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[Hajarath Prasad]

Manu : Wokay.. But why do you want to read something so light? :/ Read heavy books like Fight Club, Cuckoo book etc na 😊

[Hajarath Prasad]

Ini : I can also put 10 gloomy, gory books 😒 But I'm a good , sweet guy so I would not do such thing. Read whatever you want, you two 😒

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "Ini : I can also put 10 gloomy, gory books 😒 But I'm a good , sweet guy so I would not do such thing. Read whatever you want, you two 😒"

you put I don't care... :-| FYI, you already gave me heavy books only..!! for the challenge..!!!

[Hajarath Prasad]

Hawwwww Nooooooo Buddyyyyyy.. Fight Club and A Thousand Splendid Suns are beautiful.. You'll love them so much, especially A Thousand Splendid Suns ^_^

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "Manu : Wokay.. But why do you want to read something so light? :/ Read heavy books like Fight Club, Cuckoo book etc na 😊"

you told Fight club is heavy read here ;-| :-P I didnt say they would be bad though..!

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "Manu : Wokay.. But why do you want to read something so light? :/ Read heavy books like Fight Club, Cuckoo book etc na 😊"

am reading Wolf Hall and it is VERY HEAVY.

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

@ini: will you resume/start Great Hunt this week? I checked my progress today and am around 56%...

[Hajarath Prasad]

Manu : It's your fault that you chose a Booker Prize Winner *shrugs* :P :P

By the way read Midnight's Children someday, pleech? It won Booker Of Bookers ^_^

[Hajarath Prasad]

Ini : You should not observe messages i post for others.. Is bad business.. Air sick low landers 😒

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Manju wrote: "@ini: will you resume/start Great Hunt this week? I checked my progress today and am around 56%..."

I'll resume it after finishing WoK??? I think WoK will move fast... ;-) may be wednesday or so... go slowly till that na...

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

okay :D

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "Manu : It's your fault that you chose a Booker Prize Winner *shrugs* :P :P

By the way read Midnight's Children someday, pleech? It won Booker Of Bookers ^_^"

will try it sometime...

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Morning buddy...

Reached 71% in WoK. (view spoiler)[ Felt bad for shallan.. Will Jasnah really send her away??? And how will she find out what those cloaked creatures are..!!!

And what's odium? Why did syl disappear when kaladin mentioned that? I need answers and I AM NOT THAT PATIENT.... (hide spoiler)]

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Finished WoK :-D

Kaladin - Liked him very much from the beginning and the way he lead and inspired confidence in the Bridge men was amazing. Loved syl even more and the way she supported and motivated kaladin.. His atttempts to escape the bridgemen and the way he trained them to be soldiers, the fight with parshendi and encounter with Dalinar.. I loved all his POV's. But he seemed to kill or attack the shardbearers easily na... Compared to the others. Shardbearers are supposed to be invincible if I'm right..! But maybe his magical capabilities or the power with stormlight makes him lucky.. I still don't understand that clearly, I will need a reread to understand better

Shallan - Did she kill her father? What was that about? I was shocked. A boring character in the beginning, her transformation was huge towards the end of the book.. The way she realized about Jasnah, and the way she tackled her, made me like her towards the end..

Dalinar - A real man of honor.. His frustrations and misunderstanding about his visions were slightly boring, but the transformation towards the last 40% was amazing.. Turning over his beloved Shardblade to Sadeas who betrayed him - for a bunch of bridgemen - was well not very realistic.. But this is Dalinar, who will do anything for honor.. His encounter with Elholkar was what I liked the best :-D Hope Dalinar becomes more like that in the next book.

Szeth - I hated this guy.. even though he was supposed to be truthless, and obey whomsoever has the oathstone.. How can he commit so many murders. I absolutely hated this guy

Sadeas - the character I hated the most.

Adolin - Liked his concerns for his father, even though most of his judgements have been hasty.

Overall I liked the world, and It was really massive..!!

To think that the King of Kharbranth was behind all the murders was shocking..!

I wonder how Dalinar will unite the Knight Radiants..!

