What are you reading and book reviews - Page 63

Creature · 20-12-2010, 16:29

Finished reading the Emperor series a week ago, by Conn Iggulden. I'd be reading the first one for about 2 months as I could never really get into it, but then I bought the final one in the series and decided to read them all through one after the other. It took about 3 months in total from start to finish but it was very much worth it, such an enjoyable series, even though some parts aren't 100% truthfull to history but that's not hugely important.

Mum bought me Captain of Rome for my birthday, and although it has started off well, having just finished an entire series on Roman history, I may need to hold off reading this for now to give my mind a break from it. It's also the second in the Masters of the Sea series, so i'll probably pick up and read the first one anyway.

Next up will either be the Conqueror series, again by Iggulden, or I might finally get round to ready Harry Potter. I tried to read the first one about 6/7 years ago, and found it all a bit dull, stopping after the first few chapters. I'm a big fan of the films though, so I thought it'd be a good idea to read them and learn more about the world. I did the exact same with Lord of the Rings, and I still read it every year or so.

semi-pro waster · 27-12-2010, 14:14

Wahey there is life out there.

Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen was my choice first, entertaining enough with a nice line in dark humour although you get the feeling that Mr Hiaasen could churn out these novels in his sleep.

The Three Muskateers by Alexandre Dumas was todays book and it's as great as it always has been, just a nice entertaining romp detailing a time gone by.

I received a couple of books for Christmas but they're both along QI sort of lines so not something I'm likely to read in one sitting. I think next up will be the Richard Hannay compendium which is the five stories involving that protragonist by John Buchan - the best known of which is The Thirty Nine Steps - a truly fantastic book.

Kitten · 27-12-2010, 15:07

Currently about to start 'Heartstone' on my brand new Kindle \o/

Del Lardo · 30-12-2010, 03:52

I'm rather late to the game but I've just finished Millennium I - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I can't say this about very many books, especially not a Crime/Fiction book, but I literally couldn't put it down. I started reading it on a flight a few months back a struggled to get started but I was pretty much exhausted, I started it again last night at 2am as I couldn't sleep and finished it at 2am this morning, there was sleeping and a trip to the cinema in between but that wasn't by choice

It's not often that a book lives up to the hype but this one really has and I hope that the second and third books can live up to the expectations I have after reading the first.

Tak · 30-12-2010, 13:33

I'm really gonna have to give that book another go - so many people I know think its brilliant but it had sent me to sleep in under 100 pages.

Del Lardo · 30-12-2010, 17:27

It does take a while to get going and there is a lot of superfluous information (which I quite like) but it really does drag you in once you get going.

Jingo · 06-01-2011, 15:42

Just finished Men at Arms by Lord King Pratchett and I think it's been superb throughout...

I've really become endeared to Gaspode, and it's great to have the progressive Carrot storylines alongside the building of the Watch

I think the Watch & Death books are my favourite thus far

AGREED

Also been reading through An Idiot Abroad: Karl Pilkington's Diaries and it's far funnier than the tv series imo- after years of radio I can hear his voice mumble every word!

Burble · 06-01-2011, 16:34

I'm tempted with Idiot Abroad. I absolutely loathe and despise Ricky 'GUFFAW GUFFAW GUFFAW' Gervais so didn't make it through the first episode before deleting it and the series link.

Edit - Sod it, I've bought the Kindle version.

Jingo · 06-01-2011, 18:04

Well this is 99% Karl so I'm sure you'll enjoy his somewhat alternative take on travelling!

Burble · 09-01-2011, 23:03

I'm about 1/3 way 'An Idiot Abroad' and I'm glad I bought it. I'm not a fan of Karl Pilkington but for me his ramblings come over much better in written from than any other.

It's very, very easy reading and I could see me reading it cover to cover in 90 minutes or so but it's a book I'm sure I'll go back to again.

20-12-2010, 16:29	#621
Creature Crispy Coated Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,087	Finished reading the Emperor series a week ago, by Conn Iggulden. I'd be reading the first one for about 2 months as I could never really get into it, but then I bought the final one in the series and decided to read them all through one after the other. It took about 3 months in total from start to finish but it was very much worth it, such an enjoyable series, even though some parts aren't 100% truthfull to history but that's not hugely important. Mum bought me Captain of Rome for my birthday, and although it has started off well, having just finished an entire series on Roman history, I may need to hold off reading this for now to give my mind a break from it. It's also the second in the Masters of the Sea series, so i'll probably pick up and read the first one anyway. Next up will either be the Conqueror series, again by Iggulden, or I might finally get round to ready Harry Potter. I tried to read the first one about 6/7 years ago, and found it all a bit dull, stopping after the first few chapters. I'm a big fan of the films though, so I thought it'd be a good idea to read them and learn more about the world. I did the exact same with Lord of the Rings, and I still read it every year or so. __________________

27-12-2010, 14:14	#622
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Wahey there is life out there. Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen was my choice first, entertaining enough with a nice line in dark humour although you get the feeling that Mr Hiaasen could churn out these novels in his sleep. The Three Muskateers by Alexandre Dumas was todays book and it's as great as it always has been, just a nice entertaining romp detailing a time gone by. I received a couple of books for Christmas but they're both along QI sort of lines so not something I'm likely to read in one sitting. I think next up will be the Richard Hannay compendium which is the five stories involving that protragonist by John Buchan - the best known of which is The Thirty Nine Steps - a truly fantastic book. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

27-12-2010, 15:07	#623
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Currently about to start 'Heartstone' on my brand new Kindle \o/ __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

30-12-2010, 13:33	#625
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I'm really gonna have to give that book another go - so many people I know think its brilliant but it had sent me to sleep in under 100 pages. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

06-01-2011, 15:42	#627
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Just finished Men at Arms by Lord King Pratchett and I think it's been superb throughout... I've really become endeared to Gaspode, and it's great to have the progressive Carrot storylines alongside the building of the Watch I think the Watch & Death books are my favourite thus far AGREED Also been reading through An Idiot Abroad: Karl Pilkington's Diaries and it's far funnier than the tv series imo- after years of radio I can hear his voice mumble every word! __________________

30-12-2010, 03:52	#624
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	I'm rather late to the game but I've just finished Millennium I - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I can't say this about very many books, especially not a Crime/Fiction book, but I literally couldn't put it down. I started reading it on a flight a few months back a struggled to get started but I was pretty much exhausted, I started it again last night at 2am as I couldn't sleep and finished it at 2am this morning, there was sleeping and a trip to the cinema in between but that wasn't by choice It's not often that a book lives up to the hype but this one really has and I hope that the second and third books can live up to the expectations I have after reading the first.

30-12-2010, 17:27	#626
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	It does take a while to get going and there is a lot of superfluous information (which I quite like) but it really does drag you in once you get going.

06-01-2011, 16:34	#628
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'm tempted with Idiot Abroad. I absolutely loathe and despise Ricky 'GUFFAW GUFFAW GUFFAW' Gervais so didn't make it through the first episode before deleting it and the series link. Edit - Sod it, I've bought the Kindle version.

06-01-2011, 18:04	#629
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Well this is 99% Karl so I'm sure you'll enjoy his somewhat alternative take on travelling! __________________

09-01-2011, 23:03	#630
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'm about 1/3 way 'An Idiot Abroad' and I'm glad I bought it. I'm not a fan of Karl Pilkington but for me his ramblings come over much better in written from than any other. It's very, very easy reading and I could see me reading it cover to cover in 90 minutes or so but it's a book I'm sure I'll go back to again.