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Is it too early to start an Ink Black Heart thread? (No Spoilers)

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BobinogBobbleHat · 29/06/2022 12:41

I tried to hold back until July so I could say 'next month', but apparently the cover design and back cover blurb will be released tomorrow.

Anyone have thoughts and/or predictions they'd like to obsess over for a couple of months?

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EmpressaurusWitchDoesntBurn · 31/08/2022 05:44

I took the day off work & spent it on the sofa!

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BobinogBobbleHat · 31/08/2022 07:16

I think we can chat about it here, if people would like to. Those of us who haven't got their copy yet, thanks Waterstones finished can avoid the thread for a bit.

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AnHonestAnswer · 31/08/2022 07:34

I got mine at Waterstones in Chester yesterday. I hadn’t had any email notification, but they took the details of my website order, and gave me a copy from their display table. The lady seemed a bit mortified, she said the internet orders are probably delayed by Royal Mail strikes and bank hol, so when they arrive they’ll just replace the stock from the table with them. They had loads, and it definitely wasn’t hidden! I’m going in! 😃

Graffittiunderpass · 31/08/2022 07:58

Can we give it a few days before we discuss it?

EmpressaurusWitchDoesntBurn · 31/08/2022 08:00

BobinogBobbleHat · 31/08/2022 07:16

I think we can chat about it here, if people would like to. Those of us who haven't got their copy yet, thanks Waterstones finished can avoid the thread for a bit.

I still think a new thread with a big SPOILERS warning in the title would be safer. Imagine going to Threads I’m On & seeing the name of the killer show up in one of the visible posts…

fruitstick · 31/08/2022 08:54

Do I need to leave this thread and come back when I've finished?

SunshineThelma · 31/08/2022 10:03

Any solution to the Kindle chat images for those who don't have touch-screen ones? Mines a kindle 2 and I'm planning an upgrade, but not before I take IBH on holiday this weekend!

TheInkBlackHeart · 31/08/2022 10:35

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS INK BLACK HEART SPOILERS* http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/whatweree_reading/4623312-spoilers-spoilers-spoilers-ink-black-heart-spoilers

Spoiler thread ahoy

WobblyLondoner · 31/08/2022 10:57

Just started on Audible, juggling this and another novel on holiday. Looking forward to it, but daunted by length - 32 hours!!!!!

Theundertaker · 31/08/2022 11:41

I hope this isn't a spoiler. I'm listening but the long descriptions of the twitter threads ("@ so and so replying to @ some other random, hash tag, rofl" ad nauseum) are getting to me a bit. I wonder if the paper book would have been the better format as you naturally skip over that stuff faster when reading yourself, I think.

Rodedooda · 31/08/2022 12:19

Theundertaker · 31/08/2022 11:41

I hope this isn't a spoiler. I'm listening but the long descriptions of the twitter threads ("@ so and so replying to @ some other random, hash tag, rofl" ad nauseum) are getting to me a bit. I wonder if the paper book would have been the better format as you naturally skip over that stuff faster when reading yourself, I think.

Yeah those parts really don't work on audio. Must've been painful narrating too!

fannyfan · 31/08/2022 13:35

Hope this helps with who is who mod wise

Is it too early to start an Ink Black Heart thread? (No Spoilers)
ISmellLikeRobin · 31/08/2022 14:05

I'm nearly halfway through & really wishing I'd been making notes from the start! I keep noticing things that relate to something previously mentioned but which aren't flagged as something Strike/Robin identifies as a potential clue but then I can't remember who the original thing was related to. Part of me wants to go back to the start & make notes & try to solve it, but also I want to finish & find out what happens!

the80sweregreat · 31/08/2022 14:10

I'm also confused : I'm half way through nearly and already a bit lost with so many different characters.
The text thing on the kindle is a nightmare too
It is annoying me a bit.
I have ordered a Cormoran and Robin mug today.

Theundertaker · 31/08/2022 14:21

Rodedooda · 31/08/2022 12:19

Yeah those parts really don't work on audio. Must've been painful narrating too!

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I swear I can hear irritation in his voice when he has to read through pages of what just seem to be twitter handles.

fannyfan · 31/08/2022 14:24

@Theundertaker I can imagine him
Being a bit like Wtf ?

Purpleavocado · 31/08/2022 14:39

The twitter things are annoying but I like the fact that JKR isn't afraid to go there - ie toxic fandom, considering the abuse she's faced.

ArticSaviour · 31/08/2022 16:43

Just finished. Now listening on Audible.

Liked it. Needs a good edit and agree re the game chat being a pain in the arse on Kindle. But loved the way it shows JKR giving no fucks in looking at the way people behave twattishly online

threepointonefourone · 31/08/2022 19:00

Purpleavocado · 31/08/2022 14:39

The twitter things are annoying but I like the fact that JKR isn't afraid to go there - ie toxic fandom, considering the abuse she's faced.

Yep. I did think fuck me she’s brave launching straight for the jugular re toxic fandom

hiredandsqueak · 31/08/2022 19:22

Poor dog got a very long walk today as I lost track of time listening on Audible. Had I not have received a text which made me take stock and realise I was at least an hour's walk away from home I might still have been out there. Dog has retreated to her bed exhausted Grin

Graffittiunderpass · 31/08/2022 20:26

I'm up to chapter 70, my life is currently on hold. It's absolutely fantastic.

KittenKong · 31/08/2022 20:40

I’m on chapter 38…

LurkingBookseller · 31/08/2022 20:56

@BobinogBobbleHat Any joy getting your copy yet?

the80sweregreat · 31/08/2022 21:14

My eyes were aching , so had to stop reading tonight.
It is much better than TB I think, but still confused.

StrikeandRobin · 31/08/2022 21:28

Mine was delivered yesterday but I only started reading this afternoon.
I’m finding the chat room chat really tiresome. I’m hoping it gets easier once I can fully track who is who. I had to put it down as it was annoying me which is disappointing.