tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post7627604981593636326..comments2023-08-18T04:12:48.921-06:00Comments on TIF TALKS BOOKS: Doctor Sleep Read-along: Kick-Off!Tif Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-71026522247374484782013-10-06T20:49:23.886-06:002013-10-06T20:49:23.886-06:00Heather ... Yeah!! We are posting our first real ...Heather ... Yeah!! We are posting our first real check-in tomorrow covering the first half of the book! Be sure to come on back and chat with us then, too!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-11738649557776594372013-10-06T19:01:00.626-06:002013-10-06T19:01:00.626-06:00Finished the first section of the book just in tim...Finished the first section of the book just in time to join the #sleepalong :)<br /><br />http://stacksandshelves.blogspot.com/2013/10/doctor-sleep-readalong.htmlHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123099183549199612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-64649822694448414702013-10-03T20:07:45.787-06:002013-10-03T20:07:45.787-06:00Kelly TheWellReadRedhead ... I love how you mentio...Kelly TheWellReadRedhead ... I love how you mentioned how conflicted King made you feel about Jack. With the ties to alcoholism that you mention, I also wonder if we will have some similar feelings in this one. Just a guess!! I'm still only in the prologue!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-60968594294804267752013-10-03T19:36:06.404-06:002013-10-03T19:36:06.404-06:00OK, late but here are my answers to the intro ques...OK, late but here are my answers to the intro questions!! :)<br />1. My first read of The Shining was in 8th grade (many moons ago), so I re-read it last month in preparation. It was much needed! I've also seen the movie a bunch of times, but I feel like the book has a lot of detail that the movie neglects.<br />2. The Shining is one of my favorite King novels. It stuck with me for a very very long time after reading. The isolation of the Torrance family is so haunting, and not something easily replicated in modern times (thanks to cell phones, wifi, etc). I also love how conflicted King makes you feel about Jack's character (to be feared, hated, or pitied?).<br />3. I honestly have no idea what to expect. My best guess: it's going to be a totally different sort of story, detail-wise, but there will be strong ties to the relationship between Danny and Jack especially. I keep hearing in interviews how important the alcoholism is to King in this novel, so I think that will tie the two books together quite a bit.Blogger10https://www.blogger.com/profile/10735611521923017407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-39997641499930524162013-10-02T15:30:50.181-06:002013-10-02T15:30:50.181-06:00Heather ... LOL!! I think so too!! :)Heather ... LOL!! I think so too!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-81280559450884248122013-10-02T15:29:37.414-06:002013-10-02T15:29:37.414-06:00Hee! I think we have this all figured out now. :DHee! I think we have this all figured out now. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-19285152739365092612013-10-02T15:17:09.230-06:002013-10-02T15:17:09.230-06:00Charleen @ Cheap Thrills ... I'm still in the ...Charleen @ Cheap Thrills ... I'm still in the midst of that chunk of book! I've had a slow start with a busy start to my week. Did you see the link I posted about The Overlook and a pet cemetery?!?Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-58856736997066841692013-10-02T15:16:22.342-06:002013-10-02T15:16:22.342-06:00Heather ... I also commented on your post over at ...Heather ... I also commented on your post over at Charleen's site! Just in case, here is what I said in a nutshell . . . what about the book did you find so upsetting? I know there is lots to choose from and think it is fitting for a freezer read, but I'm weird and like to hear what others think specifically! Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-76635812460230751682013-10-02T15:14:32.781-06:002013-10-02T15:14:32.781-06:00Ti ... That is very interesting! I'm curious ...Ti ... That is very interesting! I'm curious what you think made the movie better than the book! You don't hear this very often, so you have me intrigued!!<br /><br />I'm still not far into Doctor Sleep, but hope to fix that soon! So far, so good!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-65164039780722482172013-10-01T20:29:37.547-06:002013-10-01T20:29:37.547-06:00(Whoops, forgot to add my link!)(Whoops, forgot to add my link!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-87118055713899009822013-10-01T14:39:11.170-06:002013-10-01T14:39:11.170-06:00I've FINALLY started! Must say, there's a ...I've FINALLY started! Must say, there's a big chunk of book before we even get to chapter one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-61582143445066753272013-10-01T05:09:58.889-06:002013-10-01T05:09:58.889-06:00Here's the comment I left on Charleen's po...Here's the comment I left on Charleen's post:<br /><br />I read The Shining for the first time just a few months ago. It TERRIFIED me. No exaggeration. I even tried putting it in the freezer.<br /><br />(Post about my reaction to The Shining: http://btweenthecovers.com/2013/02/08/dearest-joey-putting-it-in-the-freezer-didnt-make-me-feel-safer/ )<br /><br />I really liked The Shining, despite the way it made me feel. I hadn’t been upset by a book like that in YEARS. In fact, maybe not ever.<br /><br />Then I watched the movie…and it SUCKED.<br /><br />I’ve gone into Doctor Sleep with no expectations. The Overlook has burned down, so Danny’s story has to be something completely different. I’m actually on Part Two of the book, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far…and it’s freaking me out a bit. Heh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-4073836035829564762013-09-30T11:46:39.784-06:002013-09-30T11:46:39.784-06:00I read The Shining a few months ago when #shineon ...I read The Shining a few months ago when #shineon was in full swing. I didn't like it as much as the movie which is funny because I read the book once before (years ago) and thought it was pretty good. I was less impressed with it the 2nd time around. <br /><br />I am about 45% into Doctor Sleep and feel that it could be a stand alone book. It helps to have read The Shining but it's not necessary (IMO).Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-37249407573909180372013-09-30T09:35:28.501-06:002013-09-30T09:35:28.501-06:00The Great Catsby ... Yippee!! And now, my work is...The Great Catsby ... Yippee!! And now, my work is done! ;)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-78740120026524432172013-09-30T09:33:50.784-06:002013-09-30T09:33:50.784-06:00Damnit I was trying really hard not to buy this un...Damnit I was trying really hard not to buy this until paper back but read-a-longs are just too good to pass up. Count me in.The Great Catsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436410858315526506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-35170337270079544312013-09-30T09:23:52.360-06:002013-09-30T09:23:52.360-06:00Ciska van der Lans ... Ha! I hear ya! Let's ...Ciska van der Lans ... Ha! I hear ya! Let's hope the book doesn't keep me up all night and actually goes by the name we are using!! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450516531437589191.post-29419940511170527192013-09-30T08:28:15.932-06:002013-09-30T08:28:15.932-06:00I am no reading along but I could live in that has...I am no reading along but I could live in that hashtag alright #sleepalongCiskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879503352825771111noreply@blogger.com