frankie Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I've read almost 100 pages today. I'm getting through it quickly mostly because it's an excellent book, but also partly because I'm so scared of such big books that I hate to linger over them (if that makes sense). I guess it just depresses me when I feel like a book is taking up so much of my reading time when I have so many others to read. I frequently look at the chunk of pages I've already read and feel proud of myself for getting through it reasonably quickly. Wow, I sound really weird. It makes sense that you want to try and read the chunkiest ones as quickly as possible. Don't feel depressed about the other novels waiting to be read, because you're just flying through GwtW it seems and you'll be finished in no time! From the 1-2 pages I've read myself so far () the style of the writing will probably be the biggest problem for me, it's so descriptive and detailed. I'd like to get on with the plot, not the colour on people's hair, eyes, pants, jackets, ... and the list goes on and on!!
Steeeeve Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 ...I guess it just depresses me when I feel like a book is taking up so much of my reading time when I have so many others to read...I frequently look at the chunk of pages I've already read and feel proud of myself for getting through it reasonably quickly. Wow, I sound really weird. I know what you mean. I'm off this week but when I'm at work and only get to read when I'm tired in the evenings I can get to the weekend and only have read 50 pages or so. Makes me feel like I'm wasting my time. But today I'm proud of myself for finishing Sabriel in less than a day. 366 pages! (it's quite large print but don't tell anyone) Now I have to decide what to read next. Maybe I'll finally get through Dorian Gray. Want to get through as many small books as I can before I go back to work.
Kylie Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 From the 1-2 pages I've read myself so far () the style of the writing will probably be the biggest problem for me, it's so descriptive and detailed. I'd like to get on with the plot, not the colour on people's hair, eyes, pants, jackets, ... and the list goes on and on!! Uh oh I hope it won't get worse for you then. There are rather lengthy descriptions of the Civil War that I'm going through at the moment. I don't mind it though, because I find that I'm learning a lot about the war (even though it's hard to follow geographically, because I don't know where all the places lay in relation to each other). Sometimes I really hate lengthy descriptions (my main gripe with Lord of the Rings) but I find that it helps paint a very descriptive picture in GwtW. I know what you mean. I'm off this week but when I'm at work and only get to read when I'm tired in the evenings I can get to the weekend and only have read 50 pages or so. Makes me feel like I'm wasting my time.But today I'm proud of myself for finishing Sabriel in less than a day. 366 pages! (it's quite large print but don't tell anyone) Now I have to decide what to read next. Maybe I'll finally get through Dorian Gray. Want to get through as many small books as I can before I go back to work. That tends to happen to me on the weekend. I make no plans and decide to get through a good chunk of my book, and I'm lucky to read 10 pages in 2 days. I should be more disciplined by now! And I get so annoyed with myself at the end of the weekend. And this happens every weekend! Congrats on getting through such a long book in one day! It doesn't matter if it was larger print; it still works out at quite an achievement!
Steeeeve Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 . That tends to happen to me on the weekend. I make no plans and decide to get through a good chunk of my book, and I'm lucky to read 10 pages in 2 days. I should be more disciplined by now! And I get so annoyed with myself at the end of the weekend. And this happens every weekend! Congrats on getting through such a long book in one day! It doesn't matter if it was larger print; it still works out at quite an achievement! Thanks I don't think I'd have managed the same if it was Gone With teh Wind. Teh! Why do I always hit the e before I hit the h? I do that all the time at the weekend. I wouldn't mind if it was because I had done something else instead but I haven't. Just sat clciking on the same internet pages again and again. Right. I am now going to emerge from bed and pick a book to read.
Kylie Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I wouldn't mind if it was because I had done something else instead but I haven't. Just sat clciking on the same internet pages again and again. Me too! It makes it even more frustrating, because not only do I not get any reading done, but I have wasted all that time doing absolutely nothing productive.
