Robbie, another insightful review. The Body Snatchers is one of those stories that seems to have become larger than the book itself, especially through its film adaptations and the idea of people being replaced by something that only looks human. Isn’t it interesting that a story first published so many decades ago has remained part of popular culture. Thank you for taking me back to a classic!!!!
Hi Rebecca, it is interesting that some books survive. Some become the basis for a more recent book. Stephen King borrowed ideas from writers like John Wyndham and Abram Stoker. He did create something new but he learned from other writers. I guess we all do.
I agree wholeheartedly, Robbie!! By the way, I have just started to read “A Month in the Country” by J.L. Carr, which I think you would enjoy. It is widely regarded as a modern classic of English literature. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of the Guardian Fiction Prize, the book packs an immense emotional and atmospheric punch into just around a hundred pages. It is set in the 1920s and one of the key themes is the aftermath of War and Trauma.
A fascinating review of a classic that feels surprisingly relevant today, especially in its exploration of what makes us human and what we might lose when individuality disappears.
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That’s a grand post of your wonderful review, Roberta!
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I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
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I’m glad I enjoyed it too, Roberta! 😍
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Robbie, another insightful review. The Body Snatchers is one of those stories that seems to have become larger than the book itself, especially through its film adaptations and the idea of people being replaced by something that only looks human. Isn’t it interesting that a story first published so many decades ago has remained part of popular culture. Thank you for taking me back to a classic!!!!
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I agree Rebecca. It’s taken on a life of it’s own. We still talk about pod people!
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Hi Merril, I read that the term pod people is still used. Amazing!
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Hi Robbie! You’ve never heard anyone say that? That makes me feel old. 😂
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I think it’s more a country thing than an age thing. Lots of Americanisms don’t reach South Africa 🩵🦋
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I did wonder that! 😊
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Hi Rebecca, it is interesting that some books survive. Some become the basis for a more recent book. Stephen King borrowed ideas from writers like John Wyndham and Abram Stoker. He did create something new but he learned from other writers. I guess we all do.
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I agree wholeheartedly, Robbie!! By the way, I have just started to read “A Month in the Country” by J.L. Carr, which I think you would enjoy. It is widely regarded as a modern classic of English literature. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of the Guardian Fiction Prize, the book packs an immense emotional and atmospheric punch into just around a hundred pages. It is set in the 1920s and one of the key themes is the aftermath of War and Trauma.
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Hi Rebecca, this book sounds intriguing. I’m reading Driving Miss Daisy and it’s lovely.
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Isn’t it fun to read!!!!📚📚📚
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Clicking over to read your discussion!
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Thank you 😊
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You’re welcome.
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There was a Looney Tunes parody called Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers, in which the “pods” were “strange-looking” carrots.
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Oh that is funny 🥕🐇🐰
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A book? as I clicked over…
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Yes, indeed. I only read books 😉
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A fascinating review of a classic that feels surprisingly relevant today, especially in its exploration of what makes us human and what we might lose when individuality disappears.
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Hi Patricia, that exactly what I thought. The uniformity and sameness wraiths by AI is a bit frightening to me. So clinical.
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