This:
It's hysterical. A Black Comedy Zombie Apocalypse tale involving Las Vegas' biggest casino, a drunken janitor, a black Elvis, his 8 year old son, and a blue haired hooker attempting to stave off a zombie horde led by an undead Rat Pack and their completely human, but still souless, Bobby Darin impersonator leader.
I lurk, therefore I am.
Jack Vance - The Eyes of the Overworld
I picked up Neil Gaiman's Stardust at the library because it sounded like a fun read from what I had read online (I needed something light after finishing Horns).
Emergence, by David R. Palmer. A GREAT SF read! A bit dated, but still...
John
Nothing wrong with "dated" SF. I live for and love those books. At the time they were huge ideas and brand new technological and sometimes philosophical concepts. Actually, thanks to you, I'm off to browse through my SF paperback collection for some choice short stories... I'm thinking pre '50s.Originally Posted by jhanic
I love "golden age" sci-fi. I've got shelves full of anthologies collecting stories from the late '30s through the 50s. Some really tremendous stuff there.
same with bears
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never be cruel and never be cowardly. And if you ever are, always make amends.
You are a walking talking Doctor Who encyclopedia to me. - Melike
A slow, but fascinating read so far (almost halfways):
sk
Siep, I'll be interested in your opinion. I really liked it.
John
Dan Simmons has praised The Martian by the newcomer Andy Weir and I of course, downloaded it to my Kobo the next day. I like the story (man stuck on Mars), I like the science and math but the writing is as amateurish as it gets. The author keeps switching from first person to third person POV. The protagonist's language isn't just offensive (no number of "fucks" can offend me) nor does it lend itself to the youthful, uber-cool, angsty voice of The Martian...it's just obnoxious and it feels phony. How many times can a person, a supposedly intelligent astronaut drop the F-word before it starts grating on your nerves? A well placed "fuck" can really add to the story. Simmons himself doesn't swear too much in his books but when he does, there is a reason for it and such a simple word resonates and carries weight.
Another issue, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one who feels this way according to some reviewers on goodreads.com, is "Yay!". Yes, a grown man (Andy Weir) makes a his protagonist (a grown man) say "Yay!" in a completely un-sarcastic, serious manner. I thought I could get past it the first time. The second time was a little upsetting. The eight time I was ready to stop reading and I was wishing he would just fucking die already. Ask yourself, when was the last time you said "Yay!" after an accomplishment? Do you think I'm exaggerating? Give this book a try and let me know.
There are also just too many coincidences. Oh, I'm running out of air but if I make some minor adjustments to the Oxygenator I'll be fine. Oh, I'm running out of water but I'll just fix this here thingamajigger and Water Reclaimer works 100%. Battery cells are running low but hey, here are these handy solar cells. Oh bummer, my suit has a leak but lemme quickly seal the hole with some resin. Oh shit, radio died but I'm going to jump into this rover, drive 1000km across Mars and just take one from the previous site. Damn, my food reserves are getting low, I'll just plant these potatoes in the Earth soil we brought to Mars. I forgot to mention I'm a botanist.
Lastly, I'm not a total bleeding heart and I find some non-PC humour funny but when you use "gay" as a way to put something down-you've lost me. It doesn't matter how hip, angsty, funny, quirky or sarcastic you're making your protagonist to be, I am losing interest.
Reading:
Jack Vance - The Eyes of the Overworld
Isaac Asimov - I, Robot
Map of Bones - James Rollins
Wanted
CD Carrie Portfolio 719
Dark Tower S/N LE's 171 or 203
ANY Stephen King S/N LE #171 or 719
A Storm of Swords #218 or 346
Ancillary Justice #455
American Gods (+ SC Reader copy) #624
Michael Whelan original art
DT VII: Michael Whelan Remarque
I like it as well. Once finished, I'll let you know...
sk
Has anyone here John Green's The Fault in our Stars?
I haven't read it, but each and every time I hear the title, it intrigues me.
This year I plan to finish this series (only made it halfway thru book 4 as a youngin), finish both the McGee series and the Parker series, and re-read DT.
This year I plan to finish this series (onl6 made it halfway thru book 4 as a youngin), finish both the McGee series and the Parker series, and re-read DT.
John
Heck yes!
This year I plan to finish this series (onl6 made it halfway thru book 4 as a youngin), finish both the McGee series and the Parker series, and re-read DT.
Legends II
Let's read it at the same time ♥
Kawaha - Donald Westlake
Let's read it at the same time ♥
When are you starting it?
Two weeks, 3 days, 19 hours.Let's read it at the same time ♥
When are you starting it?
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