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Old 07-19-2012, 11:42 PM   #4251 (permalink)
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Falling in love with this series like I did with Harry Potter... it's very enthralling.
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Old 07-20-2012, 11:11 AM   #4252 (permalink)
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Yeah, I read those books little while back and loved them. I also thought they were a bit like Harry Potter for adults, but not as lame as that sounds. I'm gonna have to go check to see if the third book is out yet..........nope.
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Old 07-20-2012, 11:17 AM   #4253 (permalink)
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Mort by Terry Pratchett

I'm on a bit of a fantasy kick right now and when it comes to fantasy, there's very few who are on the same level as Pratchett. He adds a much needed dose of levity and humor to the genre, but not at the expense of proper story structure. He does tend to utilize formula a bit too much, but he makes it up by his imaginative universe and laugh out loud writing style. If you like Douglas Adams then you'll absolutely love this author.
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Old 07-21-2012, 01:32 AM   #4254 (permalink)
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Yeah, I read those books little while back and loved them. I also thought they were a bit like Harry Potter for adults, but not as lame as that sounds. I'm gonna have to go check to see if the third book is out yet..........nope.
Yeah, ****. Wise Man's Fear is stay-up-3-extra-hours-turning-pages good. I'm ripping through it, and I'm going to be very sad when I get to the end and do not have the next book to start.
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Old 07-21-2012, 04:39 AM   #4255 (permalink)
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Some classics. I just finished Fantomas.
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Old 07-21-2012, 10:26 AM   #4256 (permalink)
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Yeah, ****. Wise Man's Fear is stay-up-3-extra-hours-turning-pages good. I'm ripping through it, and I'm going to be very sad when I get to the end and do not have the next book to start.
Yeah. I found that when his characters went out into the world and did things, it was good but it doesn't seem to be the author's strong suit. But when they're someplace where they have a chance to put down roots and engage in some drama, then it gets pretty impossible to put down. Whether they're in the present at the tavern or at the academy, it can be pretty engrossing. Makes sense, since the author is a college professor.
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Old 07-21-2012, 10:32 AM   #4257 (permalink)
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American Psycho. Yes, I watched the movie before I decided to read the book. I've decided I don't feel guilty about that anymore... I've been doing it my whole life. Jurassic Park, Fight Club, 2001, No Country For Old Men... the list goes on...
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Old 07-21-2012, 10:48 AM   #4258 (permalink)
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I think that's the better way to go to be honest, it means you get to experience and appreciate the adaptation for what it is, and the book for what it is. It also gives you a good visual reference, which can help, especially in sprawling book series' that have multiple characters.
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Old 07-21-2012, 10:52 AM   #4259 (permalink)
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Yeah, I prefer it to the other way around. Since books are typically better than their movie counterparts, enjoying the movie first gets rid of the potential for disappointment.
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Most of the time sure, but not always. If I had read The Godfather first I can guarantee you I would have never seen the movie.
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