An escapism fail. I just started the 2nd Elvis Cole mystery by Robert Crais, published 1989, and then this happens on page 10. - ThreadSky

mgeuder.bsky.social•114 days ago

I just finished the newest Robert Crais (first I’ve read) and loved it.

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jilldlawrence.bsky.social•114 days ago

I saw that new one and decided to start with book one.

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terenceamerson.bsky.social•114 days ago

… hilarious! Love a topically relevant literary fail.

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cathyinboston.bsky.social•114 days ago

🤮

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oldandtired.bsky.social•114 days ago

Bummer. Breaks the escape I’m sure.

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britpoptarts.bsky.social•114 days ago

No excuse if this was written after the mid-to-late 80s, when everyone paying attention knew he was a total scumbag, misogynist creep, and racist slumlord inflating his actual net worth to pump up his fragile ego.

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jilldlawrence.bsky.social•114 days ago

I think it was an ironic reference, not one that suggested the character or the author respected Trump. Still pretty jarring to encounter it at this moment in time.

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britpoptarts.bsky.social•114 days ago

Ugh

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dungabrook.bsky.social•114 days ago

How did you even make it to page 10?

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jilldlawrence.bsky.social•114 days ago

The first book was great.

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dungabrook.bsky.social•114 days ago

I believe you.

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wpip.bsky.social•114 days ago

recycle bin

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jilldlawrence.bsky.social•114 days ago

It’s a library book! I’m going to finish it. After a break.

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jmfine.bsky.social•114 days ago

Wreck the book or what.

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jamesstaal.bsky.social•114 days ago

At least it's not illustrated.

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mountainbirdfan.bsky.social•114 days ago

Ugh.

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dennislove46.bsky.social•114 days ago

So close

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beeftit.bsky.social•100 days ago

His latest book mentions Covid! But its not enought to stop me reading. For me, the escapism is in being in a bubble of hope, kindness and integrity, despite the craziness everywhere else, even if that craziness appears on the page!

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