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Liviu_5 · 01-16-2009, 01:09 PM

Robert at Fantasy Book Critic put up my 2008 year end list/looking forward to 2009 here:

http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.co...ew2009_16.html

Some I read as e, some as print, some both. Same with 09, I am trying to get as many books as I can as e, but ...

MonaLS · 01-16-2009, 10:31 PM

Reading the "In Death" series by J.D. Robb. It's brain candy, but not too bad.

lilac_jive · 01-17-2009, 02:06 PM

I'm reading "Taming Rafe" right now (sequel to By Love Undone) and then I think I'll be reading the first Dresden Files book.

Todd A Fonseca · 01-17-2009, 03:53 PM

Just finished reading "The Trouble With Being God" (kindle). It was pretty good (not nearly as good at Vespa). Expected a lot more at the end, but was a fast read.

Full review:

Brutally murdered, a catholic priest hangs crucified on the side of an abandoned brewery. Steven Carvelle, a feature reporter for the Courtsdale Courier, covers the slaying. One murder leads to the another, each one more heinous, and a serial killer is born. Tormented by his own internal demons while covering these cases, Carvelle begins having his own nightmares of increasing brutality. Subsequently, his relationship with his girlfriend, best friend, as well as his inner self deteriorates and his grasp on reality begins to warp. Carvelle questions the meaning of life, the purpose of religion, and what the slayings all have in common. Unfortunately, the answer may be one he is unwilling to face.

While reading William Aicher’s, The Trouble With Being God, I was reminded of the 1987 movie Angel Heart starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet. Both feature a main character trying to solve the mystery surrounding a series of brutal slayings while evidence mounts pointing to them as the potential killer. Both also have substantial religious overtones.

Aicher’s writing is crisp and the novel moves quickly. There are a number of philosophical discussions between Carvelle and his friend Miles that recall the days of late night college dorm room discussions. Many of these involve religion and its role in society. However, not all are delved into as deeply as I would have liked. Also, for those expected neat and tidy closure to the various story arcs, you may be a little frustrated at the end. But realize Aicher’s focus isn’t necessarily the slayings themselves, though this provides the novels backbone pushing the plot forward, but the inner journey of our own occasional brutal thoughts and passions and how we choose to manage them.

Something unique offered by this novel to enhance the readers experience, are Aicher’s footnoted musical selections to be listened to while reading various parts of the novel. For this, Aicher draws on his experience as Director of Marketing for an online sheet music retailer and previous position as Editor In-Chief for an online music review website. The songs are available on the books website.

For those looking for a face paced read, while realizing the novel contains violence similar to that featured on an intense CSI episode, check out The Trouble With Being God.

pilotbob · 01-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Just finished reading The Time Traders.. the MRBC January book selection. You guys didn't tell me it was going to suck me into a whole series of books.

Anyway, I'm going back to finish of the Sherlock Holmes Omnibus now. After that, I know not what I will read. Perhaps Oliver Twist or Count of Monte Christo... or perhaps go back and read a few more Star Trek Corp of Engineers books... they are quick reads.

Then again, watching the 8 episodes of Legend of the Seeker is making me want to read Wizards First Rule again. Should I did up my paperback or just buy the ebook?

BOb

ShortNCuddlyAm · 01-19-2009, 08:09 PM

Started and finished Time Traders today. Not interested in the rest of the series (when does the discussion open?).

Restarting The Engine's Child having put it down to read various pbooks and magazines...

nekokami · 01-19-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompe

I read it recently for the first time and I had read Phoenix Guard three times before reading The Three Musketeers for the first time and it was a strange experience. I liked it a lot but I think Steven Brust do the good things better so I will soon re-read his books again.

I very nearly think I agree with you.

The problem with The Three Musketeers is that the behavior of the main characters looks a bit shabby by contemporary standards. (Even the author thought that while writing it, apparently, based on the number of comments interspersed in the text about how some practice was common at the time of the story, though it would be considered inappropriate at the time of the writing.) In particular, I'm not too impressed with d'Artagnian at the moment, particularly with regard to his behavior towards women.

