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Originally posted by Sock Monkey View PostYikes. Due to all the praise, Chapman's been on my "need to check out" list and I've been circling a few of his books. With all these reviews from trusted sources, I'm thinking of holding off, and when I do try something, it will most definitely be a paperback, preferably used. In this case, I'm glad I passed on the Thunderstorm book. There's an extra sting to it when you've not spent a chunk of time on a not-so-great book, but then also dropped $100+ on it. (Nothing toward you in this comment, sholloman, I'm just talking from my own experience here. I'm very much thinking of Thunderstorm's The Collected Work of the Faceless God by Erik Williams, here.)
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Yikes. Due to all the praise, Chapman's been on my "need to check out" list and I've been circling a few of his books. With all these reviews from trusted sources, I'm thinking of holding off, and when I do try something, it will most definitely be a paperback, preferably used. In this case, I'm glad I passed on the Thunderstorm book. There's an extra sting to it when you've not spent a chunk of time on a not-so-great book, but then also dropped $100+ on it. (Nothing toward you in this comment, sholloman, I'm just talking from my own experience here. I'm very much thinking of Thunderstorm's The Collected Work of the Faceless God by Erik Williams, here.)
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Just finished reading the Thunderstorm LE of Clay McLeod Chapman's "Kill Your Darling", a first time read and new author for me. This one falls in the grief horror genre and was a somewhat disappointing read. There was some strong character work done, but the story itself was pretty boring and exactly what you think it's going to be from the get-go. I kept waiting for some kind of twist or for something exciting to happen and it just never does. Not sure I'd recommend this one.
Am now reading Aron Beauregard's "Playground: Child of Divorce", a first time read and prequel to his infamous novel Playground.
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Originally posted by brlesh View Post
I’ve had a similar experience with Chapman’s work.
I’d read a few short stories here & there, and nothing stuck out.
Earlier this year I read Kill Your Darling which, frankly, I thought was awful enough to the point of probably never trying his work again.
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Originally posted by dannyboy121070 View Post
I am about halfway through an ARC of his new collection, ACQUIRED TASTE, my first exposure to his writing. All I can think is "THIS is the guy I keep hearing all the raves about...?" The stories range from childish and idiotic to "That was a mildly interesting concept that went nowhere." Another "new" author that just is not clicking with me.
I’d read a few short stories here & there, and nothing stuck out.
Earlier this year I read Kill Your Darling which, frankly, I thought was awful enough to the point of probably never trying his work again.
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Finished The Long Walk by Stephen King.
A reread from at least 30+ years ago.
An interesting concept and the story still holds up even though it was published over 45 years ago.
It was longer than I remember, and it did drag at parts.
Also, would have liked for it to have had a more concrete ending.
Overall, certainly not top tier King, but still an interesting & engaging read.
Up next, I’m 70 pages into White Pines by Gemma Amor.
Going in blind on this one, but the description of folk / cosmic horror definitely got my interest.
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Originally posted by sholloman81 View PostAm now reading the Thunderstorm LE of Clay McLeod Chapman's "Kill Your Darling", a first time read and new author for me.
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Originally posted by Sock Monkey View Post
I find Little's work to be very hit-or-miss. There was a time where I was reading a decent amount of his stuff, but the quality varied so much from book to book I was kind of put off. I think this was around the time I read The Ignored and I thought Little might actually breakthrough to something truly compelling, then it sort of just gave it all up and reverted back to standard fare. (It's been awhile since I've read this--like ten to fifteen years--but this is the feeling that has continued to linger with me all this time). I haven't read any of his new stuff, so I can't speak to it, but your review only makes me even more gun-shy at this point.
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Originally posted by RonClinton View PostAm about halfway through Bentley Little's BEHIND, and it's been a struggle. Thus far there's been two storylines that he keeps trying to merge, but if feels like two magnets that are pushing apart...maybe things come together better in the second half. The first few pages were a oddly shoehorned and embarrassingly shallow sociopolitical diatribe *and* the entire novel revolves around the Covid era, so it all feels a bit stale in a way that already feels dated. I'll give this one a few more dozen pages, and if things don't improve will skim the rest and call it a day, and instead look forward to his next/new one, CITY HALL.
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Just finished reading the Thunderstorm LE of Nick Robert's "Anathema Legacy", a first time read for me. I really enjoyed the first book and the sequel lived up to if not surpassed it. The were a few moments where you had to suspend your disbelief, but otherwise, the plot was tight and dread inducing, including a few truly hair-raising scenes. Also loved the way the author was able to keep me guessing as to if the main antagonist was truly evil or just mentally unhinged. The author also managed to nail the ending while leaving room for more story should he choose to return to it. Overall, am glad to have read these two books and will definitely seek out more of the authors work in the future.
Am now reading the Thunderstorm LE of Clay McLeod Chapman's "Kill Your Darling", a first time read and new author for me.
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I have always struggled with his work. Let us know if you were able to breakthrough on this one.
I'm currently reading Goblin by Malerman. It's okay, not his best, and I've started to skim through parts.
Originally posted by RonClinton View PostAm about halfway through Bentley Little's BEHIND, and it's been a struggle. Thus far there's been two storylines that he keeps trying to merge, but if feels like two magnets that are pushing apart...maybe things come together better in the second half. The first few pages were a oddly shoehorned and embarrassingly shallow sociopolitical diatribe *and* the entire novel revolves around the Covid era, so it all feels a bit stale in a way that already feels dated. I'll give this one a few more dozen pages, and if things don't improve will skim the rest and call it a day, and instead look forward to his next/new one, CITY HALL.
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Am about halfway through Bentley Little's BEHIND, and it's been a struggle. Thus far there's been two storylines that he keeps trying to merge, but if feels like two magnets that are pushing apart...maybe things come together better in the second half. The first few pages were a oddly shoehorned and embarrassingly shallow sociopolitical diatribe *and* the entire novel revolves around the Covid era, so it all feels a bit stale in a way that already feels dated. I'll give this one a few more dozen pages, and if things don't improve will skim the rest and call it a day, and instead look forward to his next/new one, CITY HALL.
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Just finished reading the Thunderstorm Screaming Cacti LE of Christine Morgan's "Homebody". This was a blind read and fell completely flat for me. The writing was solid, but beyond that, I disliked pretty much everything else, from the whinny and dislikeable characters whose actions made no sense, to the plot that really never went anywhere, and to the supernatural elements that were nonsensical and felt shoehorned into the story. I also hated the ending. I've read other books by this author and enjoyed them, but this was just not the book for me! I hope others out there get more milage from it than I did because I truly hate leaving negative reviews!
Am now reading the Thunderstorm LE of Nick Robert's "Anathema Legacy", a first time read for me. I enjoyed the first book and am hoping the sequel lives up to it!
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Currently reading a Jonathan Carroll novel from couple years ago, MR. BREAKFAST. It has a classic Twilight Zone setup, with a man being able to see the three different lives he could have led and has to choose. These kind of books always appeal to me in a big way (but rarely deliver), so I hope it lives up to my expectations.
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