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Gus McCrae

Gus McCrae

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60, a nurse, drawn to existential themes for some reason. quote by Viggo Mortensen in the movie, Eastern Promises, after being asked why he didn't do something about a situation- he replied in his Russian accent and with a shrug of his shoulders, "I am driver...I go left...I go right....I go straight ahead." another quote: it is an old... more »
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  • aditisodhi

    aditisodhi says

    Hi John, I have read the first of the Millennium trilogy by Stieg Larsson and am excited about the rest. I am wondering if you've read Mankell or Nesbo? If you enjoy Larsson you'll like them. Pillars of the Earth I read years ago, enjoyed it and equally enjoyed the TV show :). - Aditi

    posted 7 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura

    Laura says

    John - It's 'The Silent Girl'. Unfortunately, I'm reading a Dutch translation and I feel like I would enjoy it more if it were in English... Still, the plot is great and I'm curious to see how it develops. -Laura

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura

    Laura says

    Hi John! I finished The Time Traveler's Wife last week, and I must say that I'm astonished by this wonderful piece of writing. A very inspiring book, and a tear shedder. I absolutely loved it. Right now I'm supposed to read a book for a website (have to write a review). It's not high standing literature though a quick and entertaining read. -Laura

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura

    Laura says

    Hi John! I actually never stop reading a book, even when it doesn't really meet my expectations. I just finish them to make sure that I didn't miss the opportunity to like them after all.

    Usually, I don't like the movies. The Harry Potter-series is an exception here. I think they did a wonderful job, even though I like the books better. J.K. Rowling herself was involved in the adaptions they had to make for the films.

    I do agree that sometimes (even though those are rare cases) the film is better than the book. The Graduation, for example. I read the book but I really didn't enjoy it and it was quite a struggle to get through. The film on the other hand was way more appealing.

    Thanks for the recommendations! I still have a lot of books on my shelf waiting for me, but I will definitely read some of your recommendations. One of my favourites is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. So moving and extraordinary. A must-read for everyone, I must say. - Laura

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • J.P.

    J.P. says

    I really enjoyed Cell, too! :)

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura

    Laura says

    Hi John! I love The Time Traveler's Wife. The structure is indeed a bit challenging, but I actually think that's good. It makes you really think about what happens and it also makes you wonder why it happens in this particular order. So far, I am amazed by this book.

    Are there any other books that you can recommend? - Laura

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ed Lynskey

    Ed Lynskey says

    Hi Gus, My new suspense novel LAKE CHARLES is set in the Smoky Mountains. Kindle now, paper (33% off for pre-sales orders) in June. Favorable reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. Sorry if this is a duplicate. Best, Ed Lynskey

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lawe Whyte

    Lawe Whyte says

    Just noticed (!) Viggo Mortensen above. Anna and I are creeping slowly, luxuriously through all the "extras" provided on the different disks in the three Lord of the Rings (I only have the extended versions of the second two). VM figures greatly in those 'commentary' level shorts. Lots of them are about how difficult it was to decided on the flavor of his character, or a monster's exact type of threat, of course lots and lots of it is about physical design of creatures. Viggo seems more interested in little ironies or activities of playful intimacy that emerged during the 6 years they filmed the three films. I and Anna feel a lost longing for the intimacy and satisfaction they express about working on such a magnificent, noble project! Okay, got to get dressed. I miss the nights!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lawe Whyte

    Lawe Whyte says

    I was sorry to remove that great first note about relaxing back in an easy chair with my library of read books on beautiful dark walnut shelves standing quietly, elegantly in front of me, around me, and back of me in the huge English library in the largish Georgian home high on a Dover Coast. Very very quiet. Very very posh. Ahhhh.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lawe Whyte

    Lawe Whyte says

    new job has blocked everything else out . . . I did read it, have to refresh myself to rate many of the books. Also, at one early time in exploring Shelfari, I did not realize I could indeed quickly do a couple of things, such as rating. More leisure will let me return to each book.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lianne

    Lianne says

    John, thanks for the wonderful note! I LOVE book recommendations, and yours are certainly welcome! Upon your advice, I've added Paint It Black to my list; I don't know why I haven't gotten to that one yet, but now I'll have to.

