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mcgovern · 22-06-2012, 17:35

Just back from the euro's, a lot of travelling so managed to finish A Dance with Dragons which I really enjoyed (even if nothing much happens) and The Night Eternal (book 3 of the Strain trilogy). It was ok, popcorn movie-ish. Story is full of glaring plot holes and inconsistencies, but an easy read. Also started Before They Are Hanged by Joe Ambercombie, enjoying it more than the first one, pretty good so far.

OwaynOTT · 23-06-2012, 01:33

Just started 'Whispers Under Ground' by Ben Aaronovitch.

**ixoy** · 23-06-2012, 17:35

Reading "Blindsight" by Peter Watts. I'm 10% in and it's a hard sci-fi novel about first contact. Reminds me a little of Greg Egan. Bit early to say yet - it's quite technical but it's interesting having a lead character who is a sociopath. Bonus though it was free, released by Watts himself under some creative licence thing.

Also reading the short story collection "Manhattan in Reverse" by Peter F. Hamilton. Nice and enjoyable to read although I'm only on the first story (it's short in the sense of 80 pages being short). A nice tide-me-over for him until "Great North Road" gets published in September.

***Trojan*** · 24-06-2012, 23:58

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Reading "Blindsight" by Peter Watts. ... Bonus though it was free, released by Watts himself under some creative licence thing.

Link: http://www.rifters.com/real/Blindsight.htm

**ixoy** · 25-06-2012, 00:21

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Originally Posted by Trojan

Link: http://www.rifters.com/real/Blindsight.htm

And go here to download it in the Kindle's .azw format.

growler · 25-06-2012, 14:42

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Any good? I've often thought about having a look at his stuff, but other stuff always takes precedence.

hard to say really, i've read his stuff since the mid 80's and the main reason I like him still is that I'm certain to *actually* laugh out loud at least twice in the course of any of his books. I guess he's an acquired taste, its not science fiction or fantasy really, more a category of his own. Suggest you try one of the early ones, like East of Ealing , if you can pick it up second hand and you'll probably know by chapter 3 if you love it or hate it.

gufnork · 25-06-2012, 15:01

Doctor Who: Beautiful Chaos by Gary Russell. I've read two others but wasn't overly impressed. This one has a reputation for being one of the best and tends to get good reviews from almost everyone as far as i can see. It's very good so far, very emotional and the characters are so real they pretty much jump off the page.

Patrick Kerry · 25-06-2012, 15:04

The Hunger Games

***Trojan*** · 25-06-2012, 17:16

Re-reading my Iain M. Banks stack. Consider Phlebas, Against A Dark Background, Use of Weapons, The Player of Games, Excession, The Algebraist, Surface Detail.

Banks stuff is pretty damn awesome even the 2nd or 3rd time around.

Realised I lost my copy of Feersum Endjinn, which I've never read (couldn't get into the phonetics). Might give it another go. Look to Windward gone AFK too...

Demeyes · 26-06-2012, 13:44

Just read the first Hunger Games book, I'll probably finish the series as my sister has the rest of the books lying around. Not a terrible read but it's very straightforward. Looking forward to seeing what the film is like now!
Also just finished the Mistborn trilogy. I liked it, some good mix of action and story and the magic system is very cool. My interest was dropping in the 2nd book but I think the 3rd was paced better and was a better read.
After that I'm thinking of going with something more serious from my stack of unread stuff, I really need to start working through it before I start buying more!

AnCapaillMor · 27-06-2012, 13:53

After hearing everyone bang on about a wise mans fear, i'm listening to Name of the wind on audio book. It's good, looking forward a wise mans fear now. Gutted as well, i was listening to it while in work and the battery went dead at a what happens next bit, the next 3 hours are going to be painful.

Angel8ie · 27-06-2012, 14:16

Just finished Insurgent, nice read. Onto the dexter books next I think

AnCapaillMor · 27-06-2012, 15:28

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Just finished Insurgent, nice read. Onto the dexter books next I think

Dexter the serial killer dude? One of the few books where the film\tv show is better. Was very dissapointed in them.

Angel8ie · 27-06-2012, 15:36

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Dexter the serial killer dude? One of the few books where the film\tv show is better. Was very dissapointed in them.

