Novel Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hello, everyone. I have been quite fond of books since a very young age. I am slightly ashamed to admit that American Psycho is perhaps the greatest novel I have read, mostly because it is frowned upon by many, although I tend not to be influenced by the ideas and opinions of others. However, I suppose I am still in search of an author that has successfully captured what Ellis has accomplished within this novel. Regardless, I encourage all to venture through the book with an excessively open mind -- the rewards are potently existent. Lastly, I look forward to exchanging ideas, opinions, and knowledge with all of you. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathofkublakhan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Howdy Father Author and welcome to this forum. Great books? Talk books! I've not read American Psycho - even the title gives me chills! I think that most of the great books I've read have been so because of the time of my life in which I read them or the timeliness of their arrival in time (Like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was perfect for it's time of initial publishing). Were Dicken's books all the greater for the time in that they were published? Maybe On The Road is best received in the context of the era. If I can learn or grasp the significance of a writing while enjoying that writing for its own merit, then well will I have achieved. Certainly, these are the things I personally struggle with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hello and Father Author! I read American Psycho not all that long ago and rather enjoyed it - the pitch-black humour throughout really appealed to me and I was very aware that people were giving me funny looks as I laughed whilst reading it! I hope you'll enjoy yourself here and will pass many pleasant hours discussing good books with the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polka Dot Rock Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hullo there FA! I keep intending on reading American Psycho as I'm a big contempoary American lit fan But I'm pretty squeamish so could be a problem! I'm also reading Life of Pi - how are you finding it so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hello. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hi FA. to here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hello and ! I'm Nici and it's nice to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen1 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Welcome to the Book Club Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hello and welcome Hope you find plenty to discuss on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hi FA nice to meet you. Welcome to the site, look forward to chatting with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello and welcome *hands over chocolate welcome muffin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello and welcome Father Author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello and welcome to the board.....Happy Reading and posting etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renniemist Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello Father Author! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hope you enjoy yourself here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Welcome. I like your choice of fav book. And your avatar. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novel Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 BLESSINGS TO ALL FOR THE VERY WARM WELCOME.. I keep intending on reading American Psycho as I'm a big contempoary American lit fan But I'm pretty squeamish so could be a problem! Indeed, this may be a rather large issue, specifically because the explicitness is powerfully detailed. Also, which contemporary literature are you fond of? I'm also reading Life of Pi - how are you finding it so far? I have only read through the introduction to Life of Pi, and was quite intrigued by it. However, I just received a copy of Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman in the mail, and I am very anxious to read this novel, so I have started that for the time being. So far, I am quite impressed by his style of writing. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novel Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Welcome. I like your choice of fav book. And your avatar. Interesting. INDEED. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novel Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hello and welcome *hands over chocolate welcome muffin* How sweet of you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hello and welcome FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 :eek2: Hiya Father Author, to the forum. I remember reading bits of American Psycho ages ago, but don't quite remember the details. I enjoyed the movie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hi and Welcome. Hope you enjoy the board as much as we do. Pp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 To save any confusion, can I just point out that Father Author has changed his username to Novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooncat Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hello , from another newbie- I have to say that I recall reading American Psyco in the bath once and ended up throwing it across the room in disgust!:motz:farid it was too much for me - saw the film though:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Welcome to the gang x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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