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nicholbb

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  • Birthday 07/15/1976

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  1. Don't know if this counts but I liked the Old Testament but found the new one a bit too preachy. (going to Hell aren't I ...)
  2. Not yet but it's now on the list of books to buy and read. Thanks for the tip.
  3. This is one of the few film versions of a book I would recommend (yes still read the book first as it will give you better insight), catch 22 would be the other one btw. The cast is great and they kept as close to the book as I think any film could do. It was made in the same area and at the same time the book was set, knowing that seemed to add an extra chill factor.
  4. Public thanks to BookJumper for suggesting Carrie, which I've just finished. It's a book which really drew me in and spoke to me. I'd recommend to everyone. I'd avoided before because I thought it was horror, it's not but it is disturbing.
  5. I've not read the book (something I now aim to correct, if for no other reason than the last chapter comments) but out of interest how good a job did the film do? From your review it seems to have been fairly close. How about putting it on a scale of Poor (e.g. Running man) Vs. best it could do considering the book (e.g. 1984). Thanks
  6. Lol. But no sinister lurking. I'm always glad when people stop by. Hope you're well

  7. Yes Uni books were always a massive cost, I spent
  8. just looking because of your post :-D

  9. I used to buy all my books in independent bookshops. Then when online became so much cheaper I used lots of different sites (www.find-book.co.uk was a good place to start, not not all e-retailers are listed and it doesn't take into account the 3 for 2 deals.) Then I went back into bookshops as they started doing deals again. Then I got an eBook reader so I downloaded loads of out of copyright books and now the price of retail eBooks has dropped I'm buying them again.
  10. BookJumper, I would have said your reply was ott and snobbish in quoting your education, read books, etc, however the patronising cow deserved it:). You didn't get overly personal (except maybe the lady comment, but that was too funny to count) and answered her points. I read her second post as defensive and a little cowed. I think you won the war, acted with honour and made your family proud against impossible odds (sorry reading military sci-fi atm). I agree with the "don't feed the trolls" sentiment but I've had far worse reactions in real life. When something pushes buttons I find it's like a pool of bile in my stomach is stoked and the smack must out.
  11. Yes I did see read your post and an audio book post (http://bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=78&highlight=audiobook). I was in two minds to post on one of these or start a new one. So I decided to go for new (in this area because Michelle 'The Boss' put her audiobook one here:)) but differentiate it by restricting to Story. On reflection that's not terribly clear or defined so I've edited my original to talk about narrated short stories (fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, etc). (if an Admin wishes to merge I have no problems with that)
  12. Does anyone listen to PodCasts with narrated short stories (fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, etc) that they'd recommend? If so what are they and what keeps you listening? I listen to a few including: The Drabblecast http://web.me.com/normsherman/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html This non kid friendly (well you'd best listen to them first) does odd and sometimes very wrong short stories. It's a mixture of Sci-Fi, Horror and strange fiction. The quality of the production is high, there is some subtle accompaniment of music and sound effects. The host (Norm Sherman) always keeps the introductions light and funny. There is normally a bit of odd news, a proper drabble (100 word story), a short story and a twabble (100 character story via twitter). Occasionally there is also some poetry and even a song.
  13. With me it is normally series that let things down. Frank Herbert: Dune = Fantastic God Emperor = sucky sucky Laurell K Hamilton and Anita Blake: Guilty Pleasures = Fantastic Flirt = Oh God, someone stick blunt needles in my eyes Stephen R. Donaldson and The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: First = WOW!!! Last = They were never written ... no listen to me ... they ... were ... never ... written ... Understand Me!
  14. I'm a rich girl who joined the Space Navy, although I'm currently an ensign I'm just marvellous at everything I do. Been stationed on a planet severely affected by natural disasters and just saved a number of people from drowning and spreading plague. I'm also a wheelchair bound scientist, renowned for brilliance around the world. I'm trying to explain Times History in a Quick and understandable way. Unfortunately the idiot I'm explaining it to just doesn't seem to get it all, no matter how slowly I speak or how often I repeat myself. You know he'd do better not having a Guinness in hand every time I talk and I wish he'd stop whining about his head hurting. Finally I'm a cat who has just convinced 'my person' that we aren't all evil but the aliens made us do it (bit of a cheat as it's a short story PodCast)
  15. I always thought I remembered most plots if not every detail, then I reread some Eddings from my childhood and was shocked by how much I forgot (like the ending). I guess reading is a lot of information to take in, in a fairly short amount of time. Also gripping books tend to make me read longer so less likely to take it all in. I think they say after 15 minutes the amount of information you absorb drops, which is why they recommend short study periods with frequent short gaps between.
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