Books

Calicara · Before February 2015

So I just finished reading Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, the real one not some horrible spin off, and it was fantastic. I am really proud of myself for being able to read it. I think it's like the first literary novel I've ever read. I mean I've read tons of short stories, and young adult fiction books, but this is different. Has anyone else read a book, that was challenging to read, and felt proud after reading it?
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Fdoou · Before February 2015

I hate myself when I read books because I am not doing something productive.

Different55 · Before February 2015

Not particularly, no. Reading comes pretty easy to me. The SRI test doesn't even know what to do with me.
I guess there was this one time.

I read a book.

It was kinda slow at the start.

But I read the entire series.

It was a good series.

It was called THE ROSE OF THE PROPHET™

Those books were thicker than most books.

I would recommend it if you have lots of free time like I did in days gone by.

Last edited by Different55 (Feb 28 2014 3:29:05 pm)

N1KF · Before February 2015

In my opinion, books are usually meh, due to the lack of lots of pictures. Though, manga is an exception to this rule, as I've read some good manga before. You should try reading them sometime, unless you're Theditor.

Different55 · Before February 2015

I tried once. I didn't like it. Too many bad pictures and not enough words. Half the time I couldn't figure out what was happening in this mess of black and white. They're too quick to end and there's not enough story. It's like 1 chapter per book and that's lame.

Before February 2015

For some reason I can't read literature. I can easily read magazines, yearbooks, newspapers and even instruction manuals, but I can't get past the 4th or so page of any "serious" book without getting bored. It doesn't attract my attention at all.

N1KF · Before February 2015

Different55 wrote:

I tried once. I didn't like it. Too many bad pictures and not enough words.

As long as I can understand it, I'm fine with it.

Half the time I couldn't figure out what was happening in this mess of black and white.

I know, it is hard to tell what's going on sometimes, unfortunately.

They're too quick to end and there's not enough story. It's like 1 chapter per book and that's lame.

Yeah. I got a Pokemon manga book recently, and it's pretty short, so I know what you mean. Since I get manga from the library, I can usually find the other books that go with it.

Calicara · Before February 2015

Fdoou wrote:

I hate myself when I read books because I am not doing something productive.

How is reading a book non-productive? Reading is the key to learning, and what better way to learn than through literary narratives?

Different55 wrote:

Not particularly, no. Reading comes pretty easy to me. The SRI test doesn't even know what to do with me.
I guess there was this one time.
I read a book.
It was kinda slow at the start.
But I read the entire series.
It was a good series.
It was called THE ROSE OF THE PROPHET™

I googled it. It doesn't seem like something that would interest me, but I'll keep it in mind.

N1KF wrote:

In my opinion, books are usually meh, due to the lack of lots of pictures. Though, manga is an exception to this rule, as I've read some good manga before. You should try reading them sometime, unless you're Theditor.

I'm not a huge manga person. I've read a few, Zach Bell, Fairy Tail, and parts of Bleach, but they all seem the same to me. Well I really liked Fairy Tail, but everything else was just meh. I've watched a few episodes of many animes as well, even popular ones like Attack on Titan don't suit my fancy. I do however enjoy reading historical graphic novels. I just read a dual series of graphic novels about the Boxer rebellion that were fantastic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxers_and_Saints

0176 wrote:

For some reason I can't read literature. I can easily read magazines, yearbooks, newspapers and even instruction manuals, but I can't get past the 4th or so page of any "serious" book without getting bored. It doesn't attract my attention at all.

Yea, Frankenstein started out really dry, but after the first 20 pages or so it picked up really fast. The ending was phenomenal. I guess sometimes you just have to get past the beginning to get to the good stuff.