Khaavren comes across as a much nicer fellow. (I'm now re-reading at least part of The Phoenix Guards before finishing The Three Musketeers.)

Harry001 · 01-20-2009, 12:00 PM

after starting "Dreams of my father - Barack Obama", which i only read half (i did not like the content, it was too much over and over...), i finished a german book (Feuchtgebiete, Charlotte Roche), which was very disturbing and obscene,and started yesterday over to "Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown.
After that i will read the "Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown"
Had read them some years ago on paperback and thought about rereading them on ebook after watching the movie on tv some weeks ago.

take care

harry

BlackVoid · 01-21-2009, 01:23 PM

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

It's a post apocalypse novel. Sort of.
Pretty good so far.

Before that:
Star Dragon - good hard SF (and free) - 8/10
Hunt for a star dwelling creature...

Eater - mediocre hard SF - 5/10
A mysterious object enters the solar system...

(The above are not spoilers, both books start right away by revealing this much.)

lilac_jive · 01-21-2009, 01:43 PM

I'm reading another Suzanne Enoch book, then I want to read Way of the Shadows.

PDS · 01-21-2009, 09:33 PM

I have just finished Cross Country by James Patterson .... It was ok, but rather far fetched. Previous books in the Alex Cross series were way better. Im wondering if the Alex Cross series has been done to death. Its a shame because I am a massive James Patterson fan.

Im going to start Desert Heat by J A Jance now, its my first book by this author so Im hoping that I will enjoy it.

Libby Cone · 01-22-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackVoid

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

It's a post apocalypse novel. Sort of.
Pretty good so far.

Every successive book by Margaret Atwood becomes my favorite. There is a scene in "Oryx and Crake" involving lines spelled out with refrigerator magnets that I still remember.

nelliesorvig · 01-22-2009, 02:40 PM

Going through Failure Is Not an Option. Its not letting me go off my bed

.

Dr. Drib · 01-22-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm almost finished with The Road, by Cormac McCarthy - a work of genius.

lilac_jive · 01-22-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I'm almost finished with The Road, by Cormac McCarthy - a work of genius.

There was a big discussion in another thread about this being dry, but now you give me hope.

01-17-2009, 03:53 PM	#1309
Todd A Fonseca Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 812 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Device: Kindle, iPad, Mobireader	Demons are all around us, but the worst are found within… Just finished reading "The Trouble With Being God" (kindle). It was pretty good (not nearly as good at Vespa). Expected a lot more at the end, but was a fast read. Full review: Brutally murdered, a catholic priest hangs crucified on the side of an abandoned brewery. Steven Carvelle, a feature reporter for the Courtsdale Courier, covers the slaying. One murder leads to the another, each one more heinous, and a serial killer is born. Tormented by his own internal demons while covering these cases, Carvelle begins having his own nightmares of increasing brutality. Subsequently, his relationship with his girlfriend, best friend, as well as his inner self deteriorates and his grasp on reality begins to warp. Carvelle questions the meaning of life, the purpose of religion, and what the slayings all have in common. Unfortunately, the answer may be one he is unwilling to face. While reading William Aicher’s, The Trouble With Being God, I was reminded of the 1987 movie Angel Heart starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet. Both feature a main character trying to solve the mystery surrounding a series of brutal slayings while evidence mounts pointing to them as the potential killer. Both also have substantial religious overtones. Aicher’s writing is crisp and the novel moves quickly. There are a number of philosophical discussions between Carvelle and his friend Miles that recall the days of late night college dorm room discussions. Many of these involve religion and its role in society. However, not all are delved into as deeply as I would have liked. Also, for those expected neat and tidy closure to the various story arcs, you may be a little frustrated at the end. But realize Aicher’s focus isn’t necessarily the slayings themselves, though this provides the novels backbone pushing the plot forward, but the inner journey of our own occasional brutal thoughts and passions and how we choose to manage them. Something unique offered by this novel to enhance the readers experience, are Aicher’s footnoted musical selections to be listened to while reading various parts of the novel. For this, Aicher draws on his experience as Director of Marketing for an online sheet music retailer and previous position as Editor In-Chief for an online music review website. The songs are available on the books website. For those looking for a face paced read, while realizing the novel contains violence similar to that featured on an intense CSI episode, check out The Trouble With Being God.

