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kennyc · 10-18-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

Glad to hear the good things about The Road. It's next on my list (thanks lieberry!) after I finish Infinite Jest. I just hope I finish that before my lieberry checkout expires.

The Road is a short and quick read for the most part.

neilmarr · 10-18-2009, 11:47 AM

Forgive me, Kenny; It's short -- granted -- but it is not quick. *The Road* is one of those books that haunts you for a long, long time. The warts-n-all possibilities it presents, the very realism -- no glisten -- is not something that you soon get over. Neil

kennyc · 10-18-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

Forgive me, Kenny; It's short -- granted -- but it is not quick. *The Road* is one of those books that haunts you for a long, long time. The warts-n-all possibilities it presents, the very realism -- no glisten -- is not something that you soon get over. Neil

Didn't mean that at all Neal just that short page number wise.

I know that the density of the prose at some points had me re-reading paragraphs as well. It is written more in the manner of poetry than prose in many ways. That is part of the reason I enjoyed it so much!

It's those that stick with you and make you think that make for the great works of literature. -- Dhalgren for example, I think that book is forever in my head and never that far from consciousness.

neilmarr · 10-18-2009, 01:19 PM

Agree 110% on the poetry, Kenny. But the story overrides the elegance of the words. I'm sure you'll agree that this is one superb piece of writing. Not a line is wasted. No names, No pack drill. No frills. No promises. Just as it comes; straight from the rushing pen of one of the greatest word artists we're lucky enough to have sumbled across. Neil

Ea · 10-18-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

Glad to hear the good things about The Road. It's next on my list (thanks lieberry!) after I finish Infinite Jest. I just hope I finish that before my lieberry checkout expires.

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Originally Posted by neilmarr

With you, Kenny: I just finished *The Road* (first time for me) last night and found it excellent. A no-stars-in-your-eyes view of what might just happen. Depressing? Sure! But poetically so. And it does offer a glimmer of hope that shines much brighter than the usual post-apocalyptic sunrise. A wonderful piece of writing. Highly recommended. Cheers. Neil

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Just Finished "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. Wow. I'll give it a 4.5 out of 5 or maybe even a 5. I certainly wouldn't say it's for everyone but man, what an incredible book.

What do you say to a discussion of "The Road" in, say, two weeks? I could read it quicker, but if a few more people want to join in?

I read the excerpt I yesterday, and I think I would love the language. Not a book to read quickly. I've handled the printed version, and I wouldn't say it seems a particularly short book. A fairly good "book-sized" book, not a fantasy-epic, 2 kg, tome, not long enough to get lost in, just the size for a good, concentrated reading experience.

Anyway, I look forward to it.

Ea · 10-18-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz116

I am reading the Idiot, by Dostoyevsky. I haven't read any of him for the past 15 years. But damn it's good.

Melodrama: Yes
Action: Yes
Existential meaning: Yes yes yes.

It sucks you in and won't let go because it's just so exciting. And still it want to do something more.

This is better than Dan Brown or Stieg Larsson in terms of suspense and on every other level they are the butt of the joke.

This is the real deal.

I am staying clear of Mr. Brown and Hr. Larsson, but you made me want to try Dostojevkij - but given he's Russion, I wondered if I shouldn't try a Danish translation rather than an English? It would depend on the quality of the translation though, but it does seem awkward to read a translation into something that is after all a secondary language of mine.

Abecedary · 10-18-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

What do you say to a discussion of "The Road" in, say, two weeks? I could read it quicker, but if a few more people want to join in?

I read the excerpt I yesterday, and I think I would love the language. Not a book to read quickly. I've handled the printed version, and I wouldn't say it seems a particularly short book. A fairly good "book-sized" book, not a fantasy-epic, 2 kg, tome, not long enough to get lost in, just the size for a good, concentrated reading experience.

Anyway, I look forward to it.

I suppose I could set aside Infinite Jest for a brief while (I've already spent a month with it) to read The Road. From the sounds of things, it may be just the change of pace I need right now. I'll keep an eye out for the discussion thread in a few weeks' time.

kennyc · 10-18-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

What do you say to a discussion of "The Road" in, say, two weeks? I could read it quicker, but if a few more people want to join in?

