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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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 Posted - 06/09/2005 : 06:00:22
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Just finished Deepsix. Picked up Tony Daniel's Superluminal at Borders and didn't realize it was book two of a series, I hate when they don't make it clear. So I found Metaplanetary, book 1, at the library since I couldn't find it in stores. I hate carrying hard cover books to and from work, oh well.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 08:21:28
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I just started "Prep" and it sounds just like my high school experience.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 08:27:34
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I've just started this.
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 09:25:03
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
When will Frank find Lyle, Nick and Eric Drew again?
what'd ya think of it, frog?
i really really really dug it...that man can WRITE! |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 09:28:12
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Originally posted by starmekitten
and Zodiac? was that Stephenson? but no others even though I really liked them, what would you guys suggest?
]Join the cult of starmekitten/ we don't bite (much)
try snow crash...it's an earlier work and a little unpolished but I still liked it alot...
What did you think of Diamond Age, kitten?
I've just totally fallen for this guy's writing...i love the style, the characters are well-developed...just brilliant.
suggestions: you might try Interface--it's a little techy, a little political but a fun read.
I would highly recommend Cryptonomicon. THIS is a good read...don't let the 1200 pages intimidate...
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 12:46:35
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I read diamond age a long time ago now but I remember really liking it, I will certainly
Look into those books you list. And re-read diamond age so I can answer you properly
Have you ever read any Michael Marshal Smith Toba, out of interest?
The easiest way to sleep at night is to carry on believing that I don't exist |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 14:50:53
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1240 Posts |
Posted - 06/20/2005 : 18:06:20
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Hmmm, I hope it gets better.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2005 : 02:24:01
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Marshal Smith is what I think of as new breed sci fi, I remember being reminded of him when I read
Diamond age, and I gave one of his books (Only Forward) to the guy who gave me diamond age and he
really enjoyed it. It's quite (oh I hate this word) edgy writing and funny, I like the funny aspects
Only forward is a strange book but very addictive, it's set in some sort of alternate plain where
there are neighbourhoods deifined by type, a neighbourhood for workers, a neighbourhood for
criminals, the rich people, those big into colour, even a neighbourhood for cats, and the central character is a man who can do things. There's a tube station called fuck
station zero for heavens sake, I love that.
Another one of his, "Spares", centres around a farm for spares, people who are rich enough pay
to have a clone made of their children at birth so if anything should happen, an accident or disease,
they would have spare parts for their loved ones, and the farm is where the spares are kept.
Another writer, British guy, who is new breed sci fi is Jeff Noon.
(mister rumours, I remember neuromancer being hard going at first but worth it)
Christ look at me, geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.
The easiest way to sleep at night is to carry on believing that I don't exist |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2005 : 02:36:44
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Nuuuuurd!
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2005 : 10:03:34
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I just started this. I know I should try something a little heavier for a change, but darn it, I love The Dark Tower series!! |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2005 : 13:38:30
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Originally posted by therewererumours
Hmmm, I hope it gets better.
Join the Cult of
'sbeen a long time since i read neuromancer but I remember liking gibson's style. i need to read two of his: idoru and, ummm, is it Mona Lisa Overdrive? i liked 'all tomorrow's parties'...guess i need to read more.
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2005 : 13:40:19
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i'll try some Marshal Smith, kitten...
what do i need to listen to while reading it? r.e.m.? mix CDs?
i find myself really needing music while i'm reading lately...dunno why. used to be iced tea, then it was candy, now it's music. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2005 : 14:19:12
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ooooh lets think
REM is always good but late REM, new adventures/up, early stuff is too organic.
Maybe something... oh I'll get back to you
listening music
I like the way you think
The easiest way to sleep at night is to carry on believing that I don't exist |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2005 : 19:17:18
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I'm continuing with my Oz reading.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Mass Pleeze
- FB Fan -
USA
153 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2005 : 23:24:16
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_____1776____
Well researched by David McCullough.
Complete with British battle maps,in depth analysis of George Washington, Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox, Joseph Reed, Henry Clinton, Lord North and the Howe brothers. We, rebels, should feel lucky that Capt. John Montresors ( yes, the island is named after him) was not in charge or things may have turned out differently.
