I made this thread because I want to hear people's opinions on books they have read. Possibly, turning this thread into a book club. Depending, on whether I have a response. In this thread you won't be scrutinised for having an opinion on a book unlike other threads, COUGH Twilight COUGH! The world made us different, lets respect each other for that.
Im going to start of by talking about A Thousand Splendid Suns. A beautiful book, that brought me to tears. It just spoke to me about the hardships that woman in Afghanistan have. Has anyone else read it? What did you think?
Another book Ive read was Wildwood Dancing, its about a girl with a few four sisters who go off into another realm via a portal. There here eldest sister falls in love with a nightperson, whilst back in reality she has to deal with her interfering cousin trying to take over her fathers business. I love Gogu the frog! Has anyone else read it? What did you think?
Another book I read was The Book Thief. I love how this book is in deaths point of view. I really feel for the main character. Has anyone else read it? What did you think?
Has anyone read Rachel Morgans The Morganville Vampire Series? Its really different. I like the originality of her books. What do you think?
Anyone read The fall of Lucifer? Very interesting take on Lucifers demise! I was shocked that the author made Lucifers fall due to his jealously of the human race. Was quite strange to read since the writing style was unique! Your opinions?
So many books in my head, I'll express my opinions on them later.
Talk about ANY books, you dont have to like them. Why didnt you like them? Hell, you dont need to like the books I mentioned above. Just express away! Is anyone interested in starting a book Club here?
Book Club Express your Opinions about ANY book
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 07:52 AM
Never read any of the novels you mentioned.. except for the one you didn't want to talk about XD
My last book that made an impression to me is Patrick Rothfuss' "The name of the wind" It's the first of a trilogy. It's different take on the same story: Ophan boy becomes a hero. Well except this is a bit of "heroism gone wrong." His nickname is "Kingkiller" and in the present he's an innkeeper, trying to hide his true identity. In this trilogy, he's recalling his past.
What I liked about this book: The characters are likeable. He's witty and streetsmart. It's quite understandable, Rothfuss makes the world believable. It's like ours, yet different, "there's no such things as demons". The foreshadowing really keeps me hanging. Some argue (on amazon) that's it's overdone, I think it's a well done. It teases me, but I know the answers will come.
What I didn't like: The girl. Yet I can understand her. I don't like how she "earns" a living, but at the same time I admire her as well.
I can't wait until the next book is released (in a year's time)
My last book that made an impression to me is Patrick Rothfuss' "The name of the wind" It's the first of a trilogy. It's different take on the same story: Ophan boy becomes a hero. Well except this is a bit of "heroism gone wrong." His nickname is "Kingkiller" and in the present he's an innkeeper, trying to hide his true identity. In this trilogy, he's recalling his past.
What I liked about this book: The characters are likeable. He's witty and streetsmart. It's quite understandable, Rothfuss makes the world believable. It's like ours, yet different, "there's no such things as demons". The foreshadowing really keeps me hanging. Some argue (on amazon) that's it's overdone, I think it's a well done. It teases me, but I know the answers will come.
What I didn't like: The girl. Yet I can understand her. I don't like how she "earns" a living, but at the same time I admire her as well.
I can't wait until the next book is released (in a year's time)
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 08:44 AM
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Never read any of the novels you mentioned.. except for the one you didn't want to talk about XD
My last book that made an impression to me is Patrick Rothfuss' "The name of the wind" It's the first of a trilogy. It's different take on the same story: Ophan boy becomes a hero. Well except this is a bit of "heroism gone wrong." His nickname is "Kingkiller" and in the present he's an innkeeper, trying to hide his true identity. In this trilogy, he's recalling his past.
What I liked about this book: The characters are likeable. He's witty and streetsmart. It's quite understandable, Rothfuss makes the world believable. It's like ours, yet different, "there's no such things as demons". The foreshadowing really keeps me hanging. Some argue (on amazon) that's it's overdone, I think it's a well done. It teases me, but I know the answers will come.
What I didn't like: The girl. Yet I can understand her. I don't like how she "earns" a living, but at the same time I admire her as well.
I can't wait until the next book is released (in a year's time)
My last book that made an impression to me is Patrick Rothfuss' "The name of the wind" It's the first of a trilogy. It's different take on the same story: Ophan boy becomes a hero. Well except this is a bit of "heroism gone wrong." His nickname is "Kingkiller" and in the present he's an innkeeper, trying to hide his true identity. In this trilogy, he's recalling his past.
