The last book I read was Memoirs Of A Geisha. And I agree with everything Spiffing Cheese said, The book is simply amazing. 10/10
The last book I read was Memoirs Of A Geisha. And I agree with everything Spiffing Cheese said, The book is simply amazing. 10/10
no not read that one yet!!! let me know how it pans out!!! ( i am not sure if that is one of the original vampire chronicals?? it doesnt sound like one) but all her work is good so i am sure it will be worth a read!!!Originally Posted by Black Angel
i have to give 10/10 to the guy that wrote the sales pitch for the haunted bear on e bay (see general thread)....that was genuis!!
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The last book I read was Insomnia by Stephen King. Really great book, a little slow in the beginning imo, unlike the other ones I have read by him (Firestarter, The Stand, and Dreamcatcher). But when it picked up, it was one of the best books I've ever read. Everything from the little doctors (Clotho and Lachesis I think?) to the whole Dark Tower reference in the end of the story, was great. A give it a 9 out of 10.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. I finished the first book last Monday, and I started on the second one. I had never read the books until now, so I decided that now would be the time. I loved the movies, so I was curious to see how true Peter Jackson had been to the books. I love the Two Towers, and it's everything I imagined it would be! I actually think that second book proceeds the first one. I can't wait to read Return of the King, and when I'm done, I am planning to make a movie marathon of the three movies. Oh, that's like over ten hours of straight watching!
Last book I finished was the High Druid of Shannara: Tanequil. Just need to read Straken lord now.
Anyway I loved it. Any Shannara book I love, with the exception of Scions, Elf Queen and the First King. Aside from them the books are godly. Read them all.
The Da Vinci Code is the last book I read. I went to Catholic schools as well, and imho, they pushed me over the edge to stop believing. I used to question some of the same things and more that are in the book in religion classes. I was given many detentions and one suspension for disrupting class, for debating the stuff he was teaching about Jesus, or as they claimed, "Disruption of school activities, and refusal to participate in "approved" curiculum(SP?)."I like Da Vinci Code because it looked at areas of Christanity that I wanted to ask questions bout. But because I came from a srtict Catholic school, I could never ask them. Looking foward to the film, but the book is always better!
I am currently re-reading the first book of the Dune series. (Enjoy Vivi22). Beware, though, that after Children of Dune Herbert takes the series in a pretty different direction. I think the whole series is genius, but just so you know. I agree with you Vivi, the sci-fi channel miniseries is pretty excellent- undoubtedly their best production.
Dune is sci/fi, but it's not typical. It explores so many issues: politics (the reader sees the world through the eyes of those in power- Dukes, emperors, etc.), religion, perception of time and the universe, war, destiny and free will, it's really endless.
One of my favorite things about the series is the idea of HUMAN POTENTIAL. Certain people in the story can compute data on the level with supercomputers, others have mastered the human body and physical properties of existence to an extent that they can control every bodily function and manipulate space/time. I can't really explain it as well as it should be, but I would definitely suggest trying it out, even if you're not really into sci-fi.
Brian: "If I remember correctly, this is the Physics Department."
Chris: "That would explain all the gravity."
Just finished the first on the weekend and I must say I agree with everything you said. Though it may be a science fiction novel, it's not about the science at all. I have to say that Paul is probably one of my favorite literary characters at the moment, simply because he's so unlike most characters. I found his own views on his power, and his place among the fremen very interesting.
I'm actually really looking forward to getting past Children of Dune, especially since you say he goes in a different direction. I've seen both of the mini series many times, so even though they're not exact translations, I have a good enough idea what's going on that I look forward to being able to read some of the books without knowing what will happen next.
High Rhulain
Brian Jacques
The story is very well done here, having connections to Salamandstron. Most of the characters are well fleshed out, with personalities that makes you care and feel for them. Everything is so vividly descriptive that most people could imagine the world through Jacques' words with little effort.
Score: 9.5/10
Ive read many book recently...
Running With Scissors is a Memoir by Augusten Burroughs depicting the most zany and crazy childhood that one could even think of. Witty and well written and definatly gets you thinking quite often. I reccommend this book to anyone, whether they perfer Ficion or Nonfiction regardless. But as fair warning, the book is very controversial and graphic at times.
Dry Is the Sequel Memoir to Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs. This time he brings the reader to a later part in his life when he was an Alcoholic working in the Advertising industry. Also a very well developed story and funny read. Just as good if not better than the predecessor. There is also a Third Memoir by Burroughs that I have but have yet to read called Magical Thinking.
Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks is a classic Fantasy Novel written in the Tolkein Tradition. A wonderful story and probably my favorite book of all time. If you are into any kind of fantasy I reccomend this book and the rest of the series.
Elfstones of Shannara, Wishsong of Shannara, Scions of Shannara Look Above.
Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel is an angsty memoir about depression. It was a good read, but I only really reccomend it if you are fan of non-fiction.
Theres a couple more that Ill add later.
Since you're an Anne Rice reader i thought id pop on and say i've just finished reading Interview with the Vampire, well it's been a few months now since i finished it.
I dunno, everyone seems to rave about about it but to be honest i found it to be a bit of a chore to finish. I really enjoyed New Orleans and Lestat was easily my favourite character so when Louis and Claudia 'kill' him and leave for Europe i really began to lose interest. The first half of the book is excellent but i really struggled with the second half.
Also just finished The Thing on the Doorstep and other weird stories by H.P. Lovecraft, most of the stories are pretty damn scary although there were a couple bores in there.
The Birth of Venus. I really enjoyed it, but for some reason, I wouldn't call it well-written, or even a great book. I'm not sure I even know why I liked it as much as I did. Probably the characters, though, cause that's always what I need to be interested in for me to keep reading. Also, reading about Italy in the 15th century was cool.
rurouni kenshin vol 16
then you need to read the rest of the series!!! if you are a lestat fan (louis always had a little too much conscience for me too) you will love the books that follow as lestat takes central stage for a while!! you get to hear the tale from his point of view and learn much more about his background!!! Interview with The Vampire does get slightly bleeker as the book progresses but its written from louis' point of view, and he is a fairly melodramatic and sombre character!! give the others a chance and i am sure that you will appreciate it more!!
hmmm okay ill give them a shot, i really did enjoy the first part of Interview with the Vampire and i'd like to read Lestat's view on things. Louie seemed to moan about his 'curse' a wee bit too much for my liking, hopefully Lestat will have a far better outlook on things. I think you're right though, Louie's conscience did get to me.
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