Brian
Really enjoying the serial nature of the full story. I'm partially tempted to read the condensed version at some point to see how different it is. I mean it would have to be, so much of this book is a rehash to remind you of what happened in Two Dead girls. I also enjoy a bit of the flashback nature of this installment. A bit of macabre nostalgia. Remembering fondly about his job that had to have been killing him to do.
Really enjoying the serial nature of the full story. I'm partially tempted to read the condensed version at some point to see how different it is. I mean it would have to be, so much of this book is a rehash to remind you of what happened in Two Dead girls. I also enjoy a bit of the flashback nature of this installment. A bit of macabre nostalgia. Remembering fondly about his job that had to have been killing him to do.
I've always loved the movie, so I wanted to go back and read the book. I actually remember when the first serial novel came out. I was working at a grocery store and thought it strange and just a money grab to release the book in this way (still might have been, never really know). But I will say that I am enjoying the format now that I am actually reading the serial novel. Book one sets the scene perfectly. Very much like you would expect episode one of a mini-series TV show to do. You get all the background information, characters are developed, and just enough of the over-arching story to get you hooked. TV could learn a few things from this book, honestly.
I've always loved the movie, so I wanted to go back and read the book. I actually remember when the first serial novel came out. I was working at a grocery store and thought it strange and just a money grab to release the book in this way (still might have been, never really know). But I will say that I am enjoying the format now that I am actually reading the serial novel. Book one sets the scene perfectly. Very much like you would expect episode one of a mini-series TV show to do. You get all the background information, characters are developed, and just enough of the over-arching story to get you hooked. TV could learn a few things from this book, honestly.
I read this too late in life. I think it is one of those books that you need to read when you are the age it is meant for. Just like if you watch the ewoks for the first time after you are too old, this book just doesn't land later in life. Do yourself a favor and read it before you get to that point.
I read this too late in life. I think it is one of those books that you need to read when you are the age it is meant for. Just like if you watch the ewoks for the first time after you are too old, this book just doesn't land later in life. Do yourself a favor and read it before you get to that point.