What I liked about this book: The characters are likeable. He's witty and streetsmart. It's quite understandable, Rothfuss makes the world believable. It's like ours, yet different, "there's no such things as demons". The foreshadowing really keeps me hanging. Some argue (on amazon) that's it's overdone, I think it's a well done. It teases me, but I know the answers will come.
What I didn't like: The girl. Yet I can understand her. I don't like how she "earns" a living, but at the same time I admire her as well.
I can't wait until the next book is released (in a year's time)
I'll have to check this book out. Also people can talk about Twilight if they must here. But I think the millions of other threads on that book is enough. Perhaps, not.
Heroism goes wrong, I like those types of stories. i'll give it a go then i'll tell you what I like and what I didn't.
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 09:34 AM
I read Wildwood Dancing! I didn't know it was so popular (well, like three other people I know have read it but I really thought I was the only person who ever read it). Anyway...
I did like the book. It wasn't as heavily "fantasy" as I am used to since the girls go to the portal just to dance and they come back home after that, but I didn't mind it at all. The story was well written and I loved the main character. She's strong and looks after the house and her sisters, AND stands up to her creepy cousin. My only thing is there was so much emphasis on the older sister falling in love with a nightperson but we didn't get a lot of detail as to why they're so much in love. Yes, I understand the whole "love at first sight" but it wasn't enough to convince me that their love was worth mentioning as a big plot point. It really was a small subplot that could have been a little stronger. Not the best fantasty book I've read but pretty good since fantasy books (especially directed toward young female readers) are really hard to come by.
I did like the book. It wasn't as heavily "fantasy" as I am used to since the girls go to the portal just to dance and they come back home after that, but I didn't mind it at all. The story was well written and I loved the main character. She's strong and looks after the house and her sisters, AND stands up to her creepy cousin. My only thing is there was so much emphasis on the older sister falling in love with a nightperson but we didn't get a lot of detail as to why they're so much in love. Yes, I understand the whole "love at first sight" but it wasn't enough to convince me that their love was worth mentioning as a big plot point. It really was a small subplot that could have been a little stronger. Not the best fantasty book I've read but pretty good since fantasy books (especially directed toward young female readers) are really hard to come by.
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 09:43 AM
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I read Wildwood Dancing! I didn't know it was so popular (well, like three other people I know have read it but I really thought I was the only person who ever read it). Anyway...
I did like the book. It wasn't as heavily "fantasy" as I am used to since the girls go to the portal just to dance and they come back home after that, but I didn't mind it at all. The story was well written and I loved the main character. She's strong and looks after the house and her sisters, AND stands up to her creepy cousin. My only thing is there was so much emphasis on the older sister falling in love with a nightperson but we didn't get a lot of detail as to why they're so much in love. Yes, I understand the whole "love at first sight" but it wasn't enough to convince me that their love was worth mentioning as a big plot point. It really was a small subplot that could have been a little stronger. Not the best fantasty book I've read but pretty good since fantasy books (especially directed toward young female readers) are really hard to come by.
I did like the book. It wasn't as heavily "fantasy" as I am used to since the girls go to the portal just to dance and they come back home after that, but I didn't mind it at all. The story was well written and I loved the main character. She's strong and looks after the house and her sisters, AND stands up to her creepy cousin. My only thing is there was so much emphasis on the older sister falling in love with a nightperson but we didn't get a lot of detail as to why they're so much in love. Yes, I understand the whole "love at first sight" but it wasn't enough to convince me that their love was worth mentioning as a big plot point. It really was a small subplot that could have been a little stronger. Not the best fantasty book I've read but pretty good since fantasy books (especially directed toward young female readers) are really hard to come by.
I agree with you on that! That was one of the few things that I disliked about Wildwood Dancing. We didn't really see much development into Tati and Sorrow's relationship. The creepy cousin, Cezar, did my head in at times, he just wouldn't stop butting in to their lifes. It isn't the best fantasy book as you've said but its nice read. You should read the author's other books, they are for older readers. Last one I read was Daughter's of the Forest or something like that. I can't remember. However I loved the strong female lead in this book. I liked the Gogu twist.
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 09:55 AM
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I'll have to check this book out. Also people can talk about Twilight if they must here. But I think the millions of other threads on that book is enough. Perhaps, not.
