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Dylan wrote: "I did watch the film it was an over edited car crash. so rushed and confusing"I've read many of Stephen King's books. In the 1980s, I read everything that had already been published and then when a new one came out, I jumped on it. Later, I sort of slowed down and was concentrating on a more mixed bag. "Cell" was one of the first I read when I took the author up once more. I liked it, but there are others which have stayed with me longer. One of my favorite scenes (obviously this stayed with me) is in the beginning when the cell catastrophe begins. In all the chaos, a man is so wild, he tears into a dog with his teeth. In the newspaper business, they say, "Dog bites man isn't a news story. Man bites dog? There's news!" I got King's inside joke because I was a journalist at the time.
I agree with you, Dylan, about the movie The Dark Tower. I called it a 'train wreck,' which is pretty close to your estimation. Anyone who read the entire series (as I did) would see they left out some of the best stuff. That series could have easily been a three-parter. Or more. I guess the film company and producers decided the public wouldn't support that. And of course, to them it's all about money. So they made one bad movie instead of three good ones.
Currently I'm reading "Frankenstein in Baghdad," which is on the long list for the Man Booker International prize. I'm also reading "My Life and Work," by Henry Ford. I try to read at least one bio/memoir a year and this one seemed appropriate since I live only two hours from Detroit. What he has to say about the attitudes of those who create and innovate in manufacturing (or any kind of business for that matter) makes a lot of sense. I'm on the third book in the Harry Potter series, "The Prisoner of Azkaban." Another series of books I wanted to read this year.
Max wrote: "
On the Road
Jack Kerouac
This is one of those American classic novels that always gets recommended on "Best Books of All Time" lists and th..."
Wow, Max, you just mentioned two of the books I always say I dislike very much which, as you say, end up on You Must Read This lists. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. But I found "On the Road" to just be a travelogue for a couple of guys who wanted to smoke weed, sponge off others, and have s*x whenever they wanted to. Perhaps the beatnik subculture admired that. meh
Max wrote: "Julie wrote: "
Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography
Laura Ingalls Wilder Edited by Pamela Smith Hill..."
Max, I try to read at least one bio/memoir a year. The best one I've ever read, mainly because the writing is so good and thorough, is Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, by Eric Metaxas. Bonhoeffer was imprisoned for colluding with a group who had a plan to assassinate Hitler. He was eventually executed. Metaxas does his research well; has written other bios; and seems to love each subject he writes about. "Bonhoeffer" is a long book, but worth the time if you're looking for a bit of true story about another aspect of WWII.
Paula wrote: "Currently I'm reading "Frankenstein in Baghdad," which is on the long list for the Man Booker International prize. I'm also reading "My Life and Work," by Henry Ford. I try to read at least one bio..."Have you never read the Harry Potter series before now?
Karma wrote: "Paula wrote: "Currently I'm reading "Frankenstein in Baghdad," which is on the long list for the Man Booker International prize. I'm also reading "My Life and Work," by Henry Ford. I try to read at..."As a matter of fact, I have not. Had no interest until recently when I picked a copy of the second in the series while I was in the hospital. (they have a little library, which I believe is a great idea)
I'm listening to it on audio/CD while I drive around town running errands. Love the narrator.
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Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography
Laura Ingalls Wilder Edited by Pamel..."
Hi Paula! I think it's a great idea and a worthy goal to read a biography or memoir every year. I loosely try to do the same, having read Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt last year and working my way through An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 now. It can be very rewarding to examine the lives of extraordinary people, and the times in which they lived. I've learned more about history through this process than I ever did in school.
Thank you for your recommendations, I am delighted to see how different and varied they are. I love being exposed to things that wouldn't normally cross my radar, and the Bonhoeffer book sounds like something I'd really enjoy. Same with Frankenstein in Baghdad- what a premise! You'll have to let us know how it was when you finish :)
Currently reading Ruthless River. True story about a couple stranded on a river in the amazon. Great so far!
Currently reading "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Sidney Sheldon. The book is about three medical graduates and their struggle to establish themselves in their profession. Each one has a different story to tell, though.
