What are you currently reading?

[jhanic]

The movie ending is an actual ending not 'they driving into the mist' yeah, that ending sticks with you. Ending to the movie is so multifaceted. Even King himself wishes he'd have thought of that ending. And besides the.ending and a small side plot, they were practically the same so I don't get how the book is so much better. Must be more of a nostalgia thing if you first read the story 20 years ago.

There may be some nostalgia involved. I first read The Mist when it first came out in Dark Forces and it really impressed me then. Every time I reread it, I get the same good feelings about it. To me, the ending of the movie was a real disappointment.

John

[John Blaze]

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson. It has everything I wanted from a fantasy novel. He throws you into the middle of the conflict and slowly reveals everything that came before. I found it to be an effective hook.

I read the first 3 Malazan books before bogging down on the fourth. While entertaining, I thought they were over-ambitious in scope and drudgery to wade through. When people complain about how many characters are in ASOIAF I lol. Malazan has a shit ton of characters, and 99% of them have similar names.


Also, The Mist is and has been my favorite SK novella/short story since the first time I read it. I though the movie was good but as usual the book was better. The movie ending was interesting, but I didn't believe it.

[OchrisO]

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson. It has everything I wanted from a fantasy novel. He throws you into the middle of the conflict and slowly reveals everything that came before. I found it to be an effective hook.

I read the first 3 Malazan books before bogging down on the fourth. While entertaining, I thought they were over-ambitious in scope and drudgery to wade through. When people complain about how many characters are in ASOIAF I lol. Malazan has a shit ton of characters, and 99% of them have similar names.


Also, The Mist is and has been my favorite SK novella/short story since the first time I read it. I though the movie was good but as usual the book was better. The movie ending was interesting, but I didn't believe it.

I had a very similar experience with Malazan, except with the audio book. I quit very near to where you did, I think. Imagine trying to keep up with all of those similar names in audio. It was rough.

[John Blaze]

Right? I'd get people confused all the time. Like, "wait, I thought this was some kind of witch, and now she's an assassin?" Oh wait, different character. .....

[pathoftheturtle]

Reading Promethea was like doing acid.

Have you read Grant Morrison's the Invisibles? He was actually on acid when he wrote that (among other things). ...

Moore wrote Promethea on magickal shrooms. ...

Well, I am shocked.

Shocked, I tell you!

The movie ending is an actual ending not 'they driving into the mist' ...

Exactly.

[Ruthful]

[TwistedNadine]

When I watch the movie DVD, I stop the movie at the same point that the story stops--when they leave the market. It really helps!
John

I do the same thing

[TwistedNadine]

Tim Lebbon's As The Sun Goes Down
These stories are creepy as hell and Im enjoying every one of them.

Thank you so much WeDealInLead! Excellent choice, great packaging. Appreciate it!

[Jean]

Tim Lebbon's As The Sun Goes Down
These stories are creepy as hell and Im enjoying every one of them.

are you reading a paper book or an electronic version?

[TwistedNadine]

Tim Lebbon's As The Sun Goes Down
These stories are creepy as hell and Im enjoying every one of them.

are you reading a paper book or an electronic version?

Couldnt find an electronic version so reading an actual Hardback with paper and typeset (from WeDealInLead).
Strains my eyes a bit but worth it

[Jean]

I couldn't find an electronic version either... nor, naturally, any other

: sad bear :

[Ruthful]

[Dan]

The Rising

[Jean]

reading: Crichton, Eaters of the Dead

there's no word to describe its AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't sleep tonight, can't stop reading

[mae]

reading: Crichton, Eaters of the Dead

there's no word to describe its AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't sleep tonight, can't stop reading

Yay, Jean's back on MC!

[John Blaze]

Re-reading Needful Things, I already feel sorry for the kid. His is the saddest part.

[WeDealInLead]

Tim Lebbon's As The Sun Goes Down
These stories are creepy as hell and Im enjoying every one of them.

are you reading a paper book or an electronic version?

Couldnt find an electronic version so reading an actual Hardback with paper and typeset (from WeDealInLead).
Strains my eyes a bit but worth it

Hey, glad you dig it. I received your package too. Now I have a copy for work and one for at home reading. (and a download on my e-reader when I'm on the go.)

Jean, Lebbon is nearly impossible to find in any e-book format unless you want to pay a more-than-average price. Books of the Dead re-released one of his earlier works as an e-book though and it'll be on sale for a buck until tomorrow night.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...3634394&sr=1-7

[Jean]

thank you WDiL!

pablo:

[Mattrick]

The Rising

I read the second part, it was alright.

[Dan]

The Rising is the second Keene book I've read. Sometimes I just want an all out horror/slasher/monster/zombie/etc. book, and he seems to fill the bill.

[TwistedNadine]

Thanks for the link WDIL.
Jean - see PM

[Jean]

[sgc1999]

about 10% into NAS4A2. seems to be picking up a bit.

[mattgreenbean]

I've read the Grant Batman stuff, I'll have to check out The Invisibles & The Filth.

[fernandito]

I've read the Grant Batman stuff, I'll have to check out The Invisibles & The Filth.

I'd consider The Invisibles his magnum opus. Start there.