Heroism goes wrong, I like those types of stories. i'll give it a go then i'll tell you what I like and what I didn't.
Heroism goes wrong, I like those types of stories. i'll give it a go then i'll tell you what I like and what I didn't.
well, I feel the same way. As well as Harry Potter. There are other books out there.
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Not the best fantasty book I've read but pretty good since fantasy books (especially directed toward young female readers) are really hard to come by.
When I was a teen, I read Tamora Pierce books. They are lengthy, but they captured my attention as they're always about some strong willed female going against society... After a while they blended in together. I remember liking her series "Wild Magic".
I think my favourite teen author was Garth Nix. I've only read "Shade's Children", and the Abhorsen's Trilogy but they're also something to check out. About their stories, I read them so long ago I do not remember, but they stuck out in my mind.
Now, I'm at an age (early 20s)
where I find it hard to relate to high school. I am getting bored of the "i'm a special kid, with cool powers to save the world" theme, but I don't want to read too mature books either (why do they insist on stuffing a love scene in every fantasy novel). I also noticed adult fantasty tends to be long series ... which I tend to avoid because I don't want to hunt for lots of books.
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 01:20 PM
I couldn't get into Invisible Man. Well, actually, I did enjoy the story itself, but I got so tired of the main character. He just aggravated me to no end and I failed to have any sympathy for him whatsoever, but that could be the point as well. Sad, though. I wanted to be on his side.
And I'm in the middle of The Other Boleyn Girl, picked it up out of curiosity. Haven't seen the movie, but the book is rather dramatic. Lots of backstabbing and scheming and just overall full of people you wouldn't want to be friends with. I'm a little confused by the writing style because it sounds relatively modern but should be set in the 16th century. Conversationally, it's convincing, but this just might be my own personal annoyance.
sbq: I've been wanting to read A Thousand Splendid Suns for a while now. There was a lot of hype surrounding Kite Runner, and while it lived up to my expectations, I don't think it was as amazing as others have commented. But I still really enjoyed the book and I'm hoping ATSS will be the same. Did you read Kite Runner too?
And thanks for starting this thread. This is fun
Especially since my current English class is boring me to tears.
And I'm in the middle of The Other Boleyn Girl, picked it up out of curiosity. Haven't seen the movie, but the book is rather dramatic. Lots of backstabbing and scheming and just overall full of people you wouldn't want to be friends with. I'm a little confused by the writing style because it sounds relatively modern but should be set in the 16th century. Conversationally, it's convincing, but this just might be my own personal annoyance.
sbq: I've been wanting to read A Thousand Splendid Suns for a while now. There was a lot of hype surrounding Kite Runner, and while it lived up to my expectations, I don't think it was as amazing as others have commented. But I still really enjoyed the book and I'm hoping ATSS will be the same. Did you read Kite Runner too?
And thanks for starting this thread. This is fun
Especially since my current English class is boring me to tears.
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I just said I'm very fond of the ground on which she walks!"
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Posted 11 September 2008 - 02:58 PM
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sbq: I've been wanting to read A Thousand Splendid Suns for a while now. There was a lot of hype surrounding Kite Runner, and while it lived up to my expectations, I don't think it was as amazing as others have commented. But I still really enjoyed the book and I'm hoping ATSS will be the same. Did you read Kite Runner too?
sbq: I've been wanting to read A Thousand Splendid Suns for a while now. There was a lot of hype surrounding Kite Runner, and while it lived up to my expectations, I don't think it was as amazing as others have commented. But I still really enjoyed the book and I'm hoping ATSS will be the same. Did you read Kite Runner too?
I've Read 'The Kite Runner', it didn't live up to my expectations as well. I prefer A Thousand Splendid Suns, mainly because it was through a female's perspective. It's really sad, it made me cry. And I'm a pretty emotionless person. I think if youre a female you'll prefer ATSS over Kite Runner. I like to read about different cultures. I recently got into Haruki Murakami's books such as Norwegian Wood and The Elephant Vanishes.
Also I've read 'The Other Boleyn Girl', I know there a few historical inaccuracies such as which Boleyn sister was older and such. The book dragged at times for me. Lots of backstabbing, I was shocked Anne was trying to steal Mary's son, well take him. The movie is very mild compared to the book in terms of the backstabbing.
