I have read it, but I've forgotten pretty much the whole damn thing, so I'm still in for a treat.Originally Posted by DoctorZaius
I have read it, but I've forgotten pretty much the whole damn thing, so I'm still in for a treat.
Eastasia has always taught college students to feel pride or shame according to their race.
Just finished Survivor Song and I feel it didn't quite match up to Head Full Of Ghosts or Cabin due to the postlude. If he would have ended the book before the postlude I would have liked it just as much as the other two I have read. Still a 4 star read though. Now doing my re-read of The Stand using the PS edition.
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75% done with Mister Slaughter by Robert McCammon. Wow. The Matthew Corbett series continues to amaze.
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Slayground, by Richard Stark.
“Parker jumped out of the Ford with a gun in one hand and the packet of explosive in the other.”
That incredible first line begins what is perhaps the best first chapter of a novel I’ve ever read.
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
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Ilium (Simmons)
Just finished Parasite by Darcy Coates. It was a fun scifi/space book, and quite a change of pace from all of her haunted house type stories. Really enjoyed it.
Next up, The Reddening by Adam Neville.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
About halfway through Brother by Ania Ahlborn.
Spoiler:
It was hell's season, and the air smelled of burning children
Pretty predictable.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I'm currently reading King's The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and Malerman's Malorie. Enjoying both. =)
WANTED:
Dust jacket for The Shining SNL.
Dust jacket for 25th Anniversary edition of IT, signed, numbered, tray-cased copy.
Signed numbered limited edition of Josh Malerman's Goblin, published by Earthling Publications.
Reading The Providence Rider by McCammon. Half way through and loving it as much as the first three in the series. This series is amazing. Next is Malorie!
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
Thanks for the Sharp Objects recomends... loved it. Going to try Dark Places by her next. I love her writing style!
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I'm also reading Malorie. Really enjoying it so far.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Let me know what you think. I haven't read Dark Places yet.
I was considering reading it next when I finish If It Bleeds, but might end up saving it for Halloween.
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Finally finished the first book of The Stormlight Archives. Brandon Sanderson has completely won me over now. This was my first dive into "modern fantasy", and I'm so happy I didn't let the length of the series discourage me. After more than a 1,000 pages, I'm already jonesing to start the next one
Really? I picked it up... was very close to starting but stopped. It’s intimidating for sure. Find it hard to follow like Game I’d Thones?
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Trust me man, you won't regret starting it. Despite it's size, it flows very nicely. Believe it or not, it's not hard to follow at all. It gradually eases you into this huge new world, and the large cast of characters. It doesn't feel like your head is ripped open, and a bunch of information is dumped into your brain at once. Now that I'm finished, it really does feel like something new and special.Really? I picked it up... was very close to starting but stopped. It’s intimidating for sure. Find it hard to follow like Game I’d Thones?
Each book is massive. Lol if you love the next one....I may just try it. I can’t imagine anything better than The Name of the Wind. That book got me... couldn’t put either downTrust me man, you won't regret starting it. Despite it's size, it flows very nicely. Believe it or not, it's not hard to follow at all. It gradually eases you into this huge new world, and the large cast of characters. It doesn't feel like your head is ripped open, and a bunch of information is dumped into your brain at once. Now that I'm finished, it really does feel like something new and special.Really? I picked it up... was very close to starting but stopped. It’s intimidating for sure. Find it hard to follow like Game I’d Thones?
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Good thing about Sanderson is you don't have to wait many, many years for the next book in the series.
He's been pretty good with getting the next book in the series out within 2-3 years. And these books are absolutely massive too.
It was hell's season, and the air smelled of burning children
You a fan of them?
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Finished The Stand and it is still a phenomenal story. I'm starting Globster by DiVitto Kelly and here's to it being a fun creature story.
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Finished Malorie. Fun, quick read. But can I just say...
Spoiler:
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Finished Globster and it was a fun, quick read...like reading a B monster movie including cringy dialogue and bad humor. Starting 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami now.
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William Gibson - Neuromancer
Started this.. and its a HARD read I think. Maybe its me... I don't know but it seems the author doesn't give me enough for my mind's eye to make up what I should be seeing.. know what I mean? And a lot of words.. just to use fancy words? I don't know... its enough that I am still reading it.. but slower going that I thought. Anyone else a big fan? I made it a mission to read every Suntup book.. so this is next so they say.
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You are not alone. I had the exact same feeling about not enough for visualisation. I did get to the end though. Unfortunately it doesn’t get any better.
And I must add that it felt a bit choppy. I had to keep going back to see if I missed something.
Gibson has a very distinctive writing style that takes a bit of getting used to, I think. He also doesn't hand-hold his readers - he uses invented terms that he expects readers to infer the meaning of by context.
I love Neuromancer, but unfortunately, it hasn't aged well. Many of the ideas in the book that were mind-blowing and cutting-edge at the time have become 21st Century reality, softening its impact. There is still a lot to enjoy, but at the time it was published, it was truly extraordinary. A lot of new readers scratch their heads trying to understand what the big deal is.
That's not to take anything away from Gibson, though. I still think he's one of the greatest writers of our time. Even now, after 35 years, he's writing completely original and surprising work.
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
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