What're you reading these days? - Page 4

Nathan_Rahl · 10-21-2006, 07:32 PM

I just finished reading Chainfire by Terry Goodkind. It's a great book if you've read the first eight books. I can't wait to getmy sticky fingers on the last book. At the moment I'm reading A Clockwork Orange for school and that's about it.

**Satan's Onion** · 10-22-2006, 03:50 AM

Just read Grant Naylor's Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Doug Naylor's Last Human, and Rob Grant's Backwards. Normally novelizations of television shows suck, but these are really good--proper novels with unique plots that don't really borrow that much from the original TV scripts, and proper fleshed-out characters. (And yes, the ending of Last Human made me cry, but that's only 'cos I like Arnold Rimmer. It's a bit weird, I think, that Rimmer dies--well, his light bee is destroyed--in both Backwards and Last Human, altho' his death's a bit moot by the ending to the former, and it means such a lot in the end of the latter.)

Daven · 10-22-2006, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Satan's Onion

Just read Grant Naylor's Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Doug Naylor's Last Human, and Rob Grant's Backwards. Normally novelizations of television shows suck, but these are really good--proper novels with unique plots that don't really borrow that much from the original TV scripts, and proper fleshed-out characters. (And yes, the ending of Last Human made me cry, but that's only 'cos I like Arnold Rimmer. It's a bit weird, I think, that Rimmer dies--well, his light bee is destroyed--in both Backwards and Last Human, altho' his death's a bit moot by the ending to the former, and it means such a lot in the end of the latter.)

Those Red Dwarf books were truly amazing. Anyway, I'm reading through my back-issues of 52.

Fifthfiend · 10-23-2006, 01:42 AM

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Anyway, I'm reading through my back-issues of 52.

You know I can't say for certain that cyanide would be less painful, but it would certainly have to be more cost-effective.

EVILNess · 10-23-2006, 05:30 AM

Umm... hmm...

I recently read the novelization of Serenity, and the comics that take place before the movie. I reccomend them if you enjoyed the movie.

I finally broke down and read the other Herbert Dune books. I am thinking of reading the Machine crusade and the Bertliam (sp?) Jihad, but I may save those for laters.

I recently purchased the second book in the Chainfire Triology, Phantom. I Haven't started it yet.

I also recently had my yearly rereading of probably my most favorite book of all time. The Hobbit, not a very unique favorite book, but oh well. BILBO IS MY HERO.

I also have recently borrowed the first two Girl Genius collections from a buddy, and very much enjoy them.

There is more, but thats enough for now.

Also is 52 that bad? I haven't read a DC comic in a while, but a lot of people say that its there shining star of hope. (Which to me doesn't say much.)

Grandmaster_Skweeb · 10-23-2006, 05:50 AM

The Darkness That Comes Before The Prince of Nothing by R. Scott Bakker. I found it randomly at the library and my booky sense kicked in so I had to check it out.

So far it hasn't disappointed.

Aerozord · 10-23-2006, 06:29 AM

*holds up Japanese Rave Master* Personally I am suprised how much of this is in english. And all for only 100 yen.

And no I cant understand it, I just use it for reading practice and to look at the funny funny pictures.

FYI in english the title says RAVE the groove adventure.

now say it with me, groove adventure

notasfatasmike · 10-23-2006, 07:59 AM

I'm reading the novelization of Dawn of the Dead in German. I found it at a nerd store here in Austria and had to purchase it, as Dawn of the Dead (Romero version, obviously) is one of my favorite movies of all time.

Fifthfiend · 10-23-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EVILNess

Also is 52 that bad? I haven't read a DC comic in a while, but a lot of people say that its there shining star of hope. (Which to me doesn't say much.)

Basically my view is it is the bridge between their awful previous event and their awful current status quo, and as such there's not a whole lot of point indulging in alternate hypotheses about what's to be found between points A and B.

Which basically is all to say I haven't actually read the book, but I hate it anyway.

Tiako · 10-23-2006, 08:28 PM

Well, I'm working my way through Oliver Twist. Dickens is certainly an excellent writer, but I absolutely hate the character of Oliver. Pip was so much better it isn't even funny. I'm also still working on Discourses on Livy, which may be better than The Prince.

Luckily, it isn't all old stuff. I am still enjoying historical fiction, and i would love some suggestions for fantasy books.

10-21-2006, 07:32 PM	#31
Nathan_Rahl GAR General Fisto Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 65	I just finished reading Chainfire by Terry Goodkind. It's a great book if you've read the first eight books. I can't wait to getmy sticky fingers on the last book. At the moment I'm reading A Clockwork Orange for school and that's about it. __________________ TriadicBaton on XBL General Fisto pretty much everywhere else.

10-22-2006, 03:50 AM	#32
Satan's Onion Swing You Sinners! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 4th Street Posts: 2,666	Just read Grant Naylor's Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Doug Naylor's Last Human, and Rob Grant's Backwards. Normally novelizations of television shows suck, but these are really good--proper novels with unique plots that don't really borrow that much from the original TV scripts, and proper fleshed-out characters. (And yes, the ending of Last Human made me cry, but that's only 'cos I like Arnold Rimmer. It's a bit weird, I think, that Rimmer dies--well, his light bee is destroyed--in both Backwards and Last Human, altho' his death's a bit moot by the ending to the former, and it means such a lot in the end of the latter.) __________________ Good evening, ladies. Please enter and be tained .

10-23-2006, 06:29 AM	#37
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	holds up Japanese Rave Master Personally I am suprised how much of this is in english. And all for only 100 yen. And no I cant understand it, I just use it for reading practice and to look at the funny funny pictures. FYI in english the title says RAVE the groove adventure. now say it with me, groove adventure __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

10-23-2006, 07:59 AM	#38
notasfatasmike Oh, jeez, this guy again? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Originally from Minnesota, currently residing in Austria Posts: 248	I'm reading the novelization of Dawn of the Dead in German. I found it at a nerd store here in Austria and had to purchase it, as Dawn of the Dead (Romero version, obviously) is one of my favorite movies of all time. __________________ ...it sure seems as if style has increased in importance lately. I�ve seen a lot of skinny, black-haired and angst-ridden kids. I guess what I want to see is more fat misanthropists on stage, preferably without hair dye. -Kristofer Steen, former guitarist for Refused Game Freaks - The best source for video game reviews, news, and miscellany...written by two guys named Matt. The Sleeper Hit - my one man band.

10-23-2006, 08:28 PM	#40
Tiako FREEEEDOOOOM! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 286	Well, I'm working my way through Oliver Twist. Dickens is certainly an excellent writer, but I absolutely hate the character of Oliver. Pip was so much better it isn't even funny. I'm also still working on Discourses on Livy, which may be better than The Prince. Luckily, it isn't all old stuff. I am still enjoying historical fiction, and i would love some suggestions for fantasy books. __________________ Red Mage: Every time there's an invasion by monster warlords, or an end of the world, they look for people like us. Black Mage: Well, not like us. Red Mage: Granted. Thief: Obviously.

10-23-2006, 05:50 AM	#36
Grandmaster_Skweeb Doesn't care anymore Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,429	The Darkness That Comes Before The Prince of Nothing by R. Scott Bakker. I found it randomly at the library and my booky sense kicked in so I had to check it out. So far it hasn't disappointed.