I'm glad someone enjoys the thread.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 07:02 AM
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Now, I'm at an age (early 20s) where I find it hard to relate to high school. I am getting bored of the "i'm a special kid, with cool powers to save the world" theme, but I don't want to read too mature books either (why do they insist on stuffing a love scene in every fantasy novel). I also noticed adult fantasty tends to be long series ... which I tend to avoid because I don't want to hunt for lots of books.
where I find it hard to relate to high school. I am getting bored of the "i'm a special kid, with cool powers to save the world" theme, but I don't want to read too mature books either (why do they insist on stuffing a love scene in every fantasy novel). I also noticed adult fantasty tends to be long series ... which I tend to avoid because I don't want to hunt for lots of books.Yeah i tend to not like YA fantasy books where the plot is centered around high school and special powers. Aside from Harry Potter I think the only YA fantasy series I really liked was the Hollow Kingdom series by Clare B. Dunkle. I've read it twice and I think I'm going to buy the books soon. XD
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 08:58 AM
Lots of the books mentioned above sound really interesting. I'll have to check 'em out... =) I have a few books I've read recently that I pretty much enjoyed...
A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink was very interesting. It is a nonfiction book, and it's basically about the world's shift from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age. He emphasizes the importance of using Right-directed thinking with Left-directed thinking (referring to the brain's hemispheres) together to create a whole new mind.
The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut (I think I spelled that right). This book was absolutely amazing. It never failed to surprise me... Right when you think something's gonna happen, something completely different happens... and just the tone and the wording... Kurt Vonnegut is just an awesome writer. It's also very bizarre in a way, but the bizarreness really does contribute a lot to the book. It's very difficult to describe this book in the correct way, but I really do recommend it to everyone. The setting is in the future, but that really has nothing to do with the meaning at all.
The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan... If you like fantasy, you'll like this. I think there are twelve books in all, and I've read that it begins to drag after the first few books, but man, those first few books are AWESOME. (I haven't read past the first two) Adventurous and epic... It's a great read.
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. ... it's Nicholas Sparks. With the movies and his novels, you can pretty much know what to expect with a Nicholas Sparks book. Anyhoo, if you're looking for a light read... Also, Dear John was great. I think I prefer Dear John over The Choice. But they are pretty different.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:22 PM
Atonement, Daughter of Fortune, Survival in Auschwitz, The Count of Monte Cristo, Free Food for Millionaires, Shopaholic series..
Some great books I've read recently.
Redeeming Love, a Christian novel that brought me to tears..
Pride and Prejudice
A classic
Planning on reading Birdsong next. I'm a sucker for WWII novels.
Twilight
A horrible book I read because of the hype. Let's just say, I was cringing throughout the entire book, and no plans to read the rest of the series. Can't believe it's getting compared to genius J.K. Rowling.
Some great books I've read recently.
Redeeming Love, a Christian novel that brought me to tears..
Pride and Prejudice
A classic
Planning on reading Birdsong next. I'm a sucker for WWII novels.
Twilight
A horrible book I read because of the hype. Let's just say, I was cringing throughout the entire book, and no plans to read the rest of the series. Can't believe it's getting compared to genius J.K. Rowling.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 03:05 PM
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The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut (I think I spelled that right). This book was absolutely amazing. It never failed to surprise me... Right when you think something's gonna happen, something completely different happens... and just the tone and the wording... Kurt Vonnegut is just an awesome writer. It's also very bizarre in a way, but the bizarreness really does contribute a lot to the book. It's very difficult to describe this book in the correct way, but I really do recommend it to everyone. The setting is in the future, but that really has nothing to do with the meaning at all.
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. ... it's Nicholas Sparks. With the movies and his novels, you can pretty much know what to expect with a Nicholas Sparks book. Anyhoo, if you're looking for a light read... Also, Dear John was great. I think I prefer Dear John over The Choice. But they are pretty different.
I've read Most of Nicolas Sparks books. I prefer Dear John over The Choice too. Dear John is getting turned into a film. Channing Tatum will play the role of John Tyree, Amanda Seyfried takes on the role of Savannah Lynn Curtis. It's really sweet what John does. I liked how it had nice ending, it was realistic yet it was sort of bittersweet.
The Sirens of Titan is amazing. The ending so original! And the underlying religious themes just had me thinking for days. It was just so mind-blowing!
I'm going to try the other books you mentioned. They sound really interesting. I'll get back to you on that.
