Comments on Books & other thoughts: A dark tale of otherworldly horror

Wow, it's hard to picture Vance writing something ...

2008-07-14T22:55:00.000-04:00

Wow, it's hard to picture Vance writing something so dark! It is interesting to see writers we think we know explore something different, though, don't you think?

I had this same experience with a book by Jack Van...

2008-07-12T14:52:00.000-04:00

I had this same experience with a book by Jack Vance. Vance usually writes fantasy and science fiction with a few mysteries thrown in. I heard about a title, "Bad Ronald," and since I wanted to read all things Jack Vance I checked the book out from the library. I was astonished at how dark it was. It was very hard to read and I only continued because it was Vance.

Stephanie - I'm not very squeamish either, but I d...

2008-07-10T23:38:00.000-04:00

Stephanie - I'm not very squeamish either, but I did want to give a heads-up to those who are. And I'd venture to bet that the initial scene might get under your skin a bit, even so. (And you're going to kick me for that awful pun after you've read the book!)

Oh...I have this book in my TBR pile. I love, lo...

2008-07-10T20:00:00.000-04:00

Oh...I have this book in my TBR pile. I love, love, LOVE de Lint!! And I think I'm hardly squemish, so I can't wait to read it now!!

Ladytink - I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you get t...

2008-07-08T18:50:00.000-04:00

Ladytink - I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you get to it!

I now own one of his books but I still haven't got...

2008-07-07T17:08:00.000-04:00

I now own one of his books but I still haven't gotten around to finding the time to read it. He certainly sounds like a good writer though!

Yes, Chris - I this one would fit the bill. I'm l...

2008-07-07T16:57:00.000-04:00

Yes, Chris - I this one would fit the bill. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts about it! I certainly agree with you about de Lint's work - and that's why I'm definitely going to read the other horror novels he wrote, no matter how creepy they are!

This one flew right onto my wishlist after your re...

2008-07-07T15:13:00.000-04:00

This one flew right onto my wishlist after your review! I love horror lit. And the more creepy the better. I love a book to make my skin crawl...not sure what that says about me exactly, lol. Few horror books actually invoke that in me, but this one sounds like it would. And I'd expect nothing more from Mr. DeLint and I'm sure it's more than just shock, there's always meaning behind his work too which is what makes him great!

Yay, thanks for the tag! (And the heads-up - I'm w...

2008-07-07T10:52:00.000-04:00

Yay, thanks for the tag! (And the heads-up - I'm woefully behind on my blog reader after the fun holiday weekend.)

I do think you'd enjoy this - you like dark stuff, and being forewarned will certainly help. I'll be looking forward to hearing what you think of it.

I will get around to this at some point and I cons...

2008-07-07T06:25:00.000-04:00

I will get around to this at some point and I consider myself warned! I tagged you for a book related meme by the way.

Thanks, Stephanie. After reading your review I wa...

2008-07-07T00:09:00.000-04:00

Thanks, Stephanie. After reading your review I was glad that I'd read this one first - the other ones should be a bit more pleasant. That first scene was pretty awful! Yikes. It's definitely not a book I imagine ever rereading. Once was enough.

Ah, yes. As I said in my review, I'd recommend _Fr...

2008-07-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

Ah, yes. As I said in my review, I'd recommend _From a Whisper to a Scream_ as a slightly gentler book, with more of the de Lint we're used to. Still horror, but not so . . . awful as that first scene.

Glad you enjoyed it!