Well the books I am reading right now is, The Da Vince Code since the movie was excenlent, and Stephen Kings IT which is a very good book so far but it is a little too long for me.

I stopped reading King because of the length of most of his. He just puts in too much detail in my opinion.

So right now I'm reading "The Eye of the World" by Robert Jordan, another fantasy book.

At 6/18/06 08:45 AM, milinko959 wrote: I stopped reading King because of the length of most of his. He just puts in too much detail in my opinion.

I know what you mean. His short story autopsy room 13 was way longer than it should have been. It he is alright in my opinion if you get a book on tape. I dont know why, but that seemed more enjoyable that reading the actual text. But it's also wierd though since it's not a book anymore, yet it's not tv and I dont count it as radeo since its not a tuner station.

At 6/17/06 05:20 AM, MasterStalker wrote: Hmmm. I'll have to take note since you're the only other person who seems to notice my posts. I swear I feel invisible in some of the clubs I've posted in for over a year now.

All you really have to do is post funny, interesting, thought provoking things and people speak to you. Replying to them (the bull-headed approach) also gets you noticed.

How about you Coop? how far are you into the what? 3-4 books you're reading at once?

I'm making progress through intervention, I've got about half of it read now and only the review to really write.. I've decided to finish that off before resuming my assault on Bourne (I will finish it though)

At 6/18/06 03:47 AM, jervic wrote: i read the da vinci code i suppose u can call that a historical book

I wouldn't say it's remotely close to history, to be honest. It's more of a crime book (I don't view it as history, since I view the bible as a great work of fiction)

At 6/18/06 08:45 AM, milinko959 wrote: I stopped reading King because of the length of most of his. He just puts in too much detail in my opinion.

You've never read Tolkien then, obviously :P

At 6/20/06 06:48 AM, Coop83 wrote:

At 6/17/06 05:20 AM, MasterStalker wrote: Hmmm. I'll have to take note since you're the only other person who seems to notice my posts. I swear I feel invisible in some of the clubs I've posted in for over a year now.

All you really have to do is post funny, interesting, thought provoking things and people speak to you. Replying to them (the bull-headed approach) also gets you noticed.

How about you Coop? how far are you into the what? 3-4 books you're reading at once?

I'm making progress through intervention, I've got about half of it read now and only the review to really write.. I've decided to finish that off before resuming my assault on Bourne (I will finish it though)

yeah, I can usually blow through a book of 500 pages in a week, but that one took a month even for me. But I promise, the 3 after it are alot easier on the ol' knoledge noodle.

At 6/18/06 03:47 AM, jervic wrote: i read the da vinci code i suppose u can call that a historical book

I wouldn't say it's remotely close to history, to be honest. It's more of a crime book (I don't view it as history, since I view the bible as a great work of fiction)

I have to agree with you on that. the whole basis of the book was the fact that the grandad was murdered and his grand daughter had to find and protect the secrets of the grail. In a not so interesting summary, thats the jist of it. Still a great story in my opinion. And I hope to pic up Angels and demons today. I've been mistakenly calling it Angels and devils for over a week now.

You've never read Tolkien then, obviously :P

Oh my god, I know what you mean on that one. I own all three parts to the Lord of the rings, but ever time I pick one up, the first twenty pages are filled with random facts that I "should" know like the hobbits craft of smoking and such. It made me quit before I can start every time. Though I loved the movies and heard the books were better, so I'll still keep trying.

Free books?

I particularly like those from At All Costs (all, or nearly all written by David Weber).

Serieswise, the Honor Harrington books are pretty hard to beat, whilst in lone novels I would have to plump for either "The ExcaliberAlternative" or "The Apocalypse Troll".

Genres are Sci-Fi and Fantasy.

wecome to the club. Sorry we ate all the refreshments, but there's still atmosphere. I personnaly am into the mystery, spy, and crime novels.

