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'The Dice Man' by Luke Rhinehart

  • 16-09-2004 9:58pm
    #1
    Scratch Acid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭


    This is one of the funniest books I've ever read and it's not very well known for some reason. Check it out.


Comments

  • #2
    SprostonGreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,286 ✭✭✭SprostonGreen


    I'd say it is very well known, even Loaded magazine made it their bible a few years back.

    Its a great read.


  • #3
    Dr. Loon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,522 ✭✭✭Dr. Loon


    SprostonGreen wrote:
    I'd say it is very well known, even Loaded magazine made it their bible a few years back.

    Its a great read.

    I'd agree. 'Tis an excellent read alright, and if you get a pair of dice yourself you can play some good games!! Just don't take it as seriously as the book! :eek:


  • #4
    damien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,290 ✭✭✭damien


    Great book, the follow-up sucked though. Really badly.


  • #5
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,550 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    It has cult status.. There's even been some stupid spin-off TV shows...
    A very enjoyable read...

    '6' - I'm off home..


  • #6
    chump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭chump


    i really enjoyed it, never read the followup tho!


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  • #7
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,080 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    I thought it was ok... It was a tad repedative.. How many times did he waffle on about the ideals of the dice life ??!?!


  • #8
    PH01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,120 ✭✭✭PH01


    That was one of those cult books borne out of the '60's right?
    I read that a while back. Essential for anyone in their early twenties. It decribes a life lived where decisions are made by rolling dice. And when your that young you need guidence in the decisions you have to make (well I did anyway).
    The story starts off with the main character having one hell of a time. Gives up his job 'cause the dice told him to (I think that how it goes). But it ends rather sadly.
    Valuable lessons to a young fella growing up.


  • #9
    Keano_sli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 242 ✭✭Keano_sli


    Not a bad read, but not earth shattering either. My mate read it and was raving about it as being the best book she ever read so I gave it a go. wouldn't be moved to recommend it to anyone


  • #10
    flogen
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭flogen


    I read through it with great enthusiasm for a while, really enjoyed it... about 3/4 of the way in it just got boring, kinda went from funny to repetitive and so on.

    I never actually finished it (I really should do that)...:D

    flogen


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