Originally posted by PyrrhoMort is great. Death is a great charater. He makes me laugh.
Wow! That's a great deal! 🙂
I don't think that the order in which you read the books really matters that much. I started with "Mort", which I believe was the fourth in the series (someone who knows better correct me if I'm wrong). Haven't read Witches Abroad, but I've read two latter books featuring the witches; "Wyrd Sisters" and "Lords and Ladies".
-Jarno
I finished Witches Abroad last night now I'm ready "Dark Knights and Dingy Castles. A Horrible Histories Special" By Terry Deary. 🙂
My mood decides, if I can read Kundera or not. For long periods, he doesn't give me anything at all! Then, one day, I stumble across him in the bookshelf and re-read.
Confession: I have never been able to see what makes hemingway great. I am not saying he isn't, I just don't... see it.
If one shoould talk of sci-fi literature, I would definately recommend one of the first to write sci-fi: Isaac Asimov's "Foundation"-series is very beautiful in language and thought. In these VERY early novels, he predicts (sometimes very precisely, sometimes not, but always with an educated guess; the man was a scientist) a lot of things about space travels - and just the fate of humanity in general. He raises ecological issues and perspectives in books written around WW2. A lot of thought on people's nature in general. The short stories are great, too; he has written a lot about robots, which is pure genius (said by one who does not use the term lightly).
As for pure entertainment & high-tech gadget warfare, I must admit: Tom Clancy. Now, there's a man who knows how to tell a story.
The Swedish writer Jan Guillou writes great spy novels. His main character, Carl Hamilton - some of you may remember the action movie "Hamilton), although it never became a great hit - gives a very realistic impression of the real personal life of such an intelligence officer. The books in some instances criticize government in a very intelligent way - especially since the author was and is a talented reporter for many years. Not much of it is translated from Swedish, but some books are.
Originally posted by StarValleyWy"Lucifer's Hammer" is the title you're searching for. That's also on my dad's bookshelf, I'll get to it eventually (I chewed through a third or so of "Footfall" last night. I've decided I quite like it).
Hey dyl... I think that one is a follow-up to either "The Hammer Of God" or "Thor's Hammer"... I don't remember sf titles very well. But there was a character about an Englishman in it that was the "Post Man" who pretty much single handedly preserved civilization in the aftermath of an astroid strike by simply continuing to do his job... and car ...[text shortened]... Post Man" movie was an effort to cash in on the wonderful original character. Poor job on that.
I saw "The Post Man" a while back. At the end when the two blokes started wrestling in the dirt with their armies looking on I got so disgusted I booed loudly and threw food at the screen. Unfortunately I was at home so I then had to clean it up, but I think I made my point.
Originally posted by dyl🙂 I quite agree on the "Post Dude"... bad doen't begin to describe it. Yes! Lucifers Hammer... I just wanted the authors to drop all the other characters and go with the Post Man. He was one cool guy.
"Lucifer's Hammer" is the title you're searching for. That's also on my dad's bookshelf, I'll get to it eventually (I chewed through a third or so of "Footfall" last night. I've decided I quite like it).
I saw "The Post Man" a while back. At the end when the two blokes started wrestling in the dirt with their armies looking on I got so disgusted ...[text shortened]... e screen. Unfortunately I was at home so I then had to clean it up, but I think I made my point.
I started an awesome book yesterday. Its called "Wings of Dawn." Its by Sigmund Brouwer. To be honest, I've never heard of the author. Has anybody read any of his books? If not, they are excellent. He is one of the most descriptive authors that I have found! Great story line too.
Zzzach
Looks like it's time for a nap 😉. I've been up late the last 2 nights doing homework.....😴
Originally posted by Black LungColin wilson did The Outsider amongst other books didn't he? My Dad keeps harking on about it. I tried reading the first cahpter or so, but Wilson was making so many literary references my head was spinning. Is The Outsider one of thsoe books that you should read at the end of a lifetime of reading? Does it only makes sense once you've read stuff like The Outsider by Camus, and Machivakeli (spelling!) etc?
My fav Authors: ... colin wilson
Most the dperessing book I've ever read is La Nausee by Sartre. It could easily make the lonely feel suicidal.
A well written, quick and poignant read is Disgrace by J M Coetzee.
Originally posted by dylFor all you Sherlock fans-
Zach, I'm a big fan of Sherlock Holmes as well. I've read 'The penguin complete Sherlock Holmes' dozens of times.
A really easy read is a series called 'Encyclopedia Brown'. There is over 25 books in the series. They are short, but very good, mysteries. I read them every summer 🙂.
🙂 I see a lot of talk about Terry Pratchett. I just love his books, his books are like a vacation from reading (because you're rolling around on the floor laughing after every second page). The way he decides on a subject matter and then just takes it to shreds is just so funny. Do yourself a favour if you've seen 'The Omen' or read the book - read 'Good Omens' by Pratchett / Gaiman. It's very very funny (I liked it so much that my screen name is the name of the demon in that book). If you read Pratchett's Discworld series it's a good idea to try and read them in order, but not necessarily the order they were printed in, but in order of the characters. There are basically 4 categories - the witches, the city watch, the wizards and death...
Check this for the order you should read his books in:
http://www.ie.lspace.org/books/reading-order-guides/index.html
BTW, if you like the whole space/SF genre, you can't go wrong with Stephen Donaldson's The Gap series.
Originally posted by bidge90yeah the outsider is the book that made him as an author (i might be wrong but if i remember correctly he was homeless when he wrote that book) The references aren't normal references but more like little scenarios that paints to make his point. i liked the book cos he talks about so many interesting people that share his outsider viewpoint.
Colin wilson did The Outsider amongst other books didn't he? My Dad keeps harking on about it. I tried reading the first cahpter or so, but Wilson was making so many literary references my head was spinning. Is The Outsider one of thsoe books that you should read at the end of a lifetime of reading? Does it only makes sense once you've read stuff like ...[text shortened]... the lonely feel suicidal.
A well written, quick and poignant read is Disgrace by J M Coetzee.
Originally posted by CrowleyHave you read "Reaper Man"? The best Pratchett book I've read so far. Though "Mort" and "Witches Abroad" were good too.
🙂 I see a lot of talk about Terry Pratchett. I just love his books, his books are like a vacation from reading (because you're rolling around on the floor laughing after every second page). The way he decides on a subject matter and then ...[text shortened]... nre, you can't go wrong with Stephen Donaldson's The Gap series.
Anyone know anything about "The Colour of Magic" and "The Light Fantastic"? I haven't been able to get my hands on these yet but I've been told they are a great read and have something to do with octarine 😕