Mystic River
8 journalers for this copy...
stunning book that tells a dark tale, weaving together the multi threads of an urban community. secrets from the past return to haunt and inform the actions of the protagonists. things don't always turn out for the best. and the movie is great!
Journal Entry 2 by freewaydog at Starz Cleaners, Mission Plaza in Pleasanton, California USA on Saturday, October 25, 2003
Released on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at bench in front of Starz Cleaners, Mission Plaza in Pleasanton, California USA.
I saw this book on the Go Hunting page and went in search of it this afternoon. There it was sitting on the bench -- how exciting!
I am starting a bookring for this book. Please send me a PM if you'd like to join!
PARTICIPANTS:
1. Witchie (Portugal)
2. lesezeichen (Germany)
3. Tyressia (Canada)
4. lemondrop622 (Florida)
5. spaceystacey
6. TatsaMillion (CA) ** Currently in possession of book **
7. JDT (CA)
8. Back to me, lisaxiii (CA)
PARTICIPANTS:
1. Witchie (Portugal)
2. lesezeichen (Germany)
3. Tyressia (Canada)
4. lemondrop622 (Florida)
5. spaceystacey
6. TatsaMillion (CA) ** Currently in possession of book **
7. JDT (CA)
8. Back to me, lisaxiii (CA)
Let the bookring begin! Sending to Witchie in Portugal.
I got it last week, on the mail. Haven't started it yet, as I am currently reading another book that is in a ring. But can't wait!v I'll try not to keep it for too long...
Thanks lisaxiii!
Thanks lisaxiii!
I finished this book a couple of nights ago. While I was reading it, I went to see the movie. I like being able to compare the book to he movie (the book always wins, wonder why... ;)). I must say I was some what disapointed by the movie. It gives us nothing new!... I mean, that's the kind of story we have already seen many times, with different characters... The book was a very good surprise! Specially after the disapointing movie! I really liked it!In the book we can see all the complexities of the characters, know all their doubts and fears, really get into their minds and souls. In the movie they just seem so...empty!
So, I really liked the book! Specially for being so much more complex than the movie!
Thanks, lisaxiii, for the chance to read it!
Released on Monday, March 22, 2004 at Mailed to another bookcrosser in Espinho, Envio Postal/Postal release Portugal.
The book resumed its journey! It is now on its way to Germany, to meet lesezeichen!
The book resumed its journey! It is now on its way to Germany, to meet lesezeichen!
Journal Entry 9 by lesezeichen from Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Thanks witchie for sending the book. It has arrived safely today.
A very good book. It took me a little while to get into, but them I appreciated it very much. A well constructed story, which makes me think of a Greek tragedy, interesting characters, well written, yes, a book well worth reading. Thanks again!
30.03.: sent back over the pond to Tyressia
A very good book. It took me a little while to get into, but them I appreciated it very much. A well constructed story, which makes me think of a Greek tragedy, interesting characters, well written, yes, a book well worth reading. Thanks again!
30.03.: sent back over the pond to Tyressia
The book arrived safely today. :) I'll read it ASAP and journal again with my comments before sending it on its way again. Thanks!
I've been trying to read this book for a couple of weeks, and finally decided to give up. I couldn't get into it at all. I found all the characters shallow and self absorbed or worse - whiny. The entire "poor me, I'm a victim of circumstance" theme seemed hollow, and I never grew to care for any of the characters.
I heard that the ending was worth it, unfortunately, I couldn't make it there.
The book will soon be on its way to lemondrop622!
I heard that the ending was worth it, unfortunately, I couldn't make it there.
The book will soon be on its way to lemondrop622!
Thank you Tyressia! The book arrived in the mail today :)
Once I finish the book I'm currently reading, I will start on this one.
Once I finish the book I'm currently reading, I will start on this one.
Wow. I finished this book yesterday. I was hoping to finish this book in one week, but I ended up finishing it in several days. There were just times where I couldn't put the book down and I wanted to see what would happen next.
I found the book to be very interesting, the characters all seemed to be connected in some way. It made me think about "fate" and how maybe if one thing did not happen, how that would change everything else. I would not call this a happy read, as much as I liked it. There are very tragic, sad moments and I even cried while reading it. And there are suspenseful and surprising moments. I'm sorry I'm being vague, but I don't want to spoil anything for future readers. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie now, although I'm sure the book will be better. :)
Thanks lisaxiii for starting this ring! I will be sending this off soon for spaceystacey.
I found the book to be very interesting, the characters all seemed to be connected in some way. It made me think about "fate" and how maybe if one thing did not happen, how that would change everything else. I would not call this a happy read, as much as I liked it. There are very tragic, sad moments and I even cried while reading it. And there are suspenseful and surprising moments. I'm sorry I'm being vague, but I don't want to spoil anything for future readers. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie now, although I'm sure the book will be better. :)
Thanks lisaxiii for starting this ring! I will be sending this off soon for spaceystacey.
Journal Entry 14 by lemondrop622 at By Mail in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, June 11, 2004
Released on Friday, June 11, 2004 at ... by mail :) in Sent to a fellow BookCrosser, Bookring Controlled Releases.I dropped off the book at the post office today, but it won't be picked up until tomorrow because they were closed in memory of Ronald Reagan.
So tomorrow the book will start its journey to New Jersey via media mail.
Arrived in my mail box today. Will be reading soon.
Update 9/20/04 Much better than the movie in my opinion. Great read. Thank you for sharing and sorry to have had in my possession for so long. Continuing on to the next reader. Enjoy!
Update 9/20/04 Much better than the movie in my opinion. Great read. Thank you for sharing and sorry to have had in my possession for so long. Continuing on to the next reader. Enjoy!
Just received it - OH, YAH...forgot about the ring!! Anyway, I will get to it asap since I am anxious since this type is not my usual fare!
OK - I just started this one today and it's gonna be great. It has caught me after just the first chapter....there's the update!!
Busy-bee TatsaMillion
Busy-bee TatsaMillion
