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jaimek · September 21st, 2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin Gaines

http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Stran...6608308&sr=1-1
I'm officially giving up on this one, and I almost never walk away from a book. I'm sure there's a good story somewhere in there, but getting there is just too tedious.

I stuck it out for the whole book, but I have no idea why it got the accolades that it did. Tedious is an excellent word for it.

Akumu · September 21st, 2011, 07:11 PM

I loved it, but it's definitely not for everyone. The atmosphere and language was really what did it for me.

Magius · September 22nd, 2011, 11:21 AM

A Dance With Dragons.

Pellaz · September 23rd, 2011, 03:41 AM

Finished David Weber's A Mighty Fortress, so next up is......

...while, ironically, I await some Amazon purchases to arrive.

spag · September 23rd, 2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin Gaines

http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Stran...6608308&sr=1-1
I'm officially giving up on this one, and I almost never walk away from a book. I'm sure there's a good story somewhere in there, but getting there is just too tedious.

You an me both dude. I tried really hard to get into it. I might have made it 100 pages in, but I could do no more.

I get that it's an amazingly detailed book, and the complexity must be what earned it a Hugo, because it's painful to read.

Finishing up non-fiction related crap, but...next up, World War Z by Max Brooks.

TheLongshot · September 26th, 2011, 12:52 PM

Finished up this:

To be honest, it was a mixed bag. It was welcome to have a heroine still trying to figure herself out, but I'd expect someone who went through the trauma she did to have a much tougher time accepting the person who was responsible for that trauma. Also, some aspects of the story were confusing and I didn't always understand what was going on.

DuchessOfDork · September 26th, 2011, 01:22 PM

I finished The Help and watched the movie. It wasn't as racist as people were making it our to be; some people just got their panties in a bunch over what ended up being a pretty good story.

Justin Gaines · September 27th, 2011, 01:39 PM

Justin Gaines · September 27th, 2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spag

You an me both dude. I tried really hard to get into it. I might have made it 100 pages in, but I could do no more.

I get that it's an amazingly detailed book, and the complexity must be what earned it a Hugo, because it's painful to read.

Finishing up non-fiction related crap, but...next up, World War Z by Max Brooks.

WWZ is one of my favorite books EVER.

Justin Gaines · September 29th, 2011, 11:49 AM

Harvester · September 29th, 2011, 01:37 PM

mëtålspëd · September 29th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Is it wrong that I have not read a book (recreationally) since high school?

Cheiron · September 29th, 2011, 01:46 PM

I think you are missing out on a lot of enjoyment.

Justin Gaines · September 29th, 2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mëtålspëd

Is it wrong that I have not read a book (recreationally) since high school?

YES. At minimum you ought to read Mean Deviation, Jeff Wagner's book about progressive metal.

TheLongshot · September 29th, 2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin Gaines

YES. At minimum you ought to read Mean Deviation, Jeff Wagner's book about progressive metal.

+1

Bamafan · September 29th, 2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheiron

I think you are missing out on a lot of enjoyment.

Personally speaking, I agree with Cheiron 100%. From a professional point of view, readers have a lower incidence of dementia, memory issues, and general decline in cognitive function as they age.

Justin Gaines · September 29th, 2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamafan

Personally speaking, I agree with Cheiron 100%. From a professional point of view, readers have a lower incidence of dementia, memory issues, and general decline in cognitive function as they age.

One out of one metal-loving doctors agree!

OrbWeaver · September 29th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Currently reading Catch-22. I'm not nearly as amused, or interested in what is going on in this book as I thought I'd be. :/

jaimek · September 29th, 2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbWeaver

Currently reading Catch-22. I'm not nearly as amused, or interested in what is going on in this book as I thought I'd be. :/

Really? I had to read it in high school, and I didn't think much of it then, but when I read it ten years later with a lot more experience (and cynicism) under my belt, I thought it was hysterical.

I've been rereading the first three Diana Gabaldon Outlander books. I had started rereading the first one during the hurricane power outage, and the momentum just kept going.

Cheiron · September 29th, 2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jaimek

I've been rereading the first three Diana Gabaldon Outlander books. I had started rereading the first one during the hurricane power outage, and the momentum just kept going.

They are fun and addicting. Somehow I stopped after the 3rd. Got distracted with something else I suppose.

OrbWeaver · September 29th, 2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jaimek

Really? I had to read it in high school, and I didn't think much of it then, but when I read it ten years later with a lot more experience (and cynicism) under my belt, I thought it was hysterical.

I find the protagonist, Yossarian, to be infinitely annoying.

Actually, thus far all of the characters annoy me.

jaimek · September 29th, 2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheiron

They are fun and addicting. Somehow I stopped after the 3rd. Got distracted with something else I suppose.

Honestly, you're not missing much after the third, although the fourth is worth it just to see two particular characters meet for the first time, but at that point the story gets heavily tangled in the runup to the American Revolution and so dragged out, not to mention taking away a lot of the focus from Jamie and Claire (I like John Grey, but I don't need half a book on him, let alone Brianna and Roger), so it gets pretty tedious.

Pellaz · September 30th, 2011, 01:56 AM

Awaiting some arrivals in the mail from Amazon*, and the timing should work out well since I'm almost finished with the Percy Jackson books:

--Then I can return the box-set to my friend's kid, who kindly let me borrow them.

Up after them is probably Eric Flint's 1635: The Eastern Front or Jacqueline Carey's Naamah's Curse.

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* not sure if the Amazons are on the Titans' side, or the Olympians'.

Entrerie · September 30th, 2011, 09:13 AM

For anyone interested, looks like they just announced R.A. Salvatore for Dragon*Con 2012. Now if they can get Martin as well that would be epic.

Also the new Legend of Drizzt comic book is pretty cool, don't want to spoil anything but they found a way to make Pwent even more bad ass.

Pellaz · October 2nd, 2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Entrerie

Now if they can get Martin as well that would be epic.

Sadly, I'm told his absence is no accident. He bears a grudge against D*C (loong story involving WorldCon and scheduling) and apparently will not attend. You'll also note a depressing lack of GoT actor guests as well.

Oh, well, their loss. Actors make BANK at D*C; just ask Shatner or Nimoy.

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Pellaz Tigron of Immanion Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 8,734	Awaiting some arrivals in the mail from Amazon, and the timing should work out well since I'm almost finished with the Percy Jackson books: --Then I can return the box-set to my friend's kid, who kindly let me borrow them. Up after them is probably Eric Flint's 1635: The Eastern Front* or Jacqueline Carey's Naamah's Curse. ---- * not sure if the Amazons are on the Titans' side, or the Olympians'. __________________ http://www.paulcashman.com pellaz1@comcast.net Proud sponsor of Solution .45 (and kinda Primordial), Therion (again!), Tyr, Orphaned Land, Amorphis, Sonata Arctica, Mercenary, Therion, PoS, Nightwish and Devin Townsend Band, PPUSA III-present WREKage, 11:59pm Fri nights http://www.wrekage.org 91.1 FM Atlanta -- Atlanta radio's home of metal for more than 20 years, also streamed live and archived for a week! WINNER: Best of Atl. non-commercial radio show, 2012

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Entrerie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 544	For anyone interested, looks like they just announced R.A. Salvatore for Dragon*Con 2012. Now if they can get Martin as well that would be epic. Also the new Legend of Drizzt comic book is pretty cool, don't want to spoil anything but they found a way to make Pwent even more bad ass.