You might have just sold me on the show. I read the first book (maybe the second?) and thought it was just okay. But if the show is better...
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What are you reading? (February 2016)
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Thanks Mumei for recommending this here. Liked it a lot. I really enjoyed how the author managed to describe quite modern phenomenons of society via this fictional clash of old vs. new. I also liked the ending.
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This is my second attempt at this. I enjoy the writing and the world a lot but like it has been mentioned many times before, there is a lot going on and you get thrown into this events rather violently.
As a new years resolution I pledged to read more non-fiction books.
Thanks Mumei for recommending this here. Liked it a lot. I really enjoyed how the author managed to describe quite modern phenomenons of society via this fictional clash of old vs. new. I also liked the ending.
Since it was pretty clear from very early on that Leemet could not have a real happy ending, in which he would see his way of living prevail, I liked that he at least got some peace, since through the whole book, the poor man goes through nothing but tragedy.
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This is my second attempt at this. I enjoy the writing and the world a lot but like it has been mentioned many times before, there is a lot going on and you get thrown into this events rather violently.
As a new years resolution I pledged to read more non-fiction books.
You've made a great choice.It's time.
It's time.
Enjoyed the movie, so I'd love to read this some day as well.
Milksheikhs
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Just finished "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl. Seriously such an amazing book.
Now I'm about to start "The Psychopath Test" by Jon Ronson. And then the graphic novel Persepolis.
Now I'm about to start "The Psychopath Test" by Jon Ronson. And then the graphic novel Persepolis.
It's time.
Finished:
Thanks Mumei for recommending this here. Liked it a lot. I really enjoyed how the author managed to describe quite modern phenomenons of society via this fictional clash of old vs. new. I also liked the ending.Since it was pretty clear from very early on that Leemet could not have a real happy ending, in which he would see his way of living prevail, I liked that he at least got some peace, since through the whole book, the poor man goes through nothing but tragedy.
It's a real pick-me-up, is what you're saying.
It's time.
Excellent choice. After reading it, you should enjoy the animated adaption of it, since it's god-tier stuff. :-D
Currently grinding through the first Expanse book. Only about a fifth in, but I am liking it thus far.
Atraveller
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More Shara less Mulaghesh, that's what I want.
RepairmanJack
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Finished Lolita, really enjoyed it. It ended up not going where I thought it was going but it was definitely a satisfying ending.
I still get strong vibes of it being an unreliable narrator and that makes me wonder how much is what actually happened and how much is either sugar coated or fluffed up.
I think this may be a book I will need to reread now that I've read it all and know how it goes I can pay attention to more of the nuance. Right now though I just need to sit and think on it.
Next up:
Slade House
Had it recommended as a better more recent horror novel.
The part about him being a murderer especially wasn't what I thought would happen. I was expecting it to turn out he was going to be blamed for the mothers death or he somehow caused the death of Lo. I also expected his paranoia to not be validated, but the way it all rolled together was pretty surprising.
I still get strong vibes of it being an unreliable narrator and that makes me wonder how much is what actually happened and how much is either sugar coated or fluffed up.
I think this may be a book I will need to reread now that I've read it all and know how it goes I can pay attention to more of the nuance. Right now though I just need to sit and think on it.
Next up:
Slade House
Had it recommended as a better more recent horror novel.
I'd planned on watching some adaptations once I've finished (70% through), but I need to know more about this.
sparky2112
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I've read the first two and have taken a break for Infinite Jest, but the end of Book 2 had some really strong writing, and I wanted to go right to Book 3, which NEVER happens with me.
Retains the major core and themes of the story but the writers took some major creative liberties altering the details and setting (Sci-Fi), an incredible soundtrack, unique animation, a stellar English dub, Albert-focused narrative,
Albert subtlety showing his homoerotic feelings toward the Count (rivaling Sam/Frodo)
I just finished reading Living with Honor, by Salvatore A. Giunta.
I'm not really sure whether it's good or not according to what the majority of people think, but I liked it a lot, especially helped pass the time when we've finished everything on the schedule and get to spend the rest of the day doing nothing at the barracks.
The book felt pretty intense too, especially because there were things we were taught here during basic training that I semi-shrugged off as "yeah, of course", then a month later I'm reading about these things actually happening in Afghanistan. Damn.
Now am going to either read Animal Farm by George Orwell or Paprastas Darbas by Svetimas, it's a lithuanian military book, couldn't really find if there's any translation available, but here's the cover.
I'm not really sure whether it's good or not according to what the majority of people think, but I liked it a lot, especially helped pass the time when we've finished everything on the schedule and get to spend the rest of the day doing nothing at the barracks.
The book felt pretty intense too, especially because there were things we were taught here during basic training that I semi-shrugged off as "yeah, of course", then a month later I'm reading about these things actually happening in Afghanistan. Damn.
Now am going to either read Animal Farm by George Orwell or Paprastas Darbas by Svetimas, it's a lithuanian military book, couldn't really find if there's any translation available, but here's the cover.
Yeah first book was great, 2nd an absolute smackdown. People say the books just get better through to #4. I took a break too, because I have so much on my list and I don't like to stick to one thing for too long, but it was tempting.
I don't know about you guys but whenever I'm reading a long book I gotta have side books. I guess I'm just not that faithful.
In other words I'm bout to start reading this:
Cause Narag's post reminded me I own it.
Happened to me during A Feast for Crows, of course by that point I was a little burnt out after reading A Song of Ice and Fire books 1-3 right in a row.
I've never done it before but reading The Count of Monte Cristo, which I'm enjoying, I feel like I should have had a second book on the go to break it up a little.
Feeling some anger so going with Kill Baxter by Charlie Human.
