An aside: did you ever read Robotpocalypse? It was very much like World War Z (which I also liked), but with robots instead of zombies. It was derivative, but enjoyable nonetheless.
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Yeah I felt the technical jargon was right at the limit of readable vs too confusing, I felt much more might have felt like showing off. I think it actually helped some of the situations make sense and seem logical. I loved the comedy in it, stuff like mark's back and forth with nasa like:
nasa - you're good to start drilling
Wattney - that's what she said
Nasa - really mark, really?
Wattney - that's what she said
Nasa - really mark, really?
I really liked the film but I watched it first. It's actually very close to the book, the biggest differences are at the end where
Lewis goes out to grab him instead of beck but they still won't make it so they use marks "iron man" idea to meet in the middle. They also end with him back on earth.
But it was still good.
Thats a new one for me. I'll put it on my list. Thanks for the tip!
I finished my Dark Tower re-read, (4th or 5th time travelling through Mid-world with tall dark and broody; I forget which), a couple of days ago, and my heart is still not ready to commit to another book. 
I think I'm going to run through my ASoFI series next, now that I have the whole set. Well, as soon as my poor little heart can take it.
I think I'm going to run through my ASoFI series next, now that I have the whole set. Well, as soon as my poor little heart can take it.
Sorry--I got the name slightly wrong: Robopocalypse (Daniel H. Wilson). There was a sequel, but I only got half way through it before I quit--it was basically a rehash of the first book. Boring. I did like the first one, though!
After blitzing through The Thief of Always and Desperation while I was working nights, I have started the rather brilliant "Graveyard Book" by Gaiman.
Definitely up there with Ocean at the End of the lane so far!!
Definitely up there with Ocean at the End of the lane so far!!
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On my way finishing the first one hundred pages of "End of Watch" and i'm enjoying it so much. Too bad that most of SK Books here in Philippines always arrive so late.
I just finished Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. I loved it! I have had it for a while in the TBR pile but wanted to read it before starting the HBO show based on it. I thought I would just get far enough in to cover the first episode, but the book began with a death and did not reveal who, so I did not want the show spoiling anything, in case they went about things differently. Because, we all know, that never happens!
I enjoyed the book. Was humorous even while dealing with some pretty heavy subject matter. Will definitely read more of her books, this was my first one.
Next up, I'm thinking maybe The Handmaid's Tale.
I have Big Little Lies on hold from the library. I'm up to #6 in line! Whoohoo! I LOVE Liane Moriarty. I first read What Alice Forgot and it just really sucked me in. I will warn you that she pretty much always follows the same format. Starting a point (a big event) then working back and forth til you finally see the whole picture at the end. But I like it.
I just got Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult which is my March Book Club read. Only a few chapters in and it's going to be tough. The author really seems to always have her finger on the pulse of what is happening in America. She's the same person who wrote Nineteen Minutes, which is about a school shooting and came out following the Columbine shooting. This one is dealing with racism and white supremacy. Like I said, tough! But book club discussion should be good, anyway!
...re-reading my way through Owen's catalogue.....
....on this hyar one right now...ayuh....
Saw this at the thrift store today. I haven't read any of her books. Should I go back tomorrow to see if it is still there?
Read The Rest of Her Life by Laura Moriarty. Didn't think I would like it, but gave it a whirl since I found it at the used bookstore for under fifty cents. Really enjoyed the book - believable characters and a very interesting story.
Finally read Usher's Passing by McCammon. Dark and gory, but good. Liked Boy's Life a bit more, though.
About a third of the way through Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg. The perfect book to follow a heavier read.
Finally read Usher's Passing by McCammon. Dark and gory, but good. Liked Boy's Life a bit more, though.
About a third of the way through Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg. The perfect book to follow a heavier read.
Ive been reading David Drake's Lord of the Isles book 1 of the series. Im about done with it.
Dunno what I should read next. I have a choice of reading these books since I read pretty fast
Stephen King's Joyland
Star Wars Old Republic Annihilation
Star Wars Ahsoka novel
J.K. Rowling's Vacancy novel. Its an odd funny type novel about a mayor in a small England town he dies. Shenanigans go on or whatever
Dunno what I should read next. I have a choice of reading these books since I read pretty fast
Stephen King's Joyland
Star Wars Old Republic Annihilation
Star Wars Ahsoka novel
J.K. Rowling's Vacancy novel. Its an odd funny type novel about a mayor in a small England town he dies. Shenanigans go on or whatever
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If you read fast then joyland should fly by. I read pretty slow (I guess it's more about the amount and how often I read rather than speed) but joyland is the quickest I've ever read a book, and it's not the shortest book I've read.
I am actually reading IT for the first time and it is kicking my ass. In a good way. I kinda feel exhausted after reading chunks of it. I think out of all the King books I've read so far this one has the most brevity in words.
I mean The Stand was longer with a larger cast and bigger environments, but this feels a lot longer. Not in a bad way.
Anyone else get this?
I mean The Stand was longer with a larger cast and bigger environments, but this feels a lot longer. Not in a bad way.
Anyone else get this?
I envy you. Reading IT for the first time....... One of the all time greats!
I enjoyed it. It's written from various POV including the shooter and really pulled me into the events as they were happening. If you get it,let me know what you think.
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I wish I could read IT for the first time again. I think people get more attached to stephen's child characters (at least I do), and I think when reading the adult sections you have a sense that you've seen these characters grow. I think this helps the book feel longer. It's also a very draining book emotionally, people's maternal/paternal instincts kick in strong.
It is really great as well. Very much enjoying it. Gotta finish, but if it maintains this level I'll probably rank above The Stand and several others on my personal list. Also great motivator for writing non linear and all. Course King already had quite a lot of experience in doing that and writing in general. BUT it is a great motivator in my own writing.
Anyway, just glad I'm rounding out the BIG THREE. Read The Shining in 2015, The Stand in 2016, and now IT in 2017. I think we all have our personal favorites, but those three seem to be the heavy hitters. Dark Tower is up there to but that's more niche thing.
DANG! I wish I'd known that you like Moriarty! I just donated two copies (one PB and one HB) of her last book (Truly, Madly, Guilty)! I'll keep an eye out for her others to review and then pass the copies on to youI have Big Little Lies on hold from the library. I'm up to #6 in line! Whoohoo! I LOVE Liane Moriarty. I first read What Alice Forgot and it just really sucked me in. I will warn you that she pretty much always follows the same format. Starting a point (a big event) then working back and forth til you finally see the whole picture at the end. But I like it.
I just got Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult which is my March Book Club read. Only a few chapters in and it's going to be tough. The author really seems to always have her finger on the pulse of what is happening in America. She's the same person who wrote Nineteen Minutes, which is about a school shooting and came out following the Columbine shooting. This one is dealing with racism and white supremacy. Like I said, tough! But book club discussion should be good, anyway!
Was going to read some GRRM, but I picked up Mr. Mercedes instead. It's my first read-through, and I like it already!
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