Hi I'm reading currently reel to real which is really good do far. Based on a true story of a video store robbery gone to extremes with 5-6 people dead and ex cons and drug addicts on the run. It's got me gripped and I recommend it to anyone who fancies a slight murder/crime novel xx
I'm currently reading a Federico García Lorca book for school. I'm honestly having such a hard time because I don't really like to read plays and my exam is in two days. Any piece of advice?
I am currently reading two books, Lets Get Lost by Adi Alsaid and Summer Days And Summer Nights.
hello! om 12 and om reading from bad to cursed
Currently reading: Book: Lies Chelsea Handler Told Me
Kindle: Why Not Me - Mindy Kaling
Audio: Boundary Waters - William Kent Krueger (love books set in MN-just found this series!)
I normally don't read more than an audio and kindle/book at a time, but the Chelsea Handler one started to bore me - not sure if it was because I had just read "Are you there vodka" or what, but here we are! I am clearly on a comedy memoir kick right now.
I'm currently reading A Madness So Discreet with my movie/reading buddy! And I just finished listening to Everland for the second time.
Max wrote: "Paula wrote: "Max wrote: "Julie wrote: "Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography
Laura Ingalls Wilder E..."
In answer to your request, Max, here is my review of Frankenstein in Baghdad. It made the Man Booker shortlist this year after being on the long list. (I'm hoping it wins.)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...
I am currently reading Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse and Birth of a Theorem by Cedric Villani. I'm also listening to Heartless by Marissa Meyer.
Just finished The Name of the Wind, and The Wise Man Fears by Patrick Rothfuss. If you like sci-fy, a definite read!
The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate number of cardigans in her wardrobe. Abby believes she has enough distance from the darkness of her past, but when she arrives at college with her best friend, her path to a new beginning is quickly challenged by Eastern University's Walking One-Night Stand. http://www.goodbooksdaily.com/2018/04...
Top 20 best nonfiction booksIf you're anything like me you love nonfiction books. I've put together a list of what i think are the best of the best.
http://www.goodbooksdaily.com/2018/04...
I just finished the Six of Crows Duology (+Crooked Kingdom) and I loved it...didn`t sleep much, though :-D
I've been reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and listening to The Bungalow Mystery by Carolyn Keene (narrated by Laura Linney).
I am reading 3 books now. Some say this is not a good idea to read multiple books at a time, but I am hardly facing any issues.1)The Diary of a Young Girl
by
Anne FrankI have already read this book in 2016, but I am again reading it as I find it quite inspirational. When we look at the problems she faced when in hiding, our daily life problems seem nothing.
2) Why I am a Hindu
by
Shashi TharoorThis book is written by a highly educated left-liberal politician from India who is actually proud of his religion (Hinduism). In today's India when being a Hindu is equated to being right-wing extremist or politically incorrect, it is interesting to read Tharoor's view on my religion.
3)The Four Million
by
O. HenryO'Henry's short stories never get old. The Four Million contains O. Henry's best and most characteristic work:
I'm reading Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan. Great dystopia, with lots of interesting social issues throughout. The characters are very three dimensional. I love the notion of a world where there is no real death, time becomes irrelevant. If wisdom comes from age its scary to look what these "wise" people become and create.
I'll check that out reviews look good.
Monika wrote: "I'll check that out reviews look good."It's incredible. It's over 500 pages but reads very quickly. Good pacing and you're immersed in another culture. Loving it.
Currently reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as well as a short called The Stranger by Albert Camus! The Harry Potter books are an amazing experience. Even though I grew up with the films, I’ve managed to stay away from all the spoilers so I’ve just been reading the books in order and then watching the film straight after.The Stranger is a completely different book. I’m only on the second chapter and the main character is just so interesting and complex and I’m loving it atm.
Rabia wrote: "Currently reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as well as a short called The Stranger by Albert Camus! The Harry Potter books are an amazing experience. Even though I grew up with the fil..."I checked out the book (The Stranger) and it seemed interesting. 6 of my GR friends have already added it 'to-read' which means the book is quite famous.
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I started to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and so far it's sooooo slow.
