09 Nov 03
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Girls. You never know what they're going to think. I once got this girl Roberta Walsh's roommate a date with a friend of mine. His name was Bob Robinson and he really had an inferiority complex.
The Catcher In The Rye
JD Salinger
PS. Damn, I actually own The Truth, can't believe I couldn't remember it...
09 Nov 03
Originally posted by CrowleyDamn, I knew that, only not quite 100 per cent. What a great book though! - the ultimate evidence that a story doesn't need a convoluted plot to be gripping.
Girls. You never know what they're going to think. I once got this girl Roberta Walsh's roommate a date with a friend of mine. His name was Bob Robinson and he really had an inferiority complex.
The Catcher In The Rye
JD Salinger
PS. Damn, I actually own The Truth, can't believe I couldn't remember it...
Rich.
10 Nov 03
Originally posted by richhoeyDude, if you liked that, try "The Peculiar Memories Of Thomas Penman " by Bruce Robinson.
Damn, I knew that, only not quite 100 per cent. What a great book though! - the ultimate evidence that a story doesn't need a convoluted plot to be gripping.
Rich.
It's very much the same "kind" of book...
10 Nov 03
I have to admit to my ignorance in this - I've never read Catcher In The Rye. I've heard a lot about it, just never got around to it. 😳
As to my quote, yes indeed it was Mr.Tulip. One of my favourite Discworld characters I have to say. I'm in the process of reading "The Truth" and it will quite possibly replace "Hogfather" as my favourite Prattchet book. It's quite brilliant! 🙂
-Jarno
10 Nov 03
Originally posted by PyrrhoMy favourite Pratchett book was Good Omens, written with Niel Gaimen - I read it when I was a teenager and I thought it was the funniest combination of words possible. On his own though, my favourite Pratchett is Guards! Guards!
I have to admit to my ignorance in this - I've never read Catcher In The Rye. I've heard a lot about it, just never got around to it. 😳
As to my quote, yes indeed it was Mr.Tulip. One of my favourite Discworld characters I have to say. I'm in the process of reading "The Truth" and it will quite possibly replace "Hogfather" as my favourite Prattchet book. It's quite brilliant! 🙂
-Jarno
11 Nov 03
Originally posted by ChrismoAaah sweet! Mine too, that's where I got my username from 😀
My favourite Pratchett book was Good Omens, written with Niel Gaimen - I read it when I was a teenager and I thought it was the funniest combination of words possible. On his own though, my favourite Pratchett is Guards! Guards!
I just love how he took "The Omen" to shreds.
For me, I read "Pyramids" first out of the Discworld series, so it's always had a special place in my heart.
Pratchett rules, the dude can take the p!ss out anyone/anything...
11 Nov 03
Originally posted by CrowleyI shall track it down.
Dude, if you liked that, try "The Peculiar Memories Of Thomas Penman " by Bruce Robinson.
It's very much the same "kind" of book...
So much to read, so little time... I wish everyone would stop writing and let me catch up.
Rich.
11 Nov 03
Originally posted by CrowleyI've never read any Discworld books, nor indeed any Pratchett books for that matter, but would like to. I've heard conflicting things as to whether or not I should read the Discworld books in any order. Some say it doesn't really matter, others say I should start with so-and-so. Any advice?
Aaah sweet! Mine too, that's where I got my username from 😀
I just love how he took "The Omen" to shreds.
For me, I read "Pyramids" first out of the Discworld series, so it's always had a special place in my heart.
Pratchett rules, the dude can take the p!ss out anyone/anything...
T1000
11 Nov 03
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Originally posted by T1000It makes sense too read them in the "correct" order, then you can see the characters develop. Check this site, they give a possible route through the Discworld:
I've heard conflicting things as to whether or not I should read the Discworld books in any order. Some say it doesn't really matter, others say I should start with so-and-so. Any advice?
T1000
http://www.ie.lspace.org/books/reading-order-guides/index.html
Sweet, enjoy.
Very addictive reading 😉
Oh, BTW, do yourself a favor and read "Good Omens" and for that matter "The Omen" just before it (or watch the movie if your that way inclined) to see how Pratchett takes it apart - You'll have a smile on your face for weeks to come 😀