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... 15 years now, so I guess it's home. There is a Missouri Readers group here on LT and so far we've read these books: Finn by Jon Clinch. This tells the story of Huckleberry Finn's father. It is set on the Mississippi River, and the action is divided between Missouri on the west bank ...

This Missourian really did like it, in the same way I liked Finn - not a warm fuzzy story by any means but so well written! The characterization really made the book for me. Subtle, and effective. I'd love to know what happens to all the characters next. I have no idea about how realistic it ...

... novels that take place on or near the Mississippi River that might work for you, if you don't already have 9 picked out: Finn by Jon Clinch - the story of Huckleberry's father Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles - the story of a confederate women held prisoner in St Louis where she falls ...

Echos of Finn?

... but have fun. The introductory link is here. So far we've read Finn by Jon Clinch, Enemy Women, and Sharp Objects. We haven't chosen a new book or time frame for 2009 as yet. We'd love to have you as a new member. >11 Yes, ...

... gang rape at age 13 didn't seem any more abhorrant to her than self-mutilation. This book didn't haunt me for days the way Finn did. I wanted Camille to be more recovered than she turned out to be. I wanted her to go back home and face her demons and prove that she'd conquered them, but I'm ...

... evil incarnate embodied in sociopathic man in Chigurh, from McCarthy's No Country for Old Men, and from 150 years ago, FINN: A novel, from Jon Clinch's eponymous book about Huck's father.

... Durrell - a strange and complex and wonderful book. 2. Thank You, Jeeves by PG Wodehouse - hilarious. 3. Finn by Jon Clinch - Dark and disturbing and hard to read in parts, but such good writing.

It seems like the Finn discussion has finally calmed down. I know it is beginning to fade and mellow a bit in my mind. Are we ready to begin thinking about another book? Beckylynn had a good suggestion. I looked around a bit, and found several titles, but nothing that looked any more ...

... of yours ever, ever has more domain over one of your characters than you do. In a way, that is why I am unlikely to read Finn or any of the Jane Austen continuators or anything labeled as 'fanfic'. Those characters were created by specific authors and should remain the property of those ...

... ?" We haven't really addressed this question much, have we? For some reason, I am certain that Twain would've approved of Finn. Sure, Twain could be a cantankerous man, but I think he would've admired Clinch's creativity and ability to keep Twain's creation in tact. That said, you imagine ...

#45. Finn by Jon Clinch. This was a total change-of-pace for me. From Alaska to the muddy waters of the Mississippi which provides Pap Finn with both his livelihood and a convenient cover-up for his heinous crime. Clinch ambitiously creates a dark novel from the sketchy details of Pap ...

"'I'd give anything,' she says again. 'I believe I might even give you.'" Finn by John Clinch "Did he touch the boy?"

Hello everyone, I'm starting the thread for the last part of Finn. I haven't really started the last bit yet, but last week I plowed straight through to Chapter 13.

This thread contains spoilers for Finn Chapters 13-24

# 58 Finn by Jon Clinch The story of Huck Finn's father, before Jim finds him dead in the house floating on the river. Finn is Not A Nice Man, barely human, and this is a very dark and disturbing story. There are really two villains in the book - Finn and his completely evil father The Judg ...

... to draw me in. Certain aspects of the author's style are beginning to bug me, however. I'm also just about finished with Finn, and I think overall it's well worth reading. Dark, disturbing, and creepy, but wow can Jon Clinch write. My nonfiction read of the week is Barbara Ehrenreich ...

... this week - I saw her post elsewhere the other day where she commented that she was on vacation and needed to catch up on Finn for this group. For her sake, we might want to draw it out. Also, even though the last 6 chapters are short (I had also noticed this), that might allow extra time ...

I'm still reading Finn, which is good, but in a dark-and-creepy way. When I'm in need of something lighter, I have two of the funniest people ever - Noel Coward and P.G. Wodehouse. Specifically, The Letters of Noel Coward and Thank You, Jeeves.

... Morris is visiting from Ohio, where he teaches at Kenyon College. He'll be speaking tonight at the Reform Church." Finn by Jon Clinch "You be talking about a free man?"

Well, I would be reading Finn, by Jon Clinch, if I ever had the time to do so. Stupid life, always getting in the way.

Finn by Jon Clinch, which is the story of Huck Finn's father, and The Magus by John Fowles. Actually, I'll probably read In The Country of Brooklyn before The Magus because I need to review it if I ever want to get another ER book.

... that I have never read either Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn, either, so I'm sure hoping it's not prerequisite to enjoying Finn. #32 - that sounds like a good idea to me, too. I agree with Donna, spoilers don't bother me too much - they help me pay attention to what is happening in ...

... I think it's supposed to be a sequel to Gilead. I jumped for joy myself when I heard the news. And, yes, I plan to read Finn over the holiday week end and participate in the Missouri Readers' discussion. See you there! Now, on to my most recent book: #40. The Monsters of Templeton by ...

... bring it along with me to jury duty tomorrow, since I'll have lot of free reading time, but I can't face it. I'm starting Finn by Jon Clinch instead.