In other news, It's been thunder storming for like three hours now and I'm not to happy about going to the library to pic up my book. It's a half hour walk mostly uphill, and there doesnt seem to be an end to the rain. An it's still hot as balls. I like 40 degree weather. thing it's perfect. I hate 80 degree temperatures. especially when it's also raining so I feel all sticky and grimey from my perspiration, the humidity, and the nasty rain. It's cleaner than it once was, but come one, the city used to be nothing but steel mills. the enviroment isnt clearing up that much.

ok, I'm done ranting carry on.

At 6/20/06 06:48 AM, Coop83 wrote:

At 6/18/06 08:45 AM, milinko959 wrote: I stopped reading King because of the length of most of his. He just puts in too much detail in my opinion.

You've never read Tolkien then, obviously :P

Funny you should mention him...I started reading the Silmarillion, and stopped after page 50. It's like reading the Bible! I couldn't stay focused and didn't understand much of what was going on.

At 6/22/06 07:47 AM, milinko959 wrote:

At 6/20/06 06:48 AM, Coop83 wrote: You've never read Tolkien then, obviously :P

Funny you should mention him...I started reading the Silmarillion, and stopped after page 50. It's like reading the Bible! I couldn't stay focused and didn't understand much of what was going on.

What are you on about? I read the bible and decided it's one of the best works of fiction ever written. If the author was still alive when Tolkien published the Lord of the Rings, he could well have had a case for plaigurism. (in some parts)

But I digress. I've read the Lord of the Rings a few times and it's a great literary feast. Any fantasy fan should read it and I think English students should study it rather than Shakespeare

It seems like most of the books reviewed in here are of the sci-fi genre, so I thought I might post a review of a more traditional type of literature...

I just read The Old Man and The Sea for the second time by Ernest Hemingway. GREAT stuff, and a quick read for those with short attention spans. It's basically a short story, and I read it in a couple hours. Typical Hemingway is what it is; succinct yet emotive. The plot is basic to say the least, but it's what makes it so great. It is the story of an old man who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. He is having such bad luck that the young boy who was his apprentice was moved to work on a luckier boat by his parents. On the 85th day, the old man goes out farther than all the other fisherman to catch the biggest fish he has ever seen. He finally finds the fish, and from then till the end of the novella is a struggle between man and nature, as the man tries to reel the mammoth fish in. It sounds very basic and simple...and it is. But Hemingway's writing is brilliant because of its simplicity, and this is a book I highly recommend for one willing to explore Hemingway's works.

At 6/23/06 08:30 AM, Coop83 wrote: But I digress. I've read the Lord of the Rings a few times and it's a great literary feast. Any fantasy fan should read it and I think English students should study it rather than Shakespeare

Well, I read the Hobbit and thought that was a great book. I'm not quite sure what LotR is like, but I will probably atleast try the first book in that series before I refuse to read Tolkien again. Maybe since I've seen the movies I will be able to get into them a little more.

At 6/25/06 02:38 PM, HailHail1997 wrote: It seems like most of the books reviewed in here are of the sci-fi genre, so I thought I might post a review of a more traditional type of literature...

Well, that's because most of the reviews are by me :P

Thanks for the review though

At 6/25/06 05:31 PM, milinko959 wrote: Well, I read the Hobbit and thought that was a great book. I'm not quite sure what LotR is like, but I will probably atleast try the first book in that series before I refuse to read Tolkien again. Maybe since I've seen the movies I will be able to get into them a little more.

Be warned: Tolkien is a very creschendoic (I think that's a word) writer. It starts off really slowly and gradually build up to a terrifically frantic pace. It took me nearly two months to read the Fellowship and only 2 days to read Return of the King

At 6/26/06 11:44 AM, Coop83 wrote: Be warned: Tolkien is a very creschendoic (I think that's a word) writer. It starts off really slowly and gradually build up to a terrifically frantic pace. It took me nearly two months to read the Fellowship and only 2 days to read Return of the King

thats how the bourne series was for me. Man I love that series. I wish Ludlum was still alive for me to write a fan letter to.

At 6/27/06 03:43 AM, MasterStalker wrote: thats how the bourne series was for me. Man I love that series. I wish Ludlum was still alive for me to write a fan letter to.

I feel the same way about JRR, but I am happy enough, having met the great Terry Pratchett :)

Hm, Coop have you read "The Deed of Paksenarrion"? It's a great fantasy book. In my opinion, better than LotR.