Oh really? Yeah I love the programme so I thought I'd give the books a go. I was told that only the first one is similar to the tv programme. Are they worth a read at all or am I better off with something else so you think?

AnCapaillMor · 27-06-2012, 15:49

The first is similar alright, but there's some big changes on the main plot. Give them a go but i just didn't like them, can't even remember did i even finish the 2nd. They're a lot darker than the TV show. The only good thing is the sister is not as much of a pain in the ass as in the tv show.

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22-06-2012, 17:35	#1696
mcgovern Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kildare Posts: 2,977 Adverts \| Friends	Just back from the euro's, a lot of travelling so managed to finish A Dance with Dragons which I really enjoyed (even if nothing much happens) and The Night Eternal (book 3 of the Strain trilogy). It was ok, popcorn movie-ish. Story is full of glaring plot holes and inconsistencies, but an easy read. Also started Before They Are Hanged by Joe Ambercombie, enjoying it more than the first one, pretty good so far.

23-06-2012, 01:33	#1697
OwaynOTT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,569 Adverts \| Friends	Just started 'Whispers Under Ground' by Ben Aaronovitch.

23-06-2012, 17:35	#1698
ixoy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clontarf Posts: 12,821 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Stargate	Reading "Blindsight" by Peter Watts. I'm 10% in and it's a hard sci-fi novel about first contact. Reminds me a little of Greg Egan. Bit early to say yet - it's quite technical but it's interesting having a lead character who is a sociopath. Bonus though it was free, released by Watts himself under some creative licence thing. Also reading the short story collection "Manhattan in Reverse" by Peter F. Hamilton. Nice and enjoyable to read although I'm only on the first story (it's short in the sense of 80 pages being short). A nice tide-me-over for him until "Great North Road" gets published in September.

25-06-2012, 15:01	#1702
gufnork Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 360 Adverts \| Friends	Doctor Who: Beautiful Chaos by Gary Russell. I've read two others but wasn't overly impressed. This one has a reputation for being one of the best and tends to get good reviews from almost everyone as far as i can see. It's very good so far, very emotional and the characters are so real they pretty much jump off the page.

25-06-2012, 15:04	#1703
Patrick Kerry Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Adverts \| Friends	The Hunger Games

25-06-2012, 17:16	#1704
*Trojan* Administrator Join Date: Feb 1998 Posts: 12,969 Adverts \| Friends Admin: Events, Feedback, Forum Requests, Help Desk, Rugby Mods	Re-reading my Iain M. Banks stack. Consider Phlebas, Against A Dark Background, Use of Weapons, The Player of Games, Excession, The Algebraist, Surface Detail. Banks stuff is pretty damn awesome even the 2nd or 3rd time around. Realised I lost my copy of Feersum Endjinn, which I've never read (couldn't get into the phonetics). Might give it another go. Look to Windward gone AFK too...

26-06-2012, 13:44	#1705
Demeyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 614 Adverts \| Friends	Just read the first Hunger Games book, I'll probably finish the series as my sister has the rest of the books lying around. Not a terrible read but it's very straightforward. Looking forward to seeing what the film is like now! Also just finished the Mistborn trilogy. I liked it, some good mix of action and story and the magic system is very cool. My interest was dropping in the 2nd book but I think the 3rd was paced better and was a better read. After that I'm thinking of going with something more serious from my stack of unread stuff, I really need to start working through it before I start buying more!

27-06-2012, 13:53	#1706
AnCapaillMor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,794 Adverts \| Friends	After hearing everyone bang on about a wise mans fear, i'm listening to Name of the wind on audio book. It's good, looking forward a wise mans fear now. Gutted as well, i was listening to it while in work and the battery went dead at a what happens next bit, the next 3 hours are going to be painful.

27-06-2012, 14:16	#1707
Angel8ie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 116 Adverts \| Friends	Just finished Insurgent, nice read. Onto the dexter books next I think

27-06-2012, 15:49	#1710
AnCapaillMor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,794 Adverts \| Friends	The first is similar alright, but there's some big changes on the main plot. Give them a go but i just didn't like them, can't even remember did i even finish the 2nd. They're a lot darker than the TV show. The only good thing is the sister is not as much of a pain in the ass as in the tv show.