Absolute Midnight ARC

[Abaratian]

Just wanted to let everyone on here know that I will have the real 3rd Abarat book IN MY HANDS within the week.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I just purchased an Advanced Readers Copy of Absolute Midnight. ARCs are given out to booksellers and people associated with the publishing company, generally to promote the book. Some people have been selling their Abarat ARCs on ebay. I bought one, and it will probably be here Thursday or Friday.

I will be buying the real thing, too, since the ARC doesn't have colored pictures.

I'm so excited I just wanted to share with you all. It's real. The waiting is over. I am so happy that I could weep.

[THE LADY OF MIDNIGHT]

You are sooooo smart and lucky!!!!
#jealous #jealous #jealous

How much did it cost you? jw

[Abaratian]

It was just over $60... There's another ARC up on ebay right now, the current bid is $71 if anyone is interested.

[eitherangel]

You`re so damm lucky! But how shall we do when you and the other lucky people get the book 3 before the publishing date when we unlucky ones need to wait till september? It could be difficult to discuss the book!

[Abaratian]

I won't give any spoilers, I promise. Although if someone DOES want spoilers they can alwayd message me asking specifc questions, I suppose.

[inumaru]

Soooo completely lucky! Congrats on getting an edition. I hope it's a beautiful experience.

[Abaratian]

It is amazing. Very much worth the wait. Holding it in my hands is surreal and wonderful. I will never doubt Clive Barker again.

(ignore my hideous face lol I was in my PJs and had just woken up)

[inumaru]

Ooh wow! Congrats! How many times have you read it so far? hehe

[Abaratian]

I've been reading non-stop for three hours and am only halfway through XD It's 569 pages but I keep having to stop to text my friend exciting new developments. I cannot wait to see the book in color - I think I've found my tattoo design but I need to see it in all it's glory first before I make the official decision.

You guys, this thing is INCREDIBLE. I've never been so happy, and I cannot wait to discuss it all with you.

[THE LADY OF MIDNIGHT]

That is soooo exciting!!!!!

[Abaratian]

I am almost finished. I would have finished it yesterday if I didn't have to work today. I stayed up until 2 and had to be up for work at 5 XP but I WILL finish todag during my lunch break.

No spoilers, I swear. But let me just say so far it's unexpected and wonderful and heartbreaking. There's some things I'm unhappy with that I'm excited to discuss with you all, but the good far outweighs the bad. I think everyone here will enjoy this book. It might actually be my favorite out of the series, because despite my few complaints, the rest of the book is just so fulfilling. We'll see how I feel after my break today, though.

Also one more thing - I can honestly say that I like Finnegan Hob a lot more now. I wonder if he'll lose his status here as the most universally disliked character when you all read it. I have some idea of who might be taking his place >

*EDIT* I just finished the book. Oh my god cliffhanger. I already need the fourth one so desperately D:

[requiax]

CLIFFHANGER T_T unexpected wonderful and heartbreaking? Sounds fantastic. And Finny becomes a good good guy..well, to tell you the truth I sort of liked disliking him. But I suppose my mind will be changed.

I'm now even more excited while at the same time highly apprehensive. Two more months!

At what points should we have TMH discussions? As in "discuss up to ch. 12" etc.