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Ryndika
1489 Posts
On June 16 2013 06:51 Brainsurgeon wrote: What? Haha, I don't understand a single thing you just said. Haha, let me try again. A book that is about a pirate who's not in important role in his community. I prefer alternative universe but it doesn't have to be if it's really immersive in itself. Adventuring would be other nice subject. I love the black tower series by stephen king. | ||
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itkovian
United States1763 Posts
On June 13 2013 05:27 Liquid`Zephyr wrote: + Show Spoiler + just finished: ![[image loading]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PeHC_tpMyoo/TIZVs7wxutI/AAAAAAAAAZA/SFl6Aw5KTdc/s1600/deadhouse-gates.jpg) good but man is it long...and memories of ice is longer still t.t need a little break so starting up: ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41A4cZaBQmL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) Be careful about taking a break in the middle of the malazan series. There is already so much information that needs to be retained, taking time off may make you forget a lot. And starting a new book in the series is already intimidating enough. Memories of Ice is many peoples favorite in the series though, so you have that to look forward too Just finished Ishmael. ![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/DanielQuinn_Ishmael.jpg/200px-DanielQuinn_Ishmael.jpg) An interesting read, but not the most captivating. It is written in a manner similar to plato's style, where the "story" comprises of one individual explaining something to another individual, and the second individual's dialogue consists mostly of "yes, no, or i dont know". Its essentially the author's ideas masquerading as a story. The author's ideas have merit, but I don't like reading books like where you only get one perspective, and you don't get a chance to make an accurate case for a competing perspective. Worth reading if you're interested in opinions about the nature of human civilization and its origin. Just don't expect to be very entertained, or read anything groundbreaking. | ||
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dmnum
Brazil6910 Posts
Dostoyevsky is the greatest human being ever and I'll fight anyone who disagrees. | ||
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TOCHMY
Sweden1692 Posts
On June 16 2013 07:02 Ryndika wrote: Haha, let me try again. A book that is about a pirate who's not in important role in his community. I prefer alternative universe but it doesn't have to be if it's really immersive in itself. Adventuring would be other nice subject. I love the black tower series by stephen king. Potential Spoiler of the happenings in Locke Lamora + Show Spoiler + The second book of Locke Lamora got some nice pirating in it. The series are not about a pirate but he takes up pirating in the second book. Not really a secret since the cover has got a pirateship and the title hints at it, but thought I'd spoiler it anyways. I am also looking fictional story about street thug living in huge metropoly. I've been kowloon city books but I haven't find any. Locke Lamora series also apply to this request. | ||
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Prog455
Denmark970 Posts
On June 16 2013 06:43 Ryndika wrote: . ![[image loading]](http://kuvat2.huuto.net/5/64/4becb8e538adfd591df0f542661fe-orig.jpg) Reading 2nd time atm. This should be mandatory to read in school. But that aside - I am looking a book of normal pirate in possibly alternative universe or then just extremely immersive story of life of some non-captain pirate. Like boring crewmember. Fictional ofc. I am also looking fictional story about street thug living in huge metropoly. I've been kowloon city books but I haven't find any. Don't you think it would be appropriate to tell which book it is? Not a lot of people would have guessed that it is actually "The Art of War", unless of course they understand Finish. Especially consindering that the name of the Translator is written in bigger font size than the actual author? | ||
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intothewhite
Australia60 Posts
On June 17 2013 18:03 TOCHMY wrote: Potential Spoiler of the happenings in Locke Lamora + Show Spoiler + The second book of Locke Lamora got some nice pirating in it. The series are not about a pirate but he takes up pirating in the second book. Not really a secret since the cover has got a pirateship and the title hints at it, but thought I'd spoiler it anyways. Locke Lamora series also apply to this request. The next Locke Lamora is only a four months away! | ||
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TOCHMY
Sweden1692 Posts
On June 17 2013 19:45 intothewhite wrote: The next Locke Lamora is only a four months away! Yup I know! :D I'm hopeful it doesn't suck  EDIT: yogscast interview 1 dude from the creators of the witcher games. They r talking about the books. Anyone read them? Are they any good? | ||
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OsaX Nymloth
Poland3244 Posts
On June 17 2013 20:03 TOCHMY wrote: EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuQ5xISOTwc yogscast interview 1 dude from the creators of the witcher games. They r talking about the books. Anyone read them? Are they any good? Read them, Sapkowski is just great to read and his Witcher series is one of my favs in whole fantasy genre. I'm not sure how well it can be translated to other languages, but it's definitely worth giving it a try. | ||
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Trotske
410 Posts
On June 03 2013 23:52 Dreamer] wrote: ![[image loading]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oLYfNqP3x6M/TapoUH9k1WI/AAAAAAAAAdY/CXt1KOBl9SM/s320/9780061859366.jpg) This book just carried me away, loved it. Read it! Sounded interesting so I picked it up and found it really interesting lot of really cool stories and info in the book. | ||
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corumjhaelen
France6884 Posts
I think I'm reading the equivalent of this in French : ![[image loading]](http://english.lem.pl/images/phocagallery/covers/StarDiaries/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_1976%20Seabury%20Press%20USA.jpg) The Star Diaries. Very good so far, the seventh voyage is simply hilarious. | ||
Flicky
England2662 Posts
On June 18 2013 06:36 OsaX Nymloth wrote: Read them, Sapkowski is just great to read and his Witcher series is one of my favs in whole fantasy genre. I'm not sure how well it can be translated to other languages, but it's definitely worth giving it a try. Just to back up, a friend of mine said the Polish versions are incredibly good. | ||
Carnivorous Sheep
Baa?21242 Posts
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babylon
8765 Posts
Bringing Collingwood's Idea of History (dammit, I will finish it), Robin Hobb's Ship of Magic (my hatred of Kyle is only matched by my hatred of Joffrey), and Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose (I am sure the Latin will befuzzle me numerous times). | ||
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Flossy
United States870 Posts
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blubbdavid
Switzerland2412 Posts
But I wouldn't recommend the book to anyone French. | ||
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Panda86
19 Posts
On June 19 2013 23:25 Flossy wrote: I recently got a book: "The Best of H.P. Lovecraft", a collection of ten of his stories. I've got three left and I have really enjoyed them all so far. His stories are so good but his dialoque is so disappointing. He was a complete social pariah and his writing suffered for it. That being said I still thoroughly enjoy his stories. | ||
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farvacola
United States18822 Posts
On June 19 2013 23:36 blubbdavid wrote: Have picked up "The Black Swan" by Nicholas Nassim Taleb, after reading Kahnemann. It's exactly what I need for my life. But I wouldn't recommend the book to anyone French. Taleb is a total badass, I would highly recommend all of his major books. Can't speak for the Frenchies though, I'd think that many would enjoy him all the same! | ||
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corumjhaelen
France6884 Posts
On June 20 2013 03:31 farvacola wrote: Taleb is a total badass, I would highly recommend all of his major books. Can't speak for the Frenchies though, I'd think that many would enjoy him all the same! What's the thing with Taleb and French people ? oO | ||
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farvacola
United States18822 Posts
On June 20 2013 05:09 corumjhaelen wrote: What's the thing with Taleb and French people ? oO That's the thing, I don't know myself. | ||
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xDaunt
United States17988 Posts
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