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Thanks,, Frankie. I may well have a look for it. The only book I ever read in one sitting was The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Maybe there's a dog and developmentally challenged young man theme going on here...
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Yes, do, please check out Larsson's books. I've not known anyone I've recommended them to dislike them. They've all gone :woohoo:and been really pleased I've gone on and on and on at them to read 'em. Happy days.
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As INTRODUCTION, never. It's not a stated rule for me, but I prefer generally to read it after I've read the book in question. I want to read the book possibily before anyone told me how he think it is or how I am supposed to read it in order to understand.
I entirely agree. I never read the things until after I've read the book. They ought to make them outroductions.
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Evening. Are these Boudica books based on the Boudica of the Iceni tribe of East Anglia? She went through some tough times prior to her retributive rampage across the east of England, poor girl. Do they tell you what she had to witness and put up with? I'm fairly interested in all that history jazz, you know. I am. Yep.
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I've always struggled with Terry Pratchett. I think my problem is that I loved - no; adored - Douglas Adams and was then introduced to Robert Rankin. I think that Pratchett falls in between the two. Many of my friends think he's wonderful. I am probably terribly wrong in my opinion of him.
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I was always aware of when my migraines were approaching as my speech became unusual. For example, if I wanted to tell someone that their watch was in the bathroom, it would come out as their mattress is in the fridge. Very odd. I'd think 'Oh, ****, here's another one!' and I'd have to go straight to bed and stay there until about 24hours later. Debilitating, really. I'm glad I don't get them anymore. Twice a year, they used to come. Funny.
Oops. Sorry. I didn't think the alternative word for poo that begins with c and ends with rap was naughty. I've made a mental note. Won't happen again, Michelle. Sorry.
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It's possible, Liz. I believe that even a core group of dolphins have read it, so you'll need to gem up on it, pronto. I think there's only you and I communicating at the moment. Have you cheered up yet, or are you still feeling icky?
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Many thanks for the info. I can sleep easy.
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What does 'Premium Member' mean, please?
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I have an insane metabolism and I keep myself fit, so I have to eat bloomin' masses of food just to stay upright. Given the time and choice, it'd be a cooked brekkie every day for me. However, during the week it's cereal (crunchy nut cornflakes), toast (two slices with butter and jam, please) and a homemade smoothie. I've already had my mug of tea by this stage.
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A joy indeed! Have you read - I realise that I keep banging on about this today - Stieg Larsson's books 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' and 'The Girl That Played With Fire'? If not, stick those fellas at the top of your list. They are belters! I absolutely cannot wait for the third and final book to come out at the end of the year. Honestly. I'm so excited I can barely contain myself. Pathetic, really.
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Hiya. I noticed you'd started reading Shadow Of The Wind. Have you had another go at it yet? I really loved it. I also really loved His Dark Materials. I've no idea why it's classed as a children's book. It ought to be mandatory reading for anyone, I think! I'd also try The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. Magic book.
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I've just seen 'Watchmen' and have never seen a film remain as faithful to the source material. The casting was excellent, the script was practically lifted from the novel and a lot of the shots were also taken from images within the novel. Great stuff. I'm not even a fan of graphic novels! Bonkers, innit?!?
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Hello Liz. I'm a Newbie, too. Been around about a fortnight(ish). Welcome. I noticed you wanted to branch out. Have you tried Stieg Larsson's Millennium books?
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I love Myron Bolitar, that wonderful character created by Harlan Coben. I also love Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels. I grew up with Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Morse. I have to say, however, that 'Kalle' Blomkvist in Stieg Larsson's Millennium novels is now one of my very firm favourites. Has anyone read these books yet? They are magnificent.
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I have, but only once. It was during the summer of 2004 and I woke one morning and sat down in my favourite 'reading' chair with a cup of tea and 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime' at 8am. I finished it before I went to bed. Obviously, I had food, drink and
breaks, and I was single at the time, so this self indulgence could have no negative impact upon anyone else. Great book. -
oh that bit of the subtle knife is sad! I have only actually cried when reading the last Harry Potter book, and even then it was more teared up, and I was close in Half-Blood Prince
when Dumbledore died, even though I expected it
. I don't cry that easily generally though, unless drunk, I make a very emotional drunk!
It's quite true, however, that I get very emotionally involved with certain books. I'm pretty sure that others have made me weep a little, but I'm being distracted by The Now Show on listen again.
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Right, well, I'm back now, after doing manly things, like...err...fixed my car...erm...built a wall and...err...hunted for food?
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Hiya. I'm an emotionally retarded bloke, so I don't often cry. I, too, got a bit teary during The Book Thief, at the end of The Historian (incidentally, one of my favourite books ever) but most of all, the time I sobbed quite unashamedly was when
Lee Scoresby dies in The Subtle Knife and his Daemon, Hester,
gets closer and closer to him. Ooh, I get a bit choked even thinking about it, even now...excuse me...
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I finished Interview with the Vampire today, loved it! I'll probably try reading some of the other Rice novels as well.
Hello. I've never read any of Anne Rice's stuff. She is supposed to be a cracking good author, though. I struggle with the whole 'vampire' thing a little. If you liked that, another belting good book to read is 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson. Nothing like the film (although as a film, it was very good too). Also, I've just finished a book called 'Bad Monkeys' by Matt Ruff. This is now in my top ten, definitely. Don't read the blurb or look at the cover, though, because it'll put you off. Just try it. Hope you're well.
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I know, it's the type of book which seems to creep up everywhere on the forum, which must mean something! I guess what's been keeping me back (besides needing to buy it) is the narrator being death... That just sounds like a very creepy idea *shudders*
Ah, well, yes. It's not at all creepy though. Wonderful, is what it is. I very much enjoyed a book called 'I, Lucifer' by a chap named Glen Duncan. Excellent author, although one needs to be fairly open minded about certain scenes. It's narrated by Old Nick himself. Other books of his have also been superb, but disturbing. One of them, 'Weathercock', I almost put down after thinking I couldn't read any further, it was that disturbing! However, at that very point, the plot turned, the characters shifted and the awareness the author has of his readers made me truly respect him. Try him. He's very good. Maybe start with 'Death Of An Ordinary Man'.
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Well it's certainly nudged me that much more towards it I have to get a hold of this book!
Do, please, get hold of this book. I, along with what would seem to be everyone else, loved it. Very easy to read, very difficult to put down. It even made me a little teary. It's not often a book can do that to an emotionally stunted Neanderthal like myself, I can tell you!
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I think the only fantasy book I've actually read was 'The Hobbit' so that'd have to be my favourite.
Well, Harry Potter is sometimes described as fantasy I suppose...
I'd like to read The Dark Tower series by Stephen King
The Dark Tower series is actually very good. I had forgotten I'd read that bunch of books as well. Have a go. I'm sure you'll like it.
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So, what did you think of it?
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Funnily enough, I'm going to see the film of the book on Friday. I work with Adults with Learning Disabilities and occasionally take a bunch of 'em to the flicks when I've got some time. I'm hoping it's good.