Two of his books, Endless Love and Waking the Dead, have been adapted into films. Anything else was an obstacle in his way of returning to them. Scott Spencer is the author of ten novels, including Endless Love, Waking the Dead, A Ship Made of Paper, and Man in the Woods. As an adult, this book is about living with the consequences of actions that can't be undone, struggling with the burden of emotional attachment at a young age... a lot of things. I was really caught up in this one, and it is a good reminder of the power of emotional resonance in a book and its ability to shape ones waking life, and think, What would I sacrifice in pursuit of intensity? I read this book twice and each time it has gotten better. So I wasn't expecting to like, Re-reading this now as an adult, I realize it's a completely different novel than what I read as a teenager. After reading the very last page, I wept like a mental patient for approximately a half an hour. Seriously, I would understand any one of these ratings. When that bond was rudely interrupted he simply could not bear it. It feels like I sustained some kind of wound. Scott Spencer (b. I think David’s mental illness stemmed from his dissatisfaction with his own family life and looking for a substitute family to adopt him and make him feel like he belonged. This is an unusual love story, and it will capture the reader who is tenacious enough to hold on through some very heavy (long and wordy) passages. I hate to think it but I bet it's true. The nuanced emotional dynamics between the characters are astounding, actually. When he is released, he tries everything to find Jade and her family again, only to end up in this hospital and in prison again. I was drawn in and kept there by the emotion, emotion associated with the unbridled highs of youth, but also of the unique and peculiar powers of first love: love spurred on by discovery, by the daunting chemicals released in the brain in contact with that love. Scott Spencer is able to write some very meaningful lines and thought provoking dialogue about people and their true hidden meanings and interactions. Riveting, compulsively readable, and ferociously sexual, Endless Love tells the story of David Axelrod and his overwhelming love for Jade Butterfield. and i dont see a shirt! Jonathan Trigell was born in Welwyn, England, in 1974. I've never felt so strongly about a book that I felt the need to write a review. This book was published in 1979 and I probably would have been more shocked reading it during my younger years. the book is all David Axelrod, all the time. Scott Spencer, the acclaimed author of Endless Love and A Ship Made of Paper, reaffirms his storytelling mastery with Man in the Woods—a gripping psychological thriller about a carpenter at loose ends and the crime of passion that radically reorders his world. ENVÍO GRATIS en 1 día desde 19€. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. It is about one young man's obsessive (to say the least) relationship with his high school girlfriend. I seldom read to escape, almost never to just "have fun," and I strongly believe in that old adage that truth is often stranger than fiction. This goes beyond your average teenage love story. The paths we didn't take. It saddens me whenever I discover a book too many years too late. What I found most endearing was he never made excuses for his feelings. Scott Spencer advises people who might celebrate Valentine's Day by seeing the new film version of his 1979 best-seller to avoid it instead. Absolutely. that boy has the fever, for real. He also wrote the screenplay for the 1993 movie Father Hood.Two of Spencer's novels, Endless Love and Waking the Dead, have been adapted into films. Hearing what happened from Ann was like the difference between seeing your face in a mirror and seeing it in a photograph.” Thus that one act of banishment from the household lead to a complicated mess of events and unintentional accidents which would forever change David’s life. Please follow the detailed, Cookies help us deliver our services. My ex tells me it is newer version of Wuthering Heights which is a book we both admire, I strongly disagree while conceding she does have a point. I'm still young enough to identify with this story, but old enough to be wise in seeing how. Why is it that everyone connected to this sees it as something that dramatically changes their lives, but for David his love for Jade sends him to an insane asylum, and not just once. We’d love your help. I know im not supposed to judge a book by its color, but she is on a bed. told with extraordinary restraint.”