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maddmatr Member	posted May 08, 2004 06:01 PM Reading "The Soulforge" by Margaret Weis, a story about Raistlin Majere, just got done re-reading the 3 book series dragons of summer, autumn and winter as well as the test of the twins, the war of the twins and whatever the 3rd book is.. I had read them several years before. I still love them oh so much.
Goaswerfraiejen Member	posted May 08, 2004 06:06 PM Yes Prime Minister, Volume I __________________ "I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think they will sing to me." -T.S. Eliot RIP Ari
Dangergeld Member	posted May 08, 2004 06:14 PM rereading another series. This one is by Raymond E Feist. His Magician series, really quite good. __________________ o.Ї I just got a warning beacuse my stupid sig didn't work. This box is cursed forever. Life is problems, living is solving them. All in all, your just another brick in the wall
magic4tool Member	posted May 09, 2004 10:56 AM I am probably gonna pick up The prizoner of azkaban because the movie is coming out soon and I want to refresh my memory. Then I may read On the Beach (for school) because there is a test supposedly next friday over it. From what I have heard it sux ase. Plus it is only worth like 39 cents on amazon so it has to suxors.
Tha Gunslinga Moderator	posted May 09, 2004 10:58 AM Just finished Slipt, by Alan Dean Foster. Very good. __________________ I collect crimped cards. If you have any, please let me know. Thanks! Maintainer of the Realm All things in moderation Report rules violations!
Denizen Member	posted May 09, 2004 12:37 PM I'm reading Brave New World by Aldous Huxley(sp?)... and even though it's for school... I actually like sitting down to read it... __________________ "Hey there youngin, want some flashy lights and a pair of rolly skates!?". Them onlookers did say, "Yay! That would be awsomerificly great!". And so the wickedness known as laughter came into the world. That's right I made laughter, and tunafish... I'm beast... what now punk!?
STAT1C_X Member	posted May 09, 2004 01:36 PM I'm readin 1984 again, for the last time I read it I think I was too young to truly grasp it. Much better this time around. __________________ MSN & Email address: Stat1c_X@hotmail.com I drove in a car and flew in a plane, to come to your house and kick your door in.
TheFireStarter Member	posted May 09, 2004 07:03 PM quote: Originally posted by Dangergeld: rereading another series. This one is by Raymond E Feist. His Magician series, really quite good. My favorite fantasy series. Retarded good. I'm trying to get the last few books I need to finish the entire series or whatever of all of Feists books. I'm also trying to get the last Book in the Jerle Shannara series by Terry Brooks. Am I the only person that didn't think The DaVincci Code was a great book? __________________ NaimOfNone AT yahoo DOT com NaimOfNone "Keep your poorly thought-out and genuinley immature rants off the boards. Insolence like that is not tolerated."
Lordcaine Member	posted May 09, 2004 09:16 PM Blade of Tyshalle by Matthew Stover -David- __________________ And yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil, for I am the meanest mofo in the valley... You can't possibly imagine how little I care... My Legends and Beta Sale!
TheMidnightBomber Member	posted May 11, 2004 04:35 PM In the middle of rereading Confederacy of Dunces awesome book. Ignatius Reilly is my idol.
SerraBanger Member	posted May 11, 2004 04:41 PM quote: Originally posted by magic4tool: I am probably gonna pick up The prizoner of azkaban because the movie is coming out soon and I want to refresh my memory. Great book. quote: Originally posted by Denizen: I'm reading Brave New World by Aldous Huxley(sp?)... and even though it's for school... I actually like sitting down to read it... Great book. quote: Originally posted by TheMidnightBomber: *In the middle of rereading Confederacy of Dunces* awesome book. Ignatius Reilly is my idol.** Great book. I'm reading Stephen King's "Insomnia". I just love how it ties into the Gunslinger so heavily. Great book. __________________ Always remember never to treat objects like women. ****.
TakingBackSunday Member	posted May 11, 2004 05:39 PM quote: Originally posted by Aznopium: Doyle Brunson's Super System The Bible of Poker ditto. __________________ "You could slit my throat, and with my one last, gasping breath, I'd apologize for bleeding on your shirt." - TBS
Dangergeld Member	posted May 11, 2004 07:01 PM quote: Originally posted by TheFireStarter: I'm also trying to get the last Book in the Jerle Shannara series by Terry Brooks. Am I the only person that didn't think The DaVincci Code was a great book? I didnt really like the Shanara books. I have a couple of them and got a little in to them, but then I realised that they were almost exact copies of Lord of the Rings. Put those down pretty quickly. The DaVinci code isnt really good if you are a big fan of sci-fi/fantasy. It is really good however if you like murder, mystery, intrigue, historical facts that are really fun and cool, and have a long day ahead of you with nothing planned I tried reading Confederacy of Dunces, but that was just too wierd. I stopped after the first few pages when he was talking about some bus ride. Anyone who is that interested in his coat and scarf can bloodywell keep them. Now, I'm reading Atlas Shrugged. I picked it up because all the adults I know recommended it. Seems ok so far, but I'm not too far into it. I don't think I will like it however becuse I really dont care about America's economy, or any other nations for that matter. __________________ o.Ї I just got a warning beacuse my stupid sig didn't work. This box is cursed forever. Life is problems, living is solving them. From a Levitra commercial: If on the rare occasion your erection last more than four hours, contact an emergency service immideatly.