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Atonement, Daughter of Fortune, Survival in Auschwitz, The Count of Monte Cristo, Free Food for Millionaires, Shopaholic series..
Some great books I've read recently.
Redeeming Love, a Christian novel that brought me to tears..
Pride and Prejudice
A classic
Planning on reading Birdsong next. I'm a sucker for WWII novels.
Twilight
A horrible book I read because of the hype. Let's just say, I was cringing throughout the entire book, and no plans to read the rest of the series. Can't believe it's getting compared to genius J.K. Rowling.
Some great books I've read recently.
Redeeming Love, a Christian novel that brought me to tears..
Pride and Prejudice
A classic
Planning on reading Birdsong next. I'm a sucker for WWII novels.
Twilight
A horrible book I read because of the hype. Let's just say, I was cringing throughout the entire book, and no plans to read the rest of the series. Can't believe it's getting compared to genius J.K. Rowling.
I loved Birdsong! I think you'll like it too. I'm going to try Redeeming love, I like to have a good cry with a book. When I was younger my favourite Jane Austen Book was Pride and Prejudice as I got older I'm more of a Persuasion fan. I love Wentworth... and Wentworth Miller! lol! I haven't read Daughter of Fortune nor Free Food for Millionaires. What are they about? The Shopaholic series are nice easy reads, again its getting turned into a film. I like some of Zoey Dean books. I'm also into Pretty Little Liars. It's like desperate houswives with more edge a lot younger characters with a mixture of blackmailing. I like to read Young Adult books now and then so I don't overload my brain. Also, Twilight isn't actually that bad compared to its sequels. But I will refrain from any further comments on that series, it gets me into trouble.
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I agree with you on that! That was one of the few things that I disliked about Wildwood Dancing. We didn't really see much development into Tati and Sorrow's relationship. The creepy cousin, Cezar, did my head in at times, he just wouldn't stop butting in to their lifes. It isn't the best fantasy book as you've said but its nice read. You should read the author's other books, they are for older readers. Last one I read was Daughter's of the Forest or something like that. I can't remember. However I loved the strong female lead in this book. I liked the Gogu twist.
I agree too! I just HATE those relationships that are based off of love at first sight. I just seems so... shallow to me. Like you only love someone because of their physical appearance. I'm glad you mention the author's other books! Daughter of the Forest was the first book that I read from her and I finished the triology (I recommend all of them).
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When I was a teen, I read Tamora Pierce books. They are lengthy, but they captured my attention as they're always about some strong willed female going against society... After a while they blended in together. I remember liking her series "Wild Magic".
I think my favourite teen author was Garth Nix. I've only read "Shade's Children", and the Abhorsen's Trilogy but they're also something to check out. About their stories, I read them so long ago I do not remember, but they stuck out in my mind.
I think my favourite teen author was Garth Nix. I've only read "Shade's Children", and the Abhorsen's Trilogy but they're also something to check out. About their stories, I read them so long ago I do not remember, but they stuck out in my mind.
I also loved Tamora Pierce! I think I'm loving her Beka Cooper series the best right now. When is the 2nd book coming out anyways? I think it was suppose to be out around june but then they pushed the date back. T_T And Garth Nix's abhorsen's triology is great.
On the topic of fantasy, I just ADORE Robin Mckinley's books for her strong, unorthodox heroines. Another author I love is Diana Wynne Jones who just has so many plot twists in all of her books that they'll make your head spin (but in a good way, like when you were little and you'd have fun making yourself dizzy on purpose by spinning around in circles)
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 09:40 PM
I was going through old boxes of books that I haven't read since elementary school and I picked up The Angels Trilogy by Lurlene McDaniel. I read this book in 6th grade, but I enjoyed it all the same. It's a love story (ahh I'm a sucker for love stories!) but it's so pure and simple. It's... almost like a Korean drama in that there is a quasi-love triangle, someone dies, and cancer is involved. But other than that, it's wonderful, spectacular, fantastic... I can go on and on. You never find love stories like these anymore. Everything that's being recommended lately that I pick up is so Gossip Girl-y or so disgustingly boring that I'm immediately turned off. But anyways, here's a short summary. A normal girl meets and falls in love with an Amish boy (first book). They spend as much time together and go through trials and tribulations (second book). The Amish boy tries to fit into his love's (the girl's) society and tries to shed his Amish ways (third book)... and you'll have to see what happens after.
