I guess I didn't see the pointlessness of it, particularly given Daisy was consistently trying to unsettle and antagonize those around her and Ruth and Warren responded in kind. Not pleasant to watch, admittedly, but it felt in step with everything else that was going on. I did like how after each punch, Ruth did try…

You also introduced me to Martin Amis and Harold Pinter, so your hits far outweigh your misses.

In other words, your secret favo(u)rite. Duly noted, Dell. ;)

Excellent! Have some brandy and relax!

How was Insomnia?

Ah, that sucks. I hope you are feeling better! Big hugs your way!

Consider it done. You'll be the first to know when I get to them.

Dat bod is one for the ages. It's inspiring and feeds my inadequacy complex!

I'll start with Misery and Gerald's Game first.

I do wonder what it would have been like if they had just kept it basically locked in one location and only used f;ash backs.

I'm sorry. :(

Done and done!

Ah. Great build-up, wonky landing.

DFW, another blindspot. I should read him and MFK Fisher back-to-back.

The three hour runtime also includes the overture and intermission, FWIW.

I loved the sixth season of Justified so much. Mary Steenburgen is the perfect villainess.

I saw my university is doing a double feature of Listen to Me Marlon and A Streetcar Named Desire. Needless to say, I'm certainly going to try to attend it.

Agreed. He really needs bigger showcases like this one.

I can't wait to see it and read the book.

Did the tip toward the absurd give it a proper 'waking nightmare' feel or was it more like King had written himself into a corner?