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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by FBM » Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:57 am

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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Pappa » Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:17 pm

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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by zmonsterz » Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:26 am

The Curious Squid wrote:
I'd have to recommend

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It's a story about an autistic child whos dog is murdered and it follows him through his adventure to find the murderer. It's a really enjoyable and unique little story.
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I've been recommending this book to everyone and you're the only other person I've come across thats actually read it! :D
We had to read it for English class and we usually read a bit a day for over two weeks but on the first day we got it I took my copy home and read the rest of it that night. I loved it. It was a great story with some fascinating views into an autistic childs mind.

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At first glance it may seem like your typical historical romance but it has a certain... time travelling twist :biggrin:
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Animavore » Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:28 am

zmonsterz wrote:
I've been recommending this book to everyone and you're the only other person I've come across thats actually read it! :D
I read it too and it's brilliant :D
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by zmonsterz » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:10 am

Jynx wrote:
zmonsterz wrote:
I've been recommending this book to everyone and you're the only other person I've come across thats actually read it! :D
I read it too and it's brilliant :D

This is getting even more awesome!!!

I reckon I'm gonna have to make us t-shirts with the words 'I've read the curious incident of the dog in the night time and loved it' to announce ourselves to fellow readers. We're a rare bunch I think :biggrin:
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

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Jynx wrote:
zmonsterz wrote:
I've been recommending this book to everyone and you're the only other person I've come across thats actually read it! :D
I read it too and it's brilliant :D

I read it too. I wouldn't advise anyone goes to buy it though.
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Trolldor wrote:
Jynx wrote:
zmonsterz wrote:
I've been recommending this book to everyone and you're the only other person I've come across thats actually read it! :D
I read it too and it's brilliant :D

I read it too. I wouldn't advise anyone goes to buy it though.
I've read it too, it's brilliant, go and buy it!

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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Trolldor » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:20 am

Utter waste of money. Not worth paying for under any circumstances.
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Animavore » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:22 am

I knew when I saw your name you would have something bad to say about the book. You're becoming predictable. Time to raise your game, I think.
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Sælir » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:23 am

Deersbee wrote:
Trolldor wrote:
Jynx wrote:
zmonsterz wrote:
I've been recommending this book to everyone and you're the only other person I've come across thats actually read it! :D
I read it too and it's brilliant :D

I read it too. I wouldn't advise anyone goes to buy it though.
I've read it too, it's brilliant, go and buy it!
Yes, read it too and liked it :tup:
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by zmonsterz » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:25 am

Phew. Looks like I gotta lot of t-shirts to make *wipes sweat from brow*
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Animavore » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:26 am

They're making a film of it directed by Steve Kloves.
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by nellikin » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:28 am

Hehe. I read it too. Found it very light (it is aimed at a teenage/older children's market), so in terms of literary completeness (or something?) it was average. I thought the story was good and well-portrayed, though. I handed my copy over to my neighbour's 11 year-old, who'll hopefully enjoy it.
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by zmonsterz » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:31 am

Jynx wrote:They're making a film of it directed by Steve Kloves.
awesome! :D ... though knowing Hollywood they'll stuff it up :nono:
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Re: Recommend-a-book.

Post by Pappa » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:06 am

Pappa wrote:This:

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Everyone should read it, it's awesomely insightful.
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Please! Someone else read it. It's amazing!!!!
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