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hehe.BookClub.if there is such a CCA in my school,i will definitely join.
im a HUGE fan of Twilight and i don't bite people who hate Twilight or whatever.Cos everyone have their opinions.
I think for now i will comment on The Kite Runner.i cried so much reading that book.I couldn't bring that book out for killing time cos i will cry on the spot if im reading a sad part.Like when his friend got raped by the aksjdbhaiugfdia ________ . i couldnt believe it.and i hated the main character SO MUCH at that time.
Its a very good book though it still bored me sometimes.i like how the story actually is.like the whole truth is actually something unexpected to me.and then,i cried.Again.><
hmm.i can't really say out the things i don't like abt the book cos i can't think of any right now.will edit when the answer pops into my mind.xD.
i haven't tried "A Thousand Splendid Suns"..will try it someday since im a female.lol.
im a HUGE fan of Twilight and i don't bite people who hate Twilight or whatever.Cos everyone have their opinions.
I think for now i will comment on The Kite Runner.i cried so much reading that book.I couldn't bring that book out for killing time cos i will cry on the spot if im reading a sad part.Like when his friend got raped by the aksjdbhaiugfdia ________ . i couldnt believe it.and i hated the main character SO MUCH at that time.
Its a very good book though it still bored me sometimes.i like how the story actually is.like the whole truth is actually something unexpected to me.and then,i cried.Again.><
hmm.i can't really say out the things i don't like abt the book cos i can't think of any right now.will edit when the answer pops into my mind.xD.
i haven't tried "A Thousand Splendid Suns"..will try it someday since im a female.lol.
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Posted 12 September 2008 - 10:31 PM
Let's see books that I've read.....
I think that twilight was alright didnt finish reading it though.
Oh! I absolutely love My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. This was my first book of her its really addicting, I was really suprised on how it ended, totally not what I thought would have happen. This is more of like a family being torn apart kind of thing.
I thought that Dear John was really good. I haven't read The Choice yet but tis next on my list.
I think that twilight was alright didnt finish reading it though.
Oh! I absolutely love My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. This was my first book of her its really addicting, I was really suprised on how it ended, totally not what I thought would have happen. This is more of like a family being torn apart kind of thing.
I thought that Dear John was really good. I haven't read The Choice yet but tis next on my list.
Chocolyn "Because we only live one lifetime" 09.09.2010
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Posted 13 September 2008 - 02:02 AM
Pride and Prejudice. As someone else mentioned, it's a classic! I love everything about it -- the characters, the plot, the writing (Jane Austen is amazing)...
Catch 22. I'm currently still reading this book but it's a hilarious and thoughtful novel. Truly amazing (so far anyway).
I could probably list tons of books, but I need to sleep... lol. Oh, and I love The Kite Runner and I'm currently reading A Thousand Splendid Suns!
Catch 22. I'm currently still reading this book but it's a hilarious and thoughtful novel. Truly amazing (so far anyway).
I could probably list tons of books, but I need to sleep... lol. Oh, and I love The Kite Runner and I'm currently reading A Thousand Splendid Suns!
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Posted 13 September 2008 - 04:37 AM
So many people to to talk to! You guys have restored my faith in people actually reading books! If you get what I mean by that! Too lazy to quote so going to mention you guys by forum name.
fading_tales
I'm reading Juliet Marillier's other books at the moment with the many other books, I happen to be reading at the same time. I don't believe in love at first sight, it's quite shallow to me. You can't spend the rest of your life with someone because they look pretty. In some ways, I think maybe this 'Love at first sight' notion might be contributing to the high divorce rate we are having in the Western world. Strangely people fall out of love.
Bourjois
I want to read this book! I love the idea of an Amish person falling for an outsider. It reminds me of the film Witness! It was sad that they didn't end up together in that film. Everything is Gossip Girl-y at the moment, but at least you don't have to use your brain for a book like that! I tend to get bored usually on the second book of a really long series. Will be reading this Trilogy. You can buy it as one book! YAH!
jaefan
Yeah, a nice Twilight fan. I only like the first book in that series. I wouldn't go as far to say that I love it. To me it is little to much Edward obssessed both from Bella and the fans. Anyway Kite Runner, it made me cry too but like you I was angry at the main character and it bored me. While A thousand Splendid Suns had me on the edge all the time. I was just routing for these women.
thiisgiirL
My Sister's Keeper was so gripping. It's getting turned into a film. Hollywood tends to bodge books up. The twists in the book are just amazing. I agree the ending is unexpected but it is a very realistic ending. Not all super happy like most books. I prefer Dear John over The Choice but The Choice is still a good read.
yongwonhi
Jane Austen Rules. I love her and the Bronte Sisters. Jane Eyre being one of most favourite books of all time. I love the BBC adaptation of it with Toby Stephens. Oh...Rochester, Wentworth, Mr Darcy! lol. I have to stop living in that world. Catch 22, never read it. Is it good? What's the story line? Are you enjoying A Thousand Splendid Suns at the moment?
