I ‘Strain’
Things have been lazy days around here the past few days … except for the few outings to hang out with friends over the weekend, David and I have stayed happily ensconced in our humble abode. Because there is nothing to watch on TV these days, I’ve been reading a lot. I’m currently TOTALLY engrossed in the new book The Strain which was co-authored by director Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and Chuck Hogan:
I really don’t want to say anything about this book … I think it works best if you know nothing about the story before you read it and just let it freak you RIGHT out. I will tease the plotline a bit by saying that a mysterious incident befalls a plane full of people and figuring out what the hell is going on is freaky as hell. I have not been this disturbed from reading a book since I read Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. I had a hard time sleeping last night … it’s that good. I highly recommend it to all y’all.
No plans for today … David and I are seriously discussing a trip to Neverland Ranch this weekend for Michael Jackson’s memorial service. We’ll have to get more info but … well, we’ll see.
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June 30th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Can’t wait to see pics if you and David decide to go..P.S. As Break My Revenge I gave his Batman gloves a shoutout..and I think he should wear them again!!
June 30th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
just wanted to thank you for recommending House Of Leaves. it was one of the best (and strangest) books i’ve ever read.
June 30th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I loved the Road and I read it because you said it was good and boy was it ever. I have been waiting for a good book so you can bet I will be picking this up and reading it this weekend (that way I won’t be alone when I sleep). Thanks for sharing, I love when you do this!
June 30th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I finished The Strain a couple weeks ago and had nightmares all through it. Now my boyfriend is reading it and having terrible nightmares; I’ve NEVER heard him talk about having nightmares before!
You just KNOW this is going to end up a movie – I hope they don’t mess it up too much! I can’t wait for the next two books to come out!
June 30th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
@Cynthia — Since Del Toro co-wrote the book, I’m sure he’d want to make the movie. He is an AMAZING director, I have no doubt a movie version of this book will RULE
June 30th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
@Trent You’re absolutely right. Pans Labyrinth is one of my FAVORITES and why I bought the book. If Del Toro is involved, I’m all for it!!
June 30th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Thanks for the book recommendation….I had it in my hands yesterday @ the library, and didn’t check it out. (my bad!) Hope it’s still there when I go back!!
July 1st, 2009 at 12:19 am
I’m also currently reading “the strain” I’m liking it but it’s really not as scary as i was hoping.. I’m about halfway through it. As i read it though, I can already picture it as a movie. I think visually it will be more creepy. I know it’s suppose to be part of a trilogy so i’m sure the super creepiness is still yet to come.