What are you reading right now?

TheBig3 · 10-15-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 6underground

I wouldn't say I enjoyed it. It was more or less a train accident. And I'm in Kentucky, so it was kind of like peeking into the lives of people I see everyday at Walmart. I did keep hoping the thing would come full circle.

You're right though. Not worthy of a recommendation. But I can't curse time spent reading, even if it is trash.

BTW, good review. I was glad to see you hated it without being pretentious. Seriously. It's a difficult feat.

hey thanks! all my writings on that one were geniune rage.

NumberNineDream · 10-15-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I second this, I've only read Post Office but I really enjoyed it, anyone else have some recommendations?

I've read 'Notes of a dirty old man' and 'Tales of Ordinary Madness' that both were really enjoyable ... Haven't read any of his novels, so I can't recommend any. They usually suggest that I read his two novels 'Pulp' and 'Factotum'.

Terrible Lizard · 10-15-2009, 06:08 PM

Yes!

sidewinder · 10-15-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

I've read 'Notes of a dirty old man' and 'Tales of Ordinary Madness' that both were really enjoyable ... Haven't read any of his novels, so I can't recommend any. They usually suggest that I read his two novels 'Pulp' and 'Factotum'.

Are 'Notes of a dirty old man' and 'Tales of Ordinary Madness' collections of poems, then? I'm not into poetry...prefer novels. I placed a hold on Factotum at the library earlier...who knows when I'll get it. Pulp sounds interesting too.

NumberNineDream · 10-15-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Are 'Notes of a dirty old man' and 'Tales of Ordinary Madness' collections of poems, then? I'm not into poetry...prefer novels. I placed a hold on Factotum at the library earlier...who knows when I'll get it. Pulp sounds interesting too.

'Notes of a dirty old man' is made of bunch of articles he used to write in his friend's newspaper, that he put together in a book. Basically, it's notes about and to himself (the dirty old man).

'Tales of Ordinary Madness' is a collection of short stories, mostly fictional.

adidasss · 10-16-2009, 02:24 AM

Thought it was high time I read something by this man...

TheBig3 · 10-16-2009, 08:29 AM

lol, you're a nerd on a level few can achieve.

we still meeting up for D & D this weekend?

adidasss · 10-16-2009, 01:26 PM

You need to read more, Brennan...

TheBig3 · 10-16-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

You need to read more, Brennan...

I read plenty. What makes you think I don't.

Roemilca · 10-16-2009, 01:54 PM

And

Needless to say, I could use some recommendations next time I pick out a book to read.

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