What's everyone reading?

[FriendlySpartan]

Just finished a relisten of He Who Fights with Monsters series over the last couple months. It's not at Dungeon Crawler Carl level for litrpg, but still really good IMO. A bit repetitive at times(like an actual video game), but the world building is pretty good and the dialog and humor are great. I definitely recommend dropping a credit or two on it for those that enjoy DCC and that genre.

Also, the main character is Australian and the narrator, Heath Miller, is really good. His American character accents are hilarious .

HWFWM is one of my favorite series ever. Very easy read with flowing dialogue in most points. Totally agree with some of the repetition and the author talked about how he struggled with putting out so many chapters a week but honestly holds up pretty well. A lot of forethought went into the plot and it’s just a great journey.

Happy to see a lot of the online books getting physical releases

 

[urb1]

Just a general question for anyone who cares to respond. One of my favorite books is The Alchemist. As I've discussed it with other people I've come to find it's somewhat a contentious book as people either really love it or they don't. My question is for those that didn't care for it, what was it about it that you did not like?


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For me personally, I love the almost whimsical lighthearted approach the author takes much like say The Princess Bride. But even though it is more of a lighter side it's still incredibly thought-provoking. The messaging is broad and can be digested by anyone, religious or not. Is also very inclusive of all ideologies. Just a wonderful short book that can be enjoyed for all time.

I struggled through the Alchemist book, and the ending disappointed me. But that's just me.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I struggled through the Alchemist book, and the ending disappointed me. But that's just me.

Just curious what you didn't like about it?

 

[KnappShack]

Finished an older book

The Reckoning by David Halberstam

About 200 pages too long, but discussed the rise of the Japanese auto industry as the Big 3 decided to ride the wave of arrogance.

Detroit ignored the Japanese automakers until they couldn't. Then countered with the Pinto and Vega? Yeah. They deserved to lose the battle.

Henry Ford and Ford II were basically nuts.

 

[KnappShack]

Just finished Red Rising. I loved it

I tried but make it about 20 pages and that was it

Worth picking up again? I don't remember it starting hot.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Finished an older book

The Reckoning by David Halberstam

About 200 pages too long, but discussed the rise of the Japanese auto industry as the Big 3 decided to ride the wave of arrogance.

Detroit ignored the Japanese automakers until they couldn't. Then countered with the Pinto and Vega? Yeah. They deserved to lose the battle.

Henry Ford and Ford II were basically nuts.

Agree on Ford. We got away with a lot of crazy stuff back then because the rest of the manufacturing world was destroyed in WW2.

 

[CHim]

I tried but make it about 20 pages and that was it

Worth picking up again? I don't remember it starting hot.

Yes you should read it. The first book started slow but started to pick up towards the end. Then the series just kept getting better.

 

[WISCY1895]

I tried but make it about 20 pages and that was it

Worth picking up again? I don't remember it starting hot.

It starts slow but about mid way through it picks up steