Topic: Literature Lately (Read 17012 times)

jeee · « **on:** July 20, 2006, 01:57:21 PM »

I just finished Stephen King's latest novel "Cell" It was a pretty good book that clearly shows what gets into mankind once anarchy is there.

Amazon quote:

Witness Stephen King's triumphant, blood-spattered return to the genre that made him famous. Cell, the king of horror's homage to zombie films (the book is dedicated in part to George A. Romero) is his goriest, most horrific novel in years, not to mention the most intensely paced. Casting aside his love of elaborate character and town histories and penchant for delayed gratification, King yanks readers off their feet within the first few pages; dragging them into the fray and offering no chance catch their breath until the very last page.

In Cell King taps into readers fears of technological warfare and terrorism. Mobile phones deliver the apocalypse to millions of unsuspecting humans by wiping their brains of any humanity, leaving only aggressive and destructive impulses behind. Those without cell phones, like illustrator Clayton Riddell and his small band of "normies," must fight for survival, and their journey to find Clayton's estranged wife and young son rockets the book toward resolution.

I liked it a lot. It's not his best work but it is an old-fashioned Stephen King story.

Now I got to find something new to read, Anyone have a good suggestion ?

Demosthenes · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2006, 02:04:56 PM »

Tried any Neal Stephenson yet? "Snow Crash" was a really fast and pretty good read.

Thanks for the recommendation. I have been meaning to look into some reviews of "Cell" and it sounds like it's pretty good.

TheJudge · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2006, 03:02:09 PM »

I just finished Dan Brown's Decpetion Point. They should have made THAT into a movie instead of The Davinci Code. It's a damn good book.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2006, 03:31:29 PM »

That's the asteroid one right?

jeee · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2006, 04:12:39 PM »

What about the Da Vinci Code ? I have a tendency to skip the real popular books but I am considering to give this one a read.

Actual Conversation just happening here:

me: If you're going to the library tomorrow can you check if the have a book called "Snow crash" by Neal Stephenson ?
The wife: who ??
me: Neal Stephenson
The wife: how did you get into that ?
me: a recommendation of a guy on one of my geeky forums.
The wife: AHA, so you're gonna read a book because some nerd told you so ?
me: no, he likes Stephen King as well, so I wanna give this a try.
The Wife: You are a nerd ,period, I will see what I can do (walks away, shaking head) [mumble]must be a stupid book, must be [/mumble]

Min · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2006, 04:54:03 PM »

ahahahahaaha. Why don't our people understand us?

Anyway so I just interviewed with a middle school that has a mandatory S&R every day. Meaning, at a certain time, every day, the entire school drops everything and reads for 20 minutes.

I like it!

pbsaurus · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2006, 05:42:50 PM »

Kickass!

Evonus · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2006, 06:23:48 PM »

Quote from: jeee on July 20, 2006, 04:12:39 PM

What about the Da Vinci Code ? I have a tendency to skip the real popular books but I am considering to give this one a read.

Actual Conversation just happening here:

me: If you're going to the library tomorrow can you check if the have a book called "Snow crash" by Neal Stephenson ?
The wife: who ??
me: Neal Stephenson
The wife: how did you get into that ?
me: a recommendation of a guy on one of my geeky forums.
The wife: AHA, so you're gonna read a book because some nerd told you so ?
me: no, he likes Stephen King as well, so I wanna give this a try.
The Wife: You are a nerd ,period, I will see what I can do (walks away, shaking head) [mumble]must be a stupid book, must be [/mumble]

You have a mean wife. You need to beat her more and show her who's boss.

IFOUNDWALDO176 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Detta on July 20, 2006, 04:54:03 PM

ahahahahaaha. Why don't our people understand us?

Anyway so I just interviewed with a middle school that has a mandatory S&R every day. Meaning, at a certain time, every day, the entire school drops everything and reads for 20 minutes.

I like it!

They had that at my elementary school. I wish that we could still have it at my high school but, it's summer now so it really doesn't matter for me. Hope you get the job Detta.

hackess · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:19:58 PM »

Quote from: Detta on July 20, 2006, 04:54:03 PM

ahahahahaaha. Why don't our people understand us?

Anyway so I just interviewed with a middle school that has a mandatory S&R every day. Meaning, at a certain time, every day, the entire school drops everything and reads for 20 minutes.

