I have a tiny blue book, quite unlike "a little black book," to be sure. My blue book contains lists, lots of lists--things I want, things I need, Movies to watch, Restaurants to try, AND books to read. One of the books on my list is "Misery" by Stephen King. I know what you may be thinking....Cheesy horror book. I want to be the one to put that myth to death. Not rest, death. I am a closet King fan. Green Mile, great book. I started Misery on Monday and I have to say: Misery, incredible book so far. Stephen King is, to many people's (mine included) surprise, a dynamic and talented writer.
While I am not sure that I can completely recommend Misery, due to some unnecessary foul language, I can say that Stephen King has increased my vocabularly (not just those foul words!). It has been quite some time since I've read a book in which I required the help of a dictionary. But, it's refreshing. My mind is being stretched; I am being challenged, and I love it. Don't get me wrong, King is not a technical writer; he simply loves using "intelligent" words where a much more simple word could have been used.
SO, my word for the day is RICTUS. Perhaps some of you know the meaning, I however had to use my handy dandy on-line dictionary.com =)
RICTUS:
1. The expanse of an open mouth, a bird's beak, or similar structure.
2. A gaping grimace
"So you just sit there," she said, lips pulled back in that grinning rictus...
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Thanks for expanding my vocabulary!! Let me know how that book ends up. I have a little black book that serves the same purpose of your little blue book and I don't know what I'd do if I lost it!
Libby, in my single-pre-children days I also read anything Stephen King wrote. I used to get so freaked out (a good kind of scared) that I would leave the book outside on the windowsill so I wouldn't be tempted to read it in bed and be too scared to sleep!
How funny Karen..I had to put it down the other night for the same reasons. It was creepy--not horrifying--and I knew I would keep reading and then have nightmares if I didn't stop! But I am almost finished now....! =) It's addicting!
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