I read her 'unabridged' journal a few months ago.
She was an amazing woman, that's all I can say.
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What are you reading, Chapter 2
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I read her 'unabridged' journal a few months ago.
She was an amazing woman, that's all I can say.
I just finished this book last night. The first english translation of The Map and the Territory.
Houellebecq never ceases to amaze me.
I've never read anyone who has made me think the way Houellebecq does. He will undoubtledly go down in history as one of the greatest modern writers.
Frank Herbert's 'Dune'
Been keen on reading this for a while, but it just isn't grabbing me. Shall see how the next few chapters pan out.
Been keen on reading this for a while, but it just isn't grabbing me. Shall see how the next few chapters pan out.
i bought a used copy of Dune a long long time ago, still haven't read it.
i've been thinking about it lately though. i might give it a go soon.
i've been thinking about it lately though. i might give it a go soon.
Just couldn't get into Dune, will have to return to it when I'm in the mode for that type of Sci-Fi.
Started on Stephen Kings 'Christine'.
Started on Stephen Kings 'Christine'.
Doing a lecture on Pythagorean Harmonics soon. So, reading a reference book on the matter by Nicomachus entitled, "Manual of Harmonics" by Flora Levin.
Is that the full 5 books you are reading?
They are fun reads, even if they do taper off a little (IMO). Enjoy the laughs
I've always been quite fond of Kings writing style. Simple without being plain. Only a few chapters in, so not much has happened, but a good read thus far!
I used to avoid King because of his simple narrative style, but after reading a few of his books at my wife's urging found that I quite enjoyed it.
Ive heard a lot of bad remarks in regards to his newer material, but I havent read much of his post-80s work to form an opinion.
The only things I ever find problematic about King are his tendency towards verbal diarrhea and a somewhat corny/cutesy style from time to time. He's definitely a child of the fifties/sixties baseball card/comic book/gee wiz, Beav, era. His stories are worth plowing through that, though.
New visitor here! Ironically, I came to talk about starting Dune for a third time, and it turns out this page was already filled with Dune-talk. For anyone shy to read because of it's size, slow-ish start, or scope, I encourage you to stick with it. It becomes quite a rich and philosophically interesting story once you're hooked.
I used to be quite similar, the real turning point for me was reading the complete version of The Stand (which is still my favourite King book). I think the newest King book I've read was The Green Mile, which is mid-90s IIRC.
I have a few of his newer works, but not read any yet.
I will do at some point, just need to be in the right mindset for that style of writing, at the mo I just fancy a nice easy read, minimal thinking
i_got_a_mohawk said:
Yeah, that was the one that changed my mind on King. The Stand, I mean, not The Green Mile.
King's "Dark Tower" series?
I have a few of the books, but not read any yet, still don't have the first one. (I do most of my book shopping in charity shops, can't argue with <£1 books!)
I have a few of the books, but not read any yet, still don't have the first one. (I do most of my book shopping in charity shops, can't argue with <£1 books!)
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