I read the excerpt I yesterday, and I think I would love the language. Not a book to read quickly. I've handled the printed version, and I wouldn't say it seems a particularly short book. A fairly good "book-sized" book, not a fantasy-epic, 2 kg, tome, not long enough to get lost in, just the size for a good, concentrated reading experience.

Anyway, I look forward to it.

I'd love it!

benham · 10-19-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Last night I finished The Last Coyote and am starting on The Poet.

Hope you like The Poet! It was even better the second time I read it.

If you plan on reading a lot of Michael Connelly he has a really good message board and we could use the ereader support!

Currently there arejust a few of us trying to get converts.

Actually it was MC's board that linked to this one. I have been reading his books on my PDA for years but they had a contest to win a Michael Connelly Edition Sony PRS 505. Found this site just in time to get in on the Sony 1/2 price promo.

Sparrow · 10-19-2009, 03:59 PM

Just started 'Yellow Blue Tibia' by Adam Roberts.
We recently had the awarding of a big fiction prize (the Booker), and the judges were rather sniffy about SF - but Kim Stanley Robinson said 'Tibia' should have won the thing!

I don't think it's available as an ebook, but it got me interested enough to borrow the pbook from my local library.

kennyc · 10-19-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Just started 'Yellow Blue Tibia' by Adam Roberts.
We recently had the awarding of a big fiction prize (the Booker), and the judges were rather sniffy about SF - but Kim Stanley Robinson said 'Tibia' should have won the thing!

I don't think it's available as an ebook, but it got me interested enough to borrow the pbook from my local library.

Well, that alone tell me it's a 'must read'

Thanks!

Next question? Where did you find this? I'm only seeing the pbook...

Sparrow · 10-19-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Well, that alone tell me it's a 'must read'

Thanks!

Next question? Where did you find this? I'm only seeing the pbook...

Got it from my local library - haven't spotted it as an ebook.

kennyc · 10-19-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Got it from my local library - haven't spotted it as an ebook.

Thanks.

Gibbo · 10-19-2009, 05:26 PM

Finished "Sol" by Steve Jordan (loved it

) started with "Timelike Infinity"
(The second book in the Xeelee series) by Stephen Baxter.

neilmarr · 10-20-2009, 03:05 AM

On advice here, reading Margaret Atwood's *Oryx and Crake* before getting into her recent follow-up, *Year of the Flood*. And I'm glad I decided to do this -- *Oryx and Crake* is a beautiful piece of work that I may well not have gone to had I Tackled *Year of the Flood* first. Cheers and thanks. Neil

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10-18-2009, 11:47 AM	#2807
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Forgive me, Kenny; It's short -- granted -- but it is not quick. The Road is one of those books that haunts you for a long, long time. The warts-n-all possibilities it presents, the very realism -- no glisten -- is not something that you soon get over. Neil

10-18-2009, 01:19 PM	#2809
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Agree 110% on the poetry, Kenny. But the story overrides the elegance of the words. I'm sure you'll agree that this is one superb piece of writing. Not a line is wasted. No names, No pack drill. No frills. No promises. Just as it comes; straight from the rushing pen of one of the greatest word artists we're lucky enough to have sumbled across. Neil

10-19-2009, 03:59 PM	#2815
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Just started 'Yellow Blue Tibia' by Adam Roberts. We recently had the awarding of a big fiction prize (the Booker), and the judges were rather sniffy about SF - but Kim Stanley Robinson said 'Tibia' should have won the thing! I don't think it's available as an ebook, but it got me interested enough to borrow the pbook from my local library.

10-19-2009, 05:26 PM	#2819
Gibbo Guru Posts: 776 Karma: 2475053 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Galaxy Tab A (2019) - iPhone 11 - KA1 - Onyx Boox Nova Pro	Finished "Sol" by Steve Jordan (loved it ) started with "Timelike Infinity" (The second book in the Xeelee series) by Stephen Baxter.

10-20-2009, 03:05 AM	#2820
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	On advice here, reading Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake before getting into her recent follow-up, Year of the Flood. And I'm glad I decided to do this -- Oryx and Crake is a beautiful piece of work that I may well not have gone to had I Tackled Year of the Flood first. Cheers and thanks. Neil