Be advised: In order to derive the maximum level of pleasure from reading Marisha Pessl’s new detective-occult-noir-mystery extravaganza Night Film, you will be required to … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. With Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman. This book messes with your mind in the best way possible. Ambiguity! Well written, big fun ride - for the most part, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2014. In 2006, New York Magazine named Marisha Pessl’s debut novel, Special Topics in Calamity Physics, one of its top ten books of the year. Unfortunately it was from this point the book began to lose interest for me, as the scooby doo elements (and associated characters) dropped away and the internalised narrative took over. huh. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. im tentatively rating this, but it very well could change. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Sometimes I discover books in the most random of ways. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. [The ending I ,personally, picture is Ashley totally still running from the devil, and Hopper leaves to South America to be with her. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I would rate this book 3.5 stars due to not being too fond of the main character and the pace, in parts, being slightly slow. Night Film, the gorgeously written, spellbinding new novel by the dazzlingly inventive Marisha Pessl, will hold you in suspense until you turn the final page. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Prices and offers may vary in store. Any suggestions for similar filmmakers I could try instead? As another reviewer points out, Marisha Pessl seems to lose her nerve about two thirds of the way through the story, and we're left with the impression that Cordova isn't such a bad bloke after all, just a bit misunderstood. Refresh and try again. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Illustrated edition (July 1, 2014). . "But that's okay," you might argue; "Pessl's writing a thriller, and plot is her main concern." In just over 100 pages of sparse and fragmented narrative, Wiesel writes about the death of Godand his own increasing disgust with humanity, reflected in the inversion of the parent–child relationship as his father deteriorates to a helpless state and Wiesel becomes his resentful, teenage ca… Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2013. The writing, which I originally found to be be compelling became weirdly ostentatious as if it wasn't the same author. I've read Night Film. Scott is a bit of a blockhead, there are some odd gaps in plot and character motivation, and the … Night Film is part detective fiction, part horror story, part film buff’s fictional wet dream. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The story begins in New York with journalist Scott McGrath, having an odd encounter with a young woman while jogging in the early hours. 4.5 Stars. It cuts to the core of our being and shows us what we are. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The descriptions of Cordova's films which apparently send people mad, or off on killing sprees, just sound like boring slasher movies. :) In addition to the Lynch, Kubrick and von Trier suggested below, I'd also suggest Dario Argento's 'Suspiria.' Either I’m a lot dumber than I thought, or this book isn’t as smart as it thinks it is. And all that ranting about OMG SPOILERS SUCH AN INTRICATE STRUCTURE SPOILERS? Part of the enticement and the intrigue perhaps, as well as the reason that it ultimately falls slightly flat is that the genre is easily pinned down. It may drag you in and drown you in it’s theatrical intensity, leaving you craving even more than the six hundred plus pages it provides or maybe it’ll switch you off and have you tossing it on the DNF pile, and pretty quicksmart too. She was spot on everything that I had questions about. We’d love your help. Night Film Marisha Pessl, 2013 Random House 640 pp. The characters are paper-flat, they all speak in exactly the same (preposterous) voice, and none of them develop an inch. "Ashley Cordova, the mysterious gifted daughter of the reclusive film director Stanislas Cordova, is found dead in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. Fine, but the plot of this novel is deeply, deeply boring. The book's narrator, an undercover journalist who is convinced that Cordova has done some very bad things, ie harmed children, is out to investigate the suicide of the filmmaker's daughter. The Last to See Me: The Last Ghost Series, Book One (1), Voyager (25th Anniversary Edition): A Novel (Outlander). Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. As he probes the strange circumstances surrounding Ashley's life and death, McGrath comes face-to-face with the legacy of her father: the legendary, reclusive cult-horror film director Stanislaus Cordova--a man who hasn't been seen in public for more than thirty years. Night Film, the gorgeously written, spellbinding new novel by the dazzlingly inventive Marisha Pessl, will hold you in suspense until you turn the final page. On a damp October night, 24-year-old Ashley Cordova is found dead in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. This seemed to intensify as the story got going, and was mainly tolerable because of the foils of the other two characters on the adventure, especially the girl Nora, who does a great deal to add colour to the personal tale of a slightly drab middle aged fashionable loser hero. Night Film is a psychological mystery thriller about a girl who dies and the investigative reporter who is trying to figure out the truth about her mysterious family. (Whatever happened to Joel Schumacher?) Pessl's novel centers around a reclusive horror director and the reporter out to expose him On a damp October night, the body of young, beautiful Ashley Cordova is found in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. Praise for Night Film. The protagonist stumps around from obvious clue to obvious clue, talking to a host of characters who spill details for no reason. Though her death is ruled a suicide, veteran investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. It ends in a silly w. Jessica, me too! Again, the story centers on a father-daughter relationship, but this t The purported NYMag posts and blog slideshows are completely unconvincing and tonally off—no one would hire this writer as a blogger. It's as if Pessl is getting paid per misplaced modifier. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2019. What happened to Ashley? Its a long book, at least that's how it felt on a kindle, but for most of it it was a truly engrossing tale. Directed by Roy Ward Baker. The protagonist stumps around from obvious clue to obvious clue, talking to a host of. she of, A failure on nearly every level. Can’t decide if the news and online tidbits are fun or distracting. Ryan Lattanzio Sep 26, 2020 2:40 pm [ (Hey, remember when I was locked away for days in a hanging hexagonal coffin and left for dead? Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2018. Before long, Ashley Cordova, the twenty four year old daughter of Academy Award winnning director Stanislas Cordova, is found dead in a vacant warehouse. Please try again. I heard about this book at a conference I was on and I faced a long return flight so I figured, yeah, load something substantial onto the olde kindle and let's see how it is! Her death is ruled a suicide, but veteran investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. With clever detectives, missing jewels, murderous women, daring spies, and more, mysteries and thrillers deliver page-turning delight with... On a damp October night, 24-year-old Ashley Cordova is found dead in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Something went wrong. There was a lot here that left me confused, which is unfortunate given that I felt the beginning had a strong foundation. Night Film: A Novel “Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, you realize you're standing on another trapdoor.”, “Mortal fear is as crucial a thing to our lives as love. :) In addition to the Lynch, Kubrick and von Trier suggested below, I'd also suggest Dario Argento's 'Suspiria.' [I see a lot of people having trouble with the ending. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This book is a dark mind-bending roller coaster. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I thought this was kind of lazy, and a bit too patronizing to the reader, like she was just assuming that the reader would be too lazy to remember where this twist was alluded to, but then when the twists kept coming there were moments where I was happy she pointed out where she had alluded to a certain thing, something that I'll tell myself was more difficult to pick up on, or remember than some of the earlier things, but I'm probably just making myself feel good, "The truth about what happens to us in this world keeps changing....it never stops.". I have absolutely no idea why this has so many FIVE-STAR reviews. However, this book is definitely worth a read. Praise for Night Film “ Night Film has been precision-engineered to be read at high velocity, and its energy would be the envy of any summer blockbuster. Most baffingly, the writing itself is terrible. (Whatever happened to Joel Schumacher?) This is a big rambling tome that qualifies as one of those ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ books. Thoughts? In a brisk 82 minutes, it does what the very best adaptations do: It shines a light on its source material’s strengths, and casts the rest into darkness. That everything could be explained by. Will you step back and cover your eyes? As a study of a great mythmaker, “Night Film” is an absorbing act of myth-making itself. When the daughter of a legendary reclusive film director commits suicide, disgraced investigative reporter Scott McGrath sees his chance for redemption, for he crossed paths with the director, Stanislas Cordova, years before, costing him his family and his career. On a damp October night, the body of young, beautiful Ashley Cordova is found in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. Brilliant, haunting, breathtakingly suspenseful, Night Film is a superb literary thriller by the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster debut Special Topics in Calamity Physics. