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rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, Patrick King
<abrasax93@...> wrote:
> I'm speaking here, for example of books like DAY
OF
> THE JACKLE; one of those few "blockbusters" that
live
> up to the hype. It's beautifully constructed.
A
> nail-biting narative. My only objection to it is
that
> the Jackle got off that first shot that missed.
That
> book was an "instant classic" and deserved to be.
As
> good as Forsythe is, he's never managed to create
such
> an impact again. Similarly we have Metelious's
PEYTON
> PLACE, which was arguably the first "blockbuster"
and
> an "instant classic." This doesn't happen often,
and
> the publishing industry has proven repeatedly it
can't
> be manufactured. But when it does happen it is
the
> most satisfying reading experience.
>
That is a very good novel, an example of perfect timing. And
the great Fred Zinemann made a fine film version of it. I saw
it again recently
(thanks, Turner) and it impressed me.
Best,
mrt
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