Aussie Readers discussion

Everyone's reading this so I thought we needed a thread about this debut novel by S.J. Watson

It was really well written, can't wait to finish it

Not in my top 3 but may make my top 5 ;)

Thanks for starting this thread Knowledge, I'm going to put my review here!

Wow! What an amazing debut novel! I could not put this book down, it completely captivated me, I was wanting to know what would happen next, I was afraid with her, for what would happen next.....

Christine Lucas (Chrissy) goes to sleep each night, and wakes up in bed with someone she doesn't recognise, the house is unfamiliar, the clothing is not hers! The man she wakes up next to tells her he is her husband, Ben, they have been married for 22 years, they are very happy, and very in love. She had a car accident, with severe head trauma, so her memories are erased when she goes into a deep sleep. She wakes thinking she is young, gets a terrible shock when she looks in the mirror, and sees her aged face, the wrinkles...

This thriller, with it's suspense, twists and turns, as it moves towards the finish, is brilliant, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page...

I can't say anymore, because I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but oh boy!!!! :D

yea I'm pretty sure I'll be picking a copy up

Don't miss it Melanie:D

Really?? that's interesting Michael!!

Mmmm!!!! ;)

officially on hold at the library :)

Melanie wrote: "officially on hold at the library :)"

Good on you Melanie!!! :)

Awesome Melanie

Oh man! Now I have to move all books for the Winter challenge aside and start this first! Hehe

I think this book has become everyones new; 8..Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter... either purchase, or borrow from the library and enjoy

haha I think so too... but I already read my number 8!

I'm in position 22 to get this book at the library I think it might be a long wait

I'd lend you my copy.....but....I don't wanna

wouldn't want your copy any way

Melanie wrote: "haha I think so too... but I already read my number 8!

I'm in position 22 to get this book at the library I think it might be a long wait"

Wow! You sure are in for a long wait, Melanie! >.<

But it'll be well worth it!

My apologies. I just have to say this because each time I read this thread it makes me want to respond...

Before I go to sleep...I like to curl up with a good book... Maybe one day I'll curl up with this book.

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "My apologies. I just have to say this because each time I read this thread it makes me want to respond...

Before I go to sleep...I like to curl up with a good book... Maybe one day I'll curl up ..."

Hahahahah!!! Don't we all Gail! But we all suggest you curl up with this one...yes;)

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "My apologies. I just have to say this because each time I read this thread it makes me want to respond...

Before I go to sleep...I like to curl up with a good book... Maybe one day I'll curl up ..."

Don't make plans to sleep that night ;)

Mysteries aren't usually my thing. I would need some pretty convincing evidence to pick it up.

Gail «Cyborg» wrote: "Mysteries aren't usually my thing. I would need some pretty convincing evidence to pick it up."

It's soooo worth it Gail!!

I've finally finished this book.....amazing!

did you do a review KL? yours are trust worthy haha

Working on that now

done, http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

ignore all the spelling mistakes ;)

Michael wrote: "Good review knowledge and thanks again for the menchin."

I have Me and Mr. Booker to read as a recommendation from you; lets see if you can get 2 for 2

It's on my winter challenge list; so sometime soon.

Great review KL! Such a great book, isn't it!! I'm about to start another of Michael's recommendations too... Until Tuesday.

Still not convinced, need to read more of your reviews. Reminds me of that awful Goldie Hawn movie 'Overboard'.

Note to self: Michael will probably not accept friend request today.

Lee wrote: "Still not convinced, need to read more of your reviews. Reminds me of that awful Goldie Hawn movie 'Overboard'.

Note to self: Michael will probably not accept friend request today."

Read all of our reviews Lee...it is truly one of the best around!! But everyone is different, so I guess the only way you'll know for sure, is to read it yourself:) *of course Michael will*

Think Momento instead of that awful movie Lee

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Think Momento instead of that awful movie Lee"
Will it show me up as out of touch, if I admit to not knowing what Momento is.

That's ok, it's an old movie by Christopher Nolan the director of Inception. It's nothing like Overboard

Ha! I did go to IMDB but missed it. Back I go.

Carrie Anne Moss and Jorja Fox, maybe I should watch it..... Oh wait, it's the book I am supposed to read ;)

Watch the movie and then claim you read the book :-P lol it doesn't work like that, they are different

On that subject, I read Ridley Scott's production house has bought the right to develop this book into a movie. I can see that it could be made into a great movie, but there is a certain appeal that comes with "reading" Christine's journal entries as oppposed to "watching" it. Reading the journal puts us in the same spot as Christine, we are forced to conjure our own visuals of her past and connect the dots with the present and we had interpreted the journal entries correctly IYKWIM.

Last year I decided to download and read as many random books as I could, without knowing anything about them. And so you can imagine my surprise at this book!

I bet you enjoyed it Tash!!

It was really good. I think it tapped into fears of being controlled and not being believed, or losing one's mind, that a lot of people experience in relationships.

It was one of my favourites for 2011:)

It was a great book. I devoured it on my flight back from Europe. So gripping. Terrifying at the end. I was suspecting the twist but it didn't matter. It still frightened me. Very 'claustrophobic' kind of read. Great book!

Has Michael mentioned recently that people should read this book?

I agree, one of the best books I read in 2011!

Also they are making it into a movie so it's a good book for next months challenge

That's right, they are! Nicole Kidman is taking the main role isn't she?

I really enjoyed this book. I didn't know it was being made into a movie, that will be interesting to compare!

Yes, I always worry that they will ruin the book, as they rarely get them the same, or as good!

OK, now I'm on board! Great book - bring on the movie!!