I'd quite like to join this club if that is okay?
I've just started reading again after a couple of months break. I've read both Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, although not exceptionally written, I thoroughly enjoyed both and would recommend A and D especially :)
At the moment I'm reading Espedair Street by Iain Banks.
Anyone read any of his work?

can i just say "The dark tower" series by steven king is awesome

At 6/27/06 09:28 AM, Andersson wrote: Hm, Coop have you read "The Deed of Paksenarrion"? It's a great fantasy book. In my opinion, better than LotR.

Get me an ISBN and I'll search for it. Even better, give us a review.

At 6/27/06 04:55 PM, Evi1_G wrote: can i just say "The dark tower" series by steven king is awesome

isnt that the gunslinger? I thought it was ok.

I have a couple of things to say today.
First of all does anyone know when the 3rd Inheritance is going to come out and what it is going to be called.
Also you guys should read The Spellsong Cycle series by L.E. Modesitt very good book about first three about a Iowa song teacher who gets teleported to a magic world unwillingly the last 2 are about her foster child in that world. It is very fascinating and detailed. Also if you don't want to buy a book or don't know if you should buy it just go to the library request it and wait a few days then rent it its free anyways!
Also since this is the book club does anyone know any books on how to learn flash? thank you that will be all for now!

Hi, I know you guys don't really review but I like reading so much I thought I would write a book. The book is being done by me and some other people at the ninja guild. It wasn't originally going to be a book, just writing for fun but that's what it's become. Anyway it's on it's 110th page. Could you read this one chapter of it and say if you think it's good and what needs improving. It's written in script style so it's different to most other books. Also I know it won't make sense to you as it's the 28th chapter but can you please try.

Part 8, Chapter 28
We live to die

Q awoke as soon as the baby started crying. He didn't know where the noise was coming from or even why there was a baby in the castle but he knew he had to help it. He walked down the stone staircase almost forgetting the events that had accured merely two hours and opened the door to the kitchen. Lying on the table was a tiny new born child wearing nothing but a blanket. He went to pick it up but a lady stepped out of the shadows and blocked his way.
Woman: Do not touch your son, Quentin.

Q wasn't the only one to have heard the noise. Yomikusi was nearly at the kitchen when the crying stopped and he could hear voices.
Q: Is it really you?
Woman: Yes, i've returned from the dead.
Q: No, it can't be. You're one of the spirits that we saw earlier trying to attack us.
Woman: But does it really matter? You can have your old life back with your wife and son.
Q: Leave me be. The real Katrina is buried in the woods, you're just an imposter!
But deep down he wan't to believe she was real. Katrina approached him untill they were nearly touching. Yomikusi opened the door a fraction and peaked in.
Katrina: Give in Q.
Suddenly she kissed him straight on the lips and he didn't try to stop her. But then his eyes widened and he fell to the floor. His clothes caught fire and then his skin untill there was nothing left of their leader. Katrina grinned.
Katrina: Kill the one outside of the door.
She and the baby vanished and a spirit in the form of his deseased uncle appeared next to Yomikusi. Yomikusi drew his sword but the spirit waved his hand and Yomikusi was sent spinnig backwards through the air. Quick as a flash he was back on his feet but the spirit was ready and sent an invisible punch into his nose. Yomisuki was't even on his feet when the spirit knocked a chair over his head. He tried to fight back but his sword was knocked out of his hand.
Uncle: Prepare to die Yomisuki.
But he wasn't going down that easily. Pretending to be uncouncious, Yomisuki leapt up and grabbed his uncles neck. The spirit screamed, awaking the others who rushed down stairs.
Yomisuki: Help me hold him down.
The others put their hands on the spirit causing it intense pain and making him turn back to his normal state.
Spirit: Don't kill me, i'll do anything you say!
Yomisuki ignored him and told the others what had happened to Q then asked who Katrina was.
Indigo: It must be his wife. He told me that he was married once but his wife died during child birth.
There was a stunned silence.
Meng: They killed him...
The spirit began to scream with pain.
Spirit: He's not dead, he's in another dimension. I will send you there if you free me.
He continued to scream and a few ninjas took their hands of of him to make him quiet down.
Fullmetal: Take us there now.
The spirit smiled and then a blue mist came out of his mouth engulfing them. When it cleared they were in labirinth.
Natsume: Now what?