nderdog Moderator	posted May 11, 2004 07:14 PM quote: Originally posted by TheFireStarter: I'm also trying to get the last Book in the Jerle Shannara series by Terry Brooks. Good book! I finished it not too long ago. Brooks is definitely one of my favorite authors. quote: Originally posted by Dangergeld: I didnt really like the Shanara books. I have a couple of them and got a little in to them, but then I realised that they were almost exact copies of Lord of the Rings. Put those down pretty quickly. Give them another try. The first maybe 50 pages of the books are a bit slow, but it sets up the story and gets you going. I really don't see LotR in Brooks's work at all, other than the generic medeival fantasy stuff. You really should read Sword, (Wishsong and Elfstones - I always get the order confused) then move on to the others. Probably the prequel (The High King, maybe?) the Heritage series, then the Jerle Shannara series. I think I might have missed a couple, but that's the general idea. If you don't start with the original trilogy, you'll miss a good chunk of backstory. __________________ Warning! Check this link for info on a nasty impersonator before trading! Brought to you by the Emergency BTA Broadcast Network. ---------- I need your unused DewU points! There's no need to fear, Underdog is here!
TheFireStarter Member	posted May 11, 2004 08:45 PM quote: Originally posted by Dangergeld: The DaVinci code isnt really good if you are a big fan of sci-fi/fantasy. It is really good however if you like murder, mystery, intrigue, historical facts that are really fun and cool, and have a long day ahead of you with nothing planned Well, here's what I posted on another board. "I thought that the book had a masturbatory tone to it. The author was able to keep the reader interested because he knows how to write. The book didn't seem to be anything all that special though. I found the ending to be somewhat uncreative or lacking. I guess I'm just not a fan of characters that I'm unable to relate to and a writer who's entire 'greatness' is based on memorized oddities, and the ability to cliffhang every other chapter. Overally, I'd still advise it to anyone, as it was an interesting read at worst. It could be compared to a good action movie which isn't exactly a bad or good thing." The only part that I thought was great, was The Teacher. As for the Shannarah series. I'm in agreement, it's very much like LotR.... VERY MUCH. It's got quite a few good ideas though, aside from 'world gonna die unless...' That's what I like about Feist. I think the guy is really a genius, because he just keeps making crazy worlds up, and has insane ideas. Though everything ends up being somewhat normal AKA non-main characters die, world is saved, the execution is wonderful. Look at the Janny Wurts books. They literally created an entire new world, and created systems for it. The only think I don't like about the fantasy genre is the obvious blantant ripoffs of real history. Most recently I've seen the Roman Legions used in one of the books. __________________ NaimOfNone AT yahoo DOT com NaimOfNone "Keep your poorly thought-out and genuinley immature rants off the boards. Insolence like that is not tolerated."
georgecpop Member	posted May 12, 2004 09:27 AM Still reading Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carrey. __________________ "Madness is just a point of view" Reya Dawnbringer Collection Update: 9 My Juzam T/A: http://www.magictraders.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/042332.html
vampyresin Member	posted May 12, 2004 10:59 AM I'm reading a book called Her Magesty's Wizard by Christopher Stasheff. excellent book, prolly bout tthe hundredth time i've read it. also i saw the name Terry Pratchett mentioned on the first page and i would like to comment that even though it's been a while since i've read any of his books (i don't own any and our library sucks), that i rather enjoyed his books, as strange as they were. Also if anyone enjoys a good read Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy is also a very awesome book (although the movie lacked the creativity he book had). -Seth __________________ I Dare Ya To Click This Link -^.^- =^.^=Creepy Me =^.^=
Selvaxri Member	posted May 12, 2004 10:21 PM quote: Originally posted by TheMidnightBomber: *In the middle of rereading Confederacy of Dunces* awesome book. Ignatius Reilly is my idol.** i couldn't stand the book. boring, drawn out, and dull. finished reading A Princess of Mars, by <undoubtedly my favorite author> Edgar Rice Burroughs. must find rest of the series (there are 11 in all, but only three that close the John Carter part of the story.) will start reading Pirates of Venus soon. again, by ERB.
