Just finished the 6th and final Codex Aleria book by Jim Butcher. George R R Martin's Clash of Kings on Audiobook and have started Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential.
I’m thoroughly enjoying World War Z but I have to say, the more I read and enjoy the book, the more I’m concerned about the film. Now I could be wrong, and I’m sure it’ll be entertaining to some degree but the film looks like zombie action film with the CGI being the highlight; whereas the book, since it’s written as an official report, makes the zombie war just as real as The Walking Dead. Whereas TWD deals a lot with the human aspect, WWZ, the book, deals with it from a worldwide view, particularly in regards to possible origin and plague evolution, geography, and the destabilization of the economic and societal structure. I could be wrong but I have a feeling that the film will not be as good as it could’ve been if it had stuck more closely to the book.
Plus, on a personal level, I’ll take slow moving zombies (book version = better chance of survival) versus fast zombies (film version = we’re totally screwed) any day.
I’m thoroughly enjoying World War Z but I have to say, the more I read and enjoy the book, the more I’m concerned about the film. Now I could be wrong, and I’m sure it’ll be entertaining to some degree but the film looks like zombie action film with the CGI being the highlight; whereas the book, since it’s written as an official report, makes the zombie war just as real as The Walking Dead. Whereas TWD deals a lot with the human aspect, WWZ, the book, deals with it from a worldwide view, particularly in regards to possible origin and plague evolution, geography, and the destabilization of the economic and societal structure. I could be wrong but I have a feeling that the film will not be as good as it could’ve been if it had stuck more closely to the book.
Plus, on a personal level, I’ll take slow moving zombies (book version = better chance of survival) versus fast zombies (film version = we’re totally screwed) any day.
World War Z is a great book that I think even people who are not fans of the horror genre can enjoy.
I’m thoroughly enjoying World War Z but I have to say, the more I read and enjoy the book, the more I’m concerned about the film. Now I could be wrong, and I’m sure it’ll be entertaining to some degree but the film looks like zombie action film with the CGI being the highlight; whereas the book, since it’s written as an official report, makes the zombie war just as real as The Walking Dead. Whereas TWD deals a lot with the human aspect, WWZ, the book, deals with it from a worldwide view, particularly in regards to possible origin and plague evolution, geography, and the destabilization of the economic and societal structure. I could be wrong but I have a feeling that the film will not be as good as it could’ve been if it had stuck more closely to the book.
Plus, on a personal level, I’ll take slow moving zombies (book version = better chance of survival) versus fast zombies (film version = we’re totally screwed) any day.
World War Z is a great book that I think even people who are not fans of the horror genre can enjoy.
I’m thoroughly enjoying World War Z but I have to say, the more I read and enjoy the book, the more I’m concerned about the film. Now I could be wrong, and I’m sure it’ll be entertaining to some degree but the film looks like zombie action film with the CGI being the highlight; whereas the book, since it’s written as an official report, makes the zombie war just as real as The Walking Dead. Whereas TWD deals a lot with the human aspect, WWZ, the book, deals with it from a worldwide view, particularly in regards to possible origin and plague evolution, geography, and the destabilization of the economic and societal structure. I could be wrong but I have a feeling that the film will not be as good as it could’ve been if it had stuck more closely to the book.
Plus, on a personal level, I’ll take slow moving zombies (book version = better chance of survival) versus fast zombies (film version = we’re totally screwed) any day.
World War Z is a great book that I think even people who are not fans of the horror genre can enjoy.
Speaking as a non-fan of the horror genre, I can corroborate that statement.
Just started reading Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke. Loved the first two books (Inkheart, Inkspell) in this trilogy and so far (7 chapters in) I'm really enjoying this one.
I'm reading Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's part of Barnes and Noble's leather bound classics collection. This volume collects all five volumes in one leather bound hardcover collection. It's pretty awesome so far.
I started reading World War Z today. O…M…G! I’m about 20 pages in and the only reason I put my Kindle down is to watch my Sunday night non-cable television. I ‘m already immensely enjoying this book and I LOVE the way it’s being written. It makes it that much more real.
I'm reading Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's part of Barnes and Noble's leather bound classics collection. This volume collects all five volumes in one leather bound hardcover collection. It's pretty awesome so far.
Both are amazing books. Read World War Z earlier this year and was very very impressed. Sadly it looks like the movie is not gonna be like the novel. First read the first 3 Hitchhiker's books back when I was 10 or so and really enjoyed them. I had gotten the Infocom Hitchhikers computer game and loved the game so much I sought out the novels I have read all the novels in the series written by Adams. I own the last book that was written by someone else but haven't read it yet.
That last Hitchhiker's book was written by Eion Colfer who wrote the Artemis Fowl books. It's actually really very good.