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. And I picked Night Film randomly because I find crime-mysteries one of the fastest genres to read. Night Film is a psychological mystery thriller about a girl who dies and the investigative reporter who is trying to figure out the truth about her mysterious family. I was pretty sure it would end the way it did once the ambiguous endings of Cordova's films were revealed. In one of the novel’s cleverest moves, we don’t meet Cordova directly. Brilliant, haunting, breathtakingly suspenseful, Night Film is a superb literary thriller by the New York Times best-selling author of the "blockbuster debut" (People) Special Topics in Calamity Physics. Toss in the death of his daughter (Did she jump or was she pushed? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2014. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The woo-woo spookiness was captivating for about 200 pages, but then it just went on and on and my eyes began to roll with boredom. We know that Cordova is bad, because different characters keep telling us he is, although there doesn't seem to be much evidence of what he actually has done. Though her death is ruled a suicide, veteran investigative journalist Scott … “Night Film,” Marisha Pessl’s follow-up to her first novel, “Special Topics in Calamity Physics,” focuses on a mad genius filmmaker. It's one of the most disappointing sophomore efforts I've ever encountered. Night Film, the gorgeously written, spellbinding new novel by the dazzlingly inventive Marisha Pessl, will hold you in suspense until you turn the final page. Or maybe both. July 1st 2014 We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Though her death is ruled a suicide, veteran investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. I had several times that I had to leave it alone because I honestly felt so creeped out that I felt like I was being watched. A failure on nearly every level. I pushed through it in the hopes of revisiting my earlier interest, but I found myself unfulfilled. Night Film reads like a would-be thriller by someone who's never actually read a thriller or a mystery. Back in high school English class, when the topic turned to themes or leitmotifs or metaphors that was my cue to zone out and explore my theoretical sex life; consequently, a book that wears this kind of stuff on its sleeve has a tendency to leave me cold – it all swirls around a creepy, reclusive film director whose work challenges his fans to rethink what the meaning of life is all about. I listened to the audio version. Learn more about the program. There was a problem loading your book clubs. ISBN-13: 9780812979787 Summary On a damp October night, beautiful young Ashley Cordova is found dead in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. Indeed, this film adaptation, which will be available to view on demand on July 17, doesn’t just do the novel justice—it does it a service. ); and double scoffed when massive elements are tidied up with, “Oh, I took care of it.” Some good lines and moments in the book, but way, way, way too long. Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018. It was also never quite explained why he was so driven to demonize Cardova. Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017. The woo-woo spookiness was captivating for about 200 pages, but then it just went on and on and my eyes began to roll with boredom. Although there is a lot going on, and at least in the first half the pace doesn't flag much of the narration is internal dialogue (of the main character and protagonist). What will McGrath find when he begins tugging at the strands of Cordova's web? I need a good recommendation for a follow up book. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. 3: Night Film chapters 68- end (final thread), The 100 Most Popular Mysteries and Thrillers on Goodreads. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! This review is probably going to be on the controversial side, but I found. It's been awhile since a book completely captivated me and sucked me in so thoroughly that I was sneaking around my house to finish it and avoid my everyday duties. Night Film is a mystery thriller by Marisha Pessl, published by Random House. Author of the bestselling books, Special Topics in Calamity Physics, Night Film, and the new YA novel Neverworld Wake I just lost interest and didn't care about the characters anymore. I'm a nosy bit so I kept leaving it to Google things that come up in the story. To see what your friends thought of this book, Maybe House of Leaves or The Secret History, Jessica, me too! This book is so very dark though. When the daughter of a cult horror film director is found dead in an abandoned Manhattan warehouse, investigative journalist Scott McGrath, disbelieving the official suicide ruling, probes into the strange circumstances of the young woman's death. about. A French graphic novel featuring a "Twilight Zone"-esque riff on rapid aging forms the launchpad