Last edited by Calicara (Mar 1 2014 1:49:25 pm)

skullz17 · Before February 2015

I enjoy reading books, but I don't think I feel proud after reading one. I think I would need to read one of those really thick novels for that. I'm reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, and some parts are a bit hard to understand because it's old language and I think there's probably a bit of slang too. But, I really like the story because it's quite interesting.

dragonranger · Before February 2015

Eh, I guess my childhood was an entirety of books, that I've seemed to not have much of anymore...
I used to read about 6 nights a week, for hours on end, when I was only about 7-8 yo, and nowadays...
Maybe I've somehow grown out of it, or my taste is in something else, but it has been reduced drastically
Anyway, well, I have no idea, but books have been a big part of my life. Though, I'm kinda finding myself out of books to read, as I prefer buying the first book of series, and you never know if it's good if you haven't read them...

Also, my list of favourite series recently (pretty much all dystopian, as I dislike really, any other books...)
-Legend Series (this is becoming a movie soon )
-Maze Runner Series (Also becoming a movie )
-[strike]Agent[/strike]Boy Nobody Series (Second book soon coming out...)
And yeah, mainly from this year, those are my favourites.

Dayum I can't make my texts flow >_>

EDIT: HOW COULD I FORGET!
Ranger's Apprentice
The inspiration of my name...
Yeah don't judge that half of my name is from a book....

Last edited by Dragonranger (Mar 2 2014 11:48:32 pm)

Calicara · Before February 2015

skullz16 wrote:

I enjoy reading books, but I don't think I feel proud after reading one. I think I would need to read one of those really thick novels for that. I'm reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, and some parts are a bit hard to understand because it's old language and I think there's probably a bit of slang too. But, I really like the story because it's quite interesting.

Oh cool! I'm actually going to read that later this semester. I'm glad to hear it's interesting. I don't generally feel as proud after reading a novel, but Frankenstein was challenging for me to read. The fact that I got through it though means reading only gets easier from here on out

Last edited by Calicara (Mar 1 2014 3:00:40 pm)

skullz17 · Before February 2015

After finishing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I might read Robinson Crusoe, a book that I already have, or I'll buy The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which I think might be linked to Huck Finn because Tom Sawyer is also a character in it.

Calicara · Before February 2015

Oh neat! I'm glad you bumped this topic. I just finished reading The Call of Cthulhu yesterday by H.P. Lovecraft, it was terrifying, and I love it. My brother got me the book with this epic cover:

Next I'm finishing up W.A.R.P. by Eoin Colfer, then I have to read the Myth of Sisyphus, The River Ki, and in my spare time I'm gonna read Treasure Island.

Anch · Before February 2015

When I was like 5 years old. I attempted to read a Magic Tree House (or whatever you call that series with a million books) book and I felt super proud when I finished. It took me 1 night to read 1 page.

tak4n · Before February 2015

I find reading books too mainstream.

dragonranger · Before February 2015

Calicara wrote:

Next I'm finishing up W.A.R.P. by Eoin Colfer

Mmm, tell me if it's good...
I pretty much read the first half and found it extremely boring, at least compared to Artemis Fowl and other books by Eoin Colfer

Calicara · Before February 2015

Dragonranger wrote:

Calicara wrote:
Next I'm finishing up W.A.R.P. by Eoin Colfer
Mmm, tell me if it's good...
I pretty much read the first half and found it extremely boring, at least compared to Artemis Fowl and other books by Eoin Colfer

I actually have to agree. The pacing in the beginning was really slow, but if you can past first half of the book the second half picks up quickly. It's a lot more confusing than some of his other books, as I've had to re-read parts of the plot several times to understand what was going on, but it's not on my favorites list. I think the problem is, at least in my opinion, I don't like reading chase scenes. Chase scenes bore me, and the entire book is just one long chase scene trying to escape from Garrick.
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Still, I encourage you to keep reading. Once you get to the part where Riley and Chevie go back to the past, it gets more interesting.
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EDIT: Just finished the novel this afternoon. Not my favorite Eoin Colfer book, but interesting nonetheless. It was very much his style, sci-fi/fantasy, realistic fiction, and of course like every Eoin book it had the hero on the ropes through the entire book, and only the heroes succeeded in the end with a complex plan and sheer luck. I must say it was a bit confusing to understand some parts, which really surprised me because this should've been an easy read for me. I'd go on, but I don't want to spoil it, all I'll say is, it's not his best book, but as far as young adult authors, he's still my favorite, and I'd keep reading his novels anyways because I like his style. If anything it was nice to have a strong female protagonist, Eoin is good for avoiding gender sterotypes (like Holly in Artemis Fowl, and Meg from the Wish List.)