I started reading World War Z today. O…M…G! I’m about 20 pages in and the only reason I put my Kindle down is to watch my Sunday night non-cable television. I ‘m already immensely enjoying this book and I LOVE the way it’s being written. It makes it that much more real.
I'm reading Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It's part of Barnes and Noble's leather bound classics collection. This volume collects all five volumes in one leather bound hardcover collection. It's pretty awesome so far.
Both are amazing books. Read World War Z earlier this year and was very very impressed. Sadly it looks like the movie is not gonna be like the novel. First read the first 3 Hitchhiker's books back when I was 10 or so and really enjoyed them. I had gotten the Infocom Hitchhikers computer game and loved the game so much I sought out the novels I have read all the novels in the series written by Adams. I own the last book that was written by someone else but haven't read it yet.
That last Hitchhiker's book was written by Eion Colfer who wrote the Artemis Fowl books. It's actually really very good.
I need to read it. But recently haven't been reading many novels. Been having trouble concentrating on a novel. So been reading more comics and other stuff.
Just started reading Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke. Loved the first two books (Inkheart, Inkspell) in this trilogy and so far (7 chapters in) I'm really enjoying this one.
I listened to the first two audiobooks in the series, and they were pretty enjoyable. Not as good as The Thief Lord, which I think is her best book, but fun. I haven't had a chance to read the third book yet. Is it as good as the first two?
Finally finished Insomnia today. Really good read, lots of Dark Tower references (which is always good). @dubbat138 I can't believe you flat out hated this book.
Back to A Song of Ice and Fire next with the second part of A Storm of Swords.
Just started reading Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke. Loved the first two books (Inkheart, Inkspell) in this trilogy and so far (7 chapters in) I'm really enjoying this one.
I listened to the first two audiobooks in the series, and they were pretty enjoyable. Not as good as The Thief Lord, which I think is her best book, but fun. I haven't had a chance to read the third book yet. Is it as good as the first two?
So far Inkdeath is every bit as good as Inkheart and Inkspell but I still have a ways to go. I liked Inkspell a little better than Inkheart, even though the ending was heartbreaking. The primary focus in Inkdeath continues to be on Meggie and Mo but the story also jumps around some and shows the reader what other characters like Fenoglio and Farid and Aunt Elinor are up to.
Finally finished Insomnia today. Really good read, lots of Dark Tower references (which is always good). @dubbat138 I can't believe you flat out hated this book.
Back to A Song of Ice and Fire next with the second part of A Storm of Swords.
Insomnia,Tommyknockers and Bag of Bones are the three books of his I just don't like at all. I been meaning to re-read Insomnia again since it has heavy ties to the Dark Tower series. But that will be awhile before it happens.
Just started reading Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke. Loved the first two books (Inkheart, Inkspell) in this trilogy and so far (7 chapters in) I'm really enjoying this one.
I listened to the first two audiobooks in the series, and they were pretty enjoyable. Not as good as The Thief Lord, which I think is her best book, but fun. I haven't had a chance to read the third book yet. Is it as good as the first two?
So far Inkdeath is every bit as good as Inkheart and Inkspell but I still have a ways to go. I liked Inkspell a little better than Inkheart, even though the ending was heartbreaking. The primary focus in Inkdeath continues to be on Meggie and Mo but the story also jumps around some and shows the reader what other characters like Fenoglio and Farid and Aunt Elinor are up to.
Cool. That’s good to hear. I'll get around to it one of these days, hopefully.
The audio book was quite entertaining. Good addition to the Star Wars lore.
I'm in the middle of listening to it, and I agree. I don't normally go for Star Wars novels, but I'm enjoying the political machinations and subterfuge.
I got a bit delayed reading through volume 4, but I have at last begun on volume 5 of Moorcock's Eternal Champion cycle: Elric: Song Of The Black Sword.
Am now half way through the Star Wars: Legacy of the Force series, about to start 'Inferno', and I think it's a mixed bag of a series with sloooooow parts followed by quick paced action sequences. The characterisation of the main protagonist I thought was bullshit at first, but is just beginning to grow on me. And the death of "popular character" in 'Sacrifice' was pretty poorly done when compared to others in previous series - notable kudos to the death in 'Star by Star' (I think?!)
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Salmon of Doubt, despite being a collection of assorted odds and ends, was a good read, too.
A decent book about various Asian dark horror films.
Plus, on a personal level, I’ll take slow moving zombies (book version = better chance of survival) versus fast zombies (film version = we’re totally screwed) any day.
World War Z is a great book that I think even people who are not fans of the horror genre can enjoy.
Will start it as soon as I finish Terry Pratchett's latest, Dodger.
Back to A Song of Ice and Fire next with the second part of A Storm of Swords.
Insomnia,Tommyknockers and Bag of Bones are the three books of his I just don't like at all. I been meaning to re-read Insomnia again since it has heavy ties to the Dark Tower series. But that will be awhile before it happens.