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« Reply #1395 on: August 15, 2012, 09:19:27 PM » |
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and now I am reading Gravity's Rainbow. I haven't finished it yet, but comes strongly recommended to me. I was enjoying it enough, though I find the read more difficult to follow than most books. Possibly my favourite book. I wish I could have the pleasure of reading it again for the first time. You're not the only one having expressed that to me. I'll definitely have to read it. |
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sublinimal
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« Reply #1396 on: August 16, 2012, 11:23:48 AM » |
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Umberto Eco - The Name of the Rose.
I heard praise for it, and was interested because it seems to have weird thematic similarities to a story I'm working on.
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« Reply #1397 on: August 16, 2012, 12:56:19 PM » |
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Umberto Eco - The Name of the Rose.
I heard praise for it, and was interested because it seems to have weird thematic similarities to a story I'm working on.
The notion of a game having thematic similarities with 'The Name of the Rose' intrigued me enough that I took a look at 'Panacea'. Beautiful, beautiful idea - get it finished! |
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« Reply #1398 on: August 16, 2012, 10:12:04 PM » |
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You're not enjoying Ulysses, you liar.
"Your opinions are not mine. Therefore, you are wrong." a bunch of dumb shit as usual
Was joking around.  That's alright, though. Didn't realize I inspired so much anger around here.. Reading ham on rye, by charles bukowski... |
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C.D Buckmaster
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« Reply #1399 on: August 16, 2012, 11:09:32 PM » |
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I loved Ham on Rye, I found it so compelling that I read almost all of it in a single afternoon
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sublinimal
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« Reply #1400 on: August 17, 2012, 06:53:15 AM » |
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The notion of a game having thematic similarities with 'The Name of the Rose' intrigued me enough that I took a look at 'Panacea'. Beautiful, beautiful idea - get it finished!
It was quite a leap of faith for you to assume that I meant Panacea, but in this case, you happened to be right.  Development's been pretty occasional because of real life, but I'm as excited about getting it done as you guys are. |
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« Reply #1401 on: August 19, 2012, 12:08:23 AM » |
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I loved Ham on Rye, I found it so compelling that I read almost all of it in a single afternoon
coincidentally im going through a bukowski phase at the moment. finished reading hollywood and onto women. tossing up between ham on rye and post office next. |
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« Reply #1402 on: August 19, 2012, 12:46:36 AM » |
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I don't normally read novels, but I bought all the Song of Ice and Fire books. Almost finished A Game of Thrones but it feels a bit tedious since I've already seen the TV show, not sure if I'll go on or not.
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« Reply #1403 on: August 22, 2012, 10:29:55 AM » |
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Just started Transmetropolitan. I want to like it, but I feel like Ellis is constantly beating me over the head with "Wow, look how EXTREME the future is! Look how much of a BAD ASS my main character is! Look how many times I can write fuck and shit!" There is very little subtlety anywhere. I'll give it a chance though and keep pushing through.
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« Reply #1404 on: August 23, 2012, 12:29:32 PM » |
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Just finished *Star Diaries* by Stanislaw Lem, and absolutely brilliant collection of short stories. I start his *Return From the Stars* next.
I am really glad that Stanislaw Lem put so many amazing ideas into the world. He has truly made a positive impact on society, though unfortunately his readership is rather narrow.
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« Reply #1405 on: August 23, 2012, 01:00:34 PM » |
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I recnetly got one of them Nooks (oh wow I just realized that is Book spelt with an N), so I have been reading a lot more lately.
In particular, I have been reading The Hobbit. It's really good so far. I love the diverse amount of characters.
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« Reply #1406 on: August 23, 2012, 07:28:42 PM » |
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I don't normally read novels, but I bought all the Song of Ice and Fire books. Almost finished A Game of Thrones but it feels a bit tedious since I've already seen the TV show, not sure if I'll go on or not.
I'm doing the same thing. Also don't know if I'll stick with it, but I'm a sucker for lore, which the books have, so signs point to probably. Mostly just want to be well-prepared for the third book. |
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« Reply #1407 on: August 24, 2012, 03:08:40 AM » |
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I don't normally read novels, but I bought all the Song of Ice and Fire books. Almost finished A Game of Thrones but it feels a bit tedious since I've already seen the TV show, not sure if I'll go on or not.
please do, you'll appreciate it in the long run and it will also deepen your understanding of the tv show |
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Houndninja
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« Reply #1408 on: August 24, 2012, 03:20:31 AM » |
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I've been reading the Halo: Fall of reach, the flood, and first strike books based on the games. Fall of Reach is really good you can't go past it! Also been reading the Ender series..
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« Reply #1409 on: August 30, 2012, 11:21:46 AM » |
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Some Harlan Ellison collection called Approaching Oblivion, and a book of quotes and anecdotes called Bugfuck.
Both very good.
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