What are you reading right now?

thegrenfell · 01-31-2010, 06:57 AM

just finished Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, and before that a clockwork orange by anthony burgess, would recommend lolita, Humbert Humbert reminds me of a beatnik from a site like this

TheBig3 · 01-31-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruitonica

Enjoyable, and the way he draws modern India is very interesting. I'm not completely sold on it for some reason.

Not sold on modern india or the book?

LoathsomePete · 02-01-2010, 07:00 PM

I've decided to do a project on the psychological effects of music on the brain for my Psychology 101 class. My teacher is especially happy with my enthusiasm so I've pretty much already got my final figured out which is a weight off my mind.

Fruitonica · 02-02-2010, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Not sold on modern india or the book?

The book, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how authentic his setting is but it definitely rings true to me and I basically thought his rendering was the best thing about the book. The slightly satirical tone of the narrator helps as well, when he's describing India, becomes less convincing when the plot is in front.

Anyway, I like it more now I've finished - the guy's out and out heartlessness was kind of refreshing as far as these rags to riches things go.

The Fascinating Turnip · 02-02-2010, 04:30 PM

I'm giving Animal Farm a second read for a report right now. It's as good as i remembered.

sidewinder · 02-03-2010, 04:55 PM

I just finished up Chuck Palahniuk's Invisible Monsters and I have to say, of the 6 Palahniuk books I've read it's the next best to Fight Club.

Just started Transpotting last night...holy hell is this gonna be tough, not sure if I can make it through 300+ pages of this Scottish slang.

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Haha I remember reading the first page as I was walking to the counter at the bookstore and thinking "oh god what am I getting myself into..." If you're unfamiliar with the terminology some of the newer editions have a glossary in the back, however I like the one in the picture I posted because it fits perfectly in the breast pocket of one of my winter jackets.

Thanks for the tip!

I just checked and the copy I have (pictured) has the glossary. This should be quite helpful. As you said in a later part of your post, it definitely helps to read it with a Scottish accent in mind, and really you can't help but do so. I read Layer Cake last summer and was reading with a British accent in mind from the first page. You just can't read slang without the accent, otherwise you're asking yourself what the hell every other word means. The accent helps translate the words into real words.

Psy-Fi · 02-03-2010, 08:11 PM

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde

I read it as a teen, many years ago and decided to refresh my memory of the story.

tgpo · 02-03-2010, 08:16 PM

Sinclair Lewis - It can't happen here

I only just started, but it's a difficult read. It was written in the 30's, and people just don't talk like that any more. So I'm having to read paragraphs over and over again to comprehend its meaning.

FETCHER. · 02-03-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I just finished up Chuck Palahniuk's Invisible Monsters and I have to say, of the 6 Palahniuk books I've read it's the next best to Fight Club.

Just started Transpotting last night...holy hell is this gonna be tough, not sure if I can make it through 300+ pages of this Scottish slang.

If you need any guidance, I'll be right here

ps. I wouldn't be too harsh on yourself if you don't know any of the slang, most of it in trainspotting is pretty old skool, and took me a while to click on to what it meant

anyways.. I will give you a helping hand if you need it

sidewinder · 02-04-2010, 05:43 PM

^ Well luckily the book has a handy glossary in the back. After having read the glossary once, it's already a bit easier to read.

And it's not that I'm harsh on myself for not knowing the slang...it's just hard to read when you don't know what they're saying, like trying to read a different language.

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	^ Well luckily the book has a handy glossary in the back. After having read the glossary once, it's already a bit easier to read. And it's not that I'm harsh on myself for not knowing the slang...it's just hard to read when you don't know what they're saying, like trying to read a different language. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

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thegrenfell Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 23	just finished Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, and before that a clockwork orange by anthony burgess, would recommend lolita, Humbert Humbert reminds me of a beatnik from a site like this

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Psy-Fi Aficionado of Fine Filth Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: You don't want to look in there. Posts: 6,897	The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde I read it as a teen, many years ago and decided to refresh my memory of the story.