Ilona Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I'm about to get back to my book after I unglue my eyes from the internet.
pickle Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I just finished a book called 'Flood' in the bath last night (it seemed apt) and felt very depressed by the end and not just because the bath water had gotten cold..
Steeeeve Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I just finished a book called 'Flood' in the bath last night (it seemed apt) and felt very depressed by the end and not just because the bath water had gotten cold.. Is that the Stephen Baxter one?
Katrina1968 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Lets see, recent book activities... Beowulf Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Conquest of America Selected poems by... Blake Tennyson Byron Shelly Wodsworth(sp) etc, etc, etc... and thats just THIS week.
Cookie Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 WOW! Go Katrina! My OH went out last night and me being a wuss decided not to read The Shining in the house on my own, so I started Kiss of Shadows instead. I'm only a few chapters in so it's too early to tell whether I'm going to like this series.
Scarlette Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I read about 50 pages of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, during my lunch hour, today. It's an easy read, thus far, and the main character's views and quite entertaining.
pipread Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I finished A Thousand Spendid Suns ~ Khaled Hosseini. An excellent very moving book.
Chrissy Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I finished A Thousand Spendid Suns ~ Khaled Hosseini. An excellent very moving book. This is in the running for the March Reading Circle (it has received a big chunk of the votes so far). You should go have a looksy.
BookJumper Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Blake Tennyson Byron Shelly Wordsworth Ooh, jealous! Minus the Wordsworth, never really was a fan of that one.
joe Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Received The Girl Next Door today by Elizabeth Noble. Started to read The Empty Chair as well
pipread Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 This is in the running for the March Reading Circle (it has received a big chunk of the votes so far). You should go have a looksy. Thanks Chrissy, I voted for it yesterday, I didn`t really expect to read it so quickly. There are some interesting looking books in the vote.
Chrissy Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks Chrissy, I voted for it yesterday, I didn`t really expect to read it so quickly. There are some interesting looking books in the vote. Oops! I think it's one I'll have to get myself whether it's chosen for the RC or not, I keep hearing such good things about it.
pipread Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Oops! I think it's one I'll have to get myself whether it's chosen for the RC or not, I keep hearing such good things about it. I would definately recommend both, ATSS and Kite Runner. (and I appreciated the thought )
pickle Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I have read them both and they are both beautifully written..enjoy . I have just finished my book and searching around for something new..
aquarius91 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I finished The five people you meet in Heaven- Mitch Albom (which I thoroughly enjoyed-really got me thinking about life and death.) ..and I started One thing led to another- Katy Regan.
Steeeeve Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Just finished The Picture of Dorian Gray. Hopefully Nollaig won't kill me but I found it quite disappointing. Sowwee And now starting The Book Thief. Edited February 4, 2010 by Steeeeve Forgetful
Nollaig Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Just finished The Picture of Dorian Gray. Hopefully Nollaig won't kill me but I found it quite disappointing. Sowwee I'll let you off I suppose I've read a bit more of Norwegian Wood but I've mostly been reading up on the evolution of vertebrate life on earth
bethany725 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I'm about 60 pages into Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah, and it is so good! I can't wait to read some more tonight. Happy reading, everyone!
Cookie Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 I'm half way through The Shining and so far nothing has happened! I'm starting to get bored. Could someone please tell me livens up? Please!?! Am also half way through Kiss of Shadows and I have to say it's pretty weird. There's a 13 for tall guy with a pig face and a half fairy with tentacles and I'm not sure I can suspend belief that far, but I'll finish the book now I've started it.
Rawr Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 The Shining is amazing from the outset imo! The character and situation of Jack is very real and that in itself is disturbing enough on so many levels, but especially more so as the tale unravels. A lot of events start occurring a little ways in, mostly when the winter begins to creep around, and later, enclose the Torrances and darkness begins to ooze into the cracks of many things. Fantastic story! I am reading this again atm between readings of Under the Dome. I read around 40 more pages of the latter last night
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