Im 748 pages into Infinite Jest, 300 to go...and to be fair i sorta wish it was longer. Its one seriously insane book.
Wow, I was going through my kindle and saw that I was 75 percent through under heaven. I really liked it and then my finals came by so I had to stop Can't believe I forgot about it I'm stopping EVERYTHING and finishing that. Then I will finish hobbit, read guernsey since I already have it, then art of racing in the rain, and then middlesex. Thanks for the recommendations everyone
Started Bourbon for Breakfast yesterday. Good read, but the little bits of advice on little things - such as how to make your shower head run stronger, how to sharpen your water heater, etc. - are what will get me to keep going through the rest of it.
I expected hermaphoditism, but I wasn't expecting the extended incest love story. It probably would have worked better for me if more of the story focused solely on Cal and the Greek community in Detroit. Eugenides is a talented writer, but he definitely picks very off-the-beaten-path subject material for his books. You should really check out Joe Abercrombie. He writes darkly humorous fantasy. He's rapidly become not only one of my favorite fantasy authors, but one of my all around favorite authors across all genres.
Where is a good place to start with him? First law? Who would you say is better, Abercrombie or Kay :grin:
I don't know if I can answer that question. It would depend on my mood. I'd probably say Kay is a tad better due to the epic nature of his stories in each novel. Abercrombie's overall story is quite epic, but it's taking place over 6 and counting novels (not that they feel drawn out). Both have a knack for great characters, although Abercrombie's are more humorous and flawed. Kay gets the nod for more epic moments in his novels that stand out long after you read them. I remember Abercrombie's books for the awesome characters in them, although he does have a few epic fights and scenes his book as well. Abercrombie's work is all set in the same world, so read them in order: The Blade Itself Before They Are Hanged Last Argument of Kings Best Served Cold The Heroes A Red Country (out in October....drool)
I have not. I liked but not necessarily enjoyed The Virgin Suicides and Middlesex. I'll get around to it eventually, but it's not high on my read list.
Scribo, have you read any books by Haruki Murakami? Ive heard his name tossed around a few times recently, just not really sure what to expect from him.
I've heard really good things about his writing, but I have not yet had the pleasure of reading any of his novels.
I just remembered that I have 2 books I am forced to read Brave New World by Huxley and As I lay Dying by Faulkner. Anyone read these?
curious if scribo or anyone else knows of a book forum i think i saw once i think you could somewhat track what books you have read before and it had the graphic of the book next to it. and of course there were reviews from other people. unless im making this up in my head, but i can not find it by just searching google etc.
