Yes, but the difference is... why did you (or they) read it? Because you were obliged to? Sounds like you flipped through the book as fast as you could to get it over with. Congratulations. George Orwell would be proud his books are so appreciated. Maybe you can enter a competition to see how fast you can scan through the Illiad?lotec said:hahaha you and every yr 10 student in NSW I nocked it over in 2 english periods
I've contemplated reading that book as well... but you're right... it has a bizarre sort of "literary macho" stigma attached to it, which is why I've considered it (not that I consider myself a "literary macho man"! Oooooh! SO impressive! )Bjern Fita said:Every year you hear about James Joyce (it it Ulysses?) around the date of his death and I think about having a crack at his book. Could I get an honest answer from people who have read it, does the book stand up on its own or is it a bit more about the mystique and coolness associated with wading through a difficult yet shit-house book? (please don't take any offense those that love it).
If you liked that, you should try "Marching powder" by some guy called Rusty (came out recently). It's about a British drug smuggler's experiences after he got caught smuggling cocaine into Bolivia and sent to San Pedro jail. This jail is a self-contained narco economy, where prisoners have to buy their own food and accomodation! The main character actually supports himself by starting up a tourist business for backpackers who want to see what it's like, amazing story.rooks said:im not reading a book at the moment,
but the best book iv ever read was called "the damage done" it was a trues storey about some australian guys smuggling cocanie into indenisia
(long storey short) go to jail-tells storey of experinces and what its relly like
i couldnt put the book down i was so into it-everyone should read it
a++++++(really easy read too)
Also KING OF TORTS that book was so good-i couldnt put it down
every one should read both of them (especially king of torts)
Count of Monte Christo, man was that hard! I had to have a 6 month break in the middle of that bad boy and was only able to knock it off due to a 2 week week graveyard shift at the blu-tak factory. Pretty awesome last 50 pages the way things tie together but way too overly complex plot for my tastes.Techno Destructo said:Another legendary difficult read but probably a better story is good ol' Moby Dick. Maybe warm up on that first, before hitting up Joyce?
Only published this year. By Allen & Unwin. It's a biography by this Paul Carter about his life (working career) on rigs.PINT of Stella said:I'm intrigued by the title of that one (am heading back offshore on monday
Ah, but what a fantastic book! I thought it was well worth the effort.Bjern Fita said:Count of Monte Christo, man was that hard! I had to have a 6 month break in the middle of that bad boy and was only able to knock it off due to a 2 week week graveyard shift at the blu-tak factory. Pretty awesome last 50 pages the way things tie together but way too overly complex plot for my tastes.
Inferno is great! But boy, did I get bored reading Purgatory and Paradise... I guess I only wanted to hear about the "gory details"....floody said:I think I'll try and do Dante's Divine Comedy next
If he gets people reading, then all well and good, but I don't think much of his style. Yes he keeps things moving, but try out some Matt Riley for fastpaced, brainless action. I made the mistake of reading Digital Fortress, and it had to be the biggest load of crap ever.shauno said:Ive just finished reading Dan Borwns Digital Fortress, now im onto his Decption Point. Fuck he's a good writer.
Yea, they are filled to the brim with crap, but i just find them so interesting.McBain said:If he gets people reading, then all well and good, but I don't think much of his style. Yes he keeps things moving, but try out some Matt Riley for fastpaced, brainless action. I made the mistake of reading Digital Fortress, and it had to be the biggest load of crap ever.