What are you reading? (January 2008)
01-08-08, 09:24 PM
#29
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Future World
Posts: 1,048
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by 7Keys
Still reading...
Seveth Son by Orson Scott Card.
Seveth Son by Orson Scott Card.
01-08-08, 11:58 PM
#30
Needs to provide a working email
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MD
Posts: 1,741
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ugh. Stranger in a Strange Land sure fizzled out. The book rises and falls with (and without) the involvement of Jubal Harshaw. Also with the degree of finesse with which Heinlein treats his preaching.
Now onto Don DeLillo's Underworld.
Now onto Don DeLillo's Underworld.
01-13-08, 01:49 PM
#37
Mod Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Outside of the U.S.A.
Posts: 10,674
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Originally Posted by 7Keys
^ Okay, I'm giving up on this one.
One day I may read them again and complete the sequence to book six.
Currently I am reading Bill Bryson's "Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid".
<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NgQZ0dnZH9A&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NgQZ0dnZH9A&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
01-13-08, 06:45 PM
#38
DVD Talk Legend
Currently reading Gentle Vengeance by Charles LeBaron - an account of his first year at Harvard Medical School. Fascinating book. Already finished the Harry Potter book.
Next up: Game Over - the history of Nintendo.
Next up: Game Over - the history of Nintendo.
01-13-08, 06:57 PM
#39
DVD Talk Limited Edition
...finished, grungingly, Underboss by Peter Moss about the exploits of Sammy the Bull, and how he brought down John Gotti by turning on him and cooperating with the Government. Now, while I'm all for reading about people from the Mafia, the writing style of Mr. Moss leaves much to be desired. But I did, finally, finish it.
Anyway, I'm currently on a voyage on the ship called the Wanderer, sailing through the Indian Ocean with Carl Denham, John Driscoll, and Ann Darrow. This little book, published in 1932, was written by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper, novelization by Delos W. Lovelace........and I guess by now you know which book I'm reading.
The writing style might be a tad dated and melodramatic (at times), but by the time you really realize that it is a little melodramatic, you're already hooked, and it don't matter. As a matter of fact, I find myself accepting it. In the right context (and this is), that written language, or dialog, can make you believe people really interacted that way. And the dramatic license of the writing doesn't manipulate...quite the opposite. It rivets you to your seat as you're reading. When Denham finally gets around to explaining to Driscoll, the Captain, and Ms. Darrow the objective of his mission, you're all ears, too.
Anyway, I'm currently on a voyage on the ship called the Wanderer, sailing through the Indian Ocean with Carl Denham, John Driscoll, and Ann Darrow. This little book, published in 1932, was written by Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper, novelization by Delos W. Lovelace........and I guess by now you know which book I'm reading.
The writing style might be a tad dated and melodramatic (at times), but by the time you really realize that it is a little melodramatic, you're already hooked, and it don't matter. As a matter of fact, I find myself accepting it. In the right context (and this is), that written language, or dialog, can make you believe people really interacted that way. And the dramatic license of the writing doesn't manipulate...quite the opposite. It rivets you to your seat as you're reading. When Denham finally gets around to explaining to Driscoll, the Captain, and Ms. Darrow the objective of his mission, you're all ears, too.
.jpg){kind=spacer}
01-15-08, 07:20 AM
#44
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
I'm reading the Stainless Steel Rat books. Somehow I never read these in the past.
He used to be my doctor. I don't think I've read any of his books, but I think my parents have a signed copy of one at home. (Christmas Gift sounds familiar).
Originally Posted by solipsta
Epiphany: Stories. by Ferrol Sams.
Last edited by tonyc3742; 01-15-08 at 07:23 AM.
