What are you reading right now?

NSW · 01-09-2013, 02:20 PM

^Glad I'm not the only person who thought Humbert was a d-bag. Nabakov does write beautifully, but in this case it didn't make the character seem less...blech.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 01-09-2013, 02:30 PM

He was just awful, the way he'd talk about Dolores' mother and ****. Like damn dude, you're not so hot yourself with your paedophile ass...

The Batlord · 01-10-2013, 10:43 AM

^^^

I actually never finished that book. It just kinda creeped me out and, as interesting and compelling a book as it was, just stopped being fun after a while. It's just hard to read a book where the narrator is a sociopath with no real personality to latch onto. I had the same problem with Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 01-13-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

^^^

I actually never finished that book. It just kinda creeped me out and, as interesting and compelling a book as it was, just stopped being fun after a while. It's just hard to read a book where the narrator is a sociopath with no real personality to latch onto. I had the same problem with Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates.

Oh I loved Zombie,but JCO is one of my favourite authors anyway. Her other books are a lot better though, like Blonde or the Grave Diggers Daughter.

reading this right now and I love it

Cinnamonics · 01-13-2013, 02:15 PM

Currently reading Harry Potter, the 2nd book. After avoiding them for many years, I thought it was time to check out this series, and even though it's nowhere near the awesomeness of my favourite books, it's quite entertaining nonetheless. I'll probably take a break from it after finishing the 2nd book, though.

The Batlord · 01-14-2013, 11:02 AM

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Oh I loved Zombie,but JCO is one of my favourite authors anyway. Her other books are a lot better though, like Blonde or the Grave Diggers Daughter.

I don't think I've actually finished one of her books, but I definitely need to pick Blonde back up. That's a nice headfuck of a book. And I won't deny enjoying the scene where Marilyn Monroe gets DP'ed.

Hitch · 01-19-2013, 09:09 PM

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Was not a fan. Nabokov is a good writer but goddamn did I want to punch Humbert Humbert in his smug ass face

All I can say is: Love Will Tear You Apart!

I kept thinking for a good portion "c'mon Humbert, do the right thing!" but after a while, I realized that the novel wouldn't have had the same effect if it wasn't the way it is. On the contrary, my ill intent towards Humbert began to subside as I was finishing the novel. Strange.....

LoathsomePete · 01-19-2013, 09:15 PM

Eye of the World - Robert Jordan

I'm really hoping I can actually get into this book. I've been wanting to get into the Wheel of Time series for years now, but time-and-time again I just can't get into it.

bob. · 01-19-2013, 09:22 PM

so far i feel his books are growers....just stick with it and by the end it's all worth is

that being said

i just finished The Great Hunt and plan on diving into the Dragon Reborn tonight

BLSNitemair · 01-21-2013, 12:53 PM

Currently reading Thomas Jefferson: The Art Of Power.

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NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	^Glad I'm not the only person who thought Humbert was a d-bag. Nabakov does write beautifully, but in this case it didn't make the character seem less...blech. __________________ Hi.

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Eye of the World - Robert Jordan I'm really hoping I can actually get into this book. I've been wanting to get into the Wheel of Time series for years now, but time-and-time again I just can't get into it. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	so far i feel his books are growers....just stick with it and by the end it's all worth is that being said i just finished The Great Hunt and plan on diving into the Dragon Reborn tonight __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

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~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	He was just awful, the way he'd talk about Dolores' mother and ****. Like damn dude, you're not so hot yourself with your paedophile ass...

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Cinnamonics Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	Currently reading Harry Potter, the 2nd book. After avoiding them for many years, I thought it was time to check out this series, and even though it's nowhere near the awesomeness of my favourite books, it's quite entertaining nonetheless. I'll probably take a break from it after finishing the 2nd book, though.

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BLSNitemair Groupie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wherever the Music Takes Me Posts: 14	Currently reading Thomas Jefferson: The Art Of Power.