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Old 12-21-2010, 09:01 AM   #7486
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Recently, I finished reading The A-Z of Punishment and Torture, an e-book by Irene Thompson (illustrated by Catherine Edmunds), a chilling account of man's inhumanity to man. An absolutely fascinating, but nevertheless very disturbing, catalogue of the methods developed and employed by people throughout history, to inflict maximum pain and suffering on their fellow human beings.
What is it about us humans that we are inexplicably drawn to this sort of stuff then sickened for the rest of the day after viewing it?
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Old 12-21-2010, 12:22 PM   #7487
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Non-fiction alert!
I've started The Great Typo Hunt: Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time -- I'm struck by the author's nerdiness, not that he doesn't have social skills, but he's really into his mission!
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Old 12-21-2010, 01:33 PM   #7488
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What is it about us humans that we are inexplicably drawn to this sort of stuff then sickened for the rest of the day after viewing it?
Perhaps it's connected with our inability, as humans, of escaping the incessant cycle of violence and wars that continue to plague the history of our development. I believe that reading sanitised history rather misses the point about what is actually carried out in the name of some belief system, or other. Whether it's crucifixion, guillotining, labour camps, kneecapping or waterboarding, or a multitude of other inhumane punishments, I think this book would help anyone who is genuinely interested in history understand it much better.
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Old 12-21-2010, 06:14 PM   #7489
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I would recommend The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. It is epic fantasy like SoIaF, but a bit heavier on the fantasy side. The series is long, we are at book 13 now. The final book is due to be released early 2012.
I've read most of that. Been thinking of restarting the series. But we'll see. It's a bit slow in a lot of places.
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Old 12-21-2010, 08:42 PM   #7490
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I just started "Stranger" by Zoe Archer, the last in her Blades of the Rose series, which I've really enjoyed.
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:40 PM   #7491
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I've read most of that. Been thinking of restarting the series. But we'll see. It's a bit slow in a lot of places.
Some of the later books get slow and then around 11 they pick back up again. The last few have definitely been worth it!


I am reading Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. So far I don't like it as much as the first nor nearly as much as their Kate Daniels books (love them!).
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:46 PM   #7492
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:46 PM   #7493
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Old 12-21-2010, 10:53 PM   #7494
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Finished "Butcher Bird" by Richard Kadrey this evening.

Published before his Sandman Slim novels, it's another romp through Hell, with demons and lost souls, this time with a human protagonist.

Spyder Lee is a tattoo artist who's saved from a Bitru demon's wrath by a sword wielding blind girl and the fun begins. Not as snarky as Sandman Slim, but if your bothered by violence or f-bombs, it's probably not the book for you.

Offered as a free DRM-free download from Night Shade Books.
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Old 12-22-2010, 04:42 AM   #7495
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Next something I bought today on a whim at Fictionwise, with their 50% off coupon, for $2.76.

The Soapmaster's Apprentice by Geoff Geauterre. It seems like a fun humorous SF/Fantasy story.

I've not come across this author before.
It wasn't really worth it. The main character goes from whiny brat to responsible hero for no apparent reason. The plot lines are flimsy. The action is confusing. Not really comic, either. Not recommended, even at $2.76.

Next up: Analog for January 2011
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Old 12-22-2010, 09:57 AM   #7496
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Some of the later books get slow and then around 11 they pick back up again. The last few have definitely been worth it!


I am reading Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. So far I don't like it as much as the first nor nearly as much as their Kate Daniels books (love them!).
I keep hearing a sort of lack of enthusiasm about Andrews second series. I too love the Kate Daniels so I've been kind of hesitant to pick up the others. I figure there will be a good time to read them someday, but in the meantime...I hate reading a book when I'm comparing it to something else!
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:17 AM   #7497
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I'm on the last Chronicle's of Amber book. I hope to finish it tonight. Anybody have anything that they could recommend me in the same vein?
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:21 AM   #7498
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I don't think there's anything else quite like that series.
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:22 AM   #7499
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I don't think there's anything else quite like that series.
I figured as much. I was hoping I'd be wrong.
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:23 AM   #7500
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How about another Zelazny book?
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