What are you reading right now?

RVCA · 07-20-2012, 12:42 AM

Falling in love with this series like I did with Harry Potter... it's very enthralling.

The Batlord · 07-20-2012, 12:11 PM

^^^

Yeah, I read those books little while back and loved them. I also thought they were a bit like Harry Potter for adults, but not as lame as that sounds. I'm gonna have to go check to see if the third book is out yet..........nope.

LoathsomePete · 07-20-2012, 12:17 PM

Mort by Terry Pratchett

I'm on a bit of a fantasy kick right now and when it comes to fantasy, there's very few who are on the same level as Pratchett. He adds a much needed dose of levity and humor to the genre, but not at the expense of proper story structure. He does tend to utilize formula a bit too much, but he makes it up by his imaginative universe and laugh out loud writing style. If you like Douglas Adams then you'll absolutely love this author.

RVCA · 07-21-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

^^^

Yeah, I read those books little while back and loved them. I also thought they were a bit like Harry Potter for adults, but not as lame as that sounds. I'm gonna have to go check to see if the third book is out yet..........nope.

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.

locoman23 · 07-21-2012, 05:39 AM

Some classics. I just finished Fantomas.

The Batlord · 07-21-2012, 11:26 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.

duga · 07-21-2012, 11:32 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, 11:48 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, 11:52 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, 11:56 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.

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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...

07-21-2012, 11:48 AM	#4258 (permalink)
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

07-21-2012, 11:52 AM	#4259 (permalink)
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, 11:56 AM	#4260 (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

07-20-2012, 12:42 AM	#4251 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	Falling in love with this series like I did with Harry Potter... it's very enthralling.

07-21-2012, 05:39 AM	#4255 (permalink)
locoman23 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	Some classics. I just finished Fantomas.