Books - what are you reading? (Official Book Thread)

[Trav]

I wish I retained more of what I read. Some rereads should be on the menu

I have a pretty decent memory/recall, but once you've read so much, it can be hard not to lose track of it all. Its one of the reasons I've started keeping light notes when I'm reading. And why I write long reviews on here and elsewhere at times. It helps to embed it upstairs .

 

[Trav]

This isn't your 'Chronicles of Narnia' CS Lewis .

This is probably his most mature, honest, and psychologically dense work. Also, I believe his wife had a heavy hand in guiding him with some of it too, so it's one of the better offerings at presenting a more well-rounded depiction of women as well.

The story itself is a reimagining of the Cupid & Psyche story, but from the 'not even a 6 in Greeklands' sister. One would think she's someone we should hate, but she's written in many ways that's painfully relatable. If you've lived a little, and experienced a few things, you'll see the pieces that resonate.

It does a great job at balancing the psychological unpacking with the fantastical elements (imo).

 

[Trav]

And now my watch has ended .

That is the conclusion of my Earthsea journey. It wasn't loud or flashy, but I wouldn't have had it end any other way. It shows respect to everything that we came to know and love from 'A Wizard of Earthsea', and allows space for closure.

 

[SupaVillain]

 

[Wildin]

 

[2 Up 2 Down]

Chapter Three sounds like a theory that I have had in my head for years. Never looked that deep into it, though.

 

[Trav]

One down. I love the haunting and feverish dream feel as an intro to the DT mythos. The tones and themes are stronger than the prose and structure...though he did try to go back and clean some things up in the revised joint. I'm 'd in though.

 

[Trav]

Long days and pleasant nights

That's #2 down. After The Gunslinger, I wasn't expecting this kind of shift at all, but SK made it work. I had very little gripes about anything in the book other than some of the pacing in between the second and third door. Other than that, it was a fitting expansion for the series.

 

[SupaVillain]

I’m reading the alchemist now

 

[Fresh]

I'm reading the Koran even tho I'm not religious

I'm also reading The Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson

and I'm reading The Little Book of Secret Societies by Joel Levy

 

[Givethanks]

Just finished Animal Farm, I honestly forgot how important reading is man

 

[King Harlem]

One down. I love the haunting and feverish dream feel as an intro to the DT mythos. The tones and themes are stronger than the prose and structure...though he did try to go back and clean some things up in the revised joint. I'm 'd in though.

For some reason I can't seem to get through the first book. I'll revisit it soon.

 

[King Harlem]

I’m reading the alchemist now

Probably in my top 10 favorite books.

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

For some reason I can't seem to get through the first book. I'll revisit it soon.

It is the slowest one and compared to the others it feels completely foreign to the rest of the series. It's a short read though so it won't be too hard to power through it.

 

[Trav]

For some reason I can't seem to get through the first book. I'll revisit it soon.

That seems to be the general consensus. Personally, I breezed right through it. Low-key, it might actually be my favorite in the series so far. But I also enjoy that abstract, almost mythic type of writing style...just as much as I love his grittier work.

Also, breh wandering in the desert for so long can be off-putting for some too. If you're looking for "action" to break that up, there's not much. So, if you go into looking through a lens of "The Gunslinger is about to let his off", it might've curtailed you from finishing too.