—. They say I''m evil. Lindsay Hunter's stories have been called "mesmerizing. He seemed to be almost revel in his obsession. It is so slow and so boring. Absolutely a literary masterpiece, written with precision and pure talent by an author who defies description, a writer who can create character, thought, situation, depth, and who has a true sense of time and place. Depicts first love, er,.. obsession, perfectly. And unless you like references to people getting so hot they are "dilated enough for a premature birth" (that's not even the worst of it - not by a long shot, not even the worst on that page) you might feel a little squeamish at times. In the midst of the drama, David learns a secret from his father that will change his outlook on his own personal life. I was 13 when the movie came out, didn't see the film, but remember the scathing reviews. Endless Love (Brasil: Amor sem Fim /Portugal: Amor Infinito) [4] [5] é um filme de drama romântico estadunidense de 2014 dirigido por Shana Feste, [4] e co-escrito por Feste com Joshua Safran.A refilmagem do filme de 1981 de mesmo nome de Franco Zeffirelli e segunda adaptação do livro de Scott Spencer.O filme é estrelado por Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, Bruce … I feel maybe I read it at the right time in my life. Jade is the love of David's life and losing her will cause him to burn down her house, and that is just the beginning of this wonderful book. I thought this book about a boy who is obsessively in love with a girl and ends up setting her house on fire would be kinda dull and just a lot of in-love wankery, but what I didn't realize is that it actually *starts* with the house-setting-on-fire and goes from there, really delving into his messed up psyche in the aftermath of his "endless love" being disrupted. He has taught at Columbia University, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Williams College, the University of Virginia, and at Eastern Correctional Facility as part of the Bard Prison Initiative. . ENDLESS LOVE de SCOTT SPENCER. Scott Spencer blew me away. There are no actual plot points in the beginning that even remotely grabbed my attention. As a constant reader, it’s always a magical moment when one particular book stands out from the rest. Get this from a library! I agree the movie doesn't contemplate 1/3 of the book, nevertheless, it is also important as a reference of the themes exposed along the storyline). floor. He brings to the surface the insanity we have all experienced in relation to our first (and perhaps second? Endless love. As the reader, I was able to delve into the mind of young David who is slowly going mad with his highly passionate love for Jade. I was drawn in by the prose, which was just this side of popular fiction, having heady ideas and great turns of phrase, artful syntax, but so readable with nothing to break the story's spell. I don't understand how this book has such great ratings. It is about one young man's obsessive (to say the least) relationship with his high school girlfriend. Not at all like the cheesy ending to the Brooke Shields / Martin Hewitt adaptation (although I'm one of the few people on Earth who enjoyed at least most of the movie). Softcover. He lives in upstate New York. He was obsessed, he knew it, and he just didn’t care how “wrong” society or outsiders viewed him. I don't understand how this book has such great ratings. More than his own family. I finished this book only moments ago. Jack has spent most of his life in juvenile institutions; he's about to be released with a new name, a new job, and a new life. Next page. When Perry and Baby Girl finally agree to meet Jamey face-to-face, they quickly realize he's far from the shy high school boy they thought he was, and they'll do whatever is necessary to protect themselves. When he is released, he tries everything to find Jade and her family again, only to end up in this hospital and in prison again. A literary work I have treasured since it was first published in 1979. It feels like I sustained some kind of wound. My ex tells me it is newer version of Wuthering Heights which is a book we both admire, I strongly disagree while conceding she does have a point. He never had any ill intentions. From: Blackwell's (Oxford, OX, United Kingdom) Seller Rating: Add to Basket £ … Scott Spencer (born September 1, 1945) is an American author who has written thirteen novels. 31 offers from £4.79. 1945) is the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of ten novels, including Endless Love and A Ship Made of Paper, both of which have been nominated for the National Book Award.Two of his books, Endless Love and Waking the Dead, have been adapted into films.He has taught at Columbia University, the University of Iowa, and Williams College and is … Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Endless Love. Riveting, compulsively readable, and ferociously sexual, Endless Love tells the story of David Axelrod and his overwhelming love for Jade Butterfield. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies, By purchasing this item, you are transacting with Google Payments and agreeing to the Google Payments, “A smart, haunting thriller with bass reverb and a pounding heart.”. I've never felt so strongly about a book that I felt the need to write a review. Dive deep into Scott Spencer's Endless Love with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion We’ve discounted annual subscriptions by 50% for our Start-of-Year sale—Join Now! