velocity Posted March 15 Author Posted March 15 5 hours ago, DanyelP23 said: Currently reading TABSassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb I'm 180 pages in and I've been reading at it little by little for the past 7 days.. The first 20 pages are very slow but once you get used to the paces... whew, what a MASTERPIECE. The George RR Martin praise for it on the cover is (so far) deserving. I read it not too long ago and absolutely loved it i ordered the second part and will read it soon
DanyelP23 Posted March 24 Posted March 24 On 3/15/2024 at 4:57 AM, velocity said: I read it not too long ago and absolutely loved it i ordered the second part and will read it soon I'm reading the second right now (page 509 out of 648) This book is playing with the strings of my heart The political intrigue paired with the overarching mysterious atmosphere of wtf is going on as we are only seeing things from Fitz POV. WHEW 1
bluceleste Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Am I the only one who didn't get the greatness of Demon Copperhead? I was expecting to be completely floored by it, but after around page 200 I found it at times to be a bit of a slug to get through. Overall, it's a good book and I'm glad I read it, but I don't see myself rereading it any time soon.
fridayteenage Posted March 25 Posted March 25 It went off the rails in the later part and lost the spirit entirely of the original
DanyelP23 Posted March 26 Posted March 26 Halfway through "Assassin's Quest" (Farseer #3) by Robin Hobb. Spoiler THE FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. YAAAAAAASSSS So far less is really happening than in Royal Assassin, but I somehow like it better (so far) Miss Hobb could write such great Dungeon and Dragon books if she ever wanted. The pacing is still slow as always but it's become diversified. Like there are story beats along the way that keeps this a page-turner. On a side note, I feel like Hobb's way of writing 'evil' or villains is genius. You don't just have a 'big bad' that stays there for the end of the book. The nefarious forces are always there, but she shifts focus masterfully between them to string a compelling story.
Suilen Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Currently trying my first audiobook with All the Wrong Questions series, but I don't think that the format works for me as I find it harder to concentrate while listening than reading, and I'll probably struggle with something more difficult vocabulary-wise. Still, I couldn't resist Liam Aiken's narration, and he actually puts some effort into it.
Canon Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Update on my House of Leaves reading: I started reading it by sticking to the idea that I should read all the footnotes as theres a layered story within them as it runs parallel-ish to the main story. But I couldn't take it, the footnotes story was so boring and the writer/character would just go on and on and on and on about NOTHING between tiny snippets of something interesting. Theres legit pages of a single run-on sentence followed by more run on sentences. I just had to put it down. So I picked it back up after a few weeks and decided to skip the footnotes as internet readers said you could read just the main story and I'd be fine. And lemme say the main story got MUCH more interesting when sh*t hits the fan, I'm intrigued! I get that the footnotes are supposed to be a third/forth/fifth party commenting on their perspective on what happening in the main story and show the slow burn rising of their insanity, but good god the rambling and blabbery is just so annoying. 2
Vagabond Posted May 8 Posted May 8 1 hour ago, Canon said: Update on my House of Leaves reading: I started reading it by sticking to the idea that I should read all the footnotes as theres a layered story within them as it runs parallel-ish to the main story. But I couldn't take it, the footnotes story was so boring and the writer/character would just go on and on and on and on about NOTHING between tiny snippets of something interesting. Theres legit pages of a single run-on sentence followed by more run on sentences. I just had to put it down. So I picked it back up after a few weeks and decided to skip the footnotes as internet readers said you could read just the main story and I'd be fine. And lemme say the main story got MUCH more interesting when sh*t hits the fan, I'm intrigued! I get that the footnotes are supposed to be a third/forth/fifth party commenting on their perspective on what happening in the main story and show the slow burn rising of their insanity, but good god the rambling and blabbery is just so annoying. i got the most enjoyment out of skimming the footnotes. i think there's worthwhile stuff there, but it definitely doesn't require as close a reading as the main story
Canon Posted May 8 Posted May 8 1 hour ago, Vagabond said: i got the most enjoyment out of skimming the footnotes. i think there's worthwhile stuff there, but it definitely doesn't require as close a reading as the main story Thats what I'm doing now. If something catches my eye in the footnotes story, I'll look through it but as of now its a hard pass. Catcher in the Rye levels of unbearable. Navidsons story >>>>>> Truant's ramblings. The footnotes that are there for the creep factor are neat though. (i.e the blue box text near the beginning that are mirrored between pages that make the page look transparent. )
Scandalous Posted May 8 Posted May 8 14 hours ago, Canon said: Thats what I'm doing now. If something catches my eye in the footnotes story, I'll look through it but as of now its a hard pass. Catcher in the Rye levels of unbearable. Navidsons story >>>>>> Truant's ramblings. The footnotes that are there for the creep factor are neat though. (i.e the blue box text near the beginning that are mirrored between pages that make the page look transparent. ) the letters at the end of the book were my fav parts
DanyelP23 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 I'm reading a non-fiction book right now and while it IS somewhat interesting.. it kills all my will and mood for readling
Miles. Posted May 8 Posted May 8 Best books I've read so far this year are: Jessica Knoll: Bright Young Women - phenomenal recontextualization of the Ted Bundy saga centered around the women whose lives were affected. ML Rio: If We Were Villains - incredible, gorgeously written tale of friendship and Shakespeare and drama amidst the formative years of college. The end ripped me apart, then sewed me back together. Also I just finished I'm Glad My Mom Died and while I liked it, it felt a little shallow to me. Like she was skimming over things and merely telling us what had happened, rather than truly diving into it. Still, it was a solid read and very interesting. Miranda Cosgrove definitely comes out of it looking like an angel. Ariana on the other hand... 1
Suilen Posted May 18 Posted May 18 Finished Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken by Nita Tyndall, which is about a lesbian girl living in the Nazi Germany. Despite the seemingly terrifying subject matter, it was enjoyable and mostly accurate (the author points out what parts weren't in the afterword), but I felt like it ended too soon, and not all characters got a proper closure. Still, an important story about resistance (and love) in the middle of hell.