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01-16-2009, 01:09 PM	#1306
Liviu_5 Books and more books Posts: 917 Karma: 69499 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Plains, NY, USA Device: Nook Color, Itouch, Nokia770, Sony 650, Sony 700(dead), Ebk(given)	Robert at Fantasy Book Critic put up my 2008 year end list/looking forward to 2009 here: http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.co...ew2009_16.html Some I read as e, some as print, some both. Same with 09, I am trying to get as many books as I can as e, but ...

01-16-2009, 10:31 PM	#1307
MonaLS Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Kindle (Gen 1), Kindle DX, Kindle Fire, LG Enact	Reading the "In Death" series by J.D. Robb. It's brain candy, but not too bad.

01-17-2009, 02:06 PM	#1308
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I'm reading "Taming Rafe" right now (sequel to By Love Undone) and then I think I'll be reading the first Dresden Files book.

01-19-2009, 08:06 PM	#1310
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Just finished reading The Time Traders.. the MRBC January book selection. You guys didn't tell me it was going to suck me into a whole series of books. Anyway, I'm going back to finish of the Sherlock Holmes Omnibus now. After that, I know not what I will read. Perhaps Oliver Twist or Count of Monte Christo... or perhaps go back and read a few more Star Trek Corp of Engineers books... they are quick reads. Then again, watching the 8 episodes of Legend of the Seeker is making me want to read Wizards First Rule again. Should I did up my paperback or just buy the ebook? BOb

01-19-2009, 08:09 PM	#1311
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Started and finished Time Traders today. Not interested in the rest of the series (when does the discussion open?). Restarting The Engine's Child having put it down to read various pbooks and magazines...

01-20-2009, 12:00 PM	#1313
Harry001 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 729 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tehran/Iran - new posting 2024 Device: Nook glow light 3, 3+ and 4+, Tolino Epos 1, 2 and 3	after starting "Dreams of my father - Barack Obama", which i only read half (i did not like the content, it was too much over and over...), i finished a german book (Feuchtgebiete, Charlotte Roche), which was very disturbing and obscene,and started yesterday over to "Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown. After that i will read the "Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown" Had read them some years ago on paperback and thought about rereading them on ebook after watching the movie on tv some weeks ago. take care harry

01-21-2009, 01:23 PM	#1314
BlackVoid Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 510423 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505	Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood It's a post apocalypse novel. Sort of. Pretty good so far. Before that: Star Dragon - good hard SF (and free) - 8/10 Hunt for a star dwelling creature... Eater - mediocre hard SF - 5/10 A mysterious object enters the solar system... (The above are not spoilers, both books start right away by revealing this much.)

01-21-2009, 01:43 PM	#1315
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I'm reading another Suzanne Enoch book, then I want to read Way of the Shadows.

01-21-2009, 09:33 PM	#1316
PDS Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 46 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Austalia Device: Sony PRS-505, Dell Mini 9, I-Phone	I have just finished Cross Country by James Patterson .... It was ok, but rather far fetched. Previous books in the Alex Cross series were way better. Im wondering if the Alex Cross series has been done to death. Its a shame because I am a massive James Patterson fan. Im going to start Desert Heat by J A Jance now, its my first book by this author so Im hoping that I will enjoy it.

01-22-2009, 02:40 PM	#1318
nelliesorvig Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Handheld	Going through Failure Is Not an Option. Its not letting me go off my bed .

01-22-2009, 06:53 PM	#1319
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,466 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I'm almost finished with The Road, by Cormac McCarthy - a work of genius.