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Thought the book was really overrated. Lots of cliche situations. If you haven't read it...think about a novel about a sickness that leaves everybody blind...and a bunch of them are in an institution together. Write down the potential cliches sub-plots that you could see happening. Your list after thinking for 60 seconds all happens.I do think it will make for a solid movie, though. The simplicity of some of the things will come off better in a 2 hour movie.
I read the book a couple of years ago and more or less agree.Great concept, but it just wasn't pulled off as well as I would have liked.
Same here, except at least 3rd time through. On book 5 atm. Still can't put this series down.Also have Calculating God, Robert J. Sawyer - aliens land and say they have proof that a god-like being exists and has altered evolution on at minimum three planets to influence the resulting intelligent life. Looked interesting at the library, haven't gotten much into it yet though.Wheel of Time Series by Robert JordanMy second complete read through, and im loving it as much as i did the first timeon book 6 LORD OF CHAOS atm
I really liked this one. It's different than Simmons' usual scifi/horror type stuff, but it's well written & a fun read.
Have you read anything else from allende? My father in law recommended I read her house of spirits. Apparently her uncle was the president of chile in the 70s.bummer about the mclarty. i still need to read traveler.
Nope. And I can't say that I really planned on reading anymore either. The fact that the book was about Zorro was the big draw for me. Now if she wrote a follow-up to Zorro, I'd be all over it.
Here is a link to some more reviews and a link to an excerpt from the book.Reviews
Is that the reader with the heavy South African accent? The old lady's voice was terrible. Chaaaaarrrlie...And then the pseudo-tough guy Spider voice was pretty bad too. Somebody else mentioned loving the vocal talent on this audiobook...but I really disagree. I didn't like the story, and I think a big part of it was because of the hokey voices.Cat's Cradle rocks...I think I liked it more than Slaughterhouse. :( Great book.
They were obviously vital to the plot, but half this thing read like a romance novel. I think I've seen this on top 100 horror lists. No way does it belong. I give it a 6/10.
I enjoyed this book immensely. Several LOL moments in a very thought-provoking book. (The scene in the cafeteria where Landsman is considering a few other contenders for "World's Lonliest Jew" had me rolling at "tipping the king" when one of them started weeping.) Fantastic read.
Read both Map of Bones and The Judas Strain before I found out it is a series. Almost done with the first, Sandstorm. I like his writing a lot more than Dan Brown.
After reading three of his books, Dan Brown has failed to impress me the way he has others. Sure, The DaVinci Code was a bit interesting, but the other two were pretty much crap. I don't think he's going to be remembered as a literary giant.Read both Map of Bones and The Judas Strain before I found out it is a series. Almost done with the first, Sandstorm. I like his writing a lot more than Dan Brown.
Just read The Omnivore's Dilemma a couple weeks ago. It has already improved my diet and altered my shopping choices.
good to know. i am finishing "the husband" by dean koontz and will be starting "amazonia" by rollins.Read both Map of Bones and The Judas Strain before I found out it is a series. Almost done with the first, Sandstorm. I like his writing a lot more than Dan Brown.
Dude, Shantaram is outstanding. It may not beat out Lonesome Dove, but I bet you'll put it right up there close to LD for your favorite book you read this year. I was sad when it was over, that's how much I enjoyed it.I'm reading Lucifer's Hammer by Larry Niven and someotherguy right now. End-of-the-world, apocalyptic novel. I'm enjoying it quite a bit. Probably 1/3 to 1/2 is PRE-catastrophe, and the rest is post-, but it's all good.igbomb said:
I read Shantaram earlier this year and loved it. It is a long book but it is worth it. Great story, you really get involved with the characters and feel as if you are living the guys life as you are reading it.Just began Les Miserables a few days ago. Going to read some of the classics that I have neglected. It is a long read but I am going to get through it.
I recently read World War Z also, and despite my misgivings, I found that I really liked it. The way it was told as if it was something that had recently happened, as a series of interviews, was great. And the attention to detail (even the cover and flaps supported the story) was cool.
Finished Shantaram last night. Absolutely phenomenal. This is one of those that I'm going to go out and buy the hardcover edition just to set on my shelf so I can read it five years from now. Hell, I almost started over again at the beginning as soon as I was done. Definitely the best book I've read this year and one of the best I have ever read. The only thing that bothered me in the book were his little philosophical monologues. And even those won me over before the end.
