Arya Stark

I've been listening to Life of Pi on audiobook on my rides home from work since it's such a long drive. I've seen the movie and I started reading the book when I was taking the train but began taking out audiobooks from the library after driving.

I quite like it and the narrator is really good. The book is also from a single voice so it isn't like the narrator needs to create many characters or anything.

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MB Journal.
Azucar y Especia. My blog.

bob.

1Q84

8 chapters in....and wow

just wow

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A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism.

Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

Sansa Stark

^ right? so good

bob.

Are all of his books this nihilistic?

I may just go on a binge with this guy

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A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism.

Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

Sansa Stark

p much, go with Kafka on the Shore or Wind Up next, Kafka on the Shore is my fave. he's got a new one coming out really soon too

LoathsomePete

Retief At Large by Keith Laumer

Collection of short stories compiled into a single volume that chronicles the adventures of Ratief, the only competent diplomat who wants to do good by the people.

This is from a very interesting (some would argue boring) time in science-fiction where there was more emphasis on talking than action. If you're a fan of Star Trek then I think you'll get a lot out of this series, and this author in particular because he was known for his satirical nature, and the fact that he was an Air Force officer and diplomat, so he has some insight into the subject matter that other authors wouldn't. Not sure if this series, or this character will change anyones life, but I've been reading about him since high school and I always enjoy going back and rereading the two books I've been able to find over the years (the other being Retief Unbound).

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bulbasaur

murakami's great.



:0)

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James

Not as great as Milan Kundera, that book rules!

Sansa Stark

UHHHmmmmmm we can't be friends anymore. You've broken my heart.

James

I really enjoy Murakami, but Milan Kundera is one of my top 5 writers of all time probably. Murakami is kind of hit and miss for me, I loved IQ84 and really enjoyed Norwegian Wood but didn't really get Kafka On The Shore or The Wind Up Bird Chronicle.
With Kafka I really loved the chapters with the old man but didn't enjoy the ones with the young boy.