Gorth Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Start of old thread End of old thread Currently reading Alan Campbell - "Iron Angel" http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2008...n-campbell.html Game designer/developer gone novellist “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
Walsingham Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 I just finished the thriller 'Archangel' by Robert Harris. Much better than Fatherland. Packed with great scenes and characters. Thrilling plot. Couldn't recommend it higher for what it does. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
shadowplay107 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) right now im reading Krondor-Tear of the Gods by Raymond Feist. i enjoy reading his books; good plots, characters and twists. Edited August 2, 2008 by shadowplay107 A certain annoying, pathetic, furry, purple dinosaur should be: 1. Held up as a loving role model for children
Fionavar Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Borg, Marcus J. & N.T. Wright. The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions. The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161)
Dark_Raven Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Rice's Queen of the Damned Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Blarghagh Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Treasure Island. I saw Muppet Treasure Island years ago, I figured Blind Pew was such a ridiculous character the guys from the Muppets must have came up with him. Turns out they didn't.
Bartimaeus Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 The Highway Man. The Ancient. The Silver Shard. Streams of Silver. Eulalia. Liked them all, Quote How I have existed fills me with horror. For I have failed in everything - spelling, arithmetic, riding, tennis, golf; dancing, singing, acting; wife, mistress, whore, friend. Even cooking. And I do not excuse myself with the usual escape of 'not trying'. I tried with all my heart. In my dreams, I am not crippled. In my dreams, I dance.
Walsingham Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Treasure Island. I saw Muppet Treasure Island years ago, I figured Blind Pew was such a ridiculous character the guys from the Muppets must have came up with him. Turns out they didn't. For me, Muppet Treasure Island is the definitive version. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Rosbjerg Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 I'm currently looking for a book to read. Like a different view on historical events (a "what if" book).. Do you guys know any good ones? Fortune favors the bald.
Gorth Posted August 4, 2008 Author Posted August 4, 2008 I'm currently looking for a book to read. Like a different view on historical events (a "what if" book).. Do you guys know any good ones? You could give David Gemmels "Troy" trilogy a try? “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
Walsingham Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 I'm currently looking for a book to read. Like a different view on historical events (a "what if" book).. Do you guys know any good ones? How about What If America? "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Xard Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Treasure Island. I saw Muppet Treasure Island years ago, I figured Blind Pew was such a ridiculous character the guys from the Muppets must have came up with him. Turns out they didn't. For me, Muppet Treasure Island is the definitive version. QFT How can it be a no ob build. It has PROVEN effective. I dare you to show your builds and I will tear you apart in an arugment about how these builds will won them. - OverPowered Godzilla (OPG)
Azure79 Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I'm still reading George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. I am in the middle of Storm of Swords and feel like I've been punched in the gut repeatedly. Lets just say I've read through a certain wedding and I feel sick. I have to admire the handiwork and scheming that went on there and I suspected that something like that might happen, but I still feel horrible. I was not prepared. I was rooting for the Young Wolf . Damnit, Mr. Martin, you write a good story. Now I have to stay up late and see how this pans out.
Walsingham Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I'm still reading George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. I am in the middle of Storm of Swords and feel like I've been punched in the gut repeatedly. Lets just say I've read through a certain wedding and I feel sick. I have to admire the handiwork and scheming that went on there and I suspected that something like that might happen, but I still feel horrible. I was not prepared. I was rooting for the Young Wolf . Damnit, Mr. Martin, you write a good story. Now I have to stay up late and see how this pans out. He certainly does. I heard the poor chap was ill, though. I must confess I also liked the Wild Card stories. That really would be due for an MMORPG. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Enoch Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) I heard the poor chap was ill, though. That would be alarming. I don't see any mention of illness on his LiveJournal, though. In fact, he is recently back from a trip to Europe, which I can't imagine he would have undertaken if his health was in question. I'm between books right now. I think I'm going to pick up McCarthy's The Road next. Edited August 13, 2008 by Enoch
Walsingham Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I'm glad he's not ill any more. I looked, and he mentioned it himself in the afterword to his last book. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Moatilliatta Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 He isn't ill at the moment but quite a lot of fans are scared that he'll die before finishing all the books. They are mostly just whiners but he doesn't exactly look healthy. Damnit, Mr. Martin, you write a good story. Now I have to stay up late and see how this pans out. I just love how ubiquitous this reaction is amongst people who like his books.
Walsingham Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 You really can't put them down. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Azure79 Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Yeah, the past weekend, I told everyone I was busy and just stayed home reading. Haven't done that in a while. It felt good.
Shryke Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I'm still reading George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. I am in the middle of Storm of Swords and feel like I've been punched in the gut repeatedly. Lets just say I've read through a certain wedding and I feel sick. I have to admire the handiwork and scheming that went on there and I suspected that something like that might happen, but I still feel horrible. I was not prepared. I was rooting for the Young Wolf . Damnit, Mr. Martin, you write a good story. Now I have to stay up late and see how this pans out. haha yeah it's great pretty much everything that can go wrong, does go wrong when your mind works against you - fight back with substance abuse!
Blarghagh Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 I just finished The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft. It's weird, every time I read a Lovecraft story I'm not affected while reading, but I'm basically nervous for the next three days.
Enoch Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) I'm still reading George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. I am in the middle of Storm of Swords and feel like I've been punched in the gut repeatedly. Lets just say I've read through a certain wedding and I feel sick. I have to admire the handiwork and scheming that went on there and I suspected that something like that might happen, but I still feel horrible. I was not prepared. I was rooting for the Young Wolf . Damnit, Mr. Martin, you write a good story. Now I have to stay up late and see how this pans out. haha yeah it's great pretty much everything that can go wrong, does go wrong I wouldn't necessarily say that. It's just that Martin has a different category of characters he's emotionally invested in than most fantasy writers. He doesn't fit his people into the traditional "hero"/"supporting cast" categories. Instead, interesting characters live, and boring characters die (or perhaps have something happen to them that makes them interesting, as with Bran right at the beginning of the books). I wasn't surprised by the red wedding because Robb was never a particularly interesting character-- he was the dutiful son and pretty much nothing else . Catelyn had been interesting, but by the middle of ASoS, she was just a drag. It's the same throughout the series-- Ned ? Boring. He dies. Tyrion ? Arya ? The Hound (probably) ? Fascinating. Despite numerous brushes with death, they live. Edited August 15, 2008 by Enoch
Walsingham Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 That sounds almost gladiatorial. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
I want teh kotor 3 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) I'm reading the Bible and the worst book ever written. Edited August 15, 2008 by I want teh kotor 3 In 7th grade, I teach the students how Chuck Norris took down the Roman Empire, so it is good that you are starting early on this curriculum. R.I.P. KOTOR 2003-2008 KILLED BY THOSE GREEDY MONEY-HOARDING ************* AND THEIR *****-*** MMOS
Xard Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 I'm reading the Bible and the worst book ever written. I have really, really hard time believeing Herman Hesse's book can be worst ever Anyway, I'm reading book called Life After Death that mostly deals with different conceptions of death and afterlife in different cultures. Really insightful and and informing book, polynesians beliefs were some heavy **** back in the day How can it be a no ob build. It has PROVEN effective. I dare you to show your builds and I will tear you apart in an arugment about how these builds will won them. - OverPowered Godzilla (OPG)
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