I was accepted into the study abroad program I applied for a few weeks ago. If I get all of my financial aid papers in on time I could be studying at the University of Nottingham as soon as January 25th 2010. Pretty exciting new. I am, however, hardwired in such a way that I am constantly anticipating for the other foot to drop. In short, I am almost always anxious that my plans will hit a bump. It is not a great way to live but it does force me to plan alternative routes.
Just finished The Curious Incident of the Dead Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and just started The Boy Detective Fails by Joe Meno. The former was an interesting read but I don't think it had the deep insight I was anticipating. An easy read and provides an interesting look into the inner workings of the mind of a British teenager with autism. Both books deal with boy detectives, although the latter delves more into the fantastical mystique, veering closer to likes of The Hardy Boys and Johnny Quest. I'm enjoying it so far but it has not proven to be as personal as Hairstyles of the Damned, the only other Joe Meno book I've ever read.
This is a t-shirt design I am working on right now. Penny farthing gentleman hedgehog.
Speak easy,
Neil
2 comments:
Yes, Joe Meno. I picked up his latest, but haven't read it. I'll be curious to know how you like boy detective fails. Congrats on getting in the study abroad program.
I haven't gotten too far into it but I think his failure may have something to do with the boy detective trying to figure out where one goes once they've died. Dark book but good so far.
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