It is so nice to talk with other book readers and get their views. It's refreshing because we are all so different. Thank God we aren't bunch of Lemmings.
fading_tales
I'm reading Juliet Marillier's other books at the moment with the many other books, I happen to be reading at the same time. I don't believe in love at first sight, it's quite shallow to me. You can't spend the rest of your life with someone because they look pretty. In some ways, I think maybe this 'Love at first sight' notion might be contributing to the high divorce rate we are having in the Western world. Strangely people fall out of love.
Bourjois
I want to read this book! I love the idea of an Amish person falling for an outsider. It reminds me of the film Witness! It was sad that they didn't end up together in that film. Everything is Gossip Girl-y at the moment, but at least you don't have to use your brain for a book like that! I tend to get bored usually on the second book of a really long series. Will be reading this Trilogy. You can buy it as one book! YAH!
jaefan
Yeah, a nice Twilight fan. I only like the first book in that series. I wouldn't go as far to say that I love it. To me it is little to much Edward obssessed both from Bella and the fans. Anyway Kite Runner, it made me cry too but like you I was angry at the main character and it bored me. While A thousand Splendid Suns had me on the edge all the time. I was just routing for these women.
thiisgiirL
My Sister's Keeper was so gripping. It's getting turned into a film. Hollywood tends to bodge books up. The twists in the book are just amazing. I agree the ending is unexpected but it is a very realistic ending. Not all super happy like most books. I prefer Dear John over The Choice but The Choice is still a good read.
yongwonhi
Jane Austen Rules. I love her and the Bronte Sisters. Jane Eyre being one of most favourite books of all time. I love the BBC adaptation of it with Toby Stephens. Oh...Rochester, Wentworth, Mr Darcy! lol. I have to stop living in that world. Catch 22, never read it. Is it good? What's the story line? Are you enjoying A Thousand Splendid Suns at the moment?
It is so nice to talk with other book readers and get their views. It's refreshing because we are all so different. Thank God we aren't bunch of Lemmings.
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Posted 13 September 2008 - 04:51 AM
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i cried in my sisters keeper! such a good book, the way jodi piccoult portrayed the two sisters relationship was amazing, so many emotions all mixed up! i still remember the "backward" name of the lawyer guy lol
im reading Eragon right now.. kinda weird since its not really my age group but i dont mind. I have yet to find out if its good since im not even half way but i almost cried on the train today at one part!
I watched the BBC version of Jane Eyre too.. so good!! One of the best adaptions i have watched yet (its 2nd to the 90's version of pride and prejudice with colin firth lol)
i cried in my sisters keeper! such a good book, the way jodi piccoult portrayed the two sisters relationship was amazing, so many emotions all mixed up! i still remember the "backward" name of the lawyer guy lol
im reading Eragon right now.. kinda weird since its not really my age group but i dont mind. I have yet to find out if its good since im not even half way but i almost cried on the train today at one part!
I watched the BBC version of Jane Eyre too.. so good!! One of the best adaptions i have watched yet (its 2nd to the 90's version of pride and prejudice with colin firth lol)
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Posted 13 September 2008 - 05:23 AM
I love Eragon! The third book in the series is to be released soooon!
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
This book is really good. Has anyone read it? It's about a nine-year-old genius who lost his father in the 9/11 Terrorist Attack. He finds a key in a vase, and he tries to find the lock to that key and possibly, to his father. He goes through quite the hero's journey. Ahahha. Joseph Campbell anyone?
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
This book is really good. Has anyone read it? It's about a nine-year-old genius who lost his father in the 9/11 Terrorist Attack. He finds a key in a vase, and he tries to find the lock to that key and possibly, to his father. He goes through quite the hero's journey. Ahahha. Joseph Campbell anyone?
