your soul.
    I was so moved by this book.
    Thank you Dunk for bringing it to everyone's attention.
    I am so grateful to you.

    I'm finishing it tonight... I can't wait :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I'm finishing it tonight... I can't wait :o
    I tried to drag it out but flew through alot last night and purposely saved 25 pgs to read this morning.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    TrixieCat wrote:
    I tried to drag it out but flew through alot last night and purposely saved 25 pgs to read this morning.

    I've dragged it out. I only have 50 odd pages left, they're gonna be gone by tonight. I'm gutted it's ending tbh :(:o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • surfanddestroy
    surfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    I keep meaning to get this but still haven't gotten round to it yet.
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    TrixieCat wrote:
    I just finished the book this morning...I think I started crying around pg 325 and cried until the end.
    I truly could not believe what was happening.
    The writing grabs you and pulls you in so closely and then rips your heart out and touches your soul.
    I was so moved by this book.
    Thank you Dunk for bringing it to everyone's attention.
    I am so grateful to you.
    it's taking me forever to finish because i just haven't had much time for reading, but i'm glad - i don't want it to end! i haven't been this attached to a book in a while. i'm at the point where he just got to brooklyn. it is really great storytelling.

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