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- Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:07 pm
- Forum: House of Earth
- Topic: House of Earth Tidbits begin on Monday
- Replies: 15
- Views: 622
Re: House of Earth Tidbits begin on Monday
I too like the vintage feel of the book and the dusty look of the cover. I am about half through the book and have to admit like Gilberts Girl - I also skipped some passages. But I am sure our fearless leaders ffd and Liz will make these passages interesting to us. Looking forward to Monday!! 

- Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:12 pm
- Forum: Announcements and Calendars
- Topic: Welcome, fireflydances
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2441
Re: Welcome, fireflydances

- Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:28 pm
- Forum: Announcements and Calendars
- Topic: Welcome, fireflydances
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2441
Re: Welcome, fireflydances
Congratulations Fireflydances!!!
Have enjoyed your input and ideas during the discussions. Now you are "official" - will look forward to many many more. 


- Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:20 pm
- Forum: Announcements and Calendars
- Topic: From DITHOT
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1856
Re: From DITHOT


- Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:55 pm
- Forum: Birthdays and Celebrations
- Topic: HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY, ONBC!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2505
Re: HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY, ONBC!




Happy Birthday ONBC!!! What a wonderful place that Liz and DITHOT has made for us. It has made my reading much more meaningful!! Thanks for all the many hours you dedicate to ONBC!!! Here is to another 10!!

- Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:03 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #22 - The Final Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 867
Re: The Thin Man Question #22 - The Final Question

- Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #20 - Casting Question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2635
Re: The Thin Man Question #20 - Casting Question


- Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:55 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #19 ~ Why the Thin Man?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 877
Re: The Thin Man Question #19 ~ Why the Thin Man?
Of course - it is a great story with an interesting storyline. It can be very serious with the crimes and murders and at the same time be humorus. Johnny seems to appreciate clever and good writing. And the 30's were a very complex and interesting period. Look how Johnny submerged himself in the Dil...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #17 ~ Popularity
- Replies: 7
- Views: 748
Re: The Thin Man Question #17 ~ Popularity
During this time period - people were tired of being depressed about life's struggles and the movies helped to lift their spirits - if even for a short while. I know some movies try to give a moral or deep meaning to the viewers - but sometimes we just need to relax and laugh and enjoy. 

- Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:49 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #18 ~ Setting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1168
Re: The Thin Man Question #18 ~ Setting
Oh I so hope they keep the setting in the 30's. The feel of the time adds so much to the characters and dialog. But of course, Johnny can always add a new twist to most anything and not loose the original meaning.
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:18 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #11 ~ Other Hammett Books
- Replies: 10
- Views: 893
Re: The Thin Man Question #11 ~ Other Hammett Books
The Thin Man was my first read by Hammett - but just finished The Maltese Falcon. To me the Thin Man was lighter and with more humor because of Nick and Nora being so likeable. Sam Spade in the Maltese Falcon was a rougher sort of character -(ala Spandau) except Spade was a ladies man compaired to S...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:02 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #16 ~ The Movie vs. The Book
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1181
Re: The Thin Man Question #16 ~ The Movie vs. The Book
I enjoyed the book so very much - but must confess that the movie made it so much easier to follow all the characters. The banter between Nick and Nora was so much fun both in the book and in the movie. Agree - the casting was great.
- Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:16 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #15 - Were you confused?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 936
Re: The Thin Man Question #15 - Were you confused?
Yes I was confused -(nothing new about that when it comes to reading mysteries
) I also thought The Thin Man was Nick Charles. Thanks for clearing that up with our tidbits!!

- Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:51 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #14 - Were you surprised? - new response from R Layman
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1976
Re: The Thin Man Question #14 - Were you surprised?
For me the clues were very confusing - but isn't that the purpose of a good mystery? But I did figure it out just before it was revealed.
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:24 pm
- Forum: The Thin Man
- Topic: The Thin Man Question #10 ~ Other Writers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1088
Re: The Thin Man Question #10 ~ Other Writers
I too was reminded of the Daniel Depp style of writing (minus the @#!! language
). The difference is that Hammett's main charators seemed much happier in their lives. The light-heartedness of some of the conversations brought alot of humor to the story.