for Shyamalan's next film. Marisha Pessl's official website. Back in high school English class, when the topic turned to themes or leitmotifs or metaphors that was my cue to zone out and explore my theoretical sex life; consequently, a book that wears this kind of stuff on its sleeve has a tendency to leave me cold – it all swirls around a creepy, reclusive film director whose work challenges his fans to rethink what the meaning of life is all about. Welcome back. Though her death is ruled a suicide, veteran investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. Night is a 1960 book by Elie Wiesel based on his Holocaust experiences with his father in the Nazi German concentration camps at Auschwitz and Buchenwald in 1944–1945, toward the end of the Second World War in Europe. As he probes the strange circumstances surrounding Ashley's life and death, McGrath comes face-to-face with the legacy of her father: the legendary, reclusive. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. They became hollow, which again was unfortunate given that I really enjoyed the dynamics and personalities of Nora, Hopper and Scott. Please try again. People who prefer the chase, not the treasure. The characters are paper-flat, they all speak in exactly the same (preposterous) voice, and none of them develop an inch. I started this book Friday and my whole weekend involved it. Story highlights "Night Film" is the latest thriller from best-selling author Marisha Pessl. It has been a while before books, but I am delighted to say that I was certainly not disappointed in this excellent read. Ashley Cordova, the daughter of reclusive cult film director Stanislas Cordova, has been found dead, and her death ruled a suicide. I absolutely loved Marisha Pessl's first novel, "Special Topics in Calamity Physics" and pre-ordered this many months ago - in fact, before it even had a title. I best heard it described this way: you think you've hit rock bottom when you realize you're standing on another trap door. This is an unusual book, which sucked me in effortlessly, but ultimately didn't quite deliver. Buy the Hardcover Book Night Film: A Novel by Marisha Pessl at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. Me neither. Well, paradoxically I sit in both camps. This book will definitely stay with me! (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Wasn’t intrigued by Cordova; never fully believed McGrath would team up with two amateurs; thought it was oh-so-convenient how one clue always seemed to lead directly to another; scoffed when I learned who now runs The Peak (and McGrath never discovered that when he apparently could discover what someone ate for breakfast? Bullshit. Or will you have the strength to walk to the precipice and look out?”, Shirley Jackson Award Nominee for Novel (Finalist) (2013), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2013). Unfortunately, Night Film is a triumph of style over substance. One of my personal challenges for 2014 is to read more chunksters – any book over 500 pages. The ride of Night Film is a thrilling one, but not without its bumps. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2020. ), a disgraced journalist, a Scooby Doo-esque team-up, the occult and some fairly hair raising sequences and you have this book. Disappointing. Fine, but the plot of this novel is deeply, deeply boring. It ends in a silly way but up until then it's very eerie, with a nice, creepy score, and amazing visuals/production design. I did love the fake-out ending at the nursing home, though. There's no tension, and there's no suspense. On a damp October night, beautiful young Ashley Cordova is … Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Night Film reads like a would-be thriller by someone who's never actually read a thriller or a mystery. The ending fell flat. What I didn’t know when I ordered my copy is that Night Film also uses multimedia to enrich the story. “Everyone has a Cordova story, whether they like it or not,” begins Night Film, Marisha Pessl’s second novel. Pessl is a brilliant new author who should be appreciated.” while i think i liked this overall, there are some parts i didnt. The author did an amazing job of her research. The scariest thing about this novel is the cruel way its author tortures grammar. Overall it reminds me of an adult version of Patrick Carmen’s YA Skeleton Creek series, except not as good. The book itself looks intriguing, with fake internet pages showing the history of the book's subject, cult film maker Stanislas Cordova. A page-turning thriller for readers of Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, and Stieg Larsson, Night Film tells the haunting story of a journalist who becomes obsessed with the mysterious death of a troubled prodigy—the daughter of an iconic, reclusive filmmaker. A failure on nearly every level. Wasn’t intrigued by Cordova; never fully believed McGrath would team up with two amateurs; thought it was oh-so-convenient how one clue always seemed to lead directly to another; scoffed when I learned who now runs The Peak (and McGrath never discovered that when he apparently could discover