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brunel cog:
Books: If you like science fiction, you might want to read some of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" novels. Why? They contain some very original and interesting concepts.
Johnny C:
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--- Quote from: Johnny C on 02 Feb 2007, 22:17 ---That movie with Will Ferrell in it, Stranger Than Fiction? It's good, guys. Like, really good.
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KICK ME
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Fix'd.
Uncle Fisty:
--- Quote from: Caspian on 08 Jan 2007, 19:26 ---Well, I don't read a lot of real intellectual stuff, but I am reading the First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, which is this really awesome Fantasy series. It's the whole epic fantasy thing, but it's not all that cliched. I would highly recommend that to anyone who enjoys fantasy, or even people who don't. Stephen Donaldson is the Author, btw.
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I'd definitely have to agree with this, anyone who likes fantasy should read it. Very original concept, having a leper for the main character.
As far as fantasy novels go, if you like Thomas Covenant novels, you'll love The Chronicles of Amber. Ten books, available in an omnibus edition. Another very original story, incredible "magic" system, great character depth.
Also, The Malazan Book of the Fallen series, by Steven Erikson. Fantasy, but from a very military point of view. Characters are fleshed out very well, and the typical fantasy "mysteriousness" is cleared up at the end of each part of the series. Very few cliff hangers, so each book individually is great.
Lines:
Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill is a pretty darn good book. It's about this death metal singer who buys a ghost online and how it tries to kill him.
Nisstyre:
As far as books go, If you haven't read the novel 1984 by George Orwell, I would suggest you do so as soon as possible. As far as quality of writing goes, It has a very interesting plot, you will be guessing throughout the whole novel right to the last page. The characters are all great as well. But the real gem of this book is the piles and piles of symbolism. You could re-read this book dozens of times and find more symbolism each time. It covers so many issues, from philosophical ones, such as the nature of reality, and political ones, like war and propaganda.
For a really fun read, I'm going to recommend The Stand by Stephen King. If you love books with epic plots and wide arrays of characters, and good vs. evil, then you will love The Stand.
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