Why I've fallen out of love with John Irving

[nic.h]

Not screenwriting per se, but a review of a novelist/screenwriter's latest book, and why our literary marriage is over: http://melbournemusing.blogspot.com/

[Richmond Weems]

Re: Why I've fallen out of love with John Irving

Sorry to hear that, Nic. I didn't want to say anything at the time 'cause you both seemed happy, but I never trusted him. I thought he thought too much of himself. However, I must admit that Prayer almost made me rethink the man. But then he started on his narcissistic path again.

My own same sex marriage with Peter Straub ended just recently. I wasn't being fulfilled with his last couple of efforts, but it was A Dark Matter that finally convinced me to end the relationship. I no longer recognized him.

Oh, and a recommendation. I don't know if you're into graphic novels or anything, but I'd suggest taking out Asterios Polyp. I think it'll be love at first site.

HH

[nic.h]

Re: Why I've fallen out of love with John Irving

Sorry to hear that, Nic. I didn't want to say anything at the time 'cause you both seemed happy, but I never trusted him. I thought he thought too much of himself. However, I must admit that Prayer almost made me rethink the man. But then he started on his narcissistic path again.

My own same sex marriage with Peter Straub ended just recently. I wasn't being fulfilled with his last couple of efforts, but it was A Dark Matter that finally convinced me to end the relationship. I no longer recognized him.

Oh, and a recommendation. I don't know if you're into graphic novels or anything, but I'd suggest taking out Asterios Polyp. I think it'll be love at first site.

HH

Peter Straub, hey? I took you as a Bret Easton Ellis kind of guy. Interesting.

I will confess something here and now - just between you and me... I have never read a graphic novel. Not one word. Ever.

But now you've got me thinking.

[Richmond Weems]

Re: Why I've fallen out of love with John Irving

Peter Straub, hey? I took you as a Bret Easton Ellis kind of guy. Interesting.

I can go on at length about why American Psycho is THE horror/literary/satirical book of the 20th century.

I will confess something here and now - just between you and me... I have never read a graphic novel. Not one word. Ever.

You're not missing much. Most of it's navel-gazing claptrap, or half-assed noir (that includes the superheroes). However, I don't think I've ever read a graphic novel that's as PERFECT as Asterios Polyp. If it's not in your local library, buy it. If you don't like it, I'll pay for it. Seriously.

HH

[sc111]

Re: Why I've fallen out of love with John Irving

Agree with everything you say, Nic! Son of the Circus ... huh? I started falling away from Irving then. It's in my bookshelf, I don't think I finished it.

BTW; I read your earlier blog entry -- the Gender thingy. I have to try that at some time.

[nic.h]

Re: Why I've fallen out of love with John Irving

Thanks for reading, guys.

The gender thing is fun but silly. If you look at the words they classify as "male" versus "female" your reaction will be a lot like mine: "WTF?"

But it's especially funny for me because I'm consistently assumed male online before I declare myself, and this "test" said the same thing.

Will check out this Asterios Polyp thing of which you speak, HH.