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Old 03-02-2006, 12:13 PM   #1
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Actually thought it was pretty good - she definitely got the feel of the times down - you can tell there was quite a bit of research involved...
my only complaint? It's a very easy read - I finished it in like 4 hours... and wanted more.
Have you read it yet?
No. But I saw news on it when it came out. I may give it a shot.
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Old 03-02-2006, 11:11 AM   #2
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My line would have been a lot funnier if his book had actually been called "anything".

(I was going for a Who's on first thing).

I'll have to check him out ... any other that compells people to read more of his stuff is usually worth checking out.

Do his books have to be read in order, or can you jump right on on the middle?
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Old 03-02-2006, 11:58 AM   #3
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My line would have been a lot funnier if his book had actually been called "anything".
Do his books have to be read in order, or can you jump right on on the middle?
Think it might be best to start in some order, because he uses the same (cariters, hell spell check can't even go with that) "folks."
Maybe have a look at his website?
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Old 03-05-2006, 08:10 AM   #4
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dar - I do feel it's worth the read - I am looking forward to the next one...
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Old 03-05-2006, 10:14 AM   #5
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Angels and Demons - Dan Brown

(Given my overall disappointment with The DaVinci Code, I'm not holding out much hope for this book either, but I'm giving it a try anyway.)
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Old 03-15-2006, 03:31 PM   #6
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Angels and Demons - Dan Brown

(Given my overall disappointment with The DaVinci Code, I'm not holding out much hope for this book either, but I'm giving it a try anyway.)
I read Angels and Demons last year, and thought it was a fun read. Not so good that I'm dying to read The DaVinci Code, though.
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Old 03-18-2006, 07:00 PM   #7
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn. Very cool book.
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Old 03-19-2006, 02:59 PM   #8
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Thud! by Terry Pratchett.
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Old 03-06-2006, 05:30 PM   #9
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Just started 'Every Second Counts' the follow-on by Lancey-baby after his initial 'It's not about the bike'. Judging by first chapter it's going to be as good a read, but saving the rest of it for a very long flight towards the end of the month (bet you can hardly wait to learn what the rest of the book is like...)
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Old 03-15-2006, 02:02 PM   #10
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Old 03-15-2006, 10:01 PM   #11
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This is a truly awesome book. Stunning. Like you got thwacked in the forehead by a stack of copies. That damn good.

My own current read is The Prince - Machiavelli
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Old 03-17-2006, 07:57 PM   #12
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Yesterday I finished Kildar by John Ringo. I liked his alien invasion series, so when I saw this and read the sample chapters, I picked it up from the library.

It's not a bad book, but it is essentially a soldier's wet dream. The basic plot goes like this.

Ex-Seal who retires a multi-millionaire is cruising through Eastern Europe and comes upon a valley with gorgeous women and great beer. He buys some real estate and becomes the de jure lord of the valley.

While fighting Chechen rebels, he rescues teenage virgins from kidnappers. Since by local custom they cannot be returned to their homes, he takes them as concubines, in addition to the gorgeous local prostitutes he has hired and the 15-year-old girl who is actively trying to seduce him.

Parts of this book read like a Penthouse forum, with blow by blow (literally) descriptions of sex and light bondage. "Dear Penthouse, I never would have guessed when I went driving through Georgia (the country not the state) that I would have a story for you."

This is the second of a series. I never read the first book. The tactical descriptions seem authentic, but the overall plot seems too contrived.
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Old 03-23-2006, 06:23 PM   #13
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This is a truly awesome book. Stunning. Like you got thwacked in the forehead by a stack of copies. That damn good.

My own current read is The Prince - Machiavelli
chuck is twisted. i like that. heard he lives in portland. . . and loves it.

you're right wolf, this book has me by the throat.
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Old 03-23-2006, 08:57 PM   #14
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Ripples in the pond. You never know what repercussions your actions have.

Over in the Bull and Duck IOTD, the second picture reminded me of the scene where the T-Rex chases the jeep from the first Jurassic park movie. While looking for a picture to illustrate the likeness, I found a web page on the differences between the movie and the book. It's been a while since I read the book, so that was enough of a tweak to cause me to go back and re-read it.

My thanks to SeanAhern or Kagen4o4 whoever really submitted the pic.
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Old 03-17-2006, 11:57 PM   #15
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Sounds like hairy chested men's adventure novels haven't changed all that much. I favored They Call Me the Mercenary and The Survivalist, myself.
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