Angel Dust on 27/5/2009 at 00:19
I didn't think The Final Solution was brilliant or anything, apart from that one chapter, but I found it enjoyable. So far it's the only Chabon I have read, as all his other books were out when I went to the library, and I'll certainly be reading his other books now.
Queue on 27/5/2009 at 00:31
Watch the movie Wonder Boys first, then read the book. You'll love them both because of their differences, instead of only liking one or the other.
Which chapter, BTW? It's been awhile since I've read it.
Angel Dust on 27/5/2009 at 00:50
The one from the parrot's perspective. I've already seen Wonder Boys the film and really liked it. I'll probably try and get The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay next though.
TBE on 27/5/2009 at 03:14
(
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Delta_Force) Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit
Eric Haney, the writer of this book, was a Command Sergeant Major in the US Army's Special Operations Delta Detachment. He talks about the forming of the unit, their missions and tactics.
He's not a great writer by any means, but it's ok. I was more interested in the historical things in this book. Pretty good read. He's not as good as Richard Marcinko. I'd recommend his books more.
dj_ivocha on 27/5/2009 at 03:21
Two days ago I finished reading Heavy Time and Hellburner (the chronologically first two books in C.J.Cherryh's (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance-Union_universe) Alliance-Union sci-fi series). Despite her being compared to Lois McMaster Bujold, the books didn't quite manage to grab me, so I'm not sure if I'll keep reading the rest of the series.
Currently I'm on a break of them and am reading all the (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_Steel_Rat) Stainless Steel Rat books.
rachel on 27/5/2009 at 04:26
On the road, Jack Kerouac.
Interesting so far.
theBlackman on 27/5/2009 at 05:06
1: The literature of England an anthology and history Pub: Scott, Foreman and Company
2: The American fishing schooner By Howard Chapelle Pub: W.W. Norton & company Inc.
3: The Road to Damascus A Bolo novel by John Ringo and Linda Evans
4: The very last Gambado by Johnathon Gash
I go through about 2 or three "novels" a week. Technical and referrence like the first two take a little longer, although I will have 2 to 4 books working at the same time.
henke on 27/5/2009 at 05:29
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
Grapes of Wrath
I just started on Grapes of Wrath as well. Dunno what to think of it so far, the guy starts of the book by writing a chapter about the fucking weather. Yeah that'll get everyone glued to their seats alright. The second chapter was interesting because it had some actual dialogue in it but then the third chapter, which I've just clanced at so far is a descritption of a turtle walking around or something. Is the whole book gonna be like this? Can I just read every other chapter(the ones with Tom Joad in em) and still keep up with the story?
Tonamel on 27/5/2009 at 05:58
The Hero and the Outlaw, which, weirdly, is about marketing/branding with a basis in Jungian archetypes.
I've got Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book on hold at the library, so as soon as I pick that up, I'll be reading that one.
theBlackman on 27/5/2009 at 06:11
Quote Posted by henke
[...] Can I just read every other chapter(the ones with Tom Joad in em) and still keep up with the story?
Sure you can. But you'll miss the entire thrust of the story and the historical and emotional reality of WHY?