David Goodis - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T09:59:14Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:157222?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A158200&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Blonde on the Corner, I j…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-09-01:537324:Comment:1582312008-09-01T11:48:32.044Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
The Blonde on the Corner, I just started, midway through Grisham's the Juror but couldn't wait! I love the style--kind of like James Farrell's Stud's Lonegan (father's favorite book on the planet)! like that style but written as hardboiled crime (which I prefer)<br />
Coming shortly: Shoot the Piano Player and Of Tender Sin,<br />
and yes, I can see myself reading whatever I can get my hands on!
The Blonde on the Corner, I just started, midway through Grisham's the Juror but couldn't wait! I love the style--kind of like James Farrell's Stud's Lonegan (father's favorite book on the planet)! like that style but written as hardboiled crime (which I prefer)<br />
Coming shortly: Shoot the Piano Player and Of Tender Sin,<br />
and yes, I can see myself reading whatever I can get my hands on! Terrific, Carole! Which one d…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-09-01:537324:Comment:1582292008-09-01T11:35:32.502ZDADavenporthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
Terrific, Carole! Which one did you pick?
Terrific, Carole! Which one did you pick? you know you're right.
I know…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-09-01:537324:Comment:1582002008-09-01T06:12:04.643Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
you know you're right.<br />
I know that already from having started one!
you know you're right.<br />
I know that already from having started one! Thanks, everyone, for the rep…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-09-01:537324:Comment:1581512008-09-01T00:30:27.226ZDADavenporthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
Thanks, everyone, for the replies. It's great reading John, Lou and Allen's perspectives on this amazing and little-known writer. Little-known by the general public, that is. He is hugely admired in Noir and Crime circles.<br />
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Carol and Naomi, you have a treat in store for you when you begin his novels. I warn you, you'll want to read every one of them. It can be obsessive!
Thanks, everyone, for the replies. It's great reading John, Lou and Allen's perspectives on this amazing and little-known writer. Little-known by the general public, that is. He is hugely admired in Noir and Crime circles.<br />
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Carol and Naomi, you have a treat in store for you when you begin his novels. I warn you, you'll want to read every one of them. It can be obsessive! I'm a big fan of Goodis too,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-31:537324:Comment:1581282008-08-31T22:42:07.131ZAllan Guthriehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/sunshine65
I'm a big fan of Goodis too, although not quite as die-hard as Lou -- Lou is the #1 world authority on Goodis. I've read all the novels at least once. I like Goodis because his perspective is refreshingly different. He writes unsparingly about the socially marginalized, values empathy over sympathy, and isn't afraid of alienating readers with an outlook that's generally very bleak. He can also be very funny.
I'm a big fan of Goodis too, although not quite as die-hard as Lou -- Lou is the #1 world authority on Goodis. I've read all the novels at least once. I like Goodis because his perspective is refreshingly different. He writes unsparingly about the socially marginalized, values empathy over sympathy, and isn't afraid of alienating readers with an outlook that's generally very bleak. He can also be very funny. wow, sure will check that.
I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-28:537324:Comment:1576252008-08-28T07:46:25.748Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
wow, sure will check that.<br />
I aspire to write as he did!<br />
Love that style of writing.
wow, sure will check that.<br />
I aspire to write as he did!<br />
Love that style of writing. I am a die hard Goodis fan! W…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-27:537324:Comment:1575852008-08-27T22:07:49.373ZLouis Boxerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/popepius
I am a die hard Goodis fan! Would love to talk more about the man, the myth and the writing of Goodis. Be sure to check out NoirCon 2008 and 2010 which take place in Goodis's home town and seek to honor him and Goodis like writers.
I am a die hard Goodis fan! Would love to talk more about the man, the myth and the writing of Goodis. Be sure to check out NoirCon 2008 and 2010 which take place in Goodis's home town and seek to honor him and Goodis like writers. How did I overlook David Good…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-27:537324:Comment:1575142008-08-27T12:41:30.065Zcarole gillhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
How did I overlook David Goodis?!<br />
I love that sort of writing!<br />
Just ordered Shoot the Piano Player and OfTender Sin.<br />
I love the films Goodis's books were based on.<br />
Fabulous!<br />
I think we learn so much from reading these masters of the genre.
How did I overlook David Goodis?!<br />
I love that sort of writing!<br />
Just ordered Shoot the Piano Player and OfTender Sin.<br />
I love the films Goodis's books were based on.<br />
Fabulous!<br />
I think we learn so much from reading these masters of the genre. I'm a huge Goodis fan. About…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-26:537324:Comment:1574422008-08-26T19:05:11.329ZJohn Weaglyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnWeagly
I'm a huge Goodis fan. About ten years ago I worked on a stage production of his novel BLACK FRIDAY and that got me hooked.<br />
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As you mentioned, I like the darkness and the precision. I also use his writing as a model for the femme fatale vs good girl/redeemer dichotomy.
I'm a huge Goodis fan. About ten years ago I worked on a stage production of his novel BLACK FRIDAY and that got me hooked.<br />
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As you mentioned, I like the darkness and the precision. I also use his writing as a model for the femme fatale vs good girl/redeemer dichotomy.