This is so painful it’s actually funny. Or is it so funny it’s actually painful? I’m going to join the others and point out that there’s really nothing more to be said.
Chloe: Ever heard of Mystery Science Theater 3000? No? How about “so bad it’s funny”? No? Okay, go to the dictionary and look up “sarcasm”. That should help.
The cover is waaaaaaaay great, and I share everyone’s glee. But I recognized the author as one of my favorites when I was in middle school — he wrote the Tripods and The Prince in Waiting fantasy series, both of which are quite thrilling.
So maybe this doesn’t stink as much as it seems. Maybe.
This book is actually well written! Yes, it’s from the famous John Christopher, who wrote the Tripods series as well as “The Ragged Edge.” It’s a restrained little piece of Gothic horror, and nothing like the Nazi-exploitation piece the cover makes it out to be. While not Christopher’s best work, it’s certainly nothing for him to be ashamed of, and this is a definite case of not judging a book by its cover!
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now that is truly a perfect combination of form and content.
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. . . that is… I have no words. Wow. 😀
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I find the cover despicable, and the book description even worse. I’m shocked that this is your “favorite book cover ever.” Sad.
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This is so painful it’s actually funny. Or is it so funny it’s actually painful? I’m going to join the others and point out that there’s really nothing more to be said.
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My best friend just sent me this link…..God it is so cool to know know your friends area as perverse as you are!
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Chloe: Ever heard of Mystery Science Theater 3000? No? How about “so bad it’s funny”? No? Okay, go to the dictionary and look up “sarcasm”. That should help.
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Man, it was so much easier to get published in the good ol’ days. 🙂
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That Nazi demon looks like Hank Paulson on a bad day.
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He’s just proud of his race, man. That’s all.
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oh my Heiser, I look loves this cover.
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The cover is waaaaaaaay great, and I share everyone’s glee. But I recognized the author as one of my favorites when I was in middle school — he wrote the Tripods and The Prince in Waiting fantasy series, both of which are quite thrilling.
So maybe this doesn’t stink as much as it seems. Maybe.
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OMG, please say somebody is considering making a film of this. lol
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Is this the John Christopher who wrote ‘The Tripods’ and the excellent ‘The Guardians’.
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I love that this book was reviewed in The New York Times.
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This book is actually well written! Yes, it’s from the famous John Christopher, who wrote the Tripods series as well as “The Ragged Edge.” It’s a restrained little piece of Gothic horror, and nothing like the Nazi-exploitation piece the cover makes it out to be. While not Christopher’s best work, it’s certainly nothing for him to be ashamed of, and this is a definite case of not judging a book by its cover!
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John Christopher is a very good writer! I really like the creativity of the ego. This book is actually well written!
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cool Book
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Wow, that is one creative and scary cover, I dont know know if its the best ever, but definitely very creative.
I will tell my friends about it.
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