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Originally Posted by DrNefario
I liked The Martian, but didn't love it. It's not my favourite book on that list (of the five I've read, anyway.)
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Thank you for voting for your favorite of the group!
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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger
On the plus side, Hitchhikers Guide is a series. We all know how much you like those. And you got an omnibus edition, so you won't have to wait to get the next book ...
My vote goes for it, don't forget your towel, and
DON'T
PANIC
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Yes, I do love a good series...Have towel will travel (been meaning to understand 42).
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Originally Posted by pdurrant
I really enjoyed The Martian. And I'm planning on getting Ancillary Justice sometime. So those are the two I voted for.
I like HHGTTG, but I think an omnibus for the first read of 2015 is too much. And, of course, the radio series is really the best. |
I actually wouldn't mind starting with a series, especially when I have all of the books. It actually helps to take some of the pressure off with the whole "What do I read next/now" situation!
I'll probably use this poll to do that as well. I might choose the Top 3 to 5 vote getters as my first 3 - 5 books of the new year. Or, anything with 5 votes or more... goes on the list. I haven't decided.
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Originally Posted by red_phoenix
I will not be much help Nyssa. I have not read any of the books on your list except Hitchhicker's. I tried it because friends of mine absolutely raved about it. I didn't get it either and did not find it enjoyable.
I guess AlbertaCowboy and myself are the exceptions to the rule... or at least the only ones willing to admit it.  |
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I think you may have hit the nail on the head there.
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Originally Posted by cpegg
I recently read The Martian and Ancillary Justice and loved them both. The Martian is hard SF with suspense, humor and charm, while Ancillary Justice is social SF that unfolds more slowly and packs an emotional whomp. (You might start reading each on a Saturday morning, though, rather than in the evening when you need to get up early for work the next morning. That really didn't work out well for me.)
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I will keep that in mind! Thank you. I'm a bit lucky right now, as I am on Christmas/Winter break with my children (one of the perks of being a substitute teacher - I'm off when they're off), so I will have a few extra days of reading time.