[Hajarath Prasad]

Wow. This might just be the longest comment you've ever posted ^_^

Spoilers Ahead :

I loved the book equally buddy, if not more :D At times the narrative seemed sluggish because of the carefully explained magic system and world building and all those interludes, but the latter half more than made up for it. Easily one of the best books I've ever read

Kaladin is the quintessential Brandon Sanderson who comes up through pain, suffering, loss, and still has enough humanity in himself. His parts are the best portions in the book. His moments of self doubt, and pain are extremely touching and made us root for him when he finally breaks all the shackles.

Syl provides the necessary light moments and easily the most adorable character I've ever read ^_^ Tien is superb too. I felt like crying when he was picked by Roshone.

Dalinar and his life very inspiring and his choices despite being addled by visions and doubts are flawless. Adolin reminds me of Sonny from Godfather :D

I liked Shallan by the end of the book. Loved Jasnah. Her composure is <3

Odium's final vision, Wit's chapters, Dalinar giving up Oathbringer for Bridge Four, Kaladin strung up during high storm are my most favorite moments in the book, apart from the superbly written action sequences 😍

Will write a review tonight, buddy

The biggest accomplishment of the book is that it packs in enough moments to keep us interested and also paves way for the next books by teasing about certain intriguing plot points

I hope this series becomes better and better as it goes on and on.

Brandon Sanderson is as good as GRRM in his own way ^_^

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "Wow. This might just be the longest comment you've ever posted ^_^

Spoilers Ahead :

I loved the book equally buddy, if not more :D At times the narrative seemed sluggish because of the carefully ..."

Agreed with almost everything buddy.. Me too loved Wit's scenes.. Earlier it didn't make much sense but later..! He is really witty..!!

Shall we start Words of Radiance in May 1?

[Hajarath Prasad]

Sure buddy.. I'm ready whenever you guys are ready..

Why didn't this Brandon Sanderson start writing earlier? > < He should've finished at least 5 books of Stormlight Archives

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "Sure buddy.. I'm ready whenever you guys are ready..

Why didn't this Brandon Sanderson start writing earlier? > < He should've finished at least 5 books of Stormlight Archives"

Ha true yeah... The wait is going to be agony.. for the future books..!!!!

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

So we are starting English, August: An Indian Story na.. does it fit any of the challenges we have decided?

[Hajarath Prasad]

Yes buddy... It fits with either 16 or 17.. But it definitely fits with 40 :D

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Kaladin is like Vin's elder brother in some sense. Both were poor, treated badly by society and used for their magical powers. While Vin was self-centered initially, Kal was exactly opposite. Always ready to help anyone and everyone. No matter how hard he tried hating g nobility or people who did him wrong, he never actually hated them. Only exception was Amaram...

His time at Bridge Four was one of the best part of the book for me. Always sacrificing for his men. Good to see that he was not so trustful after he was branded as slave.

And I think because of all these qualities Syl chose him.

Shallan was so boring in the start, specially all those books and their thesis used to put me to sleep. But on the reread things changed, Shallan was not dull anymore. Perhaps part of the reason that I enjoyed her PoV on reread more because I knew what she became in book two. So it was a treat to watch her transformation from a timid lighteyes to what she was achieved in WoR.

Dalinar simply was boring in first half, even on a reread. His visions gave me headache the first time as they made no sense to me. I liked him better in second half. Poor guy was trying so hard to unite the princes. And the others just snubbed or backstabbed him at first opportunity. Giving Oathbringer for Bridge Four made me love him more.

Adolin - not a very significance presence in this book but that guy is a gem and a keeper.

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Kaladin has this intrinsic habit of always trying to help everyone.. I think this is because of his dad. Atleast he was careful before Dalinar even though it was not needed.. No one should make same mistakes twice..!

I hope we will see more of Adolin in WoR and hope he matures in his decisions :-P

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Not much reading done yesterday...

10% in illicit happiness of other people.. Will start Great hunt today..

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Iniya wrote: "Kaladin has this intrinsic habit of always trying to help everyone.. I think this is because of his dad. Atleast he was careful before Dalinar even though it was not needed.. No one should make sam..."

I think had Kal being a surgeon instead of a soldier even then he would be some other kind of Radiant.... perhaps a healer...

you will definitely see more of Adolin in WoR and Oathbringer. :)

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Iniya wrote: "Atleast he was careful before Dalinar even though it was not needed.. No one should make same mistakes twice..!..."

