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sinani206
United States1959 Posts
On November 12 2011 16:02 Manit0u wrote: ![[image loading]](http://craphound.com/littlebrother/Little-Brother.jpg) Little Brother by Cory Doctorow Personally, I've been expecting something different and better. Halfway through it now and I can't say I'm very impressed... I liked it a lot, but I'm not sure that I'm normal. | ||
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Probe1
United States17920 Posts
![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/IslandOfDrMoreau.JPG/175px-IslandOfDrMoreau.JPG) :3 H. G. Wells o/ edit: Crissaegrim that is so cool you just read Flowers for Algernon for the first time! | ||
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Vei
United States2845 Posts
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Kuja
United States1759 Posts
On October 21 2011 17:11 moltenlead wrote: All of these are non-school related: Finished: ![[image loading]](http://images.canadianlisted.com/nlarge/stephen-hawking-the-grand-design_5088670.jpg) Currently: ![[image loading]](http://i2.listal.com/image/products/1000/0140447946/books/the-iliad-homer.jpg) Next: ![[image loading]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GaNPg9M10nU/S9HORzrTznI/AAAAAAAAArQ/_HgXMXgbaGE/s1600/the-count-of-monte-cristo-penguin.jpg) Count of Monte Cristo is a ridiculously good book, i read it my freshman year in HS. | ||
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-XSV-
United States23 Posts
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Zergneedsfood
United States10671 Posts
On November 13 2011 15:24 -XSV- wrote: Ender's Game Loved that book. I liked the Shadow series more though... | ||
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Xardean
United States104 Posts
On October 26 2011 10:35 Malinor wrote: Until last week I was reading ![[image loading]](http://images.indiebound.com/883/322/9780765322883.jpg) and now I am in part two of this ten book fantasy series: ![[image loading]](http://images.betterworldbooks.com/076/Deadhouse-Gates-9780765348791.jpg) I haven't read too many fantasy novels until now (LOTR, one book of the Eragon series, Joe Abercrombie's First Law series plus the follow-up, Harry Potter-if that counts) but since quite some time I felt the urge to dive into a long series. I am pretty picky when it comes to this stuff because I always fear that I end up in another world with brutal orcs, noble elbs or majestic dragons. Also I don't like to start yet unfinished series, because I don't feel like waiting another 5 years for the next book. And let's be honest, the quality of most series drop significantly over time, so waiting endlessly only to be disappointed is just cruel. I ordered this book and the first part of The Dark Tower from Stephen King (since both series are finished and seem to not drop in quality if you can trust the reviews), and decided to continue with the Malazan series (since the western-style of The Dark Tower is not my favoured setting). I very much enjoyed the first book. You are thrown right into the story and most characters aren't really introduced that much, so you have to figure out stuff by yourself as you read along, which can be hard sometimes. The world is a bit heavy on powerful, mysterious and old creatures, makes you wonder a bit how human protagonists should survive in such a setting, let alone have any real amount of power. But it seems basically everyone is killable (even the gods), which is quite nice. Overall this could shape up to be a very nice read over the next couple of months. Good to see some other people are reading Eriksons books. you will not be disappointed with the series especially if you made it past the first book. I've read all of them and if you have any questions about the series feel free to PM me ^^ | ||
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Elasticity
3420 Posts
![[image loading]](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_AbyOMKkiSUw/TYohXZA5orI/AAAAAAAAAVI/9kw71Vy48Wc/s800/9780375856112.jpg) | ||
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SixSongs
Poland1455 Posts
![[image loading]](http://images1.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Shadow-of-the-Wind-shadow-of-the-wind-816535_692_600.jpg) OMFG a true masterpiece :D | ||
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ELA
Denmark4608 Posts
![[image loading]](http://rocknrollghost.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cool-it.2.jpg) Very nice book about Global warming.. It adds a nice arguments and facts to the clima-debate, even though disagreeing with enviromentalists like Al Gore is sort of tabuu If you are interested in the enviromentalist debate, this is a must read - No matter what ´side´ you´re on | ||
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nehl
Germany270 Posts
a really good book, havent read this good of a book for quite some time. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/S6I6y.jpg) | ||
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jonaada
Iceland49 Posts
On November 17 2011 06:55 Knightess wrote: just finished The Inheritance. A bit of let down because the end was written in such hurry due to deadline from the publisher (first half of the book was freaking epic though and also till before facing Galbatorix :<) and so many things that were promised to be talked about weren't mentioned. But nonetheless, a great the end of a great series. Dude wth, thanks for the spoilers, dipshit. | ||
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Faruep
Germany100 Posts
![[image loading]](http://lmazy.verrech.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/katz_analyst.jpg) pretty good book. some minor illogical/ implosible things and loses some of its suspense after the middle, but still a nice read. I could barely stop reading once I started, if you like thrillers and are somewhat interestet in psychology, I suggest you read it!  | ||
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Hynda
Sweden2226 Posts
![[image loading]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4IMSzH5thJ0/TflWsXVhogI/AAAAAAAACWY/7HyV3d9YUfg/s1600/The-Alloy-of-Law-large.jpg) Why must you be so good Brandon! This book is amazing. Just like all the other Mistborn books. | ||
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Soulish
Canada1403 Posts
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Aelip
Denmark321 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.dvd4music.com/admin1/image/17250751535664.jpg) Such an amazing tale of his life. Currently: ![[image loading]](http://www.johndiesattheend.com/new/photos/newcover.jpg) Sooooo crazy. Next: ![[image loading]](http://www.lspace.org/ftp/images/bookcovers/uk/wyrd-sisters-1.jpg) | ||
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Xiphos
Canada7507 Posts
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Sprungjeezy
United States1313 Posts
On November 17 2011 06:55 Knightess wrote: just finished The Inheritance. A bit of let down because the end was written in such hurry due to deadline from the publisher (first half of the book was freaking epic though and also till before facing Galbatorix :<) and so many things that were promised to be talked about weren't mentioned. But nonetheless, a great the end of a great series. Oh my god I was sooo disappointed that + Show Spoiler [don't read until end of Inherita…] + Eragon and Arya did not end up together and we never found out who Angelina was. but the rest of the book was good even though it did feel rushed throughout. edit: spelling hard | ||
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Elasticity
3420 Posts
On November 17 2011 07:24 jonaada wrote: Dude wth, thanks for the spoilers, dipshit. 1. You're not nice. 2. How are you supposed to confront a king without facing him .__.? 3. The book was great, but was a bit rushed, spoiled any materials from the book? 4. What do you expect when reading this thread LOL? I didn't spoil anything, just saying. | ||
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Soot
Germany36 Posts
![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/GDR_Shantaram.jpg) Shantaram is a novel influenced by real events in the life of the author, Australian Gregory David Roberts. In 1978, Roberts was sentenced to 19-year imprisonment in Australia after being convicted of a series of armed robberies of building society branches, credit unions, and shops. In July 1980, he escaped from Victoria’s Pentridge Prison in broad daylight, thereby becoming one of Australia's most wanted men for the next ten years. the story starts off at his arrival in bombay, starting a new life. already had some eye-openers for me about how it might be to live a life you are not supposed to have. | ||
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