Adrift great piece of work
343610
I didn't know if I would like the book.  Honestly,out blew me away. I loved the characters. I hope you would consider making it a series.  The book was so good I had to fight myself to go to bed.  The meltdown was a great and inspiring.  I really did not want to put the book down a d best of all I did not want the book to END!!!!! Please, really consider making it a series.  Thank you.
Your fan.
Mrs. Debra M. Perkins
(Deb or Debbie)
2656818
I really enjoyed it. Amazing story of the late artist. David Bowie as Warhol haha so good.
3407479
Loved this book. Reads quickly and doesnt dwell in excessive details. It falls into a album per chapter format which I really liked because it locks in a context of the the artist, history, and to an extent the reader. DeCurtis uses a few motifs or anchor points for the story telling which revolve around Lous distrust of and desire for commercial success, his relationship to his parents, and his liver disease which was the ultimate price perhaps for his youthful excesses.

I wished there would have been a section on the Animal Serenade live album and tour which, to me, were live Lou at his best and most creative and expressive with the band he lined up for that tour.

The last chapter of the book provides a touching and moving description of Lous last days. I hope you find it as moving as I did. I really enjoyed the album review/liner note feel of sections of each chapter. It places the writer and reader at the nexus of the connection point that most of Lous fans would have had, his music.
2342110
If you've never spent hours alone mulling over a new composition or a song you're trying to learn/create, I can see how some of the themes in the novel might seem alien to some readers. This is a very deliberate meditation on those who create art, the hours of solitude spent at one's craft and the reward (or lack thereof) of doing so. This is the first novel I've read of Spiotta's and I found it and still find it a fascinating little enigma of a piece. It's a kind of Waiting for Godot, except there is no waiting. There is only a tireless effort at creation. Nik is an oddball who writes faux reviews of his work, designs his own albums, and simulates basically every part of a commercially successful piece of art. He is a kind of distorted representation of today's DIY artist who no longer has his work mediated through multiple channels but does it all himself. He takes this further by also providing the reception of his work through reviews, obituaries and announcements of album releases. It is a rather bizarre turn but the kind of solipsism in this novel touches on something that seems very real to the artist of today: the demand of being a one man operation. I'm not sure what to think of this piece just yet, but I know that it's one of the best pieces I've read in a long time.
776817
Marillion's Misplaced Childhood stands the test of times and it is an example of a well though and putted togheter recording. In todays music and specially prog rock is hard to find a piece of work that is both musically and lyrically concise as this recording.
Some argue that this is Marillion at its best. I think that this is the best that Marillion did with Fish as they moved in other direction with their replacement H. (which I think has made a wonderfull job all these years!!) Misplaced Childhood has that something that makes a classic album. This is excelent performance and concept behing the songwritting which links the music to the ideas expressed in the lyrics. Just the three first tunes (Pseudo Silk Kimono, Kayleigh and Lavender) will go down in prog history as the best melodies/songs to start an album and hypnotize the listener.
The remastered edition of this and all the other Marillion records from this era is simply beautifully done. EMI has made a great effort to really bring added value to fans by putting relevand information and interviews as well as, in this CD, 17 tracks of new, alternate or previously unreleased material that is both good and essencial to the comprehensive understanding of the recording and writting process.
A good collection of prog rock both past and present should included this CD.
3065534
Robinson Crusoe is a great book and tells how a man with motivation can survive and stay civilized.  Great writing, story, and content.
4594803
This is a fine example of a motley crew trying to make a living in a mostly honest way and at the same time basically struggling to save the world, or what's left of it. There are not many new writers that I would give a 5 star rating to, but the fresh approach to the future is such an interesting concept. I finished it in 1 day. I have a couple other new authors to check out and then I will get part 2 and 3. One in the win column for this author
2408257
I had not heard of this composer before (my ignorance alone).  Beautiful piece of work.  Despite being a requiem, it's very vibrant in sections.  Especially moving.
1163278
An absolutely amazing piece of work. I really have enjoyed reading it so far, and I look forward to reading the rest of it. I'm about 80 pages in and can honestly say, that this book is one of the most interesting i've read.

