Clive Cussler's book was alive and well on September 21st, as ten of us came together to discuss "The Chase." It seemed to be a book, everyone said they might not have read, or that it was a nice break inbetween the crying books, and the not so happy. It was one last trip for the summer until you have to get out the fall coats, and put away the cargo shorts.
It was a interesting read, and it kept you going throughout. A few, they read it in a couple of days. Someone said it was the beat of a moving train. It started out slow, and then kept getting faster and faster.
It seemed to be a book that would please anyone who wanted a fun adventure book. The only thing that seemed to be negative about the book, is that he could have cut things out about the cars. If you have read the information on Clive Cussler, or read any of his books, you will know that he loves classic cars, and likes to insert the cars into the books.
It was a book that was enjoyed. Not a whole lot to discuss on it, but what was said was very positive. If you read this book, and you like it, a sequel of sorts will come out in December, and will have the same character in it.
Book club rating: ***1/2 out of *****
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
SEPTEMBER'S ADVENTURE!
The next selection and September's choice for book club is "The Chase," by Clive Cussler.
I don't recall, in our 73 books chosen so far, that we have read a real "adventure" type of a book. Mystery is thrown into Clive Cussler's books, and we have read that, but the new part is the idea of an adventure thrown in as a bonus.
Made famous by his Dirk Pitt character, Clive as written numerous books with that character in them. He's also written Numa Files books, Oregon Files, children books, and more. He is also a Doctor.
This is from the web site www.clive-cussler-books.com
Clive Cussler introduces an electrifying new hero, the tall, lean, no-nonsensedetective Isaac Bell, who, driven by his sense of justice, travels early-twentieth-century America pursuing thieves and killers . . . And sometimes criminals much worse.
April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam locomotive rises from the deep waters of a lake. Inside all that remains of three men who died forty-four years before. But it is not the engine nor its grisly contents that interest the people watching nearby. It is what is about to come next….
1906: For two years, the western states of America have been suffering an extraordinary crime spree: a string of bank robberies by a single man who then cold-bloodedly murders any and all witnesses, and then vanishes without a trace. Fed up by the depredations of “The Butcher Bandit,” the U.S. government brings in the best man they can find – a tall, lean, no-nonsense detective named Isaac Bell who has caught thieves and killers from coast to coast. But he has never had a challenge like this one. From Arizona to Colorado to the streets of San Francisco during its calamitous earthquake and fire, he pursues what is quickly becoming clear to him is the best criminal mind he has ever encountered, and the woman who seems to hold the key to the man’s identity.
Using science, deduction and intuition, he repeatedly draws near, only to grasp at empty air, but at least he knows his pursuit is having an effect. Because his quarry is getting angry now, and has turned the chase back on him. The hunter has become the hunted. And soon, it will take all of Bell’s skills not merely to prevail…
April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam locomotive rises from the deep waters of a lake. Inside all that remains of three men who died forty-four years before. But it is not the engine nor its grisly contents that interest the people watching nearby. It is what is about to come next….
1906: For two years, the western states of America have been suffering an extraordinary crime spree: a string of bank robberies by a single man who then cold-bloodedly murders any and all witnesses, and then vanishes without a trace. Fed up by the depredations of “The Butcher Bandit,” the U.S. government brings in the best man they can find – a tall, lean, no-nonsense detective named Isaac Bell who has caught thieves and killers from coast to coast. But he has never had a challenge like this one. From Arizona to Colorado to the streets of San Francisco during its calamitous earthquake and fire, he pursues what is quickly becoming clear to him is the best criminal mind he has ever encountered, and the woman who seems to hold the key to the man’s identity.
Using science, deduction and intuition, he repeatedly draws near, only to grasp at empty air, but at least he knows his pursuit is having an effect. Because his quarry is getting angry now, and has turned the chase back on him. The hunter has become the hunted. And soon, it will take all of Bell’s skills not merely to prevail…
ENJOY SEPTEMBER'S BOOK! HAPPY READING!
CHIT CHATTIN ANN
The book club on Saturday August 15th, met and discussed Ann Brashares' book "The Last Summer (Of You & Me)." The consensus seemed to be that the book was well written, and liked, but it was on the teeter of non-believable for some.
It was said that the mid 20's girls, didn't act the way the girls one reader knew. True. Some don't, but I felt that the characters were all too familar, and that they were realistic. Girls growing up with no parental supervision, and having the money thrown at them, would deffinately act that way.
