Oh, it is.
I loved the SOTL book... I liked it a lot more than the movie ( which I liked a lot ). I had read the book before seeing the movie, though, so that's a factor, of course.
It's excellent. A real good read. Clarice is a much more rounded / developed character in the book than in the movie.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
I read it after seeing the movie. I still think the book is far better, though I too loved the movie.
I still haven't finished it - started a couple years ago, got undescribably bored (less so than by the movie, but still) and dropped it... if Pam and Brice think it is readable, though, I think I will give it another try, I didn't dispose of the book or anything.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me too, especially Red Dragon, which is still one of my favorite horror novels.
Finished a re-read of "The Mote in God's Eye" & "The Moat around Murcheson's Eye" ("The Gripping Hand" in the States?) - Niven & Pournelle.
Now re-reading "A Song of Ice and Fire" - GRR Martin. (Book 1 - A Game of Thrones)
Reading In The Night Room by Peter Straub at the moment, and I must say, it is amazing! I've never read anything he's written alone before (obviously, I've read The Talisman and Black House many times) and I just think he's great...well, certainly in this story.
All I can say is, if you love twinners and other worlds - this is right up your alley!
yes, indeed, it is called that in the states.Originally Posted by ManOfWesternesse
i love those books.
just finished the helm's deep portion of my re-read of the two towers.
Two Towers? Awesome. Wonder where you got that reco?!?
Loved Two Towers. Actually, I loved all of the LOTR books. Much more so than The Hobbit, actually.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
actually, pam, i was waiting until the books were unpacked, because i've been wanting to re-read for months. he just decided to read along with me.
Are you reading all three, sj?
I might take a look at those next, actually. Though, I do have quite a few books backed up to read when I get my head back in the reading game. Not to mention UTD coming out soon.
And, one is even something you reco'd , but you probably didn't even realize you did!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
would i really read just one?
i'm pretty sure i posted last week that i was reading fellowship.
i recommended something?
Oh, I probably just missed it. Sorry.
You didn't specifically recommend something, no. It was subliminal.
War for the Oaks: A Novel - by Emma Bull
You'd mentioned it once so I bought it. It's like a pavlovian thing.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
tolkien says they aren't three parts, but one whole, so i don't get the question.
this.tolkien says they aren't three parts, but one whole, so i don't get the question.
sidenote: pam, you will love that book.
tolkien says they aren't three parts, but one whole, so i don't get the question.Of course I meant... not three different books... but different sections of the same wonderful story !! Yeah, that's what I meant !!!this.tolkien says they aren't three parts, but one whole, so i don't get the question.
sidenote: pam, you will love that book.
sjayson - I love you guys.x 2
sj - It's my next read.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Just finished Lamentation by Ken Scholes. It's one of the best new fantasy books I've read, but it's weird because immediately after finishing the Dark Tower I couldn't get through it...I had to switch to either straight sci fi or other genres for a while out of heartbreak. (Oh, and other King books of course. Those helped.)
Now I'm between books and don't know what to do, I am thinking of giving China Miéville a shot. Specifically, the "Bas Lag" books.
Currently reading Hook & Jill by Andrea Jones, and enjoying it!
I haven't read that one, but you might want to try Mystery, and The Throat also by Straub; I really enjoyed them.
I just finished Imajica and I'm trying to decide if I want to find a quick read before The Lost Symbol comes out next week.
Cool, I'll check them out
Just finished Just After Sunset (Love'd it) Im on Book 5 of the amber Cronicles now.
If you love me, then love me-Susan of mejis
See the turtle, aint he keen? All things serve the fucking beam-Eddie of NewYork
You burn prettily-Corwin of Amber
I'm reading Flashforward, Beowulf (kill me now), and Antes de ser Libres. Naturally, Flashforward is my favorite of the three.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
I am reading the Interview with the Vampire , a beautiful and dark novel.
LOVE + PEACE = INFORMATION
i discovered neil gaimen while i was away. most excellent books, thoroughly enjoyed them and have passed them to my dad to read also
american gods and neverwhere
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