And I thought the NY - Boston rivalry thing was just about baseball. History books never did this war justice, or any other war, for that matter.
can you swing from a good rope?
can you Mr. Grieves?,
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 00:01:51
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just started 'all tomorrow's parties'
i like gibson's style as well, but this book isn't catching me like Pattern Recognition did. I disliked Cayce (and that spelling of that name) right from the start but grew to appreciate her as the book went on and I had fun with that book. I expect I'll like ATP after I've gotten into a bit more....
also reading (chronic multiple book reader):
i think i may have to retire this one pretty soon since it's just sort of sitting by the bed at this point
oh yeah also this one
'Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me'
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 01:43:17
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 08:28:42
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Levon Helm's book? I'm impressed! love love the band.
REALLY?? me too! I just this last year sort of fell in love with them, especially Rick and Levon, after thinking they were too 'backwoods' for me... my boyfriend adores them and the copy of This Wheel's on Fire I am reading actually has Levon's autograph in it!
Yay! I love nothing more than realizing that others can like the same random combination of music I do.
I think my true moment of rapture with The Band was after a heartbreaking conversation with a perhaps terminally ill friend and I sat down at home and listened to Whispering Pines and it made me into complete jello.
oh sorry i am a notorious thread hijacker.
ummm back on topic.
I read the latest newsweek last night. Found the article about arthtitis to be somewhat useful since I have that particular affliction. Also started on the latest Blender last night. Really enjoyed the Foo article.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 08:47:58
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Llama, your picture of fleshmarket close has only just shown up for me, how is it?
I haven't read ATP, do you think it's worth picking up guys?
Right now reading:
Was reading:
but some girl at uni thieved it off me because she had an afternoon off and was bored.
can't find the right cover for that, it's an old orange penguin book anyway.
I really need new books :(
I want to live, breathe, I want to be part of the human race |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 09:16:51
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This is the funniest book I have read in a long long time, Ikeep stopping to work on my own book or read passages to my friends. Here's my favourite paragraph so far, character is in an airport:
A national guardsman tracked me from his checkpoint. His cammies, with their neon flecks, appeared designed for casino combat. I wondered if the fucker was profiling my T-shirt. Would I have time to explain that Anal Jihad had been a reasonably bitching South Jersey hardcore band before he had me gagged, prone?
This is pretty funny too:
This is my second PKD after The Man In The High Castle:
Just finished this and liked it a lot:
I love this guy:
I finished ATP a few weeks ago and first half was wonderful but the second is like something out of a Bruce Willis film.
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know." |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 09:18:28
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I love do androids dream of....
I hate however when books are inconsistent like that, maybe I'll give ATP a miss
I want to live, breathe, I want to be part of the human race |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2005 : 09:23:40
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It has people running away from exploding things in it.
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"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "itīs not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know." |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 07:02:21
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Prep is really good. Anybody else read it?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 07:25:17
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-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 08:22:17
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 09:01:37
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Brian, how is that book? Are you liking it?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 09:52:06
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MOJO with oasis on cover.
" I gave my ham to the Devil " |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 10:58:02
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yes, i am enjoying it very much so. my only complaint is that its density and relative lack of drama keep its pacing slow, but i'm enjoying it nonetheless.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 10:58:30
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The OTHER Oz book I bought in Manhattan last week.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 12:04:19
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Thanks, Brian. I've been thinking about starting it.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2005 : 20:53:47
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"I finished ATP a few weeks ago and first half was wonderful but the second is like something out of a Bruce Willis film."
oh good, at least I've got that to look forward to ; )
Reading the new spin with Bono Beck and ummmm Ice, no Dr Dre. I think. anyway, it's the 100 greatest albums one and Surfer Rosa's in the list, por supuesto...I could bathe in Cactus right about now...
I have a confession to make. I am just now starting to read Gigantic.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2005 : 04:22:04
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So I stayed up till 3 this morning finishing "Prep" .....
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2005 : 12:14:43
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For bathroom reading, one of my favourite pasttimes.
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After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I demand to see the manager." |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2005 : 12:19:18
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A perennial read here ,too.
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