Yes, I am finally reading new stuff again too since I got that big lot of books in.Originally Posted by jimimck
Yes, I am finally reading new stuff again too since I got that big lot of books in.
: waiting bears :
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that maybe you were responding to me rather than to Brice...?
I figure GRRM took years between books and the series isn't done yet, so I'm trying to slow down my progress in order to shorten my personal wait for the next book yet to be released.
Ruthful, you're doing a DT re-read also as the others? I didn't realize so many people here where doing that simultaneously. Cool.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
James and Patrick - you are stronger than I was. I devoured all five Song Of Ice And Fire books in three months and now all I can do is wait... and wait... and wish I'd taken a bit more time to savour the experience
I'm also dreading the re-reads I will have to do before #6 and #7 come out...
Hey Patrick - Yes you are right sorry, I was so responding to your comment lol!
Yes I heard he had taken some time between some of the novels, and so good point re slowing down as not to catch up too quick...
I've been in the middle of the first volume for ages, and am afraid that's where I will remain...James and Patrick - you are stronger than I was. I devoured all five Song Of Ice And Fire books in three months and now all I can do is wait... and wait... and wish I'd taken a bit more time to savour the experience
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really didn't think much of it then, Jean?
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I don't know. I know I liked some parts while I was reading, but have never thought of it one single moment since I put it down. I might try again, but if I find out I totally forgot everything and have to start anew, I'll have to abandon it.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn't that usually the way it goes?James and Patrick - you are stronger than I was. I devoured all five Song Of Ice And Fire books in three months and now all I can do is wait... and wait... and wish I'd taken a bit more time to savour the experience
Now all you can do is join the rest of us while we wait with anxious hands and minds...
reading: The Andromeda Strain
(62% in)
Loving it!!! This is soooo not my genre, and the topic is something I am totally not interested in, and the way it is written isn't what I would have ever expected I'd enjoy, but it's so fucking good, it's fascinating!
have just gotten to this priceless moment
Spoiler:
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! Love that you're loving my suggestionCrichton really is a great writer. You should have no trouble going his entire bibliography. Always fascinating stuff.
I assume you're reading on your Kindle? How does it handle the graphs and printouts in the book I showed you before?
I've only read Jurassic Park and Sphere by Crichton, and they are both in my all time favorite novels list. I love his style.
alas, it doesn't!
Awesome! Love that you're loving my suggestion
I assume you're reading on your Kindle? How does it handle the graphs and printouts in the book I showed you before?
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish you had a hard copy. It's all part of the experience.
The Lost World is my favourite Chrichton novel. I've a hardcover book that contains his works: Andromeda Strain, The Terminal Man, Great Train Robbery. Will read them at some point, I enjoy Crichton.
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Love this book! You should check out Jurassic Park next.
I'd also recommend The Hot Zone. Sorry can't think of the author off the top of my head, but it's another really good one with a similar theme.
Have you not read The Lost World? I highly recommend it. And it's nothing like the horrible movie, so don't let that taint your view.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I have downloaded a whole lot of Crichton books, and fully intend to read all of them NOW
pablo: I too am sorry that I can't see the graphs and things, but I can't wait for years now that I have the texts right in front of me!!
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep us updated on your Crichton progress, Jean. He's my second-favorite author. Would love to read your overall thoughts when you've finished The Andromeda Strain.
The Andromada Strain and Prey are the two that I've been wanting to read from him.
No, not yet. I fully intend to do so though. I want to have all of the Jurassic Park novels under my belt.
I've read a few Crichton books (including ANDROMEDA STRAIN and JURRASIC PARK) and enjoyed them all. All this discussion is making me think I should pick up some more of his writing.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
SPHERE.
Read Andromeda Strain (excellent) Prey and Timeline. Never read Jurassic Park, Sphere or Lost World. I think I might have read a few more of his but not sure. Looking at his list of books Im not sure what I read and what movie I saw.
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Im about half way through now. I read this book back in the 80s - some of it I remember very well but some not at all. Seems the driest parts - the parts where he sounds like an (boring) English teacher - are the parts I blanked out. Regardless, his down to earth tell it like it is sense of humor and his unique ability to talk TO you not AT you (at least when hes not being English Teacheresque) makes it an enjoyable read. That and the fact that Ive seen almost all the movies and read most of the books he talks about so can immediately digest his viewpoint (even if I dont agree with it).
There are definite ho hum yawn parts (page fillers?) but the parts I DO like far out-weigh the parts I dont. But thats just me so not sure I would necessary recommend it unless you are definitely into reading nonfiction diction about the horror genre...
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Neverwinter by R.A. Salvatore. I'm getting read for the newest Drizzt novel, Charon's Claw.
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