    I also just picked up Watership Down at the Library last night. I have read The Three Incestuous Sisters and The Bell Jar, and enjoyed them both. I'm about halfway through The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter, but honestly, I have a really hard time with this one. It's SO slow, and I don't really connect with any of the characters.

    I'm excited to read Let the Right One In as well. I saw the movie recently (the Norwegian one), and absolutely loved it. Have you seen it?

    I feel I should also suggest books you plan to read, repay the great favor! Out Stealing Horses was pretty incredible; I loved that one. I see you added The Brief History of the Dead; read that one as soon as you can! It's probably in my top 5 all time favorites, and I think you would appreciate it too. It's really an incredible story. Also, though it's a non-fiction and not on your list, I think you might enjoy Endurance about Shakleton and his men getting stuck in Antarctica. It's a true story, but you couldn't make something that amazing and exciting up!

    Thanks so much for sharing, take care! -Lianne

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jamie R

    Jamie R says

    lol I know why couldn't he have been Martin Smith? I liked Let the Right One In, but prefeed the book to the film I've seen both. I'll keep an eye out for Mine...have a great day:)

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jamie R

    Jamie R says

    Hi

    Thanks for your note. I think I might have read the Willows in Winter back at school – there are a few books like that – not sure enough to add them but I will have to look up the ones you suggest. Cell and Under the Dome were great but I am biased towards King! Lol I’m actually watching the Shutter Island Movie this week – loved the book and Martin Scorsese is my favourite director and he usually does a good book-to-movie.

    I got Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci code a few weeks ago, although I’ve been holding off reading them I admit because all the hype has kind of put me off, but I will get around to the soon – I enjoyed Digital Fortress so I’m sure they’ll be great

    have a great day x

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura L

    Laura L says

    It's nice to see someone else thinks Ironweed is overrated!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Melissa P

    Melissa P says

    I will add the books you mentioned to my ever growing list. I have over 100 books waiting for me on my Kindle! I wish I didn't need to sleep or work and could just read all day. I read a lot of thrillers but it can be a bit depressing if I read too many in a row so I like to mix up my reading with light-hearted reading as well.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura Christenberry

    Laura Christenberry says

    Thanks for your note John. So many books...and I spend most of my reading time reading aloud to my kids. But I make time for reading alone too and appreciate the recommendations. I loved the Hotel New Hampshire a long time ago, had forgotten it! John Irving is amazing, along with the others you mentioned. I look forward to taking a look at your shelf soon!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Pam T

    Pam T says

    Thanks for the note. I am nearly finished reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and I love it. I appreciate the input and look forward to finding out how the book ends. I also appreciate your comment on the range of my books. I love so many genres that it's hard to pick a favorite. Thank you again for your input. ~Pam

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate A

    Kate A says

    I totally agree. It was like they skimmed the foam off the top of the rich, complex coffee that was the Time Travelers Wife and threw it on the wall! They really missed the point, I think. I don't know if you've seen (or read) Atonement, but I think that's the best book-to-movie adaptation I've ever seen. Which blew me away since the book was incredible and so complex. I remember finishing the book and thnking, "they could never do this justice as a movie." Check it out if you haven't seen it!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate A

    Kate A says

    Hi Gus,

    Thanks for the compliment on my shelf! I actually haven't read Her Fearful Symmetry yet - I've been fearful of potential let-down. It would be pretty difficult for her to write anything that could impress me as much as The Time Traveler's Wife. I appreciate your suggestions and will certainly check those books out! Happy reading. - Kate

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Annabelle

    Annabelle says

    Hi Gus, what can I say, I've a fetish for stories involving time travel, and Replay sounds like it plays out that way! You've got a lot of hearts on your shelf--I see Kurt Vonnegut there. SF fan that I am, I've never read any of his books. I think I'll start looking for this one. :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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