Comments on: First Impressions 5.4.12

By: Naomi Johnson

Naomi Johnson — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:02:48 +0000

If I didn’t already know I am going to love the Winslow book, I might not be as intrigued by it as I am by the Billingham book. But I do know.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:58:27 +0000

I’m so glad you’re enjoying this, Jenn, because I am, too.

It was coincidence that the first two excerpts seem to be about women being imprisoned. I recently read two other books in which a girl or woman was kidnapped and imprisoned somewhere. This theme makes me nervous but for now I’ll continue reading to see what happens. I had to abandon one of the other books because it got too sick.

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:04:54 +0000

May the 4th be with you?! Ugh! The date completely slipped my mind. Someone said that to me on the phone this morning and I just thought they mispronounced a Star Wars reference. I just said, “Oh. Thanks.” Geez, I’m out it.

Alright, down to business, um, er, commentary..

CODE NAME VERITY – I was interested and very invested in the narrative until she mentions that H.R. Puffinstuff name. Call me a snob, but it suddenly went from edgy to cartoonish as soon as that name entered the page.

DEMANDS – Meh. I kept staring at the shiny avatar for Winslow’s new book sitting just below this entry. I know, not fair…

THE KINGS OF COOL – Does it really matter what those first words are? I’m gonna read it since I’m such a huge Don Winslow fan, so it it’s not really fair to the other authors listed here.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:06:07 +0000

P.S. I’m STILL wondering about that pink chaise lounge from last week, so if I didn’t put that book first I screwed up.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:05:31 +0000

Fuck you. Fuck me. God I love Winslow. Even more so knowing the story behind Savages Chapter 1. Can’t wait for Kings of Cool, so this almost isn’t fair and there’s no way I can’t let me allegiances bleed into my analysis. Winslow has been one of my three favorite writers for more than twenty years. So yeah, KOC takes the first slot here.

I also read Mark’s work, so tough to put prior history aside. I generally like his work and read the Tom Thorne series. The opening to this doesn’t GRAB me, but the story intrigues me. Two different things. I do want to read/know more and likely will pick this one up. More because of a history with Billingham than the actual opening.

Code Name Verity. Hmmm. Tough one. Have heard nothing about this one. I relate to the opening as I grew up on a street full of boys. But as soon as we go SS, I start to think historical fiction. Nothing wrong with historical fiction, it’s just not my bag. So while I might pick this up if I hear great things about it and learn more about the story and it interests me, I’m not likely to keep going based on this opening.

By: jenn aka the picky girl

jenn aka the picky girl — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:46:02 +0000

Code Name Verity opening is … not great. Which disappoints me because I’ve heard good things and have it on my Nook. BUT – if the overall story is good, I’m ok with that. I won’t divulge since I know what it’s supposed to be about.

This one sounds freaky, like that crazy sick scene in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Another weirdo. Sounds like there could be torture. Eek. I’m curious though.

The Winslow. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve grown to really love books that use the “f” word. BEAT THE REAPER being the best in terms of usage and new-to-me words. But the rest is sort of confusing.

Ooh, this is fun. I demand more! 🙂