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joo Reading Hope's Betrayal by Grace Elliot

16 Aug 2012, 07:46 PM | Post: #41

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RE: Bookclub: The discussion of The Bird That Nobody Sees (contains spoilers)

I don't think I've read anything else like a Stu book. I can imagine that some readers will not like them.
I find myself reading them in a different way in my head than other books. My silent words are floaty like I mentioned earlier.
I think if these books were put through an editor, they would lose what fans would find magical about them.

Yes, there's a lot of "arty farty" stuff, but it makes the book rather than detracts from it.

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Stu Ayris Reading Ulysses by James Joyce

16 Aug 2012, 10:09 PM | Post: #42

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(16 Aug 2012 07:46 PM)joo Wrote: I don't think I've read anything else like a Stu book. I can imagine that some readers will not like them.
I find myself reading them in a different way in my head than other books. My silent words are floaty like I mentioned earlier.
I think if these books were put through an editor, they would lose what fans would find magical about them.

Yes, there's a lot of "arty farty" stuff, but it makes the book rather than detracts from it.

Thank you Joo for your lovely words! Never been accused of arty farty but it sounds rather fun and noisy - must give it a try! I guess I'm just trying to make some kind of sense of this magical tragical life - and I'm having fun doing it!! ; )

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Happy Reader Reading Madeleine: Our daughter's disappeance

17 Aug 2012, 09:26 AM | Post: #43

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RE: Bookclub: The discussion of The Bird That Nobody Sees (contains spoilers)

I finished The Bird That Nobody Sees late last night and can truthfully say I enjoyed it as much as the first one.

I loved the scenes set in the Setting Sun and the Camping Trip. I was not surprised to read that the Moon and Sixpence is a real place. It had an air of a place well visited. I wonder whether Derek still frequents The Setting Sun now that Dave has defected. I loved Jasmine the "poofy" dog. Poor thing.

I loved the way the book was so easy to read, the words and imagery just flowed from the pages. So I now feel rather drunk with the FRUGALITY world. Wine3

This might be because I read the two books one after the other.

I too have started saying Good Morning to people.

I can't wait for the third part of the FRUGALITY trilogy ooh and another one for the FREE ROD CAMPAIGN

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sujay Reading The Glass Guardian by Linda Gillard

17 Aug 2012, 10:32 AM | Post: #44

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I think the thing with Stu's books is that we can all relate to them, but in a very personal way. Stu doesn't try to disguise anything, or try and influence the way we see things. He isn't afraid to write from the heart in a very gentle, quiet and sophisticated way, yet with his gentle words we are unconsciously made to think about what he is saying. I sit and read Stu's books and the words just bury themselves in my mind and make me think about all sorts of feelings and emotions that I didn't think a novel would be able to do. It is as if a soul-mate is writing for me personally and I can empathise with the things he says.

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Happy Reader Reading Madeleine: Our daughter's disappeance

17 Aug 2012, 10:45 AM | Post: #45

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(17 Aug 2012 10:32 AM)sujay Wrote: I think the thing with Stu's books is that we can all relate to them, but in a very personal way. Stu doesn't try to disguise anything, or try and influence the way we see things. He isn't afraid to write from the heart in a very gentle, quiet and sophisticated way, yet with his gentle words we are unconsciously made to think about what he is saying. I sit and read Stu's books and the words just bury themselves in my mind and make me think about all sorts of feelings and emotions that I didn't think a novel would be able to do. It is as if a soul-mate is writing for me personally and I can empathise to with the things he says.

Very well said Sujay.

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Susanne Reading The Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson

17 Aug 2012, 10:48 AM | Post: #46

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(17 Aug 2012 10:45 AM)Happy Reader Wrote:
(17 Aug 2012 10:32 AM)sujay Wrote: I think the thing with Stu's books is that we can all relate to them, but in a very personal way. Stu doesn't try to disguise anything, or try and influence the way we see things. He isn't afraid to write from the heart in a very gentle, quiet and sophisticated way, yet with his gentle words we are unconsciously made to think about what he is saying. I sit and read Stu's books and the words just bury themselves in my mind and make me think about all sorts of feelings and emotions that I didn't think a novel would be able to do. It is as if a soul-mate is writing for me personally and I can empathise to with the things he says.

Very well said Sujay.

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Stu Ayris Reading Ulysses by James Joyce

17 Aug 2012, 08:05 PM | Post: #47

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Cheers you fine people. Having spent the last four hours over Tollesbury Rec sipping from a bottle of whisky after locking myself out, that is some kind of homecoming.

Thankings!!

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ElaineG Reading Standers by Dale Brumfield

19 Aug 2012, 05:47 PM | Post: #48

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I just found my favourite quote: "The adverts were back. A fat fake opera singer was selling insurance. Liz wanted to kill him. She wasn’t the only one."

how true is that Big Grin

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19 Aug 2012, 07:00 PM | Post: #49

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(19 Aug 2012 05:47 PM)ElaineG Wrote: I just found my favourite quote: "The adverts were back. A fat fake opera singer was selling insurance. Liz wanted to kill him. She wasn’t the only one."

how true is that

The only time I ever see my wife angry is when that advert comes on! I sort of put that line in the book for her!

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20 Aug 2012, 07:13 AM | Post: #50

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(19 Aug 2012 07:00 PM)Stu Ayris Wrote:
(19 Aug 2012 05:47 PM)ElaineG Wrote: I just found my favourite quote: "The adverts were back. A fat fake opera singer was selling insurance. Liz wanted to kill him. She wasn’t the only one."

how true is that

The only time I ever see my wife angry is when that advert comes on! I sort of put that line in the book for her!

They are obviously making good use of the fact that people dislike the ads - in the latest, they have Sue Barker throwing a rocket at him! Big Grin

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