Utkarsh’s Comments (group member since Dec 29, 2015)

Utkarsh’s comments from the BYOB Club group.

Varun wrote: "Natasha wrote: "I'd love to buddy read Asimov's Foundation. I just have the that and the next one though in the series"

I'm ready whenever you guys are :)"

If you guys want to start now, go ahead without me. It'll be around a month before I can get to it.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Anyone interested in reading Asimov's Foundation Series ?"

I just finished the first one days ago. Once you'..."

Oh, not soon, probably. I don't have a copy of it yet. Will tell you when I do.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Anyone interested in reading Asimov's Foundation Series ?"

I just finished the first one days ago. Once you're done with it, I could join ..."

Foundation. Prelude came much later.

Varun wrote: "Anyone interested in reading Asimov's Foundation Series ?"

I just finished the first one days ago. Once you're done with it, I could join in for the second.

Where I was earlier. Read 4 chapters. How far did you get back then? Just asking so one of us can catch up before we start again.

How far along are you?

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Finished . It's kind of short, but that is only part of the reason I'm done so soon. The other part is that it's fri..."

Thanks. I guess I'll read whichever I get my hands on first (that's the cue for any BYOB member who has it to get it :p). Truth is, I've been reading mostly light stuff recently, so now I want to get into some heavy reading.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Finished . It's kind of short, but that is only part of the reason I'm done so soon. The other part is that it's friggin' AWESOME! Highly recommen..."

I really want to try The Stormlight Archive, and depending on how much I like it, Mistborn. The basic complaint I've seen online about The Rithmatist is that it has too many teen fiction cliches, which isn't a problem for me when the characters are so much fun to get to know and the conflicts are so relatable yet somewhat new.

Finished . It's kind of short, but that is only part of the reason I'm done so soon. The other part is that it's friggin' AWESOME! Highly recommended to Harry Potter fans and people who don't find math unbearable.

Just finished . Great book. Intense plot, complex characters, moral dilemmas, just all around great.

Currently reading . It's basically the new Harry Potter, but not quite as good.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: "I'd like to start one of Murakami's books. Figured it was about time. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated"

I'm about to start reading Norwegian Wood in a few wee..."

Sure thing :)

Varun wrote: "I'd like to start one of Murakami's books. Figured it was about time. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated"

I'm about to start reading Norwegian Wood in a few weeks. We could buddy-read if you wish.

I've read till Chapter 4. Where are you?

Nidhi wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Okay, I'll start soon."

Done with Chapter 1 and I'm already trying to guess the identities!"

Oh boy, you're in for something! (Assuming you haven't seen the movie, of course)

Varun wrote: "Nidhi wrote: "Varun wrote: "Nidhi wrote: "Varun wrote: "Anyone who reads fantasy here? Would like a few suggestions as to what to look into next and why? Thanks in advance"

Off the top of my head ..."

If you're open to graphic novels, Saga Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 is one of the best fantasy stories I have ever read. It handles large scale politics and personal relationships with equal brilliance, and the incredible art gives you the chance to actually see the world you're reading about. It's also very, very irreverent and funny.

Varun wrote: "Utkarsh wrote: "Varun wrote: ", , , , [bookcover:Batman..."

That's the idea. This isn't a book for Superman fans (plot-wise, it's just a retelling of his origin, really), it's the book that makes people Superman fans.

Varun wrote: ", , , , , [bookc..."

If you loved The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, try [book:Superman for All Seasons|106859]

I haven't yet finished all of these, but these are the 5 series that are considered all-time greats.

1. Harry Potter (high school fantasy)
2. The Lord of the Rings (medieval fantasy adventure)
3. A Song of Ice and Fire (political medieval fantasy)
4. The Kingkiller Chronicle (it's different)
5. The Stormlight Archive (highest rated on GR)

Okay, I'll start soon.

Just saw the movie. Loved the performances, but it sugar-coated the ending too much...