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Connemara · Jan 19, 2010

I've always wanted to read that. I was talking with my "mentor" (my favorite teacher from high school; we keep in touch) and he told me to read Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop prior to Lolita. I may have to take his advice.

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

I just finished reading A Tale of Two Cities, which inspired me to pick up:

lawyerdad · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by Connemara

I was talking with my "mentor" (my favorite teacher from high school; we keep in touch) and he told me to read Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop prior to Lolita. I may have to take his advice.

Were you asking him which you should read first, or does he see DCFTA as some sort of precursor to Lolita? It has never occurred to me to think of them as linked in any way. Regardless, I heartily recommend both (in whatever order you choose).

Connemara · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by lawyerdad

Were you asking him which you should read first, or does he see DCFTA as some sort of precursor to Lolita? It has never occurred to me to think of them as linked in any way. Regardless, I heartily recommend both (in whatever order you choose).
No, he just suggested I read it first. He is very eccentric.

lawyerdad · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by Wallcloud

I find Rands writing to be very entertaining. I can see how disagreeing with the philosophy of the book would make reading it a grind.

It is the greatest fantasy series ever. I found the most recent book very entertaining. I think having a fresh writer actually breathed a little life into this series. I finished my 3rd re-read of the series just before The Gathering Storm.

I think you have it backwards (and are missing L.R.'s point). She simply wasn't a very good writer, and only a certain identification with or at least curiosity about her politics/philosophy/whatever could make it worth the grind (or, I suppose, if you were expecting to be tested on it).

It amuses me to see how your post reads without the context of your quote from L.R.'s post.

But I don't mean to misrepresent what you were saying, so let me explicitly acknowledge that your first and second paragraph above are discussing different books . . .

lawyerdad · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by Connemara

No, he just suggested I read it first. He is very eccentric.
Maybe he figures that Willa Cather

is more up your alley than Dominique Swain

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Michigan Planner · Jan 20, 2010

Just finished reading Cormac McCarthy's All The Pretty Horses today. I really enjoy his style and prose and he always seems to provide a really easy read to go along with an interesting story line. Next up on the list:

I got it as a Christmas gift and am really interested (I love Klosterman's other writing).

jon bones · Jan 20, 2010

Originally Posted by L.R.

Quite possibly the best fantasy series out there. (And yes, that includes LoTR and Narnia series').

but does it include THE best fantasy series out ever? you probably have heard of it if you're a fantasy fan but this transcends every cliche of the genre. it's being turned into an HBO series but i encourage all speculative fiction fans to check it out. it is brilliant:

edinatlanta · Jan 20, 2010

Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race

Simon Templar · Jan 24, 2010

On the Road by Jack Kerouac.

Any book recommendations regarding life/atmosphere in 50's/60's America are welcome.

Jokerman · Jan 24, 2010

Blue of Noon- Georges Bataille

Biscotti · Jan 24, 2010

Just finished: Less Than Zero (Bret Easton Ellis)
Reading: Glamorama (Bret Easton Ellis)
And then: The Invisible Man (Ralph Emerson)

why · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Biscotti

And then: The Invisible Man (Ralph Emerson)

That's a new one.

Nil · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by L.R.

I have just finished re-reading the complete Wheel of Time series as well. Quite possibly the best fantasy series out there. (And yes, that includes LoTR and Narnia series').

No. Hell no in fact. When a significant portion of the series is tedious at best, it does not deserve to be anywhere near the top of any list except for perhaps one pertaining to length. Not to mention Jordan's poor writing style and repetitive use of stock phrases; I wonder how many times he compared a Warder to some type of prowling lion/jaguar/wolf/other predatory beast not to mention the swirling cloak that makes everyone nauseated. The guy who picked up the mantle after Jordan died and wrote this last book is a far better writer.

why · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Nil

No. Hell no in fact. When a significant portion of the series is tedious at best, it does not deserve to be anywhere near the top of any list except for perhaps one pertaining to length. Not to mention Jordan's poor writing style and repetitive use of stock phrases; I wonder how many times he compared a Warder to some type of prowling lion/jaguar/wolf/other predatory beast not to mention the swirling cloak that makes everyone nauseated. The guy who picked up the mantle after Jordan died and wrote this last book is a far better writer.

That reminds me of some genre fiction I read once that must've used 'preternatural' in every other sentence. I swear the author wrote in nominalizations just to use the word more ('I made a preternatural jump'). I never finished the book, but I think Hemingway kills the author at the end.

jesask · Jan 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Simon Templar

On the Road by Jack Kerouac.

Any book recommendations regarding life/atmosphere in 50's/60's America are welcome.

Read American Tabloid by James Ellroy.

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