tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post4872068655249479502..comments2024-03-28T12:01:48.045-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: The Chalk Man by C.J. TudorLark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-34874350516533837802018-03-20T16:25:16.176-07:002018-03-20T16:25:16.176-07:00Yeah, I thought that was kind of creepy. :)Yeah, I thought that was kind of creepy. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-9423882039369927822018-03-20T16:04:27.178-07:002018-03-20T16:04:27.178-07:00I enjoyed your review. This book looks intriguing....I enjoyed your review. This book looks intriguing. I'm adding this title to my list!Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-89878152502202915562018-03-19T12:57:31.012-07:002018-03-19T12:57:31.012-07:00I did not anticipate the Chloe reveal! That was w...I did not anticipate the Chloe reveal! That was well done. I was on to Mike from the start, however. Just not sure how that drawing stayed dry in his pocket in the river??? But them's small potatoes. <br /><br />But as to the Eddie final reveal? That came more out of left field for me. The ring I understood. The body part? Not so much! Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-61850761103112402712018-03-19T12:31:03.919-07:002018-03-19T12:31:03.919-07:00Did you see that whole twist with Chloe coming? Be...Did you see that whole twist with Chloe coming? Because I didn't. I thought she was younger. So that surprised me. And then Eddie! What did you think about what he did as a kid? That really caught me by surprise. But I did like the way Tudor wrote this novel. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-42905781179579746892018-03-19T12:24:17.597-07:002018-03-19T12:24:17.597-07:00Yeah, they're no fun when you know who did it ...Yeah, they're no fun when you know who did it in chapter 3! ;DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-72104317232955432952018-03-19T07:13:09.260-07:002018-03-19T07:13:09.260-07:00I've heard good things about this one. Glad yo...I've heard good things about this one. Glad you enjoyed it and that it kept you guessing. I hate mystery/suspense novels that are too predictable!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-67353315347122089512018-03-18T21:26:35.451-07:002018-03-18T21:26:35.451-07:00Ok, I finished it! I thought it was OK. Very remi...Ok, I finished it! I thought it was OK. Very reminiscent of Stephen King and perhaps more horror inflected than I anticipated. I agree it was very much about the nostalgia of childhood than a whodunit. <br /><br />The plot was pretty complicated and I thought the author did a really good job of bringing it all together at the end!Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-83154374157663090312018-03-15T12:33:12.287-07:002018-03-15T12:33:12.287-07:00I liked the juxtaposition of the characters as kid...I liked the juxtaposition of the characters as kids and adults in this book. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-39949129933702193392018-03-14T20:57:52.042-07:002018-03-14T20:57:52.042-07:00Thanks Lark for recommending this book, I haven...Thanks Lark for recommending this book, I haven't read as much mystery suspence as I would like and Chalk Man sounds good. I like stories where childhood friends are brought together years later when an incident from their childhood rises to the surface.Kathy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967595794483824444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-62632251150185734972018-03-14T11:08:41.390-07:002018-03-14T11:08:41.390-07:00I'll sure will :)I'll sure will :)Bark At The Ghoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201971932093705929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-54280646895139712042018-03-13T12:37:19.642-07:002018-03-13T12:37:19.642-07:00It was kind of fun to revisit that era, however br...It was kind of fun to revisit that era, however briefly. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-92041586900111170642018-03-13T12:36:47.955-07:002018-03-13T12:36:47.955-07:00Hey, the last thing you need to feel when you'...Hey, the last thing you need to feel when you're reading a book is stress. Life is stressful enough without adding in that. :D Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-54530216466565412332018-03-13T12:35:20.917-07:002018-03-13T12:35:20.917-07:00Yes, please! I want to know what you think of this...Yes, please! I want to know what you think of this book! :DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-11896837937039655762018-03-13T10:39:12.238-07:002018-03-13T10:39:12.238-07:00This sounds like a great book. I wish I wasn't...This sounds like a great book. I wish I wasn't such a wimp about thrillers because there have been so many coming out lately that sound great. But I'm not good with suspense. I find it too stressful. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346526327368134411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-38937203760094636282018-03-12T22:14:19.736-07:002018-03-12T22:14:19.736-07:00Just skimmed your post...I have yet to read it! I...Just skimmed your post...I have yet to read it! I am going to start it RIGHT NOW and come back after I am done!Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-11563704492577710022018-03-12T14:12:04.586-07:002018-03-12T14:12:04.586-07:00I always enjoy your buddy reads posts! This is one...I always enjoy your buddy reads posts! This is one I do want to read more than anything because of the setting. Love the 80s and I think it's more of a bit of a nostalgia trip. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-46805730752712004682018-03-12T14:03:30.177-07:002018-03-12T14:03:30.177-07:00It was a good pick, Melody! Thanks for suggesting ...It was a good pick, Melody! Thanks for suggesting it. I had a lot of fun reading it...and especially being able to ask you what you thought of all those unexpected twists at the end! :DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-21933451495521359942018-03-12T14:02:48.073-07:002018-03-12T14:02:48.073-07:00You do get caught up in this story, don't you?...You do get caught up in this story, don't you? It wasn't quite what I was expecting, but I couldn't seem to put it down. And that ending! :DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-72608640676702023172018-03-12T14:02:08.957-07:002018-03-12T14:02:08.957-07:00I think it's a book worth reading! I liked the...I think it's a book worth reading! I liked the premise and the writing and the tie-in with the past in 1986 when the main characters were just kids. It's good.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-19580549894543142432018-03-12T14:00:59.075-07:002018-03-12T14:00:59.075-07:00That is so true. :) Personally, I think it's...That is so true. :) Personally, I think it's sad that kids are such indoor cats these days; my friends and I were outside ALL the time...which means WE would definitely have found that body. ;DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-71989584306138066922018-03-12T13:59:45.086-07:002018-03-12T13:59:45.086-07:00That was all Melody's idea! Isn't she smar...That was all Melody's idea! Isn't she smart?Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-33802386146403923482018-03-12T13:59:28.268-07:002018-03-12T13:59:28.268-07:00I didn't hate any of these characters...but th...I didn't hate any of these characters...but they weren't easy to love either. You'll have to let me know what you think of them when you read this one! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-41270301489633947862018-03-12T13:58:25.960-07:002018-03-12T13:58:25.960-07:00It is sad, isn't it? And this book did keep my...It is sad, isn't it? And this book did keep my interest all the way through; it's a compelling mystery without being bite-your-nails suspenseful, if that makes sense.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-81257551587960081642018-03-12T13:05:36.090-07:002018-03-12T13:05:36.090-07:00Even if this one is more coming of age than myster...Even if this one is more coming of age than mystery suspense I’m intrigued. And if it kept your interest more power to it. I like Melody’s question. You guys are right. Kids don’t really play with sidewalk chalk anymore. How sad. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-60271407027179440342018-03-12T11:46:33.878-07:002018-03-12T11:46:33.878-07:00I can do books with unlikable characters sometimes...I can do books with unlikable characters sometimes. I've seen such a mixed reaction regarding this book that I'm really interested in seeing how it works for me. I'm still waiting for my turn at Overdrive. Bark At The Ghoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201971932093705929noreply@blogger.com