Better With Time

[teejay17]

I'm not sure if I'm the only one who's experienced this, but I find that I enjoy the novel more and more over time.
I have to admit that when I first read From a Buick 8 when it came out, I was a little confused.
In hindsight though, and seeing how it fits into the bigger picture, I'm much more receptive.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Exactly the same, I didn't think that much of From a Buick 8 on publication, but I enjoyed it far more on a re-read after reading DT, it definitely grows on you IMO.

I believe that Sai King only turned in the manuscript of it a week before his accident, which, given the nature of the accident recounted in B8, is just plain spooky IMO

Long days and pleasant nights

[wally wonder]

felt that way about cell, tj. read this one, fab8, couple three times now and you're prolly right. seems like there was confusion at first and like that muddy water if you let the faucet run long enough, it clears up. :D :y:

[wally wonder]

i feel the exact opposite. read it now three or four times. just finished the last read a couple days ago. there were a few surprises this time. imagine that. how'd i miss that the first two or three times. i think i enjoyed this story the first time through. read a mcbain story in between, or after, mischief. was going to carry an sk on the plane w/me tomorrow. but started koko, by straub, a re-read, too. can't seem to find the stories i want at the store. used stuff. sold the house, bought a ticket for the fabulous city and that feeling of unease is back again now. it'd left for a time, back again. maybe the expectation of homeland security pawing through my personals. worse when you know one of the gals working with the rubber gloves and the batton metal detector was let go for pilfering from a local business--like, how'd she get a job homeland security?--can't wait to see what a clusterfock health care will become...a few days, w/any luck i'll be singing homeward bound! toodles.

[pawnman]

Just got done reading this over the weekend. Good book!

Don't know if it can be related to DT series or not, (I haven't read it yet.:blush:) but I did enjoy the way it was told.

Sort of reminds me of the way family or friends will get together and somehow get on a subject about either a strange house or place of supernatural doings.

Except this was with a car.

Moving on to Regulators--so far so good. :wink2:

[xP3AC3MAK3Rx]

I'm not sure if I'm the only one who's experienced this, but I find that I enjoy the novel more and more over time.
I have to admit that when I first read From a Buick 8 when it came out, I was a little confused.
In hindsight though, and seeing how it fits into the bigger picture, I'm much more receptive.

Guess some things you have to let sit for a while.

[teejay17]

Guess some things you have to let sit for a while.
Yes, and also read the interconnected books!

[SongOfSusannah]

It took me a couple of readings to really get into this one, but its actually pretty high up on my list of favourite SK books. I really unique idea, i always wonder where on earth he gets his ideas from!!

[upinurface]

I am half way through this book and i must admit i am finding it very hard to keep picking up, it's like i know wot to expect from this car and so far i'm right think I may have ruin it by reading the last page (which i always do it helps me decide if its going to scare me) now don't know wot to do is the car really going to give up its secret? But will finish it promise.

[teejay17]

I am half way through this book and i must admit i am finding it very hard to keep picking up, it's like i know wot to expect from this car and so far i'm right think I may have ruin it by reading the last page (which i always do it helps me decide if its going to scare me) now don't know wot to do is the car really going to give up its secret? But will finish it promise.
Did you end up finishing? What did you think?