Q knew as soon as he opened his opened his eyes that he was going to die. He looked around and realised he was tied to an operating table in a dark, cold room. Tepai was standing next to him.
Q: What do you want with me, you filthy bastard?
Tepai ignored the question.
Tepai: Try not to flinch, it will make it hurt more.
He took out a knife and a bowl, then signalled to three spirits in the form of Casshern, Stephen and Wickedform. They huddled around to talk about the best way of removing Q's blood. Q took this to his advantage and tried to slip his hand through the ropes. Just as he did, the spirits turned around. Q leapt onto the table and slit Cassherns throat but Stephen waved his hand and sent Q flying. Q landed on his feet and threw a dagger which planted its self in Wickedforms forehead. Tepai levitated the table above Q to crush him but he rolled out of the way and decapitated Stephen before stabbing Tepai through the chest. He turned and ran down the corridor.

The ninjas had been walking for half an hour and hadn't encountered any spirits so they were becoming more relaxed. Suddenly, Q ran out in front of them. Hellbound ran towards him.
Hellbound: Are you okay? We've come to save you.
Q drew his dagger.
Hellbound: What are you doing?
Q: Killing you.
He stuck the dagger deep into Hellbounds chest. Shadowist ran towards them but there was an invisible force field. Q began to change into a spirit, but not an ordinary blue one, the golden leader.
Leader: Bet you didn't know the leader could transform into the living and the dead.
Hellbounds blood was sucked out of his body by an invisible force and formed a liquid ball in the air.
Shadowist put his head in his hands as his friends body was dried out.
Leader: Surely you can't be that upset dear Shadowist? You humans live to die. You are dying from the moment you are born. It's not as if Hellbound here was going to live forever. I guess he's finally going to hell just like his name suggests.
Shaowist: SHUT UP YOU MONSTER!
The leader merely laughed.
Indigo: Why must you do this?
Leader: Your blood-once devoured by us-holds the key to ruling over the monsters. Every time you've fought a monster a bit of it's soul has become part of you. If every one of my servants has one drop of Hellbounds blood then we can harness control over the land. There's nothing you can do to stop me.
And he vanished before their eyes. Shadowist ran forward and grabbed Hellbounds body. Everybody just stood still and waited. They hoped Q was doing better than them.

At 8/29/06 12:32 PM, Wombat333 wrote: Part 8, Chapter 28
We live to die

You might want to direct this to the Writer's guild. There is a bunch of really commited writers in there and I think they'd be happy to review it for you

Thanks, i'll do that now.

Walking on Glass by Iain Banks, why not give it a read among theses other great novels, my friends

Fear and loathing in Las vegas-Hunter S. Thompson

Clockwork Orange-Anthony Burgess

The Football factory-John King

Funny you should mention him...I started reading the Silmarillion, and stopped after page 50. It's like reading the Bible! I couldn't stay focused and didn't understand much of what was going on.

Ive read the Selamillion- a parody of the Silmarillion, funny stuff, but im wandering after reading the parody should i read the actual book?

At 10/26/04 04:51 PM, LordSkeletor wrote:

At 10/26/04 04:29 PM, Frozen_Fox wrote:

At 10/26/04 04:24 PM, LordSkeletor wrote:

Nope.I know you might find this a bit "weird" but I quite like the Harry Potter books I mean you have got to respect J.KRowling

Why would I think your weird? the Harry potter books are good books. Ive got 4 of them and Ive not long finsihed reading the foruth one for like the 10th time. :P

People think Harry Potter is boring.Do you like Anthony Horowitz he wrote Stormbreaker.

Ive read anthony horowitz- the first 3 of the alex ryder series. But i think matthew reily is better with his sci-fi action filled novels- the only sections that lack a good amount of action in his books are the beginnings and endings
the same with harry potter-all the beginnings in the entire collection is extremely boring. nothing much happens.

