Music Banter - What are you reading right now?

It's been forever since I read Lord of the Rings back in high school, so I'm rereading it and I just finished Fellowship. It's even better than I remember. The Shire, Rivendell, Moria, and best of all, Lothlorien. So much magic (you know, metaphorical magic) in those books. When the world is ruled by chaotic, cynical nihilism, LOTR makes sense.

Hmm, I've only read Lord of the Rings once, before the first movie came out, and only in Norwegian. It was enjoyable, but I feel I should read it in English too. Some day, some day.

Right now I'm reading Steven Erikson - Forge of Darkness. Obviously he wasn't finished with the Malazan world after ten ginormous books, and in this first part of a prequel trilogy, he's once again showing why he's one of the most popular fantasy authors out there. His way of describing people and their feelings, and the overall complexity of plot and setting, is just staggering. <3

The Batlord

02-05-2013 10:23 AM

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****! you know your ****, Batfriend!! I can't wait to read them seriously, never got to it as a kid. Would it be better before or after the Trilogy, you think??

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Hmm, I've only read Lord of the Rings once, before the first movie came out, and only in Norwegian. It was enjoyable, but I feel I should read it in English too. Some day, some day.

Yeah, you should definitely read it in English. Tolkien's writing style is the best part of those books and I doubt that could be replicated in another language.

Cinnamonics

02-05-2013 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1282656)

Well, I just happen to have read a bit of Unfinished Tales the other day, so it's not like I'm a real expert yet. And you should definitely reread the trilogy and the Silmarillion first. Unfinished Tales isn't really a cohesive read. It's more a messy collection of bits of Tolkien's essays, notes, and unfinished narratives.

Yeah, you should definitely read it in English. Tolkien's writing style is the best part of those books and I doubt that could be replicated in another language.

Yeah, that's why I'm contemplating it (though whoever the Norwegian translator was, he or she gave a lot of charming names to people and places, I think it's probably one of the best translations ever). I don't often go for re-reads, though, so it might be awhile. But it's probably my number 1 or 2 choice for re-reads.

FRED HALE SR.

02-05-2013 12:16 PM

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I love Hitchcock so it was a must, especially as a remainder book. Cost me 9.99 from Barnes and Noble.

NSW	02-05-2013 05:09 PM

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So these are the first two books in a trilogy by Carrie Ryan. Think Hunger Games meets World War Z meets The Village.

Someone in my book club recommended we read the second book in the trilogy (The Dead Tossed Waves), without noticing that it even was part of a series. So of course that annoyed me, and I had to read the first book first.

Also, it's a Teen Horror/Fantasy book. I don't have a problem with this, except that the teen romance aspect of the story, while cute and nostalgic at first, soon becomes tedious and annoying and entirely too sugary. But the zombie/post apocalypse part of the story is pretty fantastic. This series would be so gripping and awesome if only the author toned down the hormonal whining of the teenage main characters.

gunnels

02-08-2013 02:58 PM

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Short version: everyone is bitches.
Long version: this the most irritatingly snooty, shallow, and melodramatic book I have ever picked up. I had to write a journal about what I've read thus far, and I used it as an excuse to compose the most passive-aggressive thing I've written. I think this passage from it summarizes my feelings about this book best.

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The next nicest thing I can divulge is that Anne has made me appreciate my favorite protagonists even more. It's so neat how her entire character is reduced to being a contrast to her surroundings. Her family is snooty while she is modest. Society wants her to marry someone important while she wants to be with (what was initially) an archetypical dashing rogue. Class and rank are held onto dearly by the rest of the cast while she (allegedly) doesn't care about it. Coupled with a shallow love story to draw people in, she becomes an excellent vehicle for social commentary. Recognizing this in Persuasion has led me to realize my preference for books that focus on storytelling and character development. In that sense, Austen has succeeded in giving me direction in the world of literature, which is after all, the entire reason I am taking this course.

RVCA	02-08-2013 03:56 PM

I read Pride and Prejudice for school and wanted to throw up. I really don't understand Austen. It must be a girl thing.

Just finished The Great Hunt and I really liked it. Jordan is doing a great job of building on the world he's created and it has sucked me in quite completely. Can't wait to start Dragon Reborn

FETCHER.

02-08-2013 05:17 PM

Bought the hunger games because a friend recommended them to me, has anyone read them? Any good? I'm going to give them a bash anyway since I have them now.

The Batlord

02-09-2013 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RVCA (Post 1284053)

I read Pride and Prejudice for school and wanted to throw up. I really don't understand Austen. It must be a girl thing.

I think it might be a nineteenth century thing. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a classic though.

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Sansa Stark

02-09-2013 05:49 PM

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