What are you reading right now?

Arya Stark · 07-10-2014, 02:11 PM

I've been listening to Life of Pi on audiobook on my rides home from work since it's such a long drive. I've seen the movie and I started reading the book when I was taking the train but began taking out audiobooks from the library after driving.

I quite like it and the narrator is really good. The book is also from a single voice so it isn't like the narrator needs to create many characters or anything.

bob. · 07-11-2014, 02:32 PM

1Q84

8 chapters in....and wow

just wow

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 07-11-2014, 02:40 PM

^ right? so good

bob. · 07-11-2014, 03:02 PM

Are all of his books this nihilistic?

I may just go on a binge with this guy

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 07-11-2014, 03:26 PM

p much, go with Kafka on the Shore or Wind Up next, Kafka on the Shore is my fave. he's got a new one coming out really soon too

LoathsomePete · 07-16-2014, 01:00 PM

Retief At Large by Keith Laumer

Collection of short stories compiled into a single volume that chronicles the adventures of Ratief, the only competent diplomat who wants to do good by the people.

This is from a very interesting (some would argue boring) time in science-fiction where there was more emphasis on talking than action. If you're a fan of Star Trek then I think you'll get a lot out of this series, and this author in particular because he was known for his satirical nature, and the fact that he was an Air Force officer and diplomat, so he has some insight into the subject matter that other authors wouldn't. Not sure if this series, or this character will change anyones life, but I've been reading about him since high school and I always enjoy going back and rereading the two books I've been able to find over the years (the other being Retief Unbound).

bulbasaur · 07-18-2014, 09:33 AM

murakami's great.

:0)

~~James~~ · 07-18-2014, 09:53 AM

Not as great as Milan Kundera, that book rules!

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 07-18-2014, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Not as great as Milan Kundera, that book rules!

UHHHmmmmmm we can't be friends anymore. You've broken my heart.

~~James~~ · 07-18-2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sansa Stark

UHHHmmmmmm we can't be friends anymore. You've broken my heart.

I really enjoy Murakami, but Milan Kundera is one of my top 5 writers of all time probably. Murakami is kind of hit and miss for me, I loved IQ84 and really enjoyed Norwegian Wood but didn't really get Kafka On The Shore or The Wind Up Bird Chronicle.
With Kafka I really loved the chapters with the old man but didn't enjoy the ones with the young boy.

07-11-2014, 02:32 PM	#5092 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	1Q84 8 chapters in....and wow just wow __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

07-11-2014, 03:02 PM	#5094 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	Are all of his books this nihilistic? I may just go on a binge with this guy __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

07-16-2014, 01:00 PM	#5096 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Retief At Large by Keith Laumer Collection of short stories compiled into a single volume that chronicles the adventures of Ratief, the only competent diplomat who wants to do good by the people. This is from a very interesting (some would argue boring) time in science-fiction where there was more emphasis on talking than action. If you're a fan of Star Trek then I think you'll get a lot out of this series, and this author in particular because he was known for his satirical nature, and the fact that he was an Air Force officer and diplomat, so he has some insight into the subject matter that other authors wouldn't. Not sure if this series, or this character will change anyones life, but I've been reading about him since high school and I always enjoy going back and rereading the two books I've been able to find over the years (the other being Retief Unbound). __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

07-18-2014, 09:33 AM	#5097 (permalink)
bulbasaur ʕº̫͡ºʔ ʕº̫͡ºʔ ʕº̫͡ºʔ Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 790	murakami's great. :0) __________________ last.fm

07-11-2014, 02:40 PM	#5093 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	^ right? so good

07-11-2014, 03:26 PM	#5095 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	p much, go with Kafka on the Shore or Wind Up next, Kafka on the Shore is my fave. he's got a new one coming out really soon too

07-18-2014, 09:53 AM	#5098 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Not as great as Milan Kundera, that book rules!