Rate the last book you read.
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Dan
Makhulu Silverback
I'm slowly ploughing through 'Shantaram' by Gregory David Roberts:
He then flees to India where the novel is set.
A brilliant read, although a bit daunting at 936 pages and what looks like a 6pt font size. Plus, the guy had to write it three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions.
Highly recommended.
He then flees to India where the novel is set.
A brilliant read, although a bit daunting at 936 pages and what looks like a 6pt font size. Plus, the guy had to write it three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions.
Highly recommended.
phoenix
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'The Infinite Book' [J.D. Barrow] #oh the irony...
The author takes us on a short and pleasantly non-technical tour of the history of the concept of infinity in religion, philosophy, mathematics and physics.
No HIgher Grade or University-Level maths required for this one. [which is more than I can say for a Hawking/Penrose collaboration I found at my library a few years back.
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The author takes us on a short and pleasantly non-technical tour of the history of the concept of infinity in religion, philosophy, mathematics and physics.
No HIgher Grade or University-Level maths required for this one. [which is more than I can say for a Hawking/Penrose collaboration I found at my library a few years back.
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Solitude
Mr. Nice Guy
Book - Neverwhere
Author - Neil Gaiman
Rating - 5/10
I haven't read the comics or watched the tv show. I am a fan of Neil Gaiman though.
Neverwhere could have been much better. It's got a brilliant idea behind it and there are some interesting bits but the characters seem a bit underdeveloped and I for one didn't care about the characters all that much. Some parts of the book felt rushed.
The ending almost saved it. Almost.
Author - Neil Gaiman
Rating - 5/10
I haven't read the comics or watched the tv show. I am a fan of Neil Gaiman though.
Neverwhere could have been much better. It's got a brilliant idea behind it and there are some interesting bits but the characters seem a bit underdeveloped and I for one didn't care about the characters all that much. Some parts of the book felt rushed.
The ending almost saved it. Almost.
sycogrim
MyGaming Comp Authoritah
i just checked on the Exclusive books website damn this book looks extremely awesome... planning on buying it soon definitely
Dohc-WP
Ron Burgundy
Lydon
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*beings casting Rebirth*
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I just finished The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Yes, the author of Twilight.
Now this was an interesting one.
It involves a symbiotic species of being from another planet, known as "Souls," that basically take over Earth by inhabiting the bodies of humans. They've done this on a number of planets where intelligent life was present, and Earth is the latest "victim." They only choose planets where they feel the inhabiting races are too violent or unappreciative of their planets.
The story is the tale of a particular soul, named Wanderer, who inhabits a body, but doesn't quite manage to "kill" the human inhabiting the body. She instead has complete control over the body, but shares it with the human in question - Melanie. The problem is that Wanderer inherited many of Melanie's traits...such as particular likes and dislikes, and, of course, whom she loves and hates.
I'm not going to spoil the story, but it's quite post-apocalyptic and rather ironic. The souls are afraid of the few surviving humans who are all in hiding and vice versa. Each deems each other as dangerous. Wanderer embarks on the quest to ensure that Melanie's little brother isn't "seeked" (the process of having one's body taken over) and the rest is for your enjoyment
There's definitely clear hints as to who wrote it, but it's slightly darker and less cheesy/soppy. I think because it doesn't involve teenage hormonal vampires adults may enjoy this one more. I found it quite interesting and wouldn't actually mind seeing this adapted into a movie as it as quite a bit of sci-fi to it.
All in all a bit long, but a good read: 8/10
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*angel music and a column of light appears*
I just finished The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Yes, the author of Twilight.
Now this was an interesting one.
It involves a symbiotic species of being from another planet, known as "Souls," that basically take over Earth by inhabiting the bodies of humans. They've done this on a number of planets where intelligent life was present, and Earth is the latest "victim." They only choose planets where they feel the inhabiting races are too violent or unappreciative of their planets.
The story is the tale of a particular soul, named Wanderer, who inhabits a body, but doesn't quite manage to "kill" the human inhabiting the body. She instead has complete control over the body, but shares it with the human in question - Melanie. The problem is that Wanderer inherited many of Melanie's traits...such as particular likes and dislikes, and, of course, whom she loves and hates.
I'm not going to spoil the story, but it's quite post-apocalyptic and rather ironic. The souls are afraid of the few surviving humans who are all in hiding and vice versa. Each deems each other as dangerous. Wanderer embarks on the quest to ensure that Melanie's little brother isn't "seeked" (the process of having one's body taken over) and the rest is for your enjoyment
There's definitely clear hints as to who wrote it, but it's slightly darker and less cheesy/soppy. I think because it doesn't involve teenage hormonal vampires adults may enjoy this one more. I found it quite interesting and wouldn't actually mind seeing this adapted into a movie as it as quite a bit of sci-fi to it.
All in all a bit long, but a good read: 8/10
Lydon
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The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Canavan
Brilliant book
8/10
LOVED that series.
They get better