Speed Demon Member	posted May 13, 2004 01:39 PM I just finished reading "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Soooo good. If the movie is exactly like the book, it could be nominated for best movie of the year.
xxPlaSTicxx Member	posted May 13, 2004 02:17 PM Just starting... QBasic By Example. Even though I know pretty much everyting but a chapter or so I am sure there are things to sharpen my skills. __________________ ~Jake jacob_rencsok@yahoo.com Aim: oOJErOo
cartman_1337 Member	posted May 13, 2004 09:31 PM Watership Down. I like it, kind of boring in plot, but very interesting otherwise. The characters amuse me. __________________ Favorite Quotes: "No kitty, this is my pot pie!" --South Park, courtesy of Eric Cartman Note to self: Never quote Chapelle's Show again...:D Sorry mods... Get ahold of me: cartman_1337@yahoo.com
Raatcharch Member	posted May 13, 2004 10:12 PM quote: Originally posted by TheFireStarter: Well, here's what I posted on another board. "I thought that the book had a masturbatory tone to it. The author was able to keep the reader interested because he knows how to write. The book didn't seem to be anything all that special though. I found the ending to be somewhat uncreative or lacking. I guess I'm just not a fan of characters that I'm unable to relate to and a writer who's entire 'greatness' is based on memorized oddities, and the ability to cliffhang every other chapter. Overally, I'd still advise it to anyone, as it was an interesting read at worst. It could be compared to a good action movie which isn't exactly a bad or good thing." The only part that I thought was great, was The Teacher. I totally agree. The DaVinci Code was really hyped to me. I read it, and gave it my official stamp of "meh." I didn't think it was all that groundbreaking or anything. I've heard the Mary Magdelene thing before. Also, the characters were rather forced and unrealistic. The main character's claustrophobia seemed like a desperate cry of, "I'm not two-dimentional, honest!" I did enjoy the book, though. I finished it in 3 days, which is really, really fast for me. Anyway, I am currently working on finishing The Magic Labrinth, which is book four in Philip Jose Farmer's "Riverworld" series. I highly recommend these to everyone. Please don't judge them by that horrible made-for-tv movie version that the Sci-Fi channel made! Speaking of which, does anyone actually watch those SciFi channel movies? They're all the stuff that causes people to make fun of sci-fi. I mean, I saw an ad today for their latest, "Boa v. Python". My head hurt. __________________ I am the Beast who shouts "I" at the heart of the world. Remaining unbanned since August 23, 2000!
Raatcharch Member	posted May 13, 2004 10:15 PM quote: Originally posted by cartman_1337: Watership Down. I like it, kind of boring in plot, but very interesting otherwise. The characters amuse me. GASP! BORING?!?! How on earth could cute little bunnies founding their own nation-state be boring? I really loved this book. The characters are great, the themes are great...::good bunny::... Speaking of which, I was riding with my grandfather today, and he ran over a bunny. I felt horrible. That bunny was some bunny's baby. Or senator. __________________ I am the Beast who shouts "I" at the heart of the world. Remaining unbanned since August 23, 2000! [Edited 1 times, lastly by Raatcharch on May 13, 2004]
magic4tool Member	posted May 14, 2004 03:58 PM quote: Originally posted by Speed Demon: I just finished reading "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Soooo good. If the movie is exactly like the book, it could be nominated for best movie of the year. I will agree. I think that The Prisoner of Azkaban was the best in the series. It had such a powerful effect that I don't think a movie could ever achieve. I do, however, think that the movie will come close, but I don't think they COULD make a movie as powerful as the book was. I tried to read On the Beach for World History and for the most part it was poorly written, boring, and poorly organized with a bunch of bs added in. The plot actually was actually good after I cliff notesed the book. I went back and read the ending and found that the cliff notes were better than the actual literature. No wonder it was going for a quater on amazon [Edited 1 times, lastly by magic4tool on May 15, 2004]
Dangergeld Member	posted May 15, 2004 08:52 AM quote: Originally posted by magic4tool: I will agree. I think that The Prisoner of Azkaban was the best in the series. It had such a powerful effect that I don't think a movie could ever achieve. I do, however, think that the movie will come close, but I don't think they COULD make a movie as powerful as the book was. Its a kids book dude. It can't be "powerful" o.0 However, I also think it was the best in the series, mainly because it was unpredictable. In the rest of them you could kinda guess what was going to happen. __________________ o.Ї I just got a warning beacuse my stupid sig didn't work. This box is cursed forever. Life is problems, living is solving them. From a Levitra commercial: If on the rare occasion your erection last more than four hours, contact an emergency service immideatly.

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