Ray Reed Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Daniel said: Yeah. It's pretty typical Dostoyevsky, if you've read any of his other stuff. You'll figure out the "twist" real fast, but that's not really the point. Good character work, but I think it's a little heavy handed with the themes. A lot of Russian writers tend to be like that from the little Russian stuff I've read. Worth a read, if for no other reason than to try out non-English literature, but I liked Crime and Punishment much more myself (similar criticisms though). And I prefer Nabokov to any of the Russians I've read. He was a ******* genius, and is much more fun to read. Great, thanks for taking the time for this write up, much appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) On 10/24/2022 at 7:29 PM, Malfatron said: Tommorrow im going to Barnes and Noble just to go right for the new one: The Passenger I came in totally blind, and i wont give any spoilers, but just 11 pages in and its just wonderful so far. I will remarck this too. While the are both talented writers, cormac is the exact opposite of Robert Jordan. I cant wait to read more of his stuff (only read Blood meridian and currently this) -- Just finished chapter 1, this has the potential to be my favorite book since Blood Meridian on dialouge alone I will be back on the site when i have finished the book. A chapter per day Edited October 26, 2022 by Malfatron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 @Daniel go out and get the Passenger so we can discuss when we are done I will read a chapter a day and not set foot in this site after today until i am done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Malfatron said: @Daniel go out and get the Passenger so we can discuss when we are done I will read a chapter a day and not set foot in this site after today until i am done I can maybe go tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/24/2022 at 8:29 PM, Malfatron said: Tommorrow im going to Barnes and Noble just to go right for the new one: The Passenger Holy moly, he’s still active? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Ty21 said: Holy moly, he’s still active? He’s been quiet since The Road. I think he’s slated to release multiple books this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 The revelation at the end of Storm of Swords that Petyr was behind everything: poisoning Jon Arryn in the beginning and putting the Lannisters against the Starks to start the five king war. Wow. GRRM is incredible. I think the most emotional/exciting parts of the book were: red wedding, petyr sending Lysa through the moon door, Tyrion and Jaime’s final talk as Jaime released him and tyrions subsequent murdering of Shae who he trusted and his father long overdue, Joffrey’s death. Each of them are earth shattering if you didn’t know they were coming and all so well written. These characters are all real people. The emotions and the stakes are what made this show take over America, not the softcore porn. The depth and complexity of this universe, the world and character building, the bravery in not shying away from brutality or obscenity, the draw from actual history and additions of unique and intriguing fantasy elements are what made me love this more than any other fantasy I’ve read or watched Dany’s parts are still all kinda a drag to me. I like Davos considerably more in this and even Stannis. Arya and Jon are among the most interesting. I like the hound a lot more in this and brienne although her character doesn’t have much depth. Jaime was absolutely my favorite character in the show and he’s still strong in this, but all after his hand is removed. Before he was captured he wasn’t terribly compelling. It’s lucky I don’t remember the show perfectly so some things and when they happen are almost new to me, like I didn’t remember how the wall fended off the wildlings or Stannis ever going beyond the wall, but I remembered Stannis ending up in the north. I don’t remember why Jon gets killed or when so that will be new to me again lol. I also don’t remember Ser Barristan at all after leaving KL. When I talked to book readers when the show was on still, their mention of Azor Ahai reborn made it seem like he was a well kept secret, subtly mentioned here and there and could thereby be forgivable that he was forgotten in the show but he’s like the focus of every single Stannis chapter lol. This was easily the best book yet for me. Those who say the show and books diverge dramatically after book one are wrong. If they do, it must be after this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Daniel said: He’s been quiet since The Road. I think he’s slated to release multiple books this year. That’s what his wiki said. Surprising for a guy almost 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 7:19 PM, Malfatron said: I came in totally blind, and i wont give any spoilers, but just 11 pages in and its just wonderful so far. I will remarck this too. While the are both talented writers, cormac is the exact opposite of Robert Jordan. I cant wait to read more of his stuff (only read Blood meridian and currently this) -- Just finished chapter 1, this has the potential to be my favorite book since Blood Meridian on dialouge alone I will be back on the site when i have finished the book. A chapter per day Sad to say, but i finished chapter 6 or 7, and its like Waking Life in book form. Not a complimnent Didnt think the whole book would be a reflection of the first couple chapters I was on board for the first 5 or so, but i at least like things to happen/escalate/etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 GRRM said he has 1500 pages or so done of the book and is 3/4 done. Wish he would cut it in two then and hit us with two 900-1000 page books so we don’t have to wait 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 23 hours ago, Ty21 said: GRRM said he has 1500 pages or so done of the book and is 3/4 done. Wish he would cut it in two then and hit us with two 900-1000 page books so we don’t have to wait He should. He would make twice as much money Win win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingseanjohn Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Finally reading The Millionaire Next Door. At around the midway point, I haven’t come across anything new or surprising. It would be a real helpful read for those who are just getting serious about their finances. I wish I had read it when I was 21. Maybe the last half will teach me something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad People Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Anyone read Life of Pi? Is it worth finishing? Im having a hard time stay staying interested in this book. Just over 100 pages in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, mattyice0401 said: Anyone read Life of Pi? Is it worth finishing? Im having a hard time stay staying interested in this book. Just over 100 pages in. I thought it was pretty good. Like the movie way more, but the book is aight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad People Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 40 minutes ago, Daniel said: I thought it was pretty good. Like the movie way more, but the book is aight. It just isnt keeping my attention at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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