Books discussion

[Dunno]

Actually, I love King's stories BECAUSE they're long. During my school year I had no time to read books I like, only those that we were learning about on Literature lessons. And usually we had to read like 200 pages of uber-boring crap in two weeks. I had to skip a lot to make it. So after final exams in May I wanted to read something really long and good and and take my time. I still had the feeling that I have to read faster and skip something. And then I thought- "hey, I don't have to hurry! I can read when, and how fast I like!". This first story was "Under the Dome". By King, of course. Ironically, I read it in 4 weeks (so 500 in 2), faster than ever before
please don't tldnr me

[HomerJ]

Actually, I love King's stories BECAUSE they're long.

My point was more the slow evolution of the story, but maybe I am to focused on my first King book which I read in my young teens, which was "Insomnia". I remember it took ages to get to the point. Same with "Deadzone" which I read a little later.


Greetz
HomerJ

[Dunno]

Right. Deadzone was more like soap opera to me.

[HomerJ]

Right. Deadzone was more like soap opera to me.

The movie is actually quite good, mostly because it has Christopher Walken.

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HomerJ

[Bellerophon]

Currently reading a Feast for Crows by Martin, also on my list to read:
-Un Lun Dun, China Mieville
-Good Omens, Terry Prachett & Neil Gaiman
-Dark Magician trilogy, Trudi Canavan
-...

*sigh* never enough time to finish anything...

[Rigor]

how do u find the trilogy from Trudi Canavan? is it worth my while? i saw the cover many times but something restrained me from simply buying it. (not that i would need more books atm, i simply need to finish the ones ive started).

[thespaceinvader]

Dark Magician is reasonable fun, quite well-written. The prequel published afterward is good too.

[Moribund]

Good Omens is pretty good. Gaiman and Pratchet complement each other really well.

[thespaceinvader]

It's a funny coincidence that - I bought a 3 for 2 in Waterstones the other day, which included Good Omens, which I've read many times but never actually owned. Looking forward to it now that I've finished Nemesis.

[Speedbrain]

- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (finished earlier)
- Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (finished earlier)
- Fantastic Mr Fox (finished earlier)
- George's Marvellous Medicine (finished earlier)
- James and the Giant Peach (finished earlier)
- Matilda (just finished)
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More (reading)

Anyone who like Roald Dahl out there?

Indeed I do good sir.
I have been a fan of his for many years. I have read all of the above items as well as more of his. I would also recommend reading "The BFG" and "The Witches", if you like his other stuff.
I haven't read any of his works in quite some time, but I have been meaning to reread "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More" again.

[Hulavuta]

I love Roald Dahl's books! I read most of the ones you've listed. They're great. /Tony the tiger

[Leid]

The second book of Song of Ice an Fire, of George R.R. Martin.

I love this books, great writer

[Moribund]

I wish I got into Roald Dahl when I was younger. Sounds amazing.

I also think George R. R. Martin is great but mainly I've only read his short stories. Have you read "A Song For Lya" or "Sandkings?"

[Hulavuta]

Meh, it's never too late, you know. They probably have them at whatever bookstore you go to. (Unless they're banned for whatever reason.)

[Bellerophon]

I also think George R. R. Martin is great but mainly I've only read his short stories. Have you read "A Song For Lya" or "Sandkings?"

It so happens I own Dreamsongs that includes Martin's biography as well as a wide array of his short stories. Sandkings has got to be one the best short stories I have ever read(except those written by Lovecraft of course :3), excellent style and a great storyline and one hell of a twist ending.