Pork Pie Hat by Peter Straub

[Martin]

A Dark Matter and Mr X are both tough reads. I read them both but am not sure I would read them again. Beyond those two You really can't go wrong.

I also enjoyed Pork Pie Hat. Not sure where to begin with regards recommendations though. For his earlier works it is hard to go past Ghost Story and Shadowland. His Blue Rose series starting with Koko is also very good. Of his later stories The Hellfire Club is highly recommended. Despite enjoying his work I was not able to finish his most recent novel A Dark Matter as I found it a mess to try and read. May need to re visit and give it another chance.

[PaulB]

I also enjoyed Pork Pie Hat. Not sure where to begin with regards recommendations though. For his earlier works it is hard to go past Ghost Story and Shadowland. His Blue Rose series starting with Koko is also very good. Of his later stories The Hellfire Club is highly recommended. Despite enjoying his work I was not able to finish his most recent novel A Dark Matter as I found it a mess to try and read. May need to re visit and give it another chance.

[Martin]

Ron, I agree that Pork Pie Hat is a nice little story. Straubs writing varies greatly and he has been writing for a long time so there are many stories I could recommend. My favorite is probably "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" with "The Hellfire Club" next.

*I apologize in advance if I am posting this in the wrong spot, I started a thread because I couldn't find one. That doesn't mean there isn't one ...*

Did anyone here read this novella? What did you think?

I finished it last week and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. I've never read anything by Peter Straub before and because of Pork Pie Hat, it is likely I will try something more in the future. Any suggestions?

The prose was easy to read and enjoyable, with what I thought were pretty interesting characters. I enjoy books that leave me asking questions, (like most of life leaves me asking questions) not because I was confused but because sometimes the complexity of human nature, individuals and circumstance leaves lots of room for interpretation and discussion.

I'd like to get into the specifics but I don't want to spoil the experience for anyone. Anyway, I am likely to pick this up for some Jazz lovers in my life who might appreciate a spooky, thoughtful yarn.

[Ron K]

*I apologize in advance if I am posting this in the wrong spot, I started a thread because I couldn't find one. That doesn't mean there isn't one ...*

Did anyone here read this novella? What did you think?

I finished it last week and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. I've never read anything by Peter Straub before and because of Pork Pie Hat, it is likely I will try something more in the future. Any suggestions?

The prose was easy to read and enjoyable, with what I thought were pretty interesting characters. I enjoy books that leave me asking questions, (like most of life leaves me asking questions) not because I was confused but because sometimes the complexity of human nature, individuals and circumstance leaves lots of room for interpretation and discussion.

I'd like to get into the specifics but I don't want to spoil the experience for anyone. Anyway, I am likely to pick this up for some Jazz lovers in my life who might appreciate a spooky, thoughtful yarn.