The Alchemist on 28/11/2006 at 17:08
I want to lose myself in a good book, preferably something to do with pirates. I'd prefer something a bit more surreal and/or dark but I'm open to all suggestions. I might as well leave room for fantasy/sci-fi suggestions as well as I'm just now finishing A Song of Ice and Fire. Halp, any ideas?
Oh and it must be pinku.
Aircraftkiller on 29/11/2006 at 00:06
I finished The Resurrectionist a few months ago. Stephen King's Cell was a good book too.
Para?noid on 29/11/2006 at 01:07
LIVESHIP TRADERS by ROBIN HOBB
<b>THREAD OVER</b>
LesserFollies on 29/11/2006 at 15:21
You could try "A High Wind in Jamaica," by Anthony Hughes. Kind of old, but considered a classic. It's about some children who are kidnapped by pirates and the relationship that develops between the two groups. Like "Treasure Island" meets "Lord of the Flies." It's not a kids book. It was made into a movie with Anthony Quinn, and was considered shocking at the time.
Low Moral Fiber on 29/11/2006 at 17:23
I read Mutiny on the Bounty a few years ago, and it was still an enjoyable read. You could probably easily find passages online to see if it doesn't bore you to tears.
Moi Dix Mois on 29/11/2006 at 17:28
Can I ask what you thought of ASoIaF, Alchemist?
I've heard lots of conflicting thoughts, some say it's a work of genius, best fantasy ever, others say it's just a load of crap full of pervy rape fantasies. I'd like to get some more considered opinions before I plunge in to such a large series.
Paz on 29/11/2006 at 17:31
It's a work of epic fantasy soap opera moderately full of pervy rape fantasies.
Whether that's "genius" or "crap" is up to you. I lean toward the former, but the dude is going to die before he finishes writing the thing so try not to get too attached :(
lomondtaffer on 29/11/2006 at 19:23
Ian banks has written a totally kickass sequence of Sci-fi novels, including one (forget the title) with SOLIPSISTIC pirates (!) Who could ask for anything more ????
Just read them all from the beginning. You won't be sorry.:ebil:
The Alchemist on 29/11/2006 at 21:22
Yes I very much enjoyed ASoIaF. Looks like I've got quite a few book to put on my queue.
