Books

[Damix]

Reading The Forever War right now on a suggestion from a friend. Quick and entertaining read so far.

I think I may do Game of Thrones again next, not sure though.

[Brent]

[themaninblack]

Read The Old Man and the Sea today as my first exposure to Hemingway. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would like to read another of his works. Any suggestions peeps?

[Brent]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

Read The Old Man and the Sea today as my first exposure to Hemingway. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would like to read another of his works. Any suggestions peeps?

The Sun Also Rises. One of my personal favorites.

[themaninblack]

The Sun Also Rises it is Brent. Thanks duder!

[JeffSamardzijaIRISH]

The Year of Yes by Maria Headley is an awesome book, recommend it to all.

[Brent]

also, read a few books recently that were all wonderful:

[Dr. Gonzo]

Damned was actually good? I am a fan of Palahniuk's earlier works. Mainly Survivor but I also really enjoyed Rant. Read the back of Damned, thought it sounded ********, and decided I had no intention of reading it.

[vidae]

Bukowski can lick both of my testicles.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

Damned was actually good? I am a fan of Palahniuk's earlier works. Mainly Survivor but I also really enjoyed Rant. Read the back of Damned, thought it sounded ********, and decided I had no intention of reading it.

I love me some Chuck P., so I might be a tad biased, but I thought it was really funny.

Originally Posted by vidae

Bukowski can lick both of my testicles.

That's like saying you hate Hank Moody.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by Brent

I love me some Chuck P., so I might be a tad biased, but I thought it was really funny.

Right on. I read the part about her overdosing on weed and laughed to myself, deciding not to read it. Maybe I will give it a chance then since I am also a Chuck P fan. Just haven't read any of his books since Snuff (which I actually liked).

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by vidae

Bukowski can lick both of my testicles.

How the...Why? Bukowski is one of my favorite authors.

[vidae]

Originally Posted by Brent

That's like saying you hate Hank Moody.

I do hate Hank Moody.

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

How the...Why? Bukowski is one of my favorite authors.

I cannot stand him and I never could. He is probably my least favorite author ever. Ugh.

[Cigaro]

Well all my friends are at school now and I'm not, so I have taken up reading these past two weeks. During this time span, I have read The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, Heart of Darkness, Grapes of Wrath, and To Kill a Mockingbird. I think you can tell I am aiming for reading what are generally considered "classics." And that is what I am looking for suggestions on. Admittedly, I should clarify that by "classics," I am simply looking for anything that would be considered a hallmark of its genre. Although there are undoubtedly many lesser known books that are great, and I am sure there are many recently published books that are such, that is simply not what I am looking for yet.

It may help those who want to suggest books for me if I give my opinions on those books I listed above. Grapes of Wrath was definitely my favorite, Steinbeck's ability to encapsulate the conditions and lives of California migrant workers is just astounding. Gatsby was second, surprisingly. I "read" it in high school, but honestly could have given two shits about it back then, and I was honestly rereading it simply to say I had actually read it(a bit ironic given the subject matter). On rereading it though I gained an actual appreciation for it, I can now understand all of the fanfare, it is truly great. Of Mice and Men was third. I read this after and because of Grapes of Wrath, perhaps I just have a Steinbeck bias. Heart of Darkness I would put fourth, short but powerful. To Kill a Mockingbird was fifth. It was a very enjoyable novel, last on the list primarily because its subject matter appealed less to me than the others.

Also, here is a list of books/authors I am considering for any opinions;

- Ernest Hemingway
- Cormac McCarthy
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- 1984
- On The Road
- Catcher In the Rye
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Moby-Dick

[nobodyinparticular]

Originally Posted by Cigaro

Well all my friends are at school now and I'm not, so I have taken up reading these past two weeks. During this time span, I have read The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, Heart of Darkness, Grapes of Wrath, and To Kill a Mockingbird. I think you can tell I am aiming for reading what are generally considered "classics." And that is what I am looking for suggestions on. Admittedly, I should clarify that by "classics," I am simply looking for anything that would be considered a hallmark of its genre. Although there are undoubtedly many lesser known books that are great, and I am sure there are many recently published books that are such, that is simply not what I am looking for yet.

It may help those who want to suggest books for me if I give my opinions on those books I listed above. Grapes of Wrath was definitely my favorite, Steinbeck's ability to encapsulate the conditions and lives of California migrant workers is just astounding. Gatsby was second, surprisingly. I "read" it in high school, but honestly could have given two shits about it back then, and I was honestly rereading it simply to say I had actually read it(a bit ironic given the subject matter). On rereading it though I gained an actual appreciation for it, I can now understand all of the fanfare, it is truly great. Of Mice and Men was third. I read this after and because of Grapes of Wrath, perhaps I just have a Steinbeck bias. Heart of Darkness I would put fourth, short but powerful. To Kill a Mockingbird was fifth. It was a very enjoyable novel, last on the list primarily because its subject matter appealed less to me than the others.

Also, here is a list of books/authors I am considering for any opinions;

- Ernest Hemingway
- Cormac McCarthy
- Slaughterhouse-Five
- 1984
- On The Road
- Catcher In the Rye
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Moby-Dick

Read Brave New World by Aldus Huxley.

[vidae]

Yes. Anything and everything by Hemingway and On The Road. Start with those.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Originally Posted by vidae

Yes. Anything and everything by Hemingway and On The Road. Start with those.

Enders Game

Les Miserable

The Invisible Man

[SuperMcGee]

I wouldn't steer you away from any of those, though I have read barely any Joyce. Don't think I've ever gotten through On The Road in one consistent session.

I personally enjoy the three you have at the top, the most. Would probably add Brave New World by Aldous Huxley to the list, based on what you're looking for.

[nobodyinparticular]

Originally Posted by nobodyinparticular

Read Brave New World by Aldus Huxley.

Originally Posted by SuperMcgee

I wouldn't steer you away from any of those, though I have read barely any Joyce. Don't think I've ever gotten through On The Road in one consistent session.

I personally enjoy the three you have at the top, the most. Would probably add Brave New World by Aldous Huxley to the list, based on what you're looking for.

^^^

Two of us agree. Make it so.

[SuperMcGee]

I also have a lot more free time than I expected, right now, since city schools won't be open for a couple weeks.

Running through this, currently, which should take no time:



Also wanted to reread this one before I check out the movie, because, you know, high school:



Then figured I'd get around to this one, right here:

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by vidae

Yes. Anything and everything by Hemingway and On The Road. Start with those.

This is good advice. On the Road is one of my favorite novels ever. Also, if you're looking for classics, make your way to some Faulkner. A Light in August is a beautiful book.

[jrdrylie]

You seem to be reading a lot of the books I read in AP English in high school so I'll suggest two that I loved.

The Stranger by Albert Camus
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

[SuperMcGee]

Cuckoo's Nest is fantastic. One of my absolute favorites.

[WCH]

Originally Posted by nobodyinparticular

^^^

Two of us agree. Make it so.

I would also suggest Brave New World.

[nobodyinparticular]

Originally Posted by jrdrylie

You seem to be reading a lot of the books I read in AP English in high school so I'll suggest two that I loved.

The Stranger by Albert Camus
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

The Stranger is another one I read in high school and another I would suggest.