... by Patrick Suskind showed up in the mail today, and from the library I brought home Ragtime by E.L.Doctorow, Finn by John Clinch, and The Magus by John Fowles, which is much longer than I expected.

... get back to more substantial reading. I'm looking forward to reading with this small group - I got the e-mail today that Finn is waiting for me at the library, and I'm anxious to get started on it.

... been following this new group with interest. I live in Springfield, MO so definitely qualify as a member. :-) I think Finn looks like a very interesting choice, and I'm off to reserve it at the library.

I'm in on the Finn read! Thanks for spreading the word, twomoredays. For future ideas (so I don't forget), the guy who wrote The Glass Menagerie (who touchstones just informed me is Tennessee Williams) is also a Missourian, and The Glass Menagerie is set in St. Louis. And Kate Chopin ...

... I'm living in St. Louis, and have been for 6 years, although I'm originally from the Chicagoland area. I'm in on the Finn read (although that doesn't really belong in this thread, does it?) #16 melissajoy - if you like lists of things to read, you should head over to "1001 books to ...

A few of us in the Missouri Readers group are going to be reading and discussing Finn. (Thread here.) If anyone would like to join us, we'll be discussing the first fifty pages the week of July 7. Non-Missourians are welcome.

Well, I think at this point Finn is what we more or less agreed on. I don't know if everyone else has lost interest, but I'm all for reading it. What do you say to starting in a week or two? Maybe we could start discussing the first fifty or so pages then. Or more. What do you feel comfortable ...

... - I've been thinking about all of you and wondering what you would choose the entire time I was gone. Have we chosen Finn, or are we still waiting for others to chime in? It seems as though there is a consensus - or at least no dissentions.

I went to Amazon and checked out Finn and it looked interesting. I'd read that for our first book if it works for everyone. I'll look into the Maya Angelou, David McCollough and Ridley Pierson books when I have time. As far as Twilight goes I'm planning on re-reading the series ...

... by Twain. However, candlelit, how would you feel about reading a book based on a Mark Twain book? Still too close? Finn made a big splash when it was published. It's the story of Huckleberry Finn's father. I've heard lots of good reviews. I've been meaning to read it. Of course, Twil ...

Nothing for me either; I was hoping to snag Becky after reading Finn earlier this year. I am looking forward to what the reviewers say about this one!

Little Women and March Huckleberry Finn and Finn

Good Time Girls Finn Huck's dad....a very nasty fellow! The Possessed River Thieves The Lesser Blessed

... Baker Think by Michel R. Legault, which was a response to Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Cod by Mark Kurlansky Finn which is a novel about Huckleberry's dad, by Jon Clinch Snow by Orhan Pamuk Pearl by Mary Gordon Self which Yann Martel wrote before Life of Pi Love by Toni ...

>#133 - rufustfireply - I enjoyed Finn:a novel too. Clinch did a great job making a sympathetic anti-hero out of Papa Finn.

Just picked up Finn: A Novel by Jon Clinch and Epicure's Lament at the library ... not sure which one I'll start tonight ...

... Spare Change, and Barbara Kingsolver's Animal Vegetable Miracle. Life is sweet. ( I managed not to buy Finn, a novel and The Yiddish Policeman's Union, although I suspect both will eventually come to live here as well.)

Finished Finn: a novel - good book - very dark characters - wow - sometimes I found myself holding my breath dealing with his behavior. Now I am reading The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall - it is very strange. I still am not sure what's going on but I am compelled to continue. edited ...

Started to ask what you thought of Finn: a novel, but then looked at the book page and saw your review. I've been intrigued by the concept, and read some of Clinch's posts on some blog or other a while back. I think I will definitely give it a go.

25) Finn: a novel by Jon Clinch 26) Great Quotes by Great Leaders by Peggy Anderson* 27) The World According to Mr. Rogers: Important Things to Remember and Life's Journeys According to Mr Rogers: Things to Remember Along the Way by Fred Rogers* *I don't usually read books like this, ...

I will be starting Finn: a novel by Jon Clinch today. I believe others find some aspects of this book to be very startling. I just hope that I don't need to remember details of Huckleberry Finn - I read that so long again that I don't remember the details. I also picked up some short non- ...

... characters from books and writing stories about them? I'm thinking specifically of Ahab's Wife, Wicked, March and Finn: a novel. I know there are probably more... But I have to agree with cestovatela and littlebookworm that some books should just be left alone. And that includes Gon ...

... why now, but I do remember being just completely fed up with the book. :) hope you can finish it! I've just started Finn : a novel by Jon Clinch. I've heard good things about it... we'll see.

... ile: 1) Suite Francoise by Irene Nemirovsky 2) Digging to America by Anne Tyler 3) Traveller by Richard Adams 4) Finn: A Novel by Jon Clinch I'm open to suggestions!

... Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky 23) The March: A Novel by E.L. Doctorow 24) Summer Sisters by Judy Blume 25) Finn: a novel by Jon Clinch 26) Great Quotes by Great Leaders by Peggy Anderson* 27) The World According to Mr. Rogers: Important Things to Remember and Life's Journe ...