Relentless by Yngwie Malmsteen
We're trying to build a monument to show that we were here
It won't be visible through the air
And there won't be any shade to cool the monument to prove that we were here. - Gene Parsons, 1973
To each his own I guess. The Covenant series is different. It does not fit into the typical high fantasy mold.
I read Gormenghast. First two books were excellent, third book didn't work for me. Not familiar with Earthsea, though I'm basically done with fantasy, with the exception of Martin's series...if he ever finishes it.
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The third book was patched together after Peake's death. That might be why it doesn't work as well.I read Gormenghast. First two books were excellent, third book didn't work for me
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Agreed re: Gormenghast.
Earthsea is great. At least read the first one to see what you think. It's a quick read and not cliched or hackneyed.
Can't agree with you about Thomas C. That shit is wretched. I like the anti-hero aspect but otherwise I can't take it. TEHO, as you say.
For that which is not,
there is no coming into being
and for that which is,
there is no ceasing to be;
yea of both of these the lookers into truth have seen an end.
Bhagavad Gita
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I'm about to start Veronica Roth's Divergent.
My 11-year-old daughter loved it, so I want to 1) be in the loop on what she's reading and 2) see what all the fuss is about. I loved The Hunger Games trilogy, so I'm expecting to enjoy this, too. Plus, the movie comes out this month, and I like to read the book before I see the movie.
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I am spending the next couple weeks on writing query letters for agents. I've got a few books on the iPad that I'm reading but mostly I'm surfing through Jeff Vandermeer's Wonderbook, (The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction)
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I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
I already said this in the "horror books" thread, but... I read Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" a couple of weeks ago. It was really good (especially coming from such a young author), but very sad and depressing. Of course I was familiar with the classic Boris Karloff films (Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein), but I always suspected they were very loosely based on the book and reading it confirmed those suspicions beyond what I expected. Unlike the films, the creature was no dummy, but rather an intelligent and rational being whose constant persecution from everybody including his creator gradually turned him into a remorseful murderer.
I'm currently reading another David Baldacci book, but I think I'm burning out on his style.
I did too, although I found the third one to be slightly disappointing. I read them on sort of a fluke; I was out on a tour with the band that I tour with and in my haste packing for it, I accidentally brought a book that I had already read. Somebody in the band had just finished the first book and loaned it to me and I got so drawn in that I had to finish the trilogy. I "get" the ending; war changes people's lives forever and not for the better, but I don't know, it was such a melancholy take on a "happy" ending. Still, I'll probably want to read whatever she writes next.
Reading the 3rd installment of Mark Lawrence's "The Broken Empire" series, called Emperor of Thorns. The series is firmly in that "reality fantasy" genre that Geoorge Martin made popular and Joe Abercrombie took to an extreme.
Main character was plagued by hardship when young, becomes ruthless/heartless, succeeds because of it and despite himself, seeks revenge. You feel for the main character, and cheer him on to some extent but are also repulsed by their train of thought and deeds at the same time.
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I'm reading "Murder in the Vatican" which is about the short papal (?) Career of John Paul the First. I dunno, it's not a great book but I will finish it. Then I think I'm going to read Peter Ackroyd's "Foundation" about England's early history.
Terry Pratchett - Snuff, Inspector Vimes goes on vacation to his wifes ancestral home with the usual predicatable results. I particularly like the Night Watch characters in Pratchetts books. Pratchett has effectively built a self contained universe that allows for individual stories but a very familiar setting. His combination of fantasy and humor with a lot of sideways digs at the real world works extremely well.
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Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
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I'm thinking about checking out Joe Hill (Steven King's son) first book 'Heart Shaped Box'. He's got a few books out there, but figured I'd go with the first. It has pretty good reviews. Anyone read anything by him? Also looking for some good current horror books. I can't sleep without being scared
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
All I've read where the first couple Locke and Key graphic novels. They were very well done. I've never seen a bad review of Joe Hill's stuff.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Finished Tiger Shrimp Tango by Tim Dorsey.
Started What's So Funny? by Tim Conway.
We're trying to build a monument to show that we were here
It won't be visible through the air
And there won't be any shade to cool the monument to prove that we were here. - Gene Parsons, 1973
"The Salinger Contract" by Adam Langer. A rather outlandish premise with a weak payoff. Don't bother.
I've read his collection of short stories, The Heart-Shaped Box, and Horns. All are very good. Give him a chance, you'll be glad you did. Horns is being made into a movie with Daniel Radcliffe as the protagonist. When I heard that, I reread the book and it was better the second time around. Joe has a new one out now called NOS4A2. Looks good from the synopsis on the inside flap.
Lou
Looking forward to my day in court.
Thanks! I'm starting with Heart Shaped Box and we'll see from there.
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
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