??

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Manju wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Atleast he was careful before Dalinar even though it was not needed.. No one should make same mistakes twice..!..."

??"

Careful before trusting Dalinar Blindly... With Amaram, he was cheated right,,!

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Manju wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Kaladin has this intrinsic habit of always trying to help everyone.. I think this is because of his dad. Atleast he was careful before Dalinar even though it was not needed.. No one s..."

may be,,. Radiant's capabilities are not inherent is it? It depends upon the situations?

[Sharadha]

Hi pals! :D

Started English, August: An Indian Story today. Thoughts so far: BIZARRE. I'm not entirely comfortable with the narrative or the scenarios depicted, but I can relate with the India (and her people) Chatterjee paints. What is going to be intriguing to read about is (view spoiler)[how Agastya, a guy presumably from money, will settle into an assistant to the District Magistrate (Collector?) job, not just financially but also lifestyle-wise, as these Government jobs are a) not highly paid and b) host their employees in bare-minimum luxury. (hide spoiler)]

I'll halt here for the day :) Looking forward to your thoughts!

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Sharadha wrote: "Hi pals! :D

Started English, August: An Indian Story today. Thoughts so far: BIZARRE. I'm not entirely comfortable with the narrative or the scenarios depicted, but I can relate with ..."

Hi Shar, I've just started this.. Will post my thoughts later..

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Morning buddy...

30% done in illicit happiness.. It's a disturbing story where father researches why his son committed suicide..! Many relatable childood moments, but it's still disturbing to read about suicides.. Reading this with intervals...

3% done in Great Hunt..

Started reading English August..
Will be read these three books and The Viscount Who Loved Me with manu.

Manu and syl are reading a short mystery book for the weekend.. Time to Murder and Create. It's 180 pages or so. Can we join?

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Morning buddy.. How are you?

I finished The Viscount Who Loved Me - historical romance which was BR with manu... LIking this series and this one is 4 stars

Reached 40% in Illicit happiness...

Started English August and I'm not sure where it is heading..!!! Will DNF if It doesn't get better soon..are you liking it buddy?

Made some progress in Great Hunt... 15% done and there seems to be some pace, Not much liking all the Aes Sedai's who have arrived ..!

Started Scudder#2 today and will make some progress ...

Apart from this, was roaming around during weekend, and immersed son in a kids swimming pool :-|:-P Overall a tiring weekend.

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Regarding English August... I'm wondering what this story is about.. The beginning is not that appealing.. This guy smokes Marijuana, and he lies when there is just no need to.. and he seems to be without any aim..!

[Sharadha]

Iniya wrote: "Regarding English August... I'm wondering what this story is about.. The beginning is not that appealing.. This guy smokes Marijuana, and he lies when there is just no need to.. and he seems to be ..."

AT 13% (and spoilers are for thoughts on everything before this mark):

Haha he comes off as the typical apathetic Gen-Xer (?) I think. (view spoiler)[He blatantly lies, takes no interest in his job, blames his wretched circumstances on whomever or whatever fancies his mood, some times turns into a pervert, and at other times is an outright anti-social human being who cares less for anyone other than himself. (hide spoiler)]

His apathy is really getting to me. But I seem to be holding on only because my generation (or is it just me?) can relate to this feeling at some level. We are all a bit like Agastya Sen, looking for an escape but to where, who knows?

Not sure how you feel about this, Ini?

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Sharadha wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Regarding English August... I'm wondering what this story is about.. The beginning is not that appealing.. This guy smokes Marijuana, and he lies when there is just no need to.. and h..."

Well said Shar... I'm able to understand that he doesn't like it there, and he wonders whether that's what he wanted in life.. I do feel a lot like that in my current job ;-) and so will most of our generation, unless they are pursuing their passion..!! Maybe that's the only reason I'll try to tolerate his rants and activities and give a chance to this book..!! But regarding your spoiler, Don't you think it's sort of exaggerated reaction from him?