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Rachel Lynn Solomon is best known to her fans for writing heartfelt contemporary YA novels like 2020's Today Tonight Tomorrow and her 2018... One of the most celebrated novels of its time, Endless Love remains perhaps the most powerful novel ever written about young love. Heart-Shaped Bruise is a compulsive and moving novel about infamy, identity and how far a person might go to seek revenge. . David commits a crime for Jade, which in turn puts him in a psychiatric hospital. To see what your friends thought of this book. by Spencer, Scott (2010) Paperback. But points for originality here. Scott Spencer is the author of twelve novels, including Endless Love,Waking the Dead, A Ship Made of Paper, and Willing. But you don''t know. Mesmerizing prose. Endless Love Scott Spencer. Scott Spencer (author) Published by HarperCollins 2010-08-10 (2010) ISBN 10: 0061926000 ISBN 13: 9780061926006. Libro nuevo o segunda mano, sinopsis, resumen y opiniones. . 10 Romances to Try If You Love the Fake Dating Trope. The n. Re-reading this now as an adult, I realize it's a completely different novel than what I read as a teenager. I'd give a "1" for character likeability. He has taught at Columbia University, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Williams College, the University of Virginia, and at Eastern Correctional Facility as part of the Bard Prison Initiative. a rare treat.”—The Independent. New. by Scott Spencer ... narrator David Axelrod's ""endless love""--from mid-Sixties teenage to mid-Seventies manhood--for Chicago schoolmate Jade Butterfield and her whole beautiful, bohemian, ex-uppercrust family. David and Jade, a young love, who has to overcome some hurdles and yet there is no happy ending. ), As a constant reader, it’s always a magical moment when one particular book stands out from the rest. Seriously, I would understand any one of these ratings. There are some gnarly scenes. Yet he moves forward with his one mind track of eventually getting back together with Jade. As an 18 year old reader, this book was about love and finding a way to be with a person you loved. I expected more from this book as I read many reviews and was only raved about. I often feel books like these should be read by the young crowd because it offers a disturbingly harsh look into the unhealthy mind. Endless Love. A searing and heartfelt novel, Boy A won the Waverton Award for best first novel of 2004; the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, for best book in the commonwealth by an author under 35; and The World Book Day Prize 2008 for the most discussion worthy novel by a living writer. Endless Love Summary. Yes the sex is over the top, but I think it had to be in order to show just how insanely wrapped up in Jade he was. Her family was all he cared about. Gnar-ly. Heartbreaking. I associated those reviews with the book and was never interested. His nonfiction has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, O, Harper’s, and the New York Times. I expected more from this book as I read many reviews and was only raved about. Both characters are basically where they started which makes the entire book pointless. Quantity available: 10. Scott Spencer was born in 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Like “It was the first time I had heard the truth of what happened that afternoon said in a voice that was not my own. Boy A is now a Cuba Pictures/Channel 4 film starring Andrew Garfield and Peter Mullan. I'm not naturally disposed towards this sort of stuff: the realist or "quasi-realist" novel. Including you. But the more Jade moves away from David, the greater his kind of love becomes. this book! . David and Jade, a young love, who has to overcome some hurdles and yet there is no happy ending. if you do, then this is your book. I consume articles on the bus and essays before bed. Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Plot Summary of “Endless Love” by Scott Spencer. Finding a book that I'd call a favorite after one reading is a pretty rare occasion for me. Is it love or obession, what is the difference? He has worked as a TV extra, an outdoor pursuits instructor, and a ski rep. I sometimes lose patience with dated novels, but this one's datedness didn't bother me much because it was quite gripping and intense. If left without rules, it’s likely every sensitive teenager would wrap themselves in obsession. During a freak October blizzard, Daniel is stranded at Iris's house, and they begin a sexual liaison that eventually imperils all their relationships, Daniel's profession, their children's well-being, their own race-blindness, and their view of themselves as essentially good people. He is a writer and actor, known for Endless Love (2014), Father Hood (1993) and Endless Love (1981). on. With more than 2,000,000 copies sold worldwide and translated into more than 20 languages, Spencer's Endless Love is a breathtaking story of teenage passion and obsession. I'd give a "1" for character likeability. I wish we saw a little more of his parents' relationship because, as Jewish Communists in the late 60s, they are pretty damn interesting. The budget for Endless Love was $20 million and Universal financed this critically trashed remake of the critically trashed 1981 film, based on the book whose author trashed both versions. David Alexander reminisces about a fire that he started when he was only a teen, and the consequences