Looks like Travis Touchdown.
Next up:
Slade House
Had it recommended as a better more recent horror novel.
I really liked this one. It's very short so you'll read it in a couple of days, if not hours.
Septimus Prime
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Whenever Barry Eisler releases a new book (which is once every few years now), I just drop whatever else I'm reading to read it. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but this one is about surveillance. It's a work of fiction, but Eisler always grounds his books deeply in reality.
Whenever Barry Eisler releases a new book (which is once every few years now), I just drop whatever else I'm reading to read it. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but this one is about surveillance. It's a work of fiction, but Eisler always grounds his books deeply in reality.
If you suggested a first-read for him, what would it be?
Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami
I think I liked Wild Sheep Chase more. The dynamic between Yuki and the main protagonist is nice though.
Septimus Prime
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It would either be this, since it appears to be a standalone, or what used to be called Rain Fall (he retitled all his books, so it's now called A Clean Kill in Tokyo), which is the first of the rest of his books, which are all in the same series. He had a standalone series as well, but it ended up merging with his main series.
The Rain series is about an assassin who specializes in "natural causes" deaths. Eisler himself is actually former CIA, and he brings his knowledge into his writing (as far as a civilian like me can tell). It also takes him forever to write his books because he likes to scout out locations and take tons of pictures of them, so he can describe them in intricate detail.
Sounds interesting. The library had it under the old title but not the new, so thanks for being thorough.
Unfortunately some other jerk has it out now, so my hold will probably come through in, like, three weeks.
Septimus Prime
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No worries. Unfortunately, all subsequent books in his series aren't at all shy about spoiling content from their predecessors (I unfortunately started on his second book, Hard Rain, which is also called something else now), so it would be best to start from the beginning.Sounds interesting. The library had it under the old title but not the new, so thanks for being thorough.
Unfortunately some other jerk has it out now, so my hold will probably come through in, like, three weeks.
He also releases some digital-only short stories in that shared universe, as well. Eisler seems to be really into self-publishing and the Amazon ecosystem, so there're no physical version of those. I think he also recently released his characters into Kindle Worlds, so there is also a slew of fan-fiction, probably.
TwntyOneTwlv
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I'm trying to remember the title of a book I read several years ago. It was a sci-fi ish book that featured characters who manned a large wall that was built along a shoreline. There was talk of some coming cataclysm I think. And the main character was revealed at the end to be some kind of weird ape thing? Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Just finished Crime and Punishment and am currently having that feeling you get after finishing something you were really invested in. I can't quite remember when was the last time that happened, though I already know it's inevitably going to happen again whenever I read the last 2 volumes of Sandman.
I need some time now before starting another book. Probably like a week or so.
I've already decided I'll read "The Little Prince" and then either another small book, one of the fantasy books I've got laying around or something by Gaiman (I do need to finish American Gods, though I'll have to restart it since it's been so long since I stopped reading it).
After that, The Count of Monte Cristo awaits me.
I need some time now before starting another book. Probably like a week or so.
I've already decided I'll read "The Little Prince" and then either another small book, one of the fantasy books I've got laying around or something by Gaiman (I do need to finish American Gods, though I'll have to restart it since it's been so long since I stopped reading it).
After that, The Count of Monte Cristo awaits me.
FUBAR McDangles
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Reading Shadows of Self right now. It's good, but it references Alloy of Law a lot and apparently I forgot everything about that book.
It's been a bit rough.
It's been a bit rough.
TwntyOneTwlv
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I really disliked the series so don't feel too bad. There were some solid concepts but I just really didn't like the execution. The third book is one of the few books I've actually stopped reading halfway through.
I'll probably pick it back up just to say I've read it but it'll be awhile.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Finally finished The Laws of Nature: A Collection of Short Stories of Horror, Anxiety, Tragedy and Loss. Thought it was decent, but not great. Some of the stories were really good; others were boring and I was happy to close them out.
I had put down Ready Player One a while back. I'm picking back up about half-way through. It's strange how much I still remember. I actually don't mind the book - I know it gets a LOT of shit, but it's a fun and relatively mindless read.
I had put down Ready Player One a while back. I'm picking back up about half-way through. It's strange how much I still remember. I actually don't mind the book - I know it gets a LOT of shit, but it's a fun and relatively mindless read.
AngmarsKing701
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Where's the best place to start with Parker?
The Fencer books are more popular I think, but I started with the Scavenger books, and loved them. Very dark, but also funny. Great characters. Totally unpredictable.
The basic starting premise is sort of a fantasy take on the Jason Bourne concept, but then it goes in all sorts of crazy directions.
Christoff Yurievich
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Wanted to respon to this earlier: have you read his book about color, Shades of Gray? Interesting ideas in it, and it's taken him forever to write the next book - the prequel is only out this spring.
Need help, BookGAF. The GF has asked for a book from me when I go to visit in a few days but I'm a kindle man so I'm just going to buy her something fun.
What's a good sci-fi/fantasy book to start someone out on that isn't particularly nerdy? I want to introduce her to my genres of choice but I don't necessarily want to throw her into something like Hyperion or Branderson's stuff just yet.
Also I'm re-reading book 2 of the Expanse. Just 'cause.
What's a good sci-fi/fantasy book to start someone out on that isn't particularly nerdy? I want to introduce her to my genres of choice but I don't necessarily want to throw her into something like Hyperion or Branderson's stuff just yet.
Also I'm re-reading book 2 of the Expanse. Just 'cause.
A Discworld book that parodies another genre might not be a bad choice either. Guard Guards is my top pick.
davidwhangchoi
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i finished Crossbone and unto the sequel, Gundam Crossbone: Skull Hart
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