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Post by divasahm on Nov 10, 2022 13:24:29 GMT -4
Going back to an old favorite--several years ago, I picked up a well-worn copy of Act One at our local Half-Price Books store, and read and re-read it throughout my teen years (or until the book literally fell apart!). Written by Moss Hart, one of Broadway's most prominent producers (and husband of talk show/game show staple Kitty Carlisle), it's a fascinating glimpse into life on Broadway in the first half of the twentieth century. So many wonderful stories and character descriptions of the friends made along the way...
(Oh--I bought myself a new copy! This one should last a while...)
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Post by ElleCee on Nov 10, 2022 15:09:32 GMT -4
Anyone read Matthew Perry's memoir? Someone was reading excerpts on TikTok and wow, I didn't realize how problematic this guy was..and still is tbh. Imagine being trapped on a show with this guy for 10years having to pretend you're friends with him.
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Post by carrier76 on Nov 10, 2022 16:16:26 GMT -4
So, I watched the series “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and then decided to buy the book series and read them. And you know, I’m 46 years old but I love teen stuff, so I figured I’d love them.
I’m done with the first two books and am forcing myself to read the third because I bought them, but omg. I suppose that if I was a teen I wouldn’t hate the main character has much as I do, and I would maybe understand her pull towards the “tortured” boy, but I just can’t stand it. I guess it’s not really meant for me, but the main character’s decisions infuriate me. Ugh.
Now that I think about it though…..I was never moved by Dylan McKay’s PRIVATE PAIN and when I watched Reality Bites, I thought Troy Dyer was a greasy piece of crap and not a TORTURED ARTIST, so maybe I would have always been irritated by these books.
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Post by scarlet on Dec 26, 2022 11:47:31 GMT -4
Started, and finished, Verity yesterday. It was...kinda underwhelming. Pretty clear Colleen Hoover was committed to a certain ending that, for me, was detrimental to the story.
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Post by scarlet on Apr 21, 2023 13:25:10 GMT -4
It Ends With Us. After the first 50 pages I knew this book was crappy, but I thought 'well, maybe it'll rally.' I guess points to me for not being a quitter, but damn, I really disliked this book. The most interesting parts were the flashbacks, and I understand It Starts With Us is about that relationship, but I'm not sure I have it in me to even try. Colleen Hoover just is not my jam.
Local Woman Missing. Look at me, reading two clunkers in a row! For real, the first three-quarters of this book had me invested. Sure, the writing was pretty basic, but I was into the plot. Then the twist/payoff completely went off the rails and lost me.
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Post by Carolinian on Apr 21, 2023 21:06:38 GMT -4
Oh, I hate that. I've gotten to the point that if it doesn't engage me (or if the books is so sloppily written that it infuriates me) I will quit by page 100 if not sooner. I have a terrible memory so I keep a list of So Bad! authors to make sure I never check out another of their books again. (I also have a list of favorites.)
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Post by cubanitafresca on Apr 22, 2023 9:36:37 GMT -4
After the first 50 pages I knew this book was crappy, but I thought 'well, maybe it'll rally.' There has literally only been ONE time that actually happened for me. The Outlander series. The first 50 pages of the first book just didn't really thrill me. But I kept at it because my sister swore it was a great series. She was right, I totally fell in love with the series. But because of that one time - I keep torturing myself and trying to keep going. I really have to get better about walking away from subpar books. |
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Post by ahah on Apr 25, 2023 10:45:45 GMT -4
It Ends With Us. After the first 50 pages I knew this book was crappy, but I thought 'well, maybe it'll rally.' I guess points to me for not being a quitter, but damn, I really disliked this book. The most interesting parts were the flashbacks, and I understand It Starts With Us is about that relationship, but I'm not sure I have it in me to even try. Colleen Hoover just is not my jam. Local Woman Missing. Look at me, reading two clunkers in a row! For real, the first three-quarters of this book had me invested. Sure, the writing was pretty basic, but I was into the plot. Then the twist/payoff completely went off the rails and lost me. I'm with you on the Colleen Hoover "no thanks" train. I've come to the conclusion that she's mastered the art of social media marketing ... not writing novels. After seeing several people rave about it, I finally got around to reading Remarkably Bright Creatures, and I'm so glad I did! It was a rather simple novel, but written so well with lovable characters and a plot that played out at a perfect pace. |
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Post by Auroranorth on Jun 15, 2023 22:46:43 GMT -4
Colleen Hoover can't stay on the shelves at the library where I work. I tried one of her books, and it was OK but I just couldn't stick with it after a while.
My personal rule is that if I can't get into a book within 50 pages I'm done.
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Post by tabby on Jun 16, 2023 9:31:41 GMT -4
My personal rule is that if I can't get into a book within 50 pages I'm done. I agree. Life is too short, and there are too many good books. It's been a rough year - my husband has been in and out of hospital/transitional care units and doing physical and occupational therapy, and I'm dealing with his reduced physical and mental capacities while continuing to work full time (can't retire for 2 1/2 more years, not that I'm counting). Reading has always been one of my great joys, but I'm finding I just don't have the bandwidth for much that's challenging. So, mysteries it is! I've been re-reading old favorites like Poirot, Miss Marple, Lord Peter Wimsey, and Nero Wolfe, and also trying out new ones that my friends have enjoyed. Any mysteries or mystery series that you like? I'm going through the Thursday Night Murder Club books right now. |
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