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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 August 2008 : 11:30:08 AM
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Andy said he was a little busy; no worries. I'm just winding him up.
""To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for." Sir Geoffrey Warmock
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
14616 Posts |
Posted - 30 August 2008 : 3:15:05 PM
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he's not busy...he told me he was sat watching the TV and eating ice cream........(Grin)
Centurion Parmenion
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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Gladius
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 August 2008 : 5:44:31 PM
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Yeah, that sounds pretty busy to me 
Do, or do not. There is no 'try' - Yoda
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
7812 Posts |
Posted - 05 September 2008 : 11:05:05 AM
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Got my book...got my book!!!!!!!!
Right, now I've got to clear the weekend to read it.
""To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for." Sir Geoffrey Warmock
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
7812 Posts |
Posted - 22 September 2008 : 4:29:40 PM
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Hey Andy, thanks for the map. I got it this morning. Looks great!
"To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for."
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 September 2008 : 8:27:26 PM
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Cool, I really like that little addition to the CE. glad you like it too. I think Alex is rather proud of that map. Ideal for framing IMO.
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
7812 Posts |
Posted - 30 September 2008 : 2:23:35 PM
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I read 'October Skies' while I was in Barcelona last week.....what can I say?
Alex, this is a brilliant book! Not only the best book you've written, but by far a more vivid gripping chilling story than anything of its genre I've read in a long time. Bravo, Alex!!!
"To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for."
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scarrow
Forum Admin
580 Posts |
Posted - 30 September 2008 : 3:08:14 PM
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| Ank, thankyou. It was a real bugger to write this one. I literally sweated blood pounding this out. So trust me when I say I'm truly grateful for the feedback. |
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
7812 Posts |
Posted - 01 October 2008 : 2:00:47 PM
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You desrve it, Alex!
I put a review on amazon last night. I wonder when it will come up.
"To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for."
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KilboFraggins
Invertebrate
United Kingdom
150 Posts |
Posted - 20 October 2008 : 08:38:43 AM
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| Not sure if I posted after reading October Skies. Bloody good mate. I hesitate to say it but, better than Last Light. And very, very creepy. |
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
7812 Posts |
Posted - 21 October 2008 : 10:34:04 AM
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"Exclusive" airport versions were available at WHS at Heathrow T5. I sang its praises to a guy browsing there. He picked it up, and I hope he bought it, but I couldn't stay around to find out.
"To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for."
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Nick Warren
Single Cell Organism
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 November 2008 : 6:28:38 PM
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Totally loved OCTOBER SKIES - plotting was spot on, especially loved the vivid detail and no-holds barred gruesome scenes during the 1856 scenes. William Preston's character was well created and suitably menacing and misguided what with the "angel's voices" he heard in his head, you could feel the chill of the mountain winter too!! Present day sequences, I will say that Shepherd's comments about a self obsessed society were pretty much spot on in places, though I somehow don't think his idea of organised religion is the answer! Very topical reading during the current US election campaign. Julian Cooke could easily be played in a movie adaptation by Alex Pettyfer when he gets a bit older - he is someone you could easily come across in everyday life if you've been involved with 'media muppets' as you say'; I know from experience.
Altogether, great to read something with an original twist and the timeslip techinque worked a treat. Along with THE FINAL RECKONING by Sam Bourne, best read of 2008!
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Nick Warren
Single Cell Organism
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 November 2008 : 6:32:16 PM
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PS The winter survival scenes in 1856 . . . could this be a model for post industrial stone age winters in TWILIGHT by any chance . . .
'I've got the worst hangover ever/I'm crawling to the bathroom again/It hurts so bad that I'm never gonna drink again/I'll probably never drink again/I may not ever drink again/At least not 'til next weekend . . .' |
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scarrow
Forum Admin
580 Posts |
Posted - 05 November 2008 : 08:28:47 AM
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| Thanks Nick. It's always encouraging to get a bit of positive f/b. Would you be able to shove a review up on Amazon? This poor old book doesn't seem to have picked up as many reviews as the others. |
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Nick Warren
Single Cell Organism
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 06 November 2008 : 6:47:57 PM
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No problem! I've submitted it right now and have expanded a bit on my review above. I stuck it on the HARDCOVER version page and it should be just above Parm. OCTOBER SKIES deserves to be read by more people!!
