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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Nov 4, 2016 17:30:38 GMT -8
I just finished "Revival" by Stephan King.
I'd probably give it a 6.5-7.0 out of 10. His endings are always weak. The beginning was excellent though.
Now I'm starting "Mr. Mercedes" by Stephan King. This is the first book of a trilogy.
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Post by Jeffro on Nov 9, 2016 11:19:29 GMT -8
Just finished a re-read of Band of Brothers. Love that book
Now, I'm reading A Soldier's Story by Omar Bradley
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Post by MetalPSI™ on Nov 12, 2016 17:28:45 GMT -8
All my books are currently in storage, but if had a choice, I'd be reading IT by Stephen King again. It's been about a decade since I last read it.
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Post by steveinthecity on Nov 23, 2016 21:19:22 GMT -8
The Last Days Of Dead Celebrities (2006) - Mitchell Fink
Interesting read. Fifteen chapters each covering a different celebrity running the gamut from Lucille Ball to Warren Zevon, Lyle Alzado to Orsen Welles, and others. Not done in a "tabloid" fashion glamorizing the life, but a detailed accounting of the artist's(sometimes mundane) activities and those surrounding them during the months, weeks, and moments before their passing. I was left with sadness for those whose time was cut too short, but heartened by those who seemingly lived a full and accomplished life.
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Nov 28, 2016 19:52:06 GMT -8
I walked down to the library today and picked up Foundation and Foundation & Empire by Isaac Asimov.
I haven't read them in years...figured it was time.
No way I'm starting with Prelude. No way...not gonna do it...wouldn't be prudent...
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Post by Jeffro on Nov 29, 2016 7:38:03 GMT -8
All my books are currently in storage, but if had a choice, I'd be reading IT by Stephen King again. It's been about a decade since I last read it. Not a king fan but I love The Stand. |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Nov 29, 2016 7:56:27 GMT -8
All my books are currently in storage, but if had a choice, I'd be reading IT by Stephen King again. It's been about a decade since I last read it. Not a king fan but I love The Stand. I was a big King fan when I was younger. His early books were good, and he had a way with dialogue and pacing that made them immensely enjoyable. But he turned into a book factory. The latest book I read (mentioned earlier in this thread) was a disappointment. You can see how it was assembled - there are seams with loose stitching everywhere. You can see his thought process as a writer, taking an outline and making connections - it's formulaic to the extreme. Also, and this was true of his early novels as well, he sucks at endings - they are almost always a disappointment. "It," for example, was a great book with a horrible ending. "The Stand" was a really good book, and he managed to give it a decent ending, so I think it stands the test of time. For me, he's best in his early short stories and novellas. Afterthought: My favorite part in "It" is when they are looking at pictures and one of them bites.  |
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Post by MetalPSI™ on Nov 29, 2016 9:50:34 GMT -8
Not a king fan but I love The Stand. I was a big King fan when I was younger. His early books were good, and he had a way with dialogue and pacing that made them immensely enjoyable. But he turned into a book factory. The latest book I read (mentioned earlier in this thread) was a disappointment. You can see how it was assembled - there are seams with loose stitching everywhere. You can see his thought process as a writer, taking an outline and making connections - it's formulaic to the extreme. Also, and this was true of his early novels as well, he sucks at endings - they are almost always a disappointment. "It," for example, was a great book with a horrible ending. "The Stand" was a really good book, and he managed to give it a decent ending, so I think it stands the test of time. For me, he's best in his early short stories and novellas. Afterthought: My favorite part in "It" is when they are looking at pictures and one of them bites. Agreed, loved the uncut Stand. I think the most recent work I've read of his would be the last part of the Gunslinger series, and man, book 4 and on were total pieces of crap. Complete and udder garbage. He rushed to finish, he wanted this to be his climax, his Lord of the Rings, and he totally blew it. The first three books were simple, but mesmerizing. The last book was so weak, it really was an effort to finish it. I was hoping for some epic battle, or actually, ANYTHING epic. It just didn't happen. As for his early novellas, I am a big fan of his collections. 4 past midnight was great, Night Shift was great, Different Seasons...again great. There seemed to be a story for everybody in those collections. |
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Post by thebrain on Dec 4, 2016 15:31:40 GMT -8
Last book Night School in the 'Jack Reacher' series by Lee Child (signed edition) 
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Post by Bats on Dec 4, 2016 15:58:32 GMT -8
Umm... something with Batman in it  |
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Post by steveinthecity on Dec 5, 2016 0:53:53 GMT -8
Umm... something with Batman in it A Nightwing tpb hopefully.  |
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Post by Bats on Dec 5, 2016 13:52:07 GMT -8
Umm... something with Batman in it A Nightwing tpb hopefully. Not in a while but that collection has pride of place on my shelf It took forever to put together! |
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Dec 6, 2016 20:48:28 GMT -8
Travels with Charley John Steinbeck
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Dec 10, 2016 22:13:12 GMT -8
..and on to On the Road ,Kerouac....sort of natural,no?
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Post by Bats on Dec 11, 2016 5:58:02 GMT -8
..and on to On the Road ,Kerouac....sort of natural,no? Never read Kerouac. My best mate* loves his books. Gave me an impromptu "seminar" on them once... *(Sorry Ditch)  |
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