Comments on Candace's Book Blog: Review: Something From the Nightside by Simon R. G...

LOL wow. This does sound quite... weird. o: But om...

2012-01-19T07:00:00.886-08:00

LOL wow. This does sound quite... weird. o: But omg, now I'm so curious... I seriously need to add it to the wishlist. It sounds so weird and crazy it just became a have-to-read for me, lol. And I'm sorry your husband wasn't interested in reading it. ;o My boyfriend is the same. Even those he ARE interested in, he doesn't wanna READ. He tells me to tell him when they come out as a movie, lol.

Just started reading Something From The Nightside....

2012-01-19T01:34:25.089-08:00

Just started reading Something From The Nightside. I'm with you on being a little ambivalent on John Taylor. He's a curiosity, but I'm having trouble feeling a lot of real empathy for him. Also, there is something in Green's writing style that feels a little... I don't know... sterile? Kinda a little too bare-bones? BUT, the book is definitely nuts enough to keep my attention. Good to see I'm not the only one just discovering this book.

I LOVE this series!! I've never read the books...

2012-01-17T17:44:15.636-08:00

I LOVE this series!! I've never read the books, but listened to the audio version of them. The narrator does a fabulous job of catching that snark, and I admit to laughing my ass off sometimes!! It isn't for everyone, but those that like the off-beat and weird will hopefully like this series too. I always try to turn people on to it, but like you said, it's not for everyone!!

Lol yeah this isn't the book for me, Johnny mi...

2012-01-17T15:24:03.656-08:00

Lol yeah this isn't the book for me, Johnny might actually like it though. I just don't do well with crazy plot lines and that much gore.

Thanks for the great review. :)

Loved your review..and now I have to read it..it l...

2012-01-17T09:59:58.236-08:00

Loved your review..and now I have to read it..it looks weird and strange and I want to feel as perplexed as you :)

Ha! Fun review. I think I can tell from the cover ...

2012-01-16T19:52:50.237-08:00

Ha! Fun review. I think I can tell from the cover that it would be a bit strange, but isn't it fun to take a chance on a book and then find that it was well worth the risk!

I hadn't even ever heard of this book, so thanks for the review!

John Taylor -- I think that has to be the best nam...

2012-01-16T17:32:57.010-08:00

John Taylor -- I think that has to be the best name ever LOL!! x) But oh my gosh, Candace, this book sounds so freaky! The way you describe it reminds me of walking down a strange hallway all alone in the dark with just a flickering lamp in your hands... if that makes sense LOL! It makes me scared but curious at the same time!

Awesome review, Candace! :) John Taylor kind of intrigues me too -- I love characters with snark!

The idea of an otherworldly place in the middle of...

2012-01-16T16:45:39.719-08:00

The idea of an otherworldly place in the middle of London really reminds me of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.

Hmm...I've never read Simon Green before...but I'll have to think about it now! I'm not sold on this book yet, but I have to admit-your reaction intrigues me!

I feel about the same as you do about Simon Green&...

2012-01-16T15:36:46.653-08:00

I feel about the same as you do about Simon Green's series. They're all pretty weird, even for urban fantasy. I guess I prefer my UF to be a *little* more down to earth and, like you, while I didn't dislike the main character, I didn't exactly connect with him either. That's the way I feel about Dresden Files too, although that series is more down-to-earth. Not quite as out there.

Certainly sounds interesting - it's fun to rea...

2012-01-16T12:30:51.752-08:00

Certainly sounds interesting - it's fun to read a wierd book sometimes!

My other half is also not a reader....such a shame, he loves fantasty games so I think he could actually enjoy reading if he gave it a chance!

At least you have the rest of us to share your book love with ;)

I agree with Mary, sounds trippy. But you know wha...

2012-01-16T09:18:22.686-08:00

I agree with Mary, sounds trippy. But you know what, I like trippy. I like the idea of an R.L. Stine-ish book for adults. Great review!

P.S.--I've tried like heck to get my fiance to read my books (any of them!) and he just won't. He only reads graphic novels. The sad thing is, he has a B.A. in English Literature. *Sigh*

Mary- it's definitely trippy, but yet the auth...

2012-01-16T09:15:52.503-08:00

Mary- it's definitely trippy, but yet the author makes it work which is surprising. I mean, makes it seem like it almost could happen. Your not just like laughing at the ridiculousness of it. However, it is not a book that will be for everyone!

Jenny- Exactly! I HAD to talk about it! Unfortunately all I had was my hubby who could care less about anything in books. Any book.
It is cool to read stuff that is so far off normal that it kind of zaps us out of any sort of funk or routine we may have found.

Ooooo this sounds so interesting! I usually really...

2012-01-16T08:22:05.909-08:00

Ooooo this sounds so interesting! I usually really enjoy those books that are so unique and bizarre that you have to find someone to talk to them about because you can't keep all the weirdness to yourself:) The time slips would freak me out if I ever walked in one, I would completely panic and probably get stuck in there instead of just continuing on my way so I could walk out:) Thanks for this review Candace!

It sounds really, really trippy. Like, acid-trip t...

2012-01-16T07:12:01.133-08:00

It sounds really, really trippy. Like, acid-trip trippy. Despite the fact that it's fantasy/paranormal, I think I might be with your husband on this one.