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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Christmas Train
Join us to discuss David Baldacci's holiday classic, The Christmas Train.
The Christmas Train is a good read for the holiday. No one got killed and there is a happily ever after ending. The characters are well developed and like able; Agnes Joe is my favorite.
The book is written in Baldacci's typical thriller style, but toned down for enjoyable reading and suspension of belief. Fans of Baldacci may want to stick with his more sophisticated novels.
Nicely said Susan I agree with much of what you wrote. I disagree on two points. Firstly, I don't think the book was written in anything close to a thriller style, if it was I would have to say that it is the lamest thriller I ever read. Secondly, if one was reading for a heartwarming Christmas story I think this book missed the mark. I little to far fetched for me. I hear that Baldacci is an outstanding author and am intrigued to read another book he author to see what all the hub bub is about!
Attempt #2. Just performed a disappearing act on my 1st attempt to comment. Here goes: The Christmas Train was a quick read, as enjoyable as a 30 min t.tv. Christmas Special, mildly thrilling (heart rate 75 b/min), but over with, all the better to read my latest great book (I can't wait to read the rest!) Now, as for Spoonwood, by the N.H. author Ernest Hebert (please handle the pronunciation carefully, as Prof. Hebert's surname is indicative of his French-canadian heritage): this book resonated with me, it harkens me to many feelings and scenes either self-experienced or witnessed in that part of my French-Canadian heritage. Many true stories/accountings from the past seem more compelling when Hebert's perspectives are aplied.. His style, to ME, is like the silky feel of dusky breezes in early summer. I am surrounded by the beauty of nature. His style, his elan, enters my spirit, reading onward becomes a nourishment, I must experience the characters and easy-fitting descriptive, purposeful meanderings of Hebert's creation. I loved, loved. loved this book! Bring on more Ernest Hebert, my dear library!
The Christmas Train is a good read for the holiday. No one got killed and there is a happily ever after ending. The characters are well developed and like able; Agnes Joe is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThe book is written in Baldacci's typical thriller style, but toned down for enjoyable reading and suspension of belief. Fans of Baldacci may want to stick with his more sophisticated novels.
Nicely said Susan I agree with much of what you wrote. I disagree on two points. Firstly, I don't think the book was written in anything close to a thriller style, if it was I would have to say that it is the lamest thriller I ever read. Secondly, if one was reading for a heartwarming Christmas story I think this book missed the mark. I little to far fetched for me. I hear that Baldacci is an outstanding author and am intrigued to read another book he author to see what all the hub bub is about!
ReplyDeleteAttempt #2. Just performed a disappearing act on my 1st attempt to comment. Here goes: The Christmas Train was a quick read, as enjoyable as a 30 min t.tv. Christmas Special, mildly thrilling (heart rate 75 b/min), but over with, all the better to read my latest great book (I can't wait to read the rest!)
ReplyDeleteNow, as for Spoonwood, by the N.H. author Ernest Hebert (please handle the pronunciation carefully, as Prof. Hebert's surname is indicative of his French-canadian heritage): this book resonated with me, it harkens me to many feelings and scenes either self-experienced or witnessed in that part of my French-Canadian heritage. Many true stories/accountings from the past seem more compelling when Hebert's perspectives are aplied.. His style, to ME, is like the silky feel of dusky breezes in early summer. I am surrounded by the beauty of nature. His style, his elan, enters my spirit, reading onward becomes a nourishment, I must experience the characters and easy-fitting descriptive, purposeful meanderings of Hebert's creation. I loved, loved. loved this book! Bring on more Ernest Hebert, my dear library!