Re: Ben Aaronovitch: nice to hear. I jumped in with the third book, I didn't quite get it. I do like the lead character though, so I can definitely see why people love the author.
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Re: Ben Aaronovitch: nice to hear. I jumped in with the third book, I didn't quite get it. I do like the lead character though, so I can definitely see why people love the author.
Definitely need to read the series from the beginning, otherwise it is impossible to understand!
Thanks, looking forward to beginning reading it properly tonight
Just remember to bring a dictionary - I was a little hopeless
However, I did learn some new words, and now often use the likes of languidly, ineffable, extemporising, peremptorily and obstinate in my everyday language!
(Some people say that I now seem a little pretentious with my language choice. Peronally, I like my "lugubrious"es, "atavistic"s and the like...
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Enjoy, enjoy. I loved the books when I read them (in the correct order).........
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Finished this in two days:
Now have got the sample of the Da Vinci Code on iBooks, pondering whether to spend my last £5 of iTunes credit on it...
I know this is the most popular book of Brown's, but is it better than A&D? I would have thought that that was pretty hard to match.
I'm kicking myself, because I saw that his books were on sale for £2.99 on iBooks to celebrate the launch of Inferno. I looked and (very shamefully) judged a book by its cover and decided not to get them.
Oh well
Now have got the sample of the Da Vinci Code on iBooks, pondering whether to spend my last £5 of iTunes credit on it...
I know this is the most popular book of Brown's, but is it better than A&D? I would have thought that that was pretty hard to match.
I'm kicking myself, because I saw that his books were on sale for £2.99 on iBooks to celebrate the launch of Inferno. I looked and (very shamefully) judged a book by its cover and decided not to get them.
Oh well
Currently re-reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for who knows how many times, to culminate an entire series re-read (which has also happened countless times).
Waiting for The Cuckoo's Calling to be returned to the library, as I am #1 on the hold queue. Look forward to reading something different by Rowling.
Waiting for The Cuckoo's Calling to be returned to the library, as I am #1 on the hold queue. Look forward to reading something different by Rowling.
'Deathly Hallows' is the very best of the Harry Potter series in my view; an absolutely superb conclusion to an excellent series.
I'm re-reading A Song of Ice and Fire. It's good the second time around. I'm about half way through A Dance With Dragons.
My only fear is that he will end it like Stephen King ended The Dark Tower series. I might get a little angry if Mr. Martin does that.
My only fear is that he will end it like Stephen King ended The Dark Tower series. I might get a little angry if Mr. Martin does that.
Now have got the sample of the Da Vinci Code on iBooks, pondering whether to spend my last £5 of iTunes credit on it...
I know this is the most popular book of Brown's, but is it better than A&D? I would have thought that that was pretty hard to match.
I've read most of his novels, but only got part way through Da Vinci Code. I thought that Angels and Demons was better than it though. With that being said you'll still enjoy any Dan Brown novel because they're all page turners.
Finished this in two days:
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Now have got the sample of the Da Vinci Code on iBooks, pondering whether to spend my last £5 of iTunes credit on it...
I know this is the most popular book of Brown's, but is it better than A&D? I would have thought that that was pretty hard to match.
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I'm kicking myself, because I saw that his books were on sale for £2.99 on iBooks to celebrate the launch of Inferno. I looked and (very shamefully) judged a book by its cover and decided not to get them.
Oh well
A&D is better of the two by far.
Just finished The Da Vinci Code and I have to agree - A&D was much better. It was still good, but not as many twists etc in the plot.
Oh well, on to the Lost Symbol now - although I've heard this is the weakest book he's written.
Finished this in two days:
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Now have got the sample of the Da Vinci Code on iBooks, pondering whether to spend my last £5 of iTunes credit on it...
I know this is the most popular book of Brown's, but is it better than A&D? I would have thought that that was pretty hard to match.
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I'm kicking myself, because I saw that his books were on sale for £2.99 on iBooks to celebrate the launch of Inferno. I looked and (very shamefully) judged a book by its cover and decided not to get them.
Oh well
Both books are good from the page-turner status and the caveat that you like Dan Brown's writing style. From indications within this thread, my impression is that I'm much more tolerant of mediocre prose than others.
Just finished War of Honor, the 10th Honor Harrington book. Yes, it took me ages, mostly because my reading of late has been low priority. If you are into Honor Harrington and can stand basically tons of background information, fully fleshed out characters, more info than you really need to know, I can recommend it, although, 7/8 of the book is the setup for the limited space combat that takes place. In some instances I admit to skim reading through the so-so areas, and then slowing down for what interests me. Combat is very limited, I'm hoping that the next book At All Costs spends more time in combat mode. If you start reading this, start with the first book which can be read for free online.
And I just watched The Hobbit on DVD, got irritated all over and decided to re-read the novel which I just started and will complete before beginning At All Costs. Compared to the book, without the narrative, the screen writer/producer/director gets a failing score for lack of charm and over-exploited, over-the-top action sequences.
Interesting. You're still way ahead of me in the Honor series as my reading during the summer typically wanes. I sure hope At All Costs picks up the pace.
Both books are good from the page-turner status and the caveat that you like Dan Brown's writing style. From indications within this thread, my impression is that I'm much more tolerant of mediocre prose than others.
Just finished The Lost Symbol. The story and plot were great, but Dan Brown's writing can take a bit of getting used to!
One thing I don't like are the constant italicised thoughts and anecdotes. Also, I noticed in the beginning of the Da Vinci Code, he describes a voice as 'speaking softly'. A voice can't speak!
He also said that the man saw a silhouette. It had red eyes and pale skin. Some silhouette that is...
If you can get past that, they are good stories, if mediocrely written. On to Inferno now.
I just spent a couple of days at Canyon Lake, Texas in a time-share (not mine, not my idea), over 100° each day, and they had the nerve not to have internet! Can you imagine? Although we did spend some time hoofing it around downtown San Antonio, the Alamo, and the River walk. Other times, I had incentive to catch up on my reading.
I just spent a couple of days at Canyon Lake, Texas in a time-share (not mine, not my idea), over 100° each day, and they had the nerve not to have internet! Can you imagine? Although we did spend some time hoofing it around downtown San Antonio, the Alamo, and the River walk. Other times, I had incentive to catch up on my reading.
Oh man! No Internet? That's an atrocity! Someone call someone about this! lol. It's good to disconnect sometimes, even if forced by other means. Despite the temperature, I'm sure you had a good time.
One of my favourite Harry Potter books; this is the book when JKR really gets into her stride - it is a lovely, beautifully balanced, well written and very well paced book. And the US edition is lovely.
I have that edition in hardback; physically, it is a lovely book. Actually, I must say that the US editions are beautifully put together, exquisite covers, gorgeous paper, and very legible - and elegant - fonts.