Last edited by Calicara (Mar 13 2014 3:58:00 pm)

dragonranger · Before February 2015

K, thanks, currently a bit held up, trying to read when I get the time and its always good to get some feedback and summaries of books, so... thanks >_>

Also, I totally agree with your points, especially the point about chase scenes, especially in the modern world. However, in dystopians, or sci-fi books, where it's in a fantasical place, it's sometimes a nice thing to overview the place.

Last edited by Dragonranger (Mar 14 2014 3:30:14 pm)

Pyromaniac · Before February 2015

tak4n wrote:

I find reading books too mainstream.

I hope youre kidding.

Different55 · Before February 2015

tak4n wrote:

I find reading books too mainstream.

Not reading is more mainstream than reading.

Pyromaniac · Before February 2015

Unfortunately that's true. Its amazing how many people think reading is a waste of time, or not cool, or "mainstream" as it apparently is.

Anyway, have any of you ever read any Terry Brooks? His best book in my opinion is Children of Armageddon, and its a post nuclear apocalypse book. Its hella long but its so so so good. He wrote dozens of prequels which I have only read about half of, but its super super super good.
Also @Failgirl especially. Have you read Sophies world? Its a philosophical book that if you can make it through the textbook like parts can actually really make you think.
I also love Ted Dekker. Hes a "Christian" writer, so don't jump all over me, but hes not a preachy obnoxious kind. He writes some far out there stuff. I just finished one of his called "Eyes wide open" where two teenagers got caught in a mental hospital and the director, in order to cover up a murder or something admitted them and convinced them they were crazy. Another one is about a murderer who basically seduces a whole town and basically controls their minds and drives everyone psycho. (Saint and Sinner). If you dont' mind references and allusions to God, they are fantastic books and fantastic writing. Hes a NYT bestseller, and he is great at making you think. More of his that I have read are Blink and Emmanuels Veins (which is a spin on vampires, much recommend.)
ALSO, I love the Pendragon series. Its kinda juvenile, but its so so good.
I love books so much

Fdoou · Before February 2015

that's why i don't read books, it makes you look like a cocky person

Pyromaniac · Before February 2015

Oh does it now? Cocky or not, i'd rather read books and be cocky then not read books and make up a reason for my illiteracy.

(-rep fdouu)

Calicara · Before February 2015

Fdoou wrote:

that's why i don't read books, it makes you look like a cocky person

There is nothing wrong with being educated, even if people think you're cocky. Take me on the forums, lots of people don't like my varying opinions, yet no matter how much I argue, I rarely get offended that people don't agree with me, and I like it the most when people absolutely loathe me. Nevertheless...
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Pyromaniac wrote:

I also love Ted Dekker. Hes a "Christian" writer, so don't jump all over me, but hes not a preachy obnoxious kind. He writes some far out there stuff.

C.S. Lewis is a Christian Writer too, I liked his Chronicles of Narnia, I don't care about the authors religion lul. I got identity, the first part of Eyes Wide Open, as an eBook for free. I'll check it out. I also looked up sophies world, but I'm not really into philsophy TBH. I took existentialism because my brother thought I would like it, and I do, but I'm not seeing how it's practical in any way, so I probably won't take anymore philosophy classes after this year. Philosophy to me seems like just a bunch of old mean arguing about the meaning of life.

Last edited by Calicara (Mar 15 2014 1:26:41 pm)

Fdoou · Before February 2015

that's the other thing i hate, if you don't read you get labeled illiterate!
you know.. by the cocky people who think they're better then you cause they read books

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