that followed that drastic event. "One of the most celebrated novels of its time, Endless Love remains perhaps the most powerful book ever written about young love. When he is released from jail,his parents wants him to recount the events that led to the fire. You don''t know who I used to be. It's interesting to read how this. ENDLESS LOVE / LOVE STORY by Spencer, Scott / Segal, Erich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Is it love or obession, what is the difference? Beside himself with jealousy and grief, Avery accepts his uncle Ezra's advice—and his tickets to an all-expenses-paid international sex tour. Tom Cruise makes his film debut, in a minor role. Welcome back. . Any sex scenes? But he cannot control his desire for Iris Davenport, the African-American woman whose son is Ruby's best friend. [ no 'happy-ever-after' for David and Jade, this is not how the real world operates. 70% of it is just David's inner ramblings that are irrelevant and horribly uninteresting. loves. I have only a handful--probably less than a dozen--of "favorite" books (Jane Eyre, Hey Nostradamus!, The Children's Hospital, The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate, Sleeping Murder, Ex Libris, Atonement, The End of Mr Y, Pride and Prejudice...I think I just named them all right there), but for all its unlikeliness (I did find out about it after Googling that awful-looking Alex Pettyfer movie from February). In my world, it deserves to be on a special bookshelf all its own, with a museum-style spotlight shining on it, feather-dusted every day. It was actually pretty good. . 12 likes. by Ecco Press. icon-close Like Wuthering Heights, this is an anti love story where passion becomes a deathbringer that causes nothing but destruction in its wake. I read this book twice and each time it has gotten better. I can no longer be cynical about it: endless love is, indeed, possible. Who I could have been. Adult themes, the least of them the sexuality that was hyped for the cheesy movie they made of this book. Jade marries somebody else, and David accepts that there are other women beside Jade. Scott Spencer is the author of nine previous novels, including A Ship Made of Paper, Waking the Dead, and the international bestseller Endless Love. He sees Jade mother Ann as a queen,he looks up to her, more than his natural mother who vies for his affection. He was not crazy to the point of harming anyone maliciously. Scott Spencer blew me away. do you like "intense reading experiences"... and by that I mean a narrative that unspools from one feverish narrator and that deals primarily with escalated, deeply emotional highs & lows? Scott Spencer's novel of obsessive love is a brilliant piece of fiction and a riveting experience to read. April 1st 2003 visceral . Endless Love tells the story of David Axelrod and his overwhelming love for Jade Butterfield. Every character is seriously screwed up/deranged/sick in the head, with the possible exception of David's mother. I finished this book only moments ago. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Scott Spencer, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection. People who like to soul-search and examine lives; People interested in psychology. Scott Spencer is the author of twelve novels, including Endless Love,Waking the Dead, A Ship Made of Paper, and Willing. He believed he had found something special. [Scott Spencer] -- Seventeen-year-old David Axelrod is consumed with his love for Jade Butterfield. He lives in Chamonix, France. When I saw the great reviews and was reading the book, I really thought I had downloaded the wrong book. Novelist Scott Spencer told the hollywoodreporter: “Endless Love was botched — misquoted, as it were — once in 1981, when Franco Zeffirelli tried to make a movie out of it, and it seems as if it … He simply made mistakes without thinking clearly. This book is currently on sale for $1.99! She even has to have him put out so he can be locked up. If parents are not watching out for their kids and they are left to completely consume their time with another this could very well happen. ― Scott Spencer, Endless Love. [Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! Jade was his life. -- Newsweek First published three decades ago, and hailed as "one of the best books of the year" by the New York Times, here is the classic novel that first established Scott Spencer as "the contemporary American master of the love story"( … Upon meeting her, he is overwhelmed at the attraction that he feels for her and the bond that he shares with her brothers,Keith and Sammy who both play a major role in his life. It saddens me whenever I discover a book too many years too late. It was a times unrealistic and overly sentimental and dated, but it works. David Alexander reminisces about a fire that he started when he was only a teen, and the consequences that followed that drastic event. Any other books that deal with obsessive love like Endless Love? This is either a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 star book. To his new friends, he is a good guy with occasional fl ashes of unexplained violence. 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