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I like Hemingway's works, but I have never been able to get through For Whom the Bell Tolls.
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Cameraman Jenn wrote:Peter Straub is ok as a writer. Textbook horror mostly but with an edge of dark sarcastic humor in some. However, he's awesome in general because he's a self proclaimed fan of Fantasy Bedtime Hour. I know this first hand because when I met him, his friend told him I was that girl that made the show about Steve's book and the next thing I know he's gushing about how brilliant and funny I am and actually referring to scenes from multiple episodes of FBH. So basically I think Peter Straub is a GREAT guy!!! :P
so i should find Ghost Story? :)

i never finished Shelly's Frankenstein - put me to sleep.
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If you never got to where the monster escapes and you get his POV, then you haven't given it a fair shake.
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but damn it is so ponderous.

i tried Jane Austin. had to take a shower to wake up. and it set my teeth on edge. ugh.
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I agree with Danlo...I tried to read Daughter of Regals two or three times...it was many years ago...I finally got about a third of the way through it...It was like I was walking along not knowing what to look for, but thinking I'd find something cool...but I didn't...and finally decided I'd walk someplace else...
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sgt.null wrote:av : i was wondering if it was Straub that was holding me back? i have never read any his books, though I would like to give Ghost STory a shot...
Think I've only read Koko by him, (wait...something about a blue rose as well?) but I enjoyed it. And I did like The Talisman a lot.

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