Dec 17, 2023·edited Dec 17, 2023Liked by Shaina Read
This brought back memories of reading the story. I remember being surprised, because back when I read it, I could block out all other thoughts except the words I was reading. I could be completely in thrall to the author.
I love the passages you choose to excerpt. That first one describing the fog is beautiful. What a great detail to include the Civil War cannons to give a sense of being out of time, consistent with being out of season, and in a world out of order.
Greatest twist of all time for me was the sci-fi classic Ender’s Game from elementary school. I had no idea it was coming and never thought a narrator or book would intentionally mislead the reader. Really got me hooked. I’m glad to see you read or watched Mystic River. That character really was gripping. If you’re looking for a tour de force psychological drama with twists/turns, I highly recommend the anime called “Perfect Blue.” It has many of the qualities you asked for in recommendations. Be prepared though as it can leave the audience shell shocked.
Shaina, your usual great synopsis and discussion. It's so thorough, sadly I don't feel compelled to read the story now. Now as to the question you posed. Definitely the same nameless book that you reviewed earlier this year. That one was a stunner as far as ending with a complete flip. And there was a little story that I read not too long by a writer that I particularly enjoy, titled "If Something Happens". Maybe I'm easy to manipulate but the way it was told, left me completely surprised when what was being telegraphed blatantly actually happened. It left me viscerally disappointed, in a satisfying way. Thanks Shaina!
I also did not anticipate the ending when I first read this over thirty years ago, for the same reason Mr. Roberts sights. That's a tip of the hat to Mr. King, who incorporates DID into his protagonists often enough.
This brought back memories of reading the story. I remember being surprised, because back when I read it, I could block out all other thoughts except the words I was reading. I could be completely in thrall to the author.
I love the passages you choose to excerpt. That first one describing the fog is beautiful. What a great detail to include the Civil War cannons to give a sense of being out of time, consistent with being out of season, and in a world out of order.
Thanks Shaina!
Greatest twist of all time for me was the sci-fi classic Ender’s Game from elementary school. I had no idea it was coming and never thought a narrator or book would intentionally mislead the reader. Really got me hooked. I’m glad to see you read or watched Mystic River. That character really was gripping. If you’re looking for a tour de force psychological drama with twists/turns, I highly recommend the anime called “Perfect Blue.” It has many of the qualities you asked for in recommendations. Be prepared though as it can leave the audience shell shocked.
Shaina, your usual great synopsis and discussion. It's so thorough, sadly I don't feel compelled to read the story now. Now as to the question you posed. Definitely the same nameless book that you reviewed earlier this year. That one was a stunner as far as ending with a complete flip. And there was a little story that I read not too long by a writer that I particularly enjoy, titled "If Something Happens". Maybe I'm easy to manipulate but the way it was told, left me completely surprised when what was being telegraphed blatantly actually happened. It left me viscerally disappointed, in a satisfying way. Thanks Shaina!
I also did not anticipate the ending when I first read this over thirty years ago, for the same reason Mr. Roberts sights. That's a tip of the hat to Mr. King, who incorporates DID into his protagonists often enough.
Ah I've not got to this yet. I think I've missed the previous one too! Will try and catch-up.