And I'm at 13% as well ;-)

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Finished 2 books yesterday :-)

First one was matthew scudder #2, and It was rather short read... I didn't guess the killer correctly, and I liked the pace of the story.. This was manu-syl's BR and I just bumped into.. Lets join for the next books buddy if possible.

Second was Illicit happiness of other people. I didn't mean to finish this one yesterday, but after my kid woke me up at 11, I just resumed reading from 50% and It was Unput-downable.. So Just continued and finished.. 5 starrer :-D I'm happy that I'm reading nice Indian novels this year.

Read about 5 pages in DC today morning.. Steerforth is back :-|

Started Norse Mythology yesterday and One story done.., I'm in love with the paperback :-D Planning to read atleast one story everyday... This was for cover challenge with manu... Please start it soon buddy, so that we can discuss here.. I just started early bcos I'll be reading in paperback...

Will start Burn for me today evening - BR with manu in FBR... and will start Tom sawyer as well because I want to read :-) Do you want to read Tow sawyer?

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Sharadha wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Regarding English August... I'm wondering what this story is about.. The beginning is not that appealing.. This guy smokes Marijuana, and he lies when there is just no need to.. and h..."

Is this, like, an Indian version of The Catcher in the Rye? 'cause it sounds so!!!

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

ARPiT wrote: "Sharadha wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Regarding English August... I'm wondering what this story is about.. The beginning is not that appealing.. This guy smokes Marijuana, and he lies when there is just n..."

yes... :-| Indian slightly grown up version of Catcher in the Rye... open this spoiler ;-) (view spoiler)[ No goddam's though ;-) (hide spoiler)]

[Sharadha]

ARPiT wrote: "Is this, like, an Indian version of The Catcher in the Rye? 'cause it sounds so!!!"

I'm not sure, the Introduction made the same comparison, but I haven't read Catcher in the Rye, so I don't know 🙈

P.S. Your spoilers rubbing off on Ini too 😂 Well done, Ini 🙌🏾

[Sharadha]

Iniya wrote: "Don't you think it's sort of exaggerated reaction from him?"

Well, that's the Indian fiction coming into play, over dramatising everything hehehe

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I think I'll like this book.
Will read it next month

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Sharadha wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Don't you think it's sort of exaggerated reaction from him?"

Well, that's the Indian fiction coming into play, over dramatising everything hehehe"

True :-P:-P

[Hajarath Prasad]

Good morning, buddy

I haven't read anything over the weekend. Was suffering from fever..

Will resume reading today :)

[Hajarath Prasad]

I'll read Tom Sawyer with you, buddy

And I'll also start that Mathew Scudder series, if you like it..

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Hajarath Prasad wrote: "I'll read Tom Sawyer with you, buddy

And I'll also start that Mathew Scudder series, if you like it.."

Tom sawyer should be a light read .. I don't know when manu and syl are planning next scudder book,.. Let me check with them,.

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Finished 3 books after the last update buddy.. Hidden Legacy series with Manu...

Started Tom sawyer and 20% done...

Started Words of Radiance for the race between you, me and manu...

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

Am in chapter 3 already.

Shallan and Adolin...

What you think of the prologue?

[Hajarath Prasad]

Good evening , buddy.

I'm sorry for my absence here for so long. Didn't read anything much except rereading final parts of Way of Kings.

Manu : I've finished Prologue and Shadesmar. In the middle of Santhid.

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

am still in prologue only...😣 will post my thoughts after reading...

[Hajarath Prasad]

(view spoiler)[ I was shocked to see Jasnah being the one who is scheming so much. I thought Elhokar would do such things. And what a stroke of bad luck it was, Liss selling Szeth and then Szeth being ordered to kill Gavilar. I have so many theories in my head about the Radiants and Heralds and Voidbringers. I suppose Gavilar was killed because he tried to make Parshmen a part of civilization thereby helping the Parshendi grow closer to the Alethi and forget their past of being a part of True Desolation. Maybe that's why Gavilar was killed <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

(view spoiler)[Jasnah is a very clever woman and that's why she is widely respected. I think she knows about her brother's weaknesses and that's why she took the matter in her own hands. hiring assassin to keep an eye on her SIL.

tell me all your theories, though won't tell you which one is right and which one is wrong. (hide spoiler)]