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I may now need to re read the book as the extract has whetted my appetite for the next one.
Wave At Hanging Rock is not only my favorite of your books, but it’s in my top three fiction books of all time, and I regularly recommend it. It’s exquisitely disconcerting how well you get into the mind of the protagonist.
Thank you all (not sure if me writing this will notify you but I’m hoping it might). Really nice, and very interesting to hear from your replies, I’ve had a stunning 400+ comments back through the form, which has left me rather daunted, but also very excited to get on with a sequel. Thanks again!
Gregg
I enjoyed the excerpt and now must read the book. The scene took me back to my own experiences at a young age with a friend who was always pushing the rest of us to try things we never would have without his daring challenges. I might never had walked along the top of a tall fence or picked bunches of wild flowers and knocked on doors to sell them. What an exhilarating feeling when some dear elderly lady bought the flowers I was holding while my friend sweet talked her into buying them.
I am convinced that those experiences have made me challenge myself and try new things that are out of my comfort zone countless times in my life. Thanks for taking me and I am sure many others back to similar times in our lives.
This scene was quite difficult to read, but illustrates well, the positioning of the boys in the friendship. John’s dark side is portrayed In a very emotive way and definitely adds to the overall feeling of dread. I felt compelled to keep reading the first time around and will most definitely revisit The Wave in preparation for the sequel.
Re-reading this was quite satisfying. I found myself back at the campgrounds once again. The waves at Hanging Rock was one of the few books that I have read where I seemed to be an eager audience of one watching a magnificent play, rather than identifying with the narrator or narration of a book. It was if I had this omnipotent view of their world. Very few books allow me the privilege to be immersed in that manner, which is my favorite way to read. I can think of two off hand that did this; To Kill a Mockingbird and The Outsiders, younger ready yes, but great stories. I can not imagine The Waves at Hanging Rock without this iconic piece. I will take the survey, but you know me, I have to spout off with my opinion. Thanks again for keeping me entertained with your talents.
It would not let me select an answer so I was unable to vote.
I found it really hard to read the first time and no easier the second time. I’m a real emotional coward though and can’t bare anything cruel. I had to go away and come back to finish that part.
Having said that, I do think it was really insightful and made me feel really wary about how much worse things were going to get.
John’s apparent power over the other boys was really disturbing and you felt he was almost certainly going to be a sociopath.
Re reading this passage has made me want to re read the book.
I agree pn John’s power over his friends.
Still think this book is great….might have to read it again now.
This scene was powerful and confirmed one’s suspicions about John’s mental state – even though it wasn’t pleasant to read about causing pain to an innocent animal. It was totally addictive from that point on – just what we love!
This scene really illustrates “John’s” mental state and his ability to manipulate as well as the hold he has over the other boys. Although uncomfortable to read it is a highly memorable scene and important to the story.
It isn’t at all that I need fictional characters to be clearly bad or good,mad or sane, abnormal or normal, but the personae of John and Jesse are muddled – detracts from the quality of the story – –
Enjoyed looking back at this extract – my kindle reading list will be empty by morning so I now know that instead of looking for new stuff I’ll first re-read ‘The Wave’ in anticipation of the sequel arriving. Can’t wait! Please do again bear me in mind if you need beta-readers!
Wave at hanging rock us still my favourite of your books
I didn’t enjoy reading the extract but I thought it was an accurate description of childrens behaviourand was/is quite important to he storyline development
I am a female charter captain and don’t see the point in making a crab suffer. Hook thru back of shell where they can’t feel it and stay alive. Live bait is always better!! I love your books, just wish you would research a bit better. I’m a perfectionist from being a capt for40 years. I’ve really enjoyed all of your books!!
While I imagine all (most?) authors strive for accuracy, I can personally assure you that Gregg indeed does COPIOUS amounts of research, sometimes about the use of a single term or word. Though we are continents apart, I answered numerous emails when Gregg wanted to use a specific scientific term. In addition, may I (ever so gently) remind you that the characters are NOT boat captains – merely young people exploring their word in the best way possible, through experience. Finally, (and just as gently) authors often use, “poetic license” for the sake of the story and can’t possible list all instances in an, “Author’s Note”. You should consider sending Gregg an email on the subject – he is a “real person” vs “author on high” and can explain things himself FAR better than I can.
Well said!
I don’t understand the relevance of stating that you are a ‘female’ captain.
The Wave at Hanging Rock was the very first book of yours that I read. I found it way back, as a free offering on ebooks. I was hooked, am a huge fan and have read every one of your books since. I’m very happy to pay for them now lol.
I remember that scene well, as it made me uncomfortable….as it should, as it was intended to do.
Great insight into the characters, and what could be in store.
I will re-read the book, as it has been awhile, and look forward to the sequel!