What are you reading right now?

The Batlord · 07-21-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

Yeah, ****. Wise Man's Fear is stay-up-3-extra-hours-turning-pages good. I'm ripping through it, and I'm going to be very sad when I get to the end and do not have the next book to start.

Yeah. I found that when his characters went out into the world and did things, it was good but it doesn't seem to be the author's strong suit. But when they're someplace where they have a chance to put down roots and engage in some drama, then it gets pretty impossible to put down. Whether they're in the present at the tavern or at the academy, it can be pretty engrossing. Makes sense, since the author is a college professor.

locoman23 · 07-21-2012, 04:39 AM

Some classics. I just finished Fantomas.

duga · 07-21-2012, 10:32 AM

American Psycho. Yes, I watched the movie before I decided to read the book. I've decided I don't feel guilty about that anymore... I've been doing it my whole life. Jurassic Park, Fight Club, 2001, No Country For Old Men... the list goes on...

LoathsomePete · 07-21-2012, 10:48 AM

I think that's the better way to go to be honest, it means you get to experience and appreciate the adaptation for what it is, and the book for what it is. It also gives you a good visual reference, which can help, especially in sprawling book series' that have multiple characters.

duga · 07-21-2012, 10:52 AM

Yeah, I prefer it to the other way around. Since books are typically better than their movie counterparts, enjoying the movie first gets rid of the potential for disappointment.

LoathsomePete · 07-21-2012, 10:56 AM

Most of the time sure, but not always. If I had read The Godfather first I can guarantee you I would have never seen the movie.

mervi · 07-21-2012, 12:15 PM

I've been reading some Russian classics lately (Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy...) 'cause I wanted to know what's the fuss about. Right now I'm reading War and Peace but I haven't gotten very far with it 'cause my copy is in English and I read a whole lot faster in Finnish. Can't say I can recommend these to anyone, unless you're a masochist like me who enjoys to be bored out of their right minds. They're not bad, but they're quite heavy. For future reference: I've read the Bible from cover to cover, so I can deal with boredom quite well. And no, I'm not religious. Also, normally I read less "serious" books.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 07-21-2012, 06:52 PM

I just finished this:

I really, really liked it.

currently reading

WWWP · 07-21-2012, 07:58 PM

I finally finished Crime and Punishment yesterday and started One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich earlier today.

I had a hell of a time this morning trying to decide what to read next, I have way too many titles on my high-priority list. It was between this, Brothers Karamazov, Confederacy of Dunces or Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. I picked this because it was short haha.

Paedantic Basterd · 07-24-2012, 02:27 PM

Anybody have book recommendations about mass suicides, mind control, human experiments, or cults?

Don't look at me like that, and thanks!

07-21-2012, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	American Psycho. Yes, I watched the movie before I decided to read the book. I've decided I don't feel guilty about that anymore... I've been doing it my whole life. Jurassic Park, Fight Club, 2001, No Country For Old Men... the list goes on... __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I think that's the better way to go to be honest, it means you get to experience and appreciate the adaptation for what it is, and the book for what it is. It also gives you a good visual reference, which can help, especially in sprawling book series' that have multiple characters. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	Yeah, I prefer it to the other way around. Since books are typically better than their movie counterparts, enjoying the movie first gets rid of the potential for disappointment. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

07-21-2012, 10:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Most of the time sure, but not always. If I had read The Godfather first I can guarantee you I would have never seen the movie. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

07-21-2012, 12:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
mervi Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Finland Posts: 30	I've been reading some Russian classics lately (Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy...) 'cause I wanted to know what's the fuss about. Right now I'm reading War and Peace but I haven't gotten very far with it 'cause my copy is in English and I read a whole lot faster in Finnish. Can't say I can recommend these to anyone, unless you're a masochist like me who enjoys to be bored out of their right minds. They're not bad, but they're quite heavy. For future reference: I've read the Bible from cover to cover, so I can deal with boredom quite well. And no, I'm not religious. Also, normally I read less "serious" books. __________________ I am the imaginary friend of the kid next door. If you care enough to write a song about how you don't care, you actually care.

07-21-2012, 04:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
locoman23 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	Some classics. I just finished Fantomas.

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~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	I just finished this: I really, really liked it. currently reading

07-24-2012, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Anybody have book recommendations about mass suicides, mind control, human experiments, or cults? Don't look at me like that, and thanks!