I like it!

I think my school called it DEAR time - Drop Everything And Read.

Kickass is right.

jeee · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2006, 07:08:37 AM »

Quote from: Evonus on July 20, 2006, 06:23:48 PM

You have a mean wife. You need to beat her more and show her who's boss.

We are no republicans at my place

Edit: At least you are consistent with your opinions in the political forum.

hackess · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2006, 07:28:52 PM »

Quote from: Evonus on July 20, 2006, 06:23:48 PM

You have a mean wife. You need to beat her more and show her who's boss.

I hope you're not serious.

TheJudge · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2006, 10:43:46 PM »

Would it suprise you if he were?

Crystalmonkey · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2006, 07:27:18 AM »

Heh, I read new and old. Right now I'm on Brave New World, which brings up some interesting points. (Especially about morals)

Self-Made Man was also very good, as is the series by David Weber. (Honor Harrington)

dcrog · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2006, 08:30:05 AM »

I haven't read anyting in a while but I will agree with the Crystalmonkey on the David Weber series. I haven't read them all but the ones at the Baen free internet library were pretty good.

TRAHALD · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2006, 02:22:10 PM »

Terry Goodkind just had a new book come out in the "Sword of Truth" series that I have been enjoying. The first title is "Wizard's First Rule" It's an awesome story with very strong characters (a must in my books), and it's a hefty read at 8-hundred something odd pages. I reccommend it to all of my friends. Main problem is Goodkind's book are VERY addictive. Seriously. They make J.K. Rowling look like Kool-Aid. Also, if'n you're as pennywise as myself, Baen has en entire library online HERE (including the first of David Weber and John Ringo's respective series'), and Project Gutenberg has a library of 1700+ public domain books.
So there ya go. The Lord of the Book Nerds has spoken!

Evonus · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2006, 10:35:34 PM »

Quote from: catwritr on July 21, 2006, 07:28:52 PM

I hope you're not serious.

I was absolutely joking. Hitting something over a snide comment is just barbaric.

MISTER MASSACRE · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2006, 10:43:08 AM »

Quote from: TRAHALD on July 22, 2006, 02:22:10 PM

Terry Goodkind

RAPE RAPE RAPE RAPE KAHLAN NOOO RAPE RAPE RAPE RAPE INSTITUTIONALIZED BONDAGE RAPE RAPE RAPE JAGAAAAAANGGGG RAPE RAPE RAPE

There, now you don't have to read the first five of his books.

To be fair, Wizard's First Rule is a decent read, but something about the tone of the books (read: RAPE RAPE RAPE) just makes me uneasy.

TRAHALD · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2006, 11:45:59 AM »

Quote from: Lacerda on July 23, 2006, 10:43:08 AM

To be fair, Wizard's First Rule is a decent read, but something about the tone of the books (read: RAPE RAPE RAPE) just makes me uneasy.

WFR and Stone of Tears are, to my mind, his best works to date. After the Imperial Order gets introduced I'll admit his writing goes much darker. But the Order is a barbaric enemy, they represent the uncivilized parts of us. If you read the new one, Phantom, be prepared for more of the same as 3 chapters is dedicated to a firsthand account of the second taking of Ebenessia. But at least he doesn't ramble as much as Robert Jordan.

ivan · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2006, 03:15:08 PM »

The Old Testament.

Some pretty weird stuff going on in there.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2006, 05:25:29 PM »

No lie. I've had weird nightmares after reading that.

The Bible in general is really warped. Definitely not material for kids, that's for sure.

ivan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2006, 05:31:20 PM »

And you know, if you read the stuff in the beginning with a fresh eye, you have to wonder what all the fuss over the Scientologists is about. From breathing life into clay and making chicks from ribs is not a big jump to aliens living in volcanoes. If you believe the former, you aren't considered irrational, yet if you believe the latter -- which doesn't even contradict the former -- you're suddenly in a cult. I don't get it.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2006, 05:33:19 PM »

And all of these several hundred year old dudes getting it on and begetting sons.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2006, 05:34:56 PM »

Cult. Religion.

I'm the guy with the Kool Aid.

ivan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2006, 05:35:15 PM »

Quote from: pbsaurus on July 25, 2006, 05:33:19 PM

And all of these several hundred year old dudes getting it on and begetting sons.

I liked that part.

Gives one hope.

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