The writer of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series, did ok for her first go round with an adult book. The young adult books are percieved well in the literary world, but do have that ho-hum suspend reality of disbielf, sort of what "Summer" had.
I believe that the club enjoyed the book as a whole, but a few things were bothersome for them, such as another book dealing with death; the little unrealistic parts; the book themes as well. I do think that all in all, we enjoyed reading the book.
*** OUT OF 5
It was said that the mid 20's girls, didn't act the way the girls one reader knew. True. Some don't, but I felt that the characters were all too familar, and that they were realistic. Girls growing up with no parental supervision, and having the money thrown at them, would deffinately act that way.
The writer of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series, did ok for her first go round with an adult book. The young adult books are percieved well in the literary world, but do have that ho-hum suspend reality of disbielf, sort of what "Summer" had.
I believe that the club enjoyed the book as a whole, but a few things were bothersome for them, such as another book dealing with death; the little unrealistic parts; the book themes as well. I do think that all in all, we enjoyed reading the book.
*** OUT OF 5
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
AUGUST'S SELECTION
The Breakfast Club will be reading "The Last Summer (Of You and Me)" for August. It's written by the author of the popular young adult novel series "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," Ann Brashares. This is her first adult novel, and if it's anything like her others, it will be a good discussion book.
The book was chosen by someone who has never chosen before. It's always fun to pick your first book, and your second book, and your third book...ok, you get what I am trying to say.
As a reminder, book club for August will not be on the fourth Saturday of the month, but the third. Usually for August, during the Homecoming, we have the book club the fourth Saturday. But, it will be held on the regular third Satuday on August 15th.
Here's what amazon.com posted what the book is about:
Riley and Alice, two sisters now in their twenties, and as fiercely different as they are loyal, have spent every summer at their parents’ modest beach house on New York’s Fire Island. Each year, they return to the house and community they have known since they were children—and to Paul, the boy next door. But this summer marks a season of change: budding love and sexual interest, an illness, and a deep secret force all three to confront the increasing complexities of their lives and friendships.
HAPPY READING!
Merry Month of May...and June....and...well...July
So I apologize for the delay, summer has kept us all busy with different things. Espically summer reading, and added traffic to the library.
May's book selection was Fatherhood
June's book selection was A Child Called It
July's book selection was The Last Lecture
May's book was all about Dad. Fatherhood gave a good discussion on father's and parenting in general. Even if you don't have kids, you can appreciate the things that you might have done to dear old daddy.
June's book gave a good discussion on how foster care operates, and how do we treat each other as human beings. It brought an emotional connection, but it is always appreciated when the book is chosen for a specifc purpose. It's appreciated when it's not.
July's Last Lecture just happened on July 18th. The person who picked it had a personal connection with book. Her husband was diagnosed with Cancer, and the book had came out a few month's before. He tried to read it, and got through about half of it. He decided that he wanted to write his own letter or "lecture" if you will. He ended up not getting a chance to finish it, but he did get some done. She shared the letter with us, and that was nice that she wanted to share it with us all.
There wasn't a person who said that they did not like the book. It is a great feel good book, that there is something that everyone can relate to. Thanks for the book choice MA.
What's in store for the "Last" book of this "Summer"? See the next post.
May's book selection was Fatherhood
June's book selection was A Child Called It
July's book selection was The Last Lecture
May's book was all about Dad. Fatherhood gave a good discussion on father's and parenting in general. Even if you don't have kids, you can appreciate the things that you might have done to dear old daddy.
June's book gave a good discussion on how foster care operates, and how do we treat each other as human beings. It brought an emotional connection, but it is always appreciated when the book is chosen for a specifc purpose. It's appreciated when it's not.
July's Last Lecture just happened on July 18th. The person who picked it had a personal connection with book. Her husband was diagnosed with Cancer, and the book had came out a few month's before. He tried to read it, and got through about half of it. He decided that he wanted to write his own letter or "lecture" if you will. He ended up not getting a chance to finish it, but he did get some done. She shared the letter with us, and that was nice that she wanted to share it with us all.
There wasn't a person who said that they did not like the book. It is a great feel good book, that there is something that everyone can relate to. Thanks for the book choice MA.
What's in store for the "Last" book of this "Summer"? See the next post.
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