what someone ate for breakfast? by Random House Trade Paperbacks. Praise for Night Film “ Night Film has been precision-engineered to be read at high velocity, and its energy would be the envy of any summer blockbuster. I will lay this book out for you: [Remember on the X-Files how the show really went off the rails when Chris Carter wanted to make it an absolutely balanced choice that everything was ALIENS (magic) or the GOV'T CONSPIRACY (science)? As detectives they invariably screw up their mission, but seem to get along OK despite it, at least until the climax (if not the denouement) at the big scary estate. Let me explain. "But that's okay," you might argue; "Pessl's writing a thriller, and plot is her main concern." I could picture the odds being something like -1400, or somewhere around +1200 for surpassing her first book. Scott McGrath is a dishonored investigative reporter who was sued by a director, Cordova, who claimed that McGrath had slandered him. It didn't make sense that the sinister dark elements became chalked up to the protagonist Scott's projections or misguided imagination. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The blurb on the cover also compares it to Gone Girl, and the Girl with the Dragon Tatoo, two books which I found compelling. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then it began to devolve into a pedantic confusing mess. Praise for Night Film “ Night Film has been precision-engineered to be read at high velocity, and its energy would be the envy of any summer blockbuster. Twice. Night Film, the gorgeously written, spellbinding new novel by the dazzlingly inventive Marisha Pessl, will hold you in suspense until you turn the final page. It's a spell binding read that deals with a variety of exposed truths, blurring the lines between reality. Fine, but the plot of this novel is deeply, deeply boring. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Praise for Night Film “ Night Film has been precision-engineered to be read at high velocity, and its energy would be the envy of any summer blockbuster. Night Film reads like a would-be thriller by someone who's never actually read a thriller or a mystery. Please try your request again later. The novel was a finalist 2013 Shirley Jackson Award and was ranked sixth on The New York Times Bestseller’s list in September 2013 following its release in August 2013. has been added to your Cart. Today is the day Night Film hits the shelves! Please try again. good lord, remember marisha pessl?? Y'all are tripping. ); and double scoffed when ma. Disappointing. The Dark Corners of the Night (Unsub Series, Book 3), Echo of Escape: A Novel of Misogyny, Tragedy, and Unconditional Love, The Face of Midnight (A Terrifying Horror Novel) (Serial Killer Horror Book 1). Night Film, the gorgeously written, spellbinding new novel by the dazzlingly inventive Marisha Pessl, will hold you in suspense until you turn the final page. “Mysterious and even a little head-spinning, an amazing act of imagination.” Dean Baquet, The New York Times On a damp October night, beautiful young Ashley Cordova is found dead in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. ― Stylist When Cordova’s beautiful daughter is found dead in a warehouse, McGrath can’t help but pick up the trail. I believe this book will be in my top 3 I have read for the year. This adaptation of Kent Haruf’s novel is a graceful, easygoing, sincere film about a couple finding solace in each other and respite from their Edward Hopper lives ... Our Souls at Night! “ Night Film has been precision-engineered to be read at high velocity, and its energy would be the envy of any summer blockbuster. not sure what to think about this one. Toss in the death of his daughter (Did she jump or was she pushed? I really wanted to like this book - I bought it, as I had heard someone comparing it to Flicker by Theodore Roszak, one of my favourite novels. It is better to read this book without any prior knowledge of what it is about, but here is a short, vague synopsis anyway. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. I was engrossed in almost the first half of this novel, enjoying the character development and the intriguing plot. As he probes the strange […] It’s a bitch. And for all the times we're told how sinister Cordova and Ashley are, we don't get a single truly disturbing instance of bad behavior (unless you're shaken to your core by the possibility that they've killed a few kids). This book is a dark mind-bending roller coaster. Big Deals Night Haunts: A Journey Through the London Night Full Ebooks Best Seller Why would such a wealthy, attractive and talented young woman commit suicide? Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I also wasn't thrilled with the journalistic entires, but they didn't annoy me as some folks who reviewed the book expressed. David Rapp is the senior Indie editor. The novel is about Pine's preoccupation with undoing Roper's criminal enterprise, which began earlier, in Cairo, where Pine was working as the night manager at the luxurious Queen Nefertiti hotel. 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