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roenick
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I think I am going to pick this up and read soon
What are you reading? What was the last book you enjoyed?
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Diehard
Elegant
A ****ing masterpiece. This novel really delves deep into the psyche of the main character, a troubled, isolated man with a warped and contradictory perception of the world. Even though it's a short book it still took me a while to finish, it's kind of a dense book and I had to take some extra time to digest everything.
Diehard
Elegant
My first taste of Faulkner. Took me a while to get used to his prose, but once I did I couldn't put it down. I like how Faulkner lets you get to know the characters by showing how they each react differently to the same situation. The way the characters evolved throughout the novel was also very fascinating. Not a book for everyone, Faulkner's one of those authors that you either love or hate.
orpheus
The Dolphin Cares!
My first taste of Faulkner. Took me a while to get used to his prose, but once I did I couldn't put it down. I like how Faulkner lets you get to know the characters by showing how they each react differently to the same situation. The way the characters evolved throughout the novel was also very fascinating. Not a book for everyone, Faulkner's one of those authors that you either love or hate.
This is pretty good.
My favorite Faulkner so far is "Light in August."
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KingThomas
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1st Gaiman book I've read. Half way though. Cant put it down. Might inspire me to buy Coraline and Stardust ("young readers" novels?). I liked both movies, the novels have to be better....right? anybody have opinions?
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jerseydevil
I'llPutPenniesOnYourEyes
1st Gaiman book I've read. Half way though. Cant put it down. Might inspire me to buy Coraline and Stardust ("young readers" novels?). I liked both movies, the novels have to be better....right? anybody have opinions?
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Wow...that's a great book. You want to read another adult Gaiman book
You probably should have read this one first, but it will still be good.
Diehard
Elegant
Wow. This book took my breath away, it was so gripping, powerful, and greusome. The Painted Bird is a fictional story by Jerzy Kosinki, who was a Holocaust survivor. It follows a young boy who is forced into a fight for survival during the Holocaust. The book opens with a quote from poet Vladimir Mayakovsky - "and only God, omnipotent indeed, knew they were animals of a different breed." This sets the stage for one of the darkest, unforgettable journeys you're bound to have reading a book. It's definitely not for the squeamish - I found several passages to be extremely hard to read. The book explores the most hideous places of the human psyche, showing how people living in such hard times can be capable of almost anything. Things like rape, torture, murder, incest, and bestiality.
To those curious, the title of the book comes from a tradition that the author witnessed when he was young. A bird would be taken from its flock and painted a different color. The bird was then released to go back to its flock. His former companions would no longer recognize him and would proceed to tear it apart bit by bit until it was dead. And given how so many brutal and inhuman things occur in the book, it is a very fitting title.
If you think you can stomach it, it's definitely worth reading.
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Diehard
Elegant
This book was BEAUTIFUL!!! An incredible portrayal of the paradoxes of life and the psychological interactions between people. It was definitely not one of those books that you should read with music or TV on in the background.
Up next I'm gonna be reading some Dennis Lehane. Really looking forward to it.
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x-wingcamewest
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Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton
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motalare
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Yeah, the series has gone to s*** since book 6, but I have too much time invested so I am going to finish this god damned thing no matter what.
ChilledAgua
Now on the 1st tee...
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winning book, it is the most complete account I've seen on the subject. Its extraordinarily wide scope includes the usual technical progress in physics and engineering, which is usually the sole element of most other books, and a number of important ancillary areas as well. A review of the history of European anti-Semitism and the effect it had on the science behind The Bomb is included, and it also touches upon the experience with totalitarianism which was common to many of the scientists growing up and beginning to establish their careers.
All of the major players are included (science, government, academia) and some of the best parts of the book are those which offer insight into their various personalities.
I'd have to rate this as one of the best books I've ever read, and would recommend it highly to anyone interested in the subject.
Diehard
Elegant
I've read a bunch of books since my last post in this thread and I loved every one of them.
My first taste of Dennis Lehane. It took awhile for things to pick up, but once they did it was pretty much impossible to put it down. An immensely powerful and thrilling story about gang violence and political corruption. Definitely going to be reading some more of Lehane's stuff.
Wow, this book was ****ing amazing!! I didn't know much about it going in, all I knew is that it was one of the most critically acclaimed books of the last century. Play It As It Lays is a grim character study of a woman whose psyche is in a downward spiral. It is also a very vivid snapshot of life in the 60s. Lots of people hate the main character, but I thought it wasn't too hard to empathize with her. This book had me hooked from the very start and I ended up finishing it rather quickly.
And last, but most certainly not least...
Never Let Me Go is one of those rare gems whose power will endure long after you finish reading it. I can't put into words how much I loved this book. The story is so heartbreaking, gripping, and powerful. I don't see how you couldn't be drawn into the novel. Now, from a literary perspective, it isn't the greatest (certainly not comparable to the beautiful prose of authors like McCarthy, Woolf, or Mishima), but that in no way detracts from this literary masterpiece. I was simply at a loss for words at the end, and I almost can't wait to read it a second time. A must-read!
My first taste of Dennis Lehane. It took awhile for things to pick up, but once they did it was pretty much impossible to put it down. An immensely powerful and thrilling story about gang violence and political corruption. Definitely going to be reading some more of Lehane's stuff.
Wow, this book was ****ing amazing!! I didn't know much about it going in, all I knew is that it was one of the most critically acclaimed books of the last century. Play It As It Lays is a grim character study of a woman whose psyche is in a downward spiral. It is also a very vivid snapshot of life in the 60s. Lots of people hate the main character, but I thought it wasn't too hard to empathize with her. This book had me hooked from the very start and I ended up finishing it rather quickly.
And last, but most certainly not least...
Never Let Me Go is one of those rare gems whose power will endure long after you finish reading it. I can't put into words how much I loved this book. The story is so heartbreaking, gripping, and powerful. I don't see how you couldn't be drawn into the novel. Now, from a literary perspective, it isn't the greatest (certainly not comparable to the beautiful prose of authors like McCarthy, Woolf, or Mishima), but that in no way detracts from this literary masterpiece. I was simply at a loss for words at the end, and I almost can't wait to read it a second time. A must-read!