Komet Posted June 6 Posted June 6 After seeing that the adaptation of Project Hail Mary has started filming, i remembered that I've had that book on my list for a while, so I gave it a go and OH MY. This might be my favorite book in a long time. Set in the near future, it centers on school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity. The writing style is phenomenal, it's in a conversational style so the sciencey stuff is never overbearing or boring. But it makes the book so funny and surprisingly emotional, I cried multiple times. The book starts ok, but then a plot twist happens and you can't stop reading it. I can't say much about the themes without revealing it, but go into this blind if you can! I'd recommend this to... well everyone because it's just a great and entertaining feel-good book, but especially if you like sci-fi. Spoiler I'd die + murder for Rocky 1
makeawish Posted June 6 Posted June 6 am reading the new zadie smith book the fraud atm, probably her best book since on beauty, maybe since white teeth. i know she's a bit cancelled atm but we have nicki stans on here, i figured i could style this out
Suilen Posted June 26 Posted June 26 This book (Lacuna by A.M. Daily) took me a while, and I was ready to move on once I was done, but then the last quarter was rather intense (and gay), so now I'm willing to read the rest of the trilogy. After YA books, the writing felt like a breath of fresh air, and the world-building was intriguing enough. I fear that I'll always prefer third-person narration, especially for these genres. The romance part will probably be messy as hell in the next book, judging by the set-up. Interestingly, there's another book titled Lacuna that's also gay but a fantasy while this one is sci-fi, I'll have to look into it, too.
fridayteenage Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Authors with long-lasting NYT Fiction #1s this decade: Hoover/It Starts With Us 17 weeks It Ends With Us 13 Too Late 2 Verity 1 = 33 Owens/Where the Crawdads Sing = 19 Yarros/Fourth Wing 14 Iron Flame 3 = 17 Hannah/The Women 10 Four Winds 5 = 15 NYT had critics and stuff list their top 100 books this century. I've read over 60%. Had a readers' poll too. I've read over 90%.
thatsmydemi Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Half way through The Only Light Left Burning and it lowkey STOMPS on All That's Left in the World.
Kavish Posted August 4 Posted August 4 The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson I thought it would be as easy a read as Treasure Island, but I struggled. I already knew the big reveal or the twist of the story, so that diminished my reading enjoyment. I understand how it was a shock to readers back then and why it became an impactful book, but I'm not sure it will have the same effect on modern readers. One can read it to appreciate the writing, but unfortunately I found it a bit tedious, especially the last chapter which was supposed to be the most interesting one. ⭐⭐
fountain Posted August 9 Posted August 9 Just finished my fifth Emily St John Mandel… she just gets it! Fifth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sad to only have one left to read from her
Kavish Posted August 11 Posted August 11 The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince isn't a children's book. It is a children's book for adults who've lost their child-like perspective. The author highlights why such a viewpoint is important for adults to have, and he showcases what is really important in life. I had an adorable and enlightening adventure with the little prince, and acquired some gems along the way. The ending was unexpected, and it left me devastated. Both the story and the little friend stayed with me long after I finished the book, and it's one that I'll definitely revisit. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1
Kavish Posted August 18 Posted August 18 A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens A charming book about self-reflection and redemption. I enjoyed the three ghosts and the passages of time they made Scrooge and I go through. The parts about the Cratchit family were particularly heartwarming and heartbreaking. The story is a good wake up call for anyone who tends to sacrifice the essentials of life for material things. A Christmas Carol will be a December staple for me from now on. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Curaga Posted August 29 Posted August 29 On 6/6/2024 at 6:39 AM, Komet said: After seeing that the adaptation of Project Hail Mary has started filming, i remembered that I've had that book on my list for a while, so I gave it a go and OH MY. This might be my favorite book in a long time. Set in the near future, it centers on school-teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace, who wakes up from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity. The writing style is phenomenal, it's in a conversational style so the sciencey stuff is never overbearing or boring. But it makes the book so funny and surprisingly emotional, I cried multiple times. The book starts ok, but then a plot twist happens and you can't stop reading it. I can't say much about the themes without revealing it, but go into this blind if you can! I'd recommend this to... well everyone because it's just a great and entertaining feel-good book, but especially if you like sci-fi. Reveal hidden contents I'd die + murder for Rocky omg I came to post that I just finished reading this too for a book club I joined and it was so good! Can't wait for the movie! 1
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