Stuart Prebble

I was distracted when I picked up this book, and in that state my mind decided the author's name was Peter Straub, a horror author I have enjoyed in the past. When I settled into read, I was like who is this clown, oh a TV executive. I was not thrilled at all. I decided to give it a go since it was right in front of me. I didn't pay much attention or feel invested in the book, as I was prepared to toss it away at any moment and write a snarky half assed review as I do when something is frivolous and boring. So I'm thinking about what's for dinner and what to read instead, and then IT PULLED ME BACK IN--WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED!?! Well that was a one off, this isn't even my genre, it will be boring soon--hadn't even finished the thought for a minute AND IT DID IT AGAIN! I am still angry at this book for manipulating me into liking it. I will decide what I like book! I liked the book.… (mehr)

I was distracted when I picked up this book, and in that state my mind decided the author's name was Peter Straub, a horror author I have enjoyed in the past. When I settled into read, I was like who is this clown, oh a TV executive. I was not thrilled at all. I decided to give it a go since it was right in front of me. I didn't pay much attention or feel invested in the book, as I was prepared to toss it away at any moment and write a snarky half assed review as I do when something is frivolous and boring. So I'm thinking about what's for dinner and what to read instead, and then IT PULLED ME BACK IN--WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED!?! Well that was a one off, this isn't even my genre, it will be boring soon--hadn't even finished the thought for a minute AND IT DID IT AGAIN! I am still angry at this book for manipulating me into liking it. I will decide what I like book! I liked the book.… (mehr)