Andrew✌️’s Comments (group member since Jan 13, 2013)

Andrew✌️’s comments from the Classics Without All the Class group.

Maricarmen wrote: "I'm almost done with The Man in the Iron Mask, and kind of going slowly as not trying to finish, lol!... I've been reading the whole series of the D'Artagnan Romances, and I love these characters, ..."

I remember with pleasure the first book of this series. Unfortunately, I watched the movie of "The Man in the Iron Mask", but I haven't yet read the book.

Now, I'm reading The Scarlet Letter, taken from the library. It's smoother than I thought.

I am almost arrived to my goal at 60, but I wouldn't stop here. We'll see how many books I can read before the end of the year.
Congratulations to all for your progresses.

After finished Prince of Thorns, now I'm reading Life of Pi. After so much words about it, I was curious to read it.

Yesterday I've finished Neverwhere, a fantastic story by Neil Gaiman and now I'm reading Prince of Thorns for a group here on goodreads. I also started The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

I agree with the idea that e-books are more handy, immediately available, ideal for travel, like books from library or bookstore without the action to exit from the house. If a book is only a vehicle for a story, this is correct, at least for me. But on the other hand, I like look at my shelves and note every book, with his format and colors, hardcover but also paperback, in a complete series one beside the others.
So, now almost every book I read is on my Kindle, but when I must buy a book I still have some doubts if take the physical or ebook version, and not only for the price.

Allie wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I've finished The Last of the Mohicans and I must admit that I am always surprised from these classical novels. It's adventurous and fascinating and if you use your imag..."

Yes, I saw that movie (3 or 4 times) and I surprise me the big differences between the two stories, apart the same characters.

I've finished The Last of the Mohicans and I must admit that I am always surprised from these classical novels. It's adventurous and fascinating and if you use your imagination it's a great voyage through the Nord America's forests.
Now I'm reading Neverwhere, an other type of novel, interesting and mysterious.

I've finished Lord Jim, an interesting story, more in the second part in my opinion.
Now I'm reading The Last of the Mohicans, another classical, almost at the opposite part of the world

Colleen wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Yesterday I finished Shards of Honour, a good example of sci-fi. Now I'm reading a classical, Lord Jim, for me, the first book of Joseph Conrad."

Post wha..."

I started Lord Jim only a couple of day ago and I read the first five chapters. Till now the main fact it's not been defined and there is a description of situation by the narration of one of the characters. There is a large amount of facts and details, often not linked to the main, but useful for define characters. It's not boring, but in my case is the curiosity that push me to read. So, it's too early for pass or fail this book.

Yesterday I finished Shards of Honour, a good example of sci-fi. Now I'm reading a classical, Lord Jim, for me, the first book of Joseph Conrad.

I just finished Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch and I was very satisfied with the collaboration of these two great authors. Now I'm reading Shards of Honour, the first novel of the "Cycle of Vor" which, as I discovered, is composed of 19 books. For now, start with that, then we'll see.

I'm reading , a funny book by the couple Gaiman/Pratchett. I am curious to see the result of this alliance.

I came back to fantasy and I've just finished The Shadow of the Torturer. I liked it and I think in future I will continue with the rest of the series.
Now I'm reading The Complete Moon Trilogy: The Moon Maid, The Moon Men & The Red Hawk, a sci-fi trilogy written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. According to many critics, this should be Burroughs's best book and best science fiction. Untill now, I liked, though for some elements it remember me John Carter di Marte

Colleen wrote: "Just finished Kindred by Octavia Butler. It was kind of hard for me to read. Any sci fi fans out there? I should give Ray Bradbury a try - anyone recommend a title? Almost to page 400 in Anna Karen..."

Hi. By Bradbury, I read The Martian Chronicles and I liked, so this could be a good book. Also, my friends talk to me about these books:

The Illustrated Man
Long After Midnight

but I 'haven't read yet.

Yesterday I finished The Innocence of Father Brown, a collection of short detective stories. Today I Started The Shadow of the Torturer, first book of the series.

Although I've not finished The Man with Two Left Feet: And Other Stories, I started yesterday Slaughterhouse-Five, the first book of this author for me.

Karena wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Hi. I'm completing the list of my titles and I have some doubts about the following books:

Stephen King - Gunslinger
Poul Anderson - The Broken Sword
Roger Zelazny - Doorways in the..."

Ok, thanks. I still miss some letters, I'll try to take inspiration from titles and authors appeared in this discussion.

Hi. I'm completing the list of my titles and I have some doubts about the following books:

Stephen King - Gunslinger
Poul Anderson - The Broken Sword
Roger Zelazny - Doorways in the sand
Philip K. Dick - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

The data of pubblcation is ok, but anyone can tell me if they are acceptable titles for this challenge?

Thanks.

I'm reading The Neverending Story (even with a few years of delay) and The Man With Two Left Feet, a collection of funny short stories.