Comments on: The River and The Lost Man

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 23:09:17 +0000

In reply to Carmen. Yeah I remember that Kevin Bacon / river movie. I think it had Meryl Streep in it too. Wasn't Kevin Bacon the bad guy? I just looked it up and it was called The River Wild from 1994. Those were the days. This River novel is a bit like that ... in that bad guys overtake the boat of some good people going down the river. Uh-oh.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:34:15 +0000

Both books sound good for different reasons: The River for the complex outdoors dynamics and The Lost Man because it seems a strong mystery despite the (unreal) ending. I saw a movie about kayakers on white waters in some sort of “accident”. I don’t remember the title but I believe Kevin Bacon stars (not sure though).

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 20 May 2019 22:06:57 +0000

In reply to JaneGS. Hi Jane, indeed the owls are gone which saddens me a bit but perhaps they will be back next year near the same area. They're amazing birds! We will watch for them. It's generous of you to give author Peter Heller one more try. I did not read his novel Celine -- maybe b/c of your review. But the audio of The River seems descent. And I liked most of The Lost Man just maybe not the whodunit reveal part. Thanks for stopping by.

By: JaneGS

JaneGS — Mon, 20 May 2019 02:15:53 +0000

Glad to hear you liked The River—I’m on the wait list at the library for the audio version. I didn’t like Heller’s Celine, but this seems good so I’m willing to give him another try. I also like the premise and setting of The Lost Man—the outback is so compelling and I have wanted to read more novels set in Australia.

The owls are gone! It happens—maybe the pair will come back next year and have another family for you to watch. So great to be a little part of their cycle.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 17 May 2019 19:08:02 +0000

In reply to Ti. That McMahon novel sounds good. I'll look for your review. I guess it's good that SoCal is getting some more rain -- how surprising. Good luck with commencement tonight.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 17 May 2019 19:04:52 +0000

In reply to JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing. Hey JoAnn: I haven't tried pickleball yet, but I know it sure is popular. I might try it if I get anymore tennis injuries. I think perhaps you would like Harper's mysteries.

By: Ti

Ti — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:08:08 +0000

I have the Heller book but haven’t started it yet.

I guess your weather is warming up a little if your pup can take a swim now. Here? It rained all day yesterday and is a little chilly. Commencement begins tonight where I work so at least the grads won’t have rain or 110 degree temps this weekend to deal wit.

Right now, I am reading The Invited by Jennifer McMahon. It’s building up nicely. A ghost story with a twist is how it’s being advertised. I haven’t gotten to the twist yet.

By: JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing

JoAnn @ Lakeside Musing — Fri, 17 May 2019 14:38:20 +0000

Congratulations on your tennis tournament… well done! Curious to know if you’ve tried pickleball. It has caught on in a big way here in SWFL. Several resorts, towns, and condo complexes have converted tennis courts.

Not sure if I’ll try The River, but I would like to read Jane Harper.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 17 May 2019 02:21:16 +0000

In reply to Catherine. Ha, Catherine, it's totally understandable and I hope Louise Penny resets your reading mojo for June. I think I just needed some light popular fiction /adventure kind of reads for that week. Now I'm good for awhile in that category.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 16 May 2019 23:10:53 +0000

I haven’t read either of these but I think it’s because I’m not reading a lot of male focused fiction these days. Sexist of me, I know, but given what men in power are doing in America right now I have no patience for any of them.

I hit a wall after April’s month of outstanding reading and went back to the safety of Louise Penny. I’m hoping it was the reset I needed and that I can start my June reading fresh.