“…looked like they could erupt into violence at the drop of a hat and it made me so tense, bracing myself for it.” I couldn’t agree more. Just couldn’t relax completely even if the character seemed to be “assisting” Ree. Teardrop definitely, but the women gave me the greater sense of being unpredictable.
A few scenes just killed me with their emotional punch. 1) Ree asking Sonya if she can take on their horse; 2) Ree meeting with the recruiter and 3) Begging her mom to help her “just this once”. I think I was more angry when the recruiter was basically telling her that she’s just got to hang in there and pull herself up by the bootstraps than when the women dealt with her. I just kept thinking, “Buddy, you don’t know from tough.”
Meeting Daniel Woodrell at Bouchercon in October was a pleasure and highlight of the convention! The book is in my TBR pile and really looking forward to reading it! I’m especially pleased that those who’ve already read the book were not disappointed by the movie.
BTW, I’m a fan of your tag-team review, as well!
]]>I have the populace aversion as well. But some things override. I, too, beat the Larsson rush, or it might have fallen prey. But it also depends who is recommending. I actually DID read Da Vinci Code and liked it. A fast, entertaining read has its place.
I’ll let you know about Matterhorn and Passage. Passage seemed to perhaps be more about the detective and the girl, which I found interesting. As for Matterhorn, I’ve heard many raves and also have a strange feeling of obligation to read about some things, Vietnam being one of them.
]]>Let me know what you think of 61 Hours after you’re done. Did you end up making any bets at all with your friend? No free dinner?
]]>Interesting you share the 300 page syndrome. There are exceptions, of course, but it takes a lot for me to take the plunge. I just finished The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, which I adored, even though it could have been shorter. And I have recently buckled and bought both Matterhorn (sucker for that type of book, especially one so well-received) and The Passage. Much more reluctant about this one as the whole ‘vampire’ thing is beyond my interest (way beyond my interest) but so many people have said “It’s not about THAT!” and raved that I caved.
Invictus was good, I think I was just expecting more. Shutter Island defies my description, I’m still not sure what to think other than that I was disappointed. Then again, it wasn’t my favorite Lehane book, either, so that might have had something to do with it.
Finishing 61 Hours today. Reacher rocks. Per usual.
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