Feast for Crows is a tougher read than the others - I think it is the character shift. I'm halfway through and have just gotten my absolute favorite character back in the mix.
What are you reading now?
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Yeah he broke up the book into two parts. Feast for Crows is what is happening in the south. Then Dance with Dragons starts up back in time to cover what we missed in the North and accross the sea. Needless to say Feast was my least favorite of the 5 books.
So now that I'm finished with the Hunger Games series I decided to see what this "50 Shades of Grey" book was about that my wife has been reading and all of her friends have been raving about.
How cow! It's just hard core porn in print version. They do crap that even I wouldn't try. I'm not complaining because it's lit a fire in my wife.
How cow! It's just hard core porn in print version. They do crap that even I wouldn't try. I'm not complaining because it's lit a fire in my wife.
Finding that out now...about 100 pages into Dragons.
I actually really liked Feast for Crows once I got into it...but I love Arya and was happy to get some stuff with her. Also, he left a lot of ***** hanging there with B and J and C and OMG. Makes me want the next book after dragons just to wrap up those stories. I would say its my least favorite too, but that doesn't nod to the fact that I really, really enjoyed it as well.
I just finished this book. I highly recommend it to ALL especially to you Bob(jw7) and any REAL dog lover! I really think this book would move and fascinate you. I loved it from beginning to end! If you would like I can mail it to you. It was given to me and not on kindle.
Synopsis: Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.
Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, ZoË, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
Synopsis: Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.
Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, ZoË, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
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The 47th Samurai by Stephen Hunter.
Based upon Shane's rec, I just finished it this weekend. It is an amazing book.
And it isn't really about dogs or racing (although those are the key foundations of the story). It is just a very well written book that is VERY emotional.
It makes you happy, sad, laugh, cry, and get super pissed off and cheer. Just an awesome book.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One
Surprisingly good. I was looking for another fantasy style book after reading all the Song of Ice and Fire books, and this one started out slow but grabbed me pretty hard. About a quarter of the way through it and already very happy with it.
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Surprisingly good. I was looking for another fantasy style book after reading all the Song of Ice and Fire books, and this one started out slow but grabbed me pretty hard. About a quarter of the way through it and already very happy with it.
The Jack Reacher Novels by Lee Child. Surprisingly good and action packed. Very enjoyable reading. Have read this one. The Persuader and 61 Hours. All 3 VERY good. Only about 12 more titles to go.
http://www.amazon.com/Worth-Dying-For-Lee-Child/dp/0385344317
http://www.amazon.com/Worth-Dying-For-Lee-Child/dp/0385344317
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Ugh.
How do people read books out of order? I can't do it.
You've read 7, 14, and 15.
Here is the order of the Jack Reacher books:
1. Killing Floor (March 1997)
2. Die Trying (July 1998)
3. Tripwire (June 1999)
4. Running Blind (published as The Visitor in the UK and Australia) (April 2000)
5. Echo Burning (ISBN 0-515-13331-0) (April 2001)
6. Without Fail (April 2002)
7. Persuader (April 2003)
8. The Enemy (Prequel, time frame occurs before Killing Floor) (April 2004)
9. One Shot (ISBN 0-385-33668-3) (April 2005)
10. The Hard Way (ISBN 0-385-33669-1) (May 2006)
11. Bad Luck and Trouble (ISBN 0-385-34055-9) (April 2007)
12. Nothing to Lose (ISBN 978-0593057025) (March 2008)
13. Gone Tomorrow (April 2009)
14. 61 Hours (March 2010)
15. Worth Dying For (September 2010)
16. Second Son, a Kindle exclusive short story (August 2011)
17. The Affair (September 27, 2011) Prequel to Killing Floor
Here's a laugh while we're on the subject of Jack Reacher:
It was announced in July 2011 that Tom Cruise would play Reacher in the movie adaptation of One Shot, even though he has no visible physical or mental representation of the Reacher character.
It was announced in July 2011 that Tom Cruise would play Reacher in the movie adaptation of One Shot, even though he has no visible physical or mental representation of the Reacher character.
Ugh.
How do people read books out of order? I can't do it.
You've read 7, 14, and 15.
Here is the order of the Jack Reacher books:
1. Killing Floor (March 1997)
2. Die Trying (July 1998)
3. Tripwire (June 1999)
4. Running Blind (published as The Visitor in the UK and Australia) (April 2000)
5. Echo Burning (ISBN 0-515-13331-0) (April 2001)
6. Without Fail (April 2002)
7. Persuader (April 2003)
8. The Enemy (Prequel, time frame occurs before Killing Floor) (April 2004)
9. One Shot (ISBN 0-385-33668-3) (April 2005)
10. The Hard Way (ISBN 0-385-33669-1) (May 2006)
11. Bad Luck and Trouble (ISBN 0-385-34055-9) (April 2007)
12. Nothing to Lose (ISBN 978-0593057025) (March 2008)
13. Gone Tomorrow (April 2009)
14. 61 Hours (March 2010)
15. Worth Dying For (September 2010)
16. Second Son, a Kindle exclusive short story (August 2011)
17. The Affair (September 27, 2011) Prequel to Killing Floor
I usually don't. But these were given to me. And with current finances free is free. The books stand alone just fine. Each story is clearly different from the other so far. So not really a big deal. But you are correct it would be my preference to read them in order if truly given a choice.
Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher??? No F'n way is that even close to proper casting.
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I usually don't. But these were given to me. And with current finances free is free. The books stand alone just fine. Each story is clearly different from the other so far. So not really a big deal. But you are correct it would be my preference to read them in order if truly given a choice.
Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher??? No F'n way is that even close to proper casting.
Reacher novels are pretty stand-alone, so that isn't as big of a deal. I've probably only read half of them on that list and certainly not in order.
Agree about Tom Cruise. That is bad casting. I always envision him as a burly guy, but I'd be happy with Liam Neeson giving it a whirl.
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Here's a laugh while we're on the subject of Jack Reacher:
It was announced in July 2011 that Tom Cruise would play Reacher in the movie adaptation of One Shot, even though he has no visible physical or mental representation of the Reacher character.
Well, at least it's not a Steve McQueen movie.
Night of Thunder by Stephen Hunter.
The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: the Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of a Serial Imposter, by Mark Seal
This is a really interesting read. His cons and lies are so huge I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know this was a non-fiction book. I guess it's true what they say: the bigger the lie the easier it is to believe.
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This is a really interesting read. His cons and lies are so huge I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know this was a non-fiction book. I guess it's true what they say: the bigger the lie the easier it is to believe.
Reading George R.R. Martin's "Fevre Dreams" right now. VERY good read so far, about half way through.
"The Leftovers," by Tom Perrotta
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I like Perrotta's stuff. This is a little different for him, but so far so good.Amazon said:
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fifty shades darker
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/15...kCode=as2&camp=217145&creativeASIN=159102594X
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/15...kCode=as2&camp=217145&creativeASIN=159102594X
LOL, that is EXACTLY what I'm reading right now as well.
I, Sniper by Stephen Hunter.
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Instant classic!
"The sad thing is, I like it!"
~ Maurice Sendak
The interview Colbert had with Maurice Sendak a few months ago was one of his best ever.
Colbert: "What does it take for a celebrity to make a successful book?"
Sendak: "You've started already by being an idiot."
