WWW Wednesday is a weekly book meme run by Sam over at Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Currently Reading
I’m still in the early phases of Alien: Out of the Shadows by Tim Lebbon, though Ripley has since made an appearance and joins the crew of the Marion, the ship that serves as the primary setting so far. As a general concept Ripley’s presence is still a bugbear for me because of how it tampers with her story across the films (a problem I’m aware is not unique to me). Nevertheless, I think Lebbon has captured Ripley’s voice very well; it’s easy for me to imagine Sigourney Weaver speaking these lines in character. I continue to be pleased with how quickly things move as well. I’m really not far at all, but already the stage has been set with very little dawdling with introducing the aliens as a threat and getting Ripley involved.
I’ve also been reading Treachery by Robin Furth and Peter David et al, which is the third prequel graphic novel for the series The Dark Tower by Stephen King. I’m enjoying it just fine, though I’m finding myself a little miffed with how redundant it has been as someone who as read the novels already. I am enjoying seeing Cuthbert and Alain a little more fleshed out as characters though, their presence in the novels being limited to the flashback story line in the fourth book. The introduction of Aileen Ritter, a young woman who wishes to be a female gunslinger (which is forbidden), has been interesting so far too, though I’m waiting to see if her story follows a more cliched path or goes to some unexpected places.
Recently Finished
Over the weekend I finished reading The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Please check out my full review here! As much as I enjoy horror with violence and gore, I do have a particular place in my heart for effective terror and atmosphere, which this novel had in spades. I grew a strong attachment to the core group of characters and the relationships forming between them. Eleanor Vance was especially fascinating. I loved how believable it felt as a ghost story too. I didn’t have to suspend my disbelief very much at all. There were plenty of supernatural occurrences that cannot simply be attributed to the psychosis of a particular character, yet nothing is spelled out or confirmed for the reader. It begged for speculation, never showing its hand too clearly.
Reading Next
My progress with spooky reads for October is going better than I anticipated, so I’m actually not sure what I want to pick up once I’m finished with the Out of the Shadows. There is the forthcoming Junji Ito collection Frankenstein, but I don’t anticipate having it for a couple more weeks. I’ve always got some Stephen King books to choose from though. White Tears by Hari Kunzru is apparently a horror story of sorts as well, so I may crack open that book from my list open if nothing else grabs me.
Until next week, thank you for reading!
Muse with Me 
Ahh i’m absolutely going to check out your review of The haunting of Hill house as it sounds right up my street and perfect for October!
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I’ve been meaning to read the Shirley Jackson book. Thanks for sharing. Here’s MY WWW POST
Glad you enjoyed Shirley Jackson! Great review! I have include Alien and Aliens on my Halloween movie list this year. Classics! That looks like it will be an interesting “Frankenstein” book. I’m looking forward to hearing about it when you get your hands on it. Here is my WWW post: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/10/10/www-wednesdays-october-10-2018/
I usually make a point to watch Alien around every Halloween too. It’s such a great movie.
The Gunslinger series has been recommended to me again and again but when I tried to crack into the first one I found it very slow. Do you think this version would be more accessible? I will admit to loving the movie. Great week’s worth of reading! Here is my WWW: https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2018/10/10/www-wednesday-october-10-2018/
I’m not sure I’d recommend starting with these because I think a lot of it hinges on the reader’s previous knowledge of the books. While the art is beautiful, it’s also a lot more condensed as far as the story goes, in a way where I definitely appreciate the novels’ takes on things more.
That is good to know – thank you!
It’s a common thing for people to have issues with The Gunslinger too. It is much slower than the rest. I liked it, but things really do pick up in the second book.
I really want to read that Shirley Jackson now, sounds right up my alley. https://litlistening.com/2018/10/10/www-wednesday-weekly-wrap-up-4/
I absolutely love the Alien films (all time favourites) so I’m very tempted to check out the books. Where does Out of the Shadows sit relative to the films? The audio seems to get some brilliant reviews so I may need to track it down.
I love the films too! It’s what got me curious about the trio of new books that have come out recently, this being the first.
It takes place between Alien and Aliens. Ripley has only been out drifting in the shuttle from the first film for 37 years, so it takes place 20 years before the events of Aliens.
From what I understand the audio adaptation of it is an audio drama, not just an audiobook, so there are multiple voiced roles and I would assume more dynamic use of sound.