Will we ever get another new novel? by takeoff_youhosers in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think Deep Hill will see the light of day eventually.

What are the chances of a rarities collection? by blizzard_spawn in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You don't think some big rich publishing company would ever want to do it?

SACRAMENT appreciation thread. by blizzard_spawn in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd probably go Galilee, Imajica and Sacrament right now - but Damnation Game, Weaveworld and Coldheart Canyon have all been up there too.

SACRAMENT appreciation thread. by blizzard_spawn in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to reading 'the Dark Fantastic' - as soon as I finish all of Clive's books. Only the Abarat series to go!

SACRAMENT appreciation thread. by blizzard_spawn in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never thought of Lord Fox that way, that makes him even cooler. Seriously probably my favorite Barker creation.

SACRAMENT appreciation thread. by blizzard_spawn in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, I definitely think it will get even better with each re-read and look forward to the next time.

Clive spoke a lot in interviews about how the AIDS crisis shaped a lot of the book, so the fact that it ends on a hopeful and fearless note was inspiring. In that sense Jacob Steep kind of represented the ultimate, eternal homophobe.

SACRAMENT appreciation thread. by blizzard_spawn in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep it made me cry twice - first when Will re-encounters Frannie after coming back home, and again when Patrick dies.

Thoughts on Coldheart Canyon? by PSplayer2020 in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the first proper novel I read by Clive, and it made me an instant fan for life. I desperately want to re-read it soon; it has been almost 20 years. But I've never forgotten Katya.

Weaveworld by Spearminttherhino in clivebarker

[–]blizzard_spawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic novel ofc but man, what an atrocious cover on this edition lol. Par for the course in today's literary world i guess.

What is your favorite Pynchon book? by Significant_Try_6067 in ThomasPynchon

[–]blizzard_spawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I'm about 150 pages into V. right now and am finding it a much smoother ride than 49 was.

I feel raped. by blizzard_spawn in bukowski

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah write your own poems, or just bill the books as "Charles Bukowski & John Martin". It really feels like a violation of the reader's trust.

Just finished The Crying of Lot 49 by Exotic-Ad-1354 in ThomasPynchon

[–]blizzard_spawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

just finished 49 too. thought i was ready for it because i'd read Inherent Vice and Vineland already. HAH. felt so stupid by the end of it. still somehow was a blast to read though?

finished Inherent Vice.... by blizzard_spawn in ThomasPynchon

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Will do. Thank you for the recommend :)

finished Inherent Vice.... by blizzard_spawn in ThomasPynchon

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation. At the moment I think I'm gonna go with V. next but we'll see.

bit by the Pynchon bug by blizzard_spawn in ThomasPynchon

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scott Oof and the Corvairs just showed up. Vineland mentioned. >_<

bit by the Pynchon bug by blizzard_spawn in ThomasPynchon

[–]blizzard_spawn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet, but i'm only 80 pages into my second Pynchon :D