At 11/11/06 06:04 PM, J-Flash wrote: Funny you should mention him...I started reading the Silmarillion, and stopped after page 50. It's like reading the Bible! I couldn't stay focused and didn't understand much of what was going on.

The first few chapters of the Silmarillion is really fucking hard to read and understand, even for a Tolkien enthusiast, like myself. Though, i must admit, i never really gave up on the book. I've read it about 8 times now, and it's probably in my top 3 books of all time.

Ive read the Selamillion- a parody of the Silmarillion, funny stuff, but im wandering after reading the parody should i read the actual book?

Yes you should. Especially if you're a fan of the LotR books (I don't know if you are, i just came to post a review and saw your post). It's really quite an amzing read afte the generally 'boring' start. Things liven up, a lot, trust me on this.

ANYWAY.

I decided to pick up a book for the first time in about 2 months. I thought i'd try a new author, someone i hadn't read before. Up stepped Dean Koontz to the plate, and in my eyes, hit a fucking humdinger of a home run.

The Taken ~ Dean Koontz.

A very sophisticated horror for me, but at a pace you're not willing to put down, even to check the damn dictionary (Yes, this is the first book in about 7 years i've needed to actually think about a word, 'tutelary' i think it was).

Generally, this is a Sci-Fi horror. The antagonists, take a wild guess, aliens, but none like you would imagine.

What starts as a very strange downpour, which is terribly out of season. Turns out to be the thing of nightmares as it just won't stop! The rain glows an unhealthy way, it smells at first of semen and then gradually turns to citrus fruit odours and then vanishes. The main character, Molly, a writer who hasn't made her significant breakthrough in the market. A very unselfish person, and very easy to get attached to, must find her way in this terrible place.

The storm isn't just above her town, or indeed her country, it soon developes the whole of the world. Constant strange rain, pouring terribly on everyone. Then it gets worse. Strange things are seen on TV, weird vortexes above the ocean, lifting thousands of tons of water at a time. Then the aliens start to play mind games on the people, showing them their future in mirrors, turning their worst thoughts into reality.

Re-animated dead, strange new life-forms growing inplace of normal plants, strange demons in the tree's lurking, waiting for you. This book has it all. The slow coming twist at the end, wasn't as knock out as it could have been, but i was still pleasanty suprised by it. A very well done book.

I do recomend it, but as light reading, not as a read in a 3 day book, like i attempted. It was so fast paced i read it all in about 14/15 hours, staying up till 5am and 6am on respective mornings.

Rating 8/10 for me. And i will try a few more of this Koontz characters books.

At 11/28/06 08:54 PM, Slightly-Crazy-Dude wrote: The first few chapters of the Silmarillion is really fucking hard to read and understand, even for a Tolkien enthusiast, like myself. Though, i must admit, i never really gave up on the book. I've read it about 8 times now, and it's probably in my top 3 books of all time.

I'll have to re-read it at some point. I'm gradually getting through all of the books on my "Must Read" list, but then it'll be Xmas and all of the shit about that, followed by more books being bought and we begin again.

At 11/29/06 08:36 AM, Coop83 wrote:
I'll have to re-read it at some point. I'm gradually getting through all of the books on my "Must Read" list, but then it'll be Xmas and all of the shit about that, followed by more books being bought and we begin again.

I hear you man. I havn't been reading much at all, recently, but i've decided to start trying it again. I recently loaned a further two Koontz books, from my girlfriends pal, so i'll get tore into them proper sharp.

Christmas always brings new books, which i kind of look forward to, but dislike at the same time, as i always want to read at my own pace. Fuck it.

At 11/29/06 09:25 PM, Slightly-Crazy-Dude wrote: Christmas always brings new books, which i kind of look forward to, but dislike at the same time, as i always want to read at my own pace. Fuck it.

Yeah, the main reason my reading pace has slowed is because I'm spending so much time with my girlfriend. She likes a good read, but she can do that when I'm in the office, as she hasn't got a job at the moment.

Given time, I'll get something sorted, rather than my hour every saturday morning.