10/10
1501486
The Lifeboat is a great story. My Father was a sailor and my husband also loved the sea..I grew up with stories of the sea. How she could take a huge ship and turn it on it's sides raise the bow straight up in the water. So this book was great for me. The days they spent in the lifeboat were very sad in many ways. But I think it gave Grace strength she never  knew she had. If I was in  a lifeboat, I would not do well but the few skills I do have for survival would kick in. Prayers would surely help. If any of us were out there with no food or water what would we do? This book is one I could not put down I sat down and read it cover to cover.. Great story a book I will have in my collection.
694499
Great piece of music.  Loved the cut 'So You Like What You See' and bought it because of that song.  After a lot of plays the whole album is strong with the exception, oddly, of the title song!  The disc was hard to find and the used version I bought was in very good condition and arrived before the promised date.
3637431
One of the very best works of the last two decades by anyone. A very difficult album to get into, you really owe it to yourself to listen to it several times.
It's the kind of work that you never get tired of listening to.
Buy it, you will not regret it.
4657968
I just bought the mp3 version and I'm on my second time through it and I can see now this will be one of my favorites. I love to hike and listen to great music. This will be one of my go to albums. Nothing like listening to music that brings glory to our God and seeing His wonders. This is a great piece of work. Thank you and I'll be looking for more from Phillip Keveren.
149873
The Lifeboat is a fictional exploration of human behavior that (d)evolves when faced with decision-making  linked to mortal and moral consequence.  Author Charlotte Rogan provides an interesting juxtaposition of gender roles as an overloaded lifeboat filled with survivors of a ship lost at sea in the Atlantic remain adrift for several weeks as hope for rescue ebbs and flows like the tides.

Personality, power, circumstance and station in life are all brought to bear in the narrative as survival becomes critical with supplies dwindling as quickly as the realization that for some to survive, others may have to die.
While the character development is excellent  a trait necessary to truly understand the behavioral motivation of the main characters on the lifeboat  there is some question in the mind of this reviewer how the main character Grace comes to be romantically involved with the banker husband she ultimately marries before their fateful voyage.

The book flows well until the latter portion.  While still awaiting rescue, the story moves disjointedly from the lifeboat to a scene where Grace and several of the surviving women are now facing a trial for events that occurred while adrift.  Its not until later that a narrative of the rescue is provided.

The time line skip works  sort of.  There are many instances when Grace goes back in time (in her head) providing the reader through reminiscence her family background, lost fortune, and change in social status.  However, this occurred while in the lifeboat.  It also provided context as the days adrift slipped by.  Nevertheless, I was glad to find out how the remaining survivors came to be rescued.  However, the way in which it was presented felt a bit out of synch.

The author does an excellent job of creating protagonist and antagonist conflict and providing resolution. Rarely was this reader left adrift in the literary horse latitudes.
341300
New album from one of the only true Rock 'n Roll bands still going today. I don't think it is as good as "Wasting Light," but that was one fantastic album that would be hard to top, but still an excellent effort. The Documentary on HBO is well worth a watch, or two, as each song was written in eight different cities that have inspired most of American music. They somehow missed Memphis, though.
"I Am a River" written in New York I believe, is my favorite track.
4316937
This book was a very good read and well worth anyone spending their time and money on it. In this novel the old man fishes for a trophy catch that he finally lands, but that isn't half the story. In the old mans fishing experiences there are many life lessons that this book can teach the reader. There are always different views and lessons in a novel and the author Ernest Hemingway has put some in this wonderful novel. I would defiantly recommend this book to anyone, it is a great short read that will be enjoyed by most.
Ben Blevins
2361373
Just finished reading this last night, and I loved it. Particularly good was the character development, although I wouldn't suggest getting used to your favorite characters too much, because everything is fair game on this cruise of terror, and anything can happen.

I also liked the concept of the story a lot. No spoilers here, but let's just say that the author brings some fresh thinking into an established genre.

The most important measure I use to determine whether a book is good or not is how much I can't wait to get back to it. And with "Adrift," I always looked forward to the next chance I had to read more of the story. I can't wait for the sequel so I can find out what happens next! Pick this up for a few nights of frightful fun.