The Stranger is pretty thought provoking if you are feeling in an existential frame of mind. It's a pretty quick read, but its one of those books you think about a couple days after you have finished it.
just finished reading the ritual this is my review but posting it here because of my comparison of the book and movie , i don't think that there ae any spoilers - well what can I say , when I watched he movie I was very impressed and thought wow this is based on the book, il give it a read at some point . after i finished reading IT by Stephen king i was going to read Jurassic park but i saw a group of this was going to happen i thought wow , my first group read although i was hooked straight away it was hard to get going , once i have some thing in mind to read its very hard to not read the book i had on mind. sadly have way through the group read ( on horror oficiandos ) i member who was warned tot to converse with me did so , strangely the moderator did not kick off this rather rude and abusive chap , i think his name is steve parsons and strangley kicked me off the group instead , after being rather offensive and calling me names to . i mention the above because its now put me off of group reads . to put aside what your going to read to join in with a group and read a book and have a group discussion about it is a right pain in the ass. i what i found odd though is most people on that group read seemed to thing the book was split on half , and was told on 2 different storys , i didn't see that there was simply a change of setting after Luke got knocked out . and one person asked did they all die at the end ? and a lot of people said yes . well i don't know what they read , what ever they did read had a completely different ending to the book i just finished . i enjoyed both the book and the movie immensely where i know that a movie can never portray the book that it is based on 100% present it got 80% right and changed bits to make the story to come bout better on film , in comparison the kubrik monstrosity ( the shining movie ) and the Muschietti monstrosity (IT 2017) both have the title and names of characters from the novels theyre based on and that's about it the , the plots of the movies are utter rubbish and made up , used those for comparisons because theyre both terrible adaptions of boos that i love
Just finished this work of Japanese crime fiction:
Six Four by Hideo Yokoyama. Incredible!My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
i like to read . i just dont have a book to read right now i read a bunch.
Ash wrote: "I started to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and so far it's sooooo slow."I read it with r/bookclub and I wasn't a fan. I feel like my expectations for it were completely off. I didn't really like her writing style either.
Currently reading Lee Child's The Enemy. I had read "Personal" and "The Affair" by the author. He has a gripping storyline and a lucid writing style.I am about to finish this book. He has never let me down as an author.
Sukanya wrote: "Currently reading Lee Child's The Enemy. I had read "Personal" and "The Affair" by the author. He has a gripping storyline and a lucid writing style.I am about to finish this book. H..."
Hi sukanya, if I am not mistaken I think u forgot to introduce yourself in this group.
I'm reading I've Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark and listening to Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb
I'm currently reading Gerald's Game by Stephen King, Loretta Lynn's Coal Miners Daughter, and this week I'll be starting Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.
Sukanya wrote: "Currently reading Lee Child's The Enemy. I had read "Personal" and "The Affair" by the author. He has a gripping storyline and a lucid writing style.I am about to finish this book. H..."
I read the Reacher books in order. I think it helps in giving background to his character. That was helpful to me because often he just seems all testosterone unleashed. Oh, Tom Cruise does not strike me as Jack Reacher. Here is a list someone compiled of actors who might be better candidates. https://www.imdb.com/list/ls050464918/
I am not sold on them either.
Monika wrote: "I'm reading Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan. Great dystopia, with lots of interesting social issues throughout. The characters are very three dimensional. I love the notion of a world where the..."This is interesting to me. I didn't know this title is a book. Netflix has an original series of the same name, which is probably adapted from the book. I see it has a dystopian type story line. I have considered watching it because I enjoy the occasional dystopian story. Thanks for the heads-up.
Rabia wrote: "Currently reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as well as a short called The Stranger by Albert Camus! The Harry Potter books are an amazing experience. Even though I grew up with the fil..."I finally decided to watch the movies in order after they'd long since left theaters. I enjoyed them more than I wanted to admit. This year, I put the book series on my personal book challenge and I'm currently reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Scholastic edition. Again, this old lady is enjoying them more than she'd like to admit.
Paula wrote: "Rabia wrote: "Currently reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as well as a short called The Stranger by Albert Camus! The Harry Potter books are an amazing experience. Even though I grew u..."For me, reading Harry Potter books was like taking a vacation.
Just started reading Fractured by Karin Slaughter and continuing the audiobook of The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny
I am reading House of Broken Angels by Urrea. It is on the way to 4.5 or 5 stars for me but Brothers K was that way until it fluttered down to 4.I have read 2 prior Urrea books and they were great. This one is impressive so far because it addresses an aging patriarch and his family as long time illegal immigrants in America. They strike me as any other American family so far. The good, bad and ugly.
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