'I've got the worst hangover ever/I'm crawling to the bathroom again/It hurts so bad that I'm never gonna drink again/I'll probably never drink again/I may not ever drink again/At least not 'til next weekend . . .' |
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scarrow
Forum Admin
580 Posts |
Posted - 06 November 2008 : 9:54:36 PM
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| Thanks Nick, that review's a peach. :-) |
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Mace
Small mammal
United Kingdom
728 Posts |
Posted - 18 November 2008 : 8:46:44 PM
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Been 'out of the loop' for a while, and this is the first I've heard of it. Sounds excellent! Unfortunately, the wifes just gone and bought me another book (reckon it's Pratchett) for Christmas. Guess I'll have to take a chance, and buy this one myself. Won;t be a problem, devoured the last book of Alex's in a weekend, so this one should b finished way before xmas.
"My Mom says I'm cool"
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Fast Paul
Ape
United Kingdom
994 Posts |
Posted - 01 January 2009 : 9:00:36 PM
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Just finished it ten minutes ago. As I shut the book for the final time and placed it reverently in a prime position on my book shelf I had to sit back for five minutes and reflect on such a fine read.
How can I convey my thoughts on this book succinctly.....
I`ve got it.....(Drops on one knee and with arms raised, palms open, bellows in a very deep gravelly voice...)
"ALEX SCARROW.....YOU THE MAN !!!!"
It`s true that opposite`s attract!
Thats why your surrounded by beautiful, intelligent, happy people! |
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scarrow
Forum Admin
580 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 11:52:32 AM
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| Lol. thanks F-Paul. I'm sure you'll appreciate that I'm somewhat wary of Mormons now. I've got a feeling they're coming for me. ;-) |
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
7812 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 3:24:04 PM
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Methinks I feel a sequence coming.....
The Mormons' Revenge!
"To be clear-headed rather than confused; lucid rather than obscure; rational rather than otherwise; and to be neither more, nor less, sure of things than is justifiable by argument or evidence. That is worth trying for."
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Mace
Small mammal
United Kingdom
728 Posts |
Posted - 06 January 2009 : 10:19:59 PM
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Got it for christmas, and damn thing had me up 'till 02.00 finishing it. Same thing happened with bloody Last Light, too!!
I actually read the 1800's story first: like I said, it was getting late and I was so absorbed in Ben and Preston's story that I found the modern tale a nuisance. I think I skipped all of Cooke's story from the point where the BBC guy was killed, as the pace of Ben's tale was, at that point, more exciting. Once I finished that, and got some sleep, I went back to read Cooke's exploits, and found that knowing how the Preston tale ended in no way impared the rest of the book.
All in all, a really great book, Alex. Just do me a favour and make the next book a bit easier to put down. I need sleep! Of course, I could just pick up one of Simon's to help with that, I suppose... ;)
"My Mom says I'm cool"
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Simon Scarrow
Ape
Uruguay
1031 Posts |
Posted - 07 January 2009 : 4:40:11 PM
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| Oh, thanks a bunch. Maybe I'll rebrand myself as a soporiphic product. In all seriousness though OS is a brilliant read, however you go about it! |
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
14616 Posts |
Posted - 07 January 2009 : 4:45:41 PM
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Maybe I'll rebrand myself as a soporiphic product
better that than a suppository
Centurion Parmenion
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
993 Posts |
Posted - 07 January 2009 : 6:03:17 PM
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Kind words Mace...thank you. Really? You read one thread then the other? That's...that's....that's cheating!.
As for Simon's books, I have to say he's one of the very few writers these days who's books I enjoy. And trust me, I hate admitting that.
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Mace
Small mammal
United Kingdom
728 Posts |
Posted - 09 January 2009 : 11:33:14 AM
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He's standing behind you, isn't he...
Only jesting, Simon.
So, are there any plans for book signings up north for OS this year?
"My Mom says I'm cool"
Millhouse. |
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 09 January 2009 : 5:32:42 PM
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I'm afraid not...yet. It really depends how much interest my publisher gets from various wholesale buyers, as to whether they bother to organise some in-store signings.
That said...I do travel to Manchester from time to time, and next time I'm up, I'd be more than happy to arrange to meet up somewhere in the city centre, grab a coffee and all. |
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eizmed
Single Cell Organism
Singapore
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Posted - 27 January 2009 : 6:42:48 PM
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Hi Alex,
Thank you. Really enjoyed your book.
I have not really read a novel from beginning to finish since finishing "ENGLISH" as a subject during my school days. Picked up OCTOBER SKIES randomly at some bookshop in Singapore, based on its cover and the proximity to the cashier.
After reading the prologue, could not really put the book down.
Will get all the other ones to have a read starting with LAST LIGHT , and perhaps some of your brother's too.
The problem will be finding them here in Koh Samui where I'm currently at....... |
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 28 January 2009 : 10:41:23 PM
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Hi eizmed, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for looking me up and posting your comments.
Good luck with LAST LIGHT....it can get you down, reading that book, especially with the way the world look's like it's headed right now.
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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October Skies
