tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post745135011867336402..comments2024-03-18T11:01:42.459-05:00Comments on Pretty Sinister Books: IN BRIEF: An Easter Egg Hunt - Gillian FreemanJ F Norrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-42714340896209331942014-08-07T10:08:23.587-05:002014-08-07T10:08:23.587-05:00John: Yes, Easter (or any holiday or calendar-rela...John: Yes, Easter (or any holiday or calendar-related item) absolutely counts. And the book sounds delightful!Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-2081193208591005492014-04-22T12:56:43.949-05:002014-04-22T12:56:43.949-05:00Thanks for that, Patrick. This would make a fantas...Thanks for that, Patrick. This would make a fantastic movie. Someone should try it again.<br /><br />I'm trying to find a copy of the recently released DVD of <i>That Cold Day in the Park</i>. I saw it decades ago on a VHS tape and I'm still haunted by Sandy Dennis' performance of that lonely woman. But I need a refresher viewing before I can accurately compare the book and movie. My memory of the movie trumps my reading experience of the book. Not a terrible book at all, but surfacey and more salacious than the movie which creepy yet poignant.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-27390120196117690642014-04-22T11:52:13.203-05:002014-04-22T11:52:13.203-05:00After they worked together on the film of "Th...After they worked together on the film of "That Cold Day in the Park," Robert Altman and Gillian Freeman remained friendly, and at one point he had her work on a screenplay for a film version of "An Easter Egg Hunt" that unfortunately never made it to production. (All this information is by way of Patrick McGilligan's excellent Altman biography "Jumping Off the Cliff.")Patrick Murthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103905929956454199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-11052132127441310212014-04-22T11:07:51.448-05:002014-04-22T11:07:51.448-05:00Highly recommend it, Patti. Knowing your tastes, I...Highly recommend it, Patti. Knowing your tastes, I think this is right up your alley.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-23335282712725806812014-04-22T11:06:30.586-05:002014-04-22T11:06:30.586-05:00Easter was very laid back over here. I finished re...Easter was very laid back over here. I finished reading this book, we watched our usual Sunday night TV shows. Late night I got caught up in "Les Revenants", a French TV show now available on DVD in the US. Haunting and eerie and strangely beautiful.<br /><br />You might be able to read this in a single day, Sergio. It’s only 147 pages. I devoured it in two quick sittings. Very engrossing with fascinating characters and gorgeous writing. <br /><br />I should take the time to mention that Valancourt Books has reprinted three of Freeman’s early novels including her first novel <i>The Liberty Man</i> and <i>The Leather Boys.</i> Visit their <a href="http://www.valancourtbooks.com/gillian-freeman.html" rel="nofollow">Gillian Freeman page </a> for ordering info and a brief biographical sketch about the writer. I got an email yesterday from James Jenkins, the editor-in-chief and founder of that indie press, and he was glad to see that Freeman was getting coverage. He calls her "criminally neglected." I'd agree based on this book alone.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-50983316380273917902014-04-22T06:19:13.896-05:002014-04-22T06:19:13.896-05:00This sounds lovely and novel. This sounds lovely and novel. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-57533739733513171742014-04-22T02:07:00.449-05:002014-04-22T02:07:00.449-05:00You've done it again, John - this sounds reall...You've done it again, John - this sounds really terrific and will definitely get a copy - in fact, I couldn't wait and just ordered it - I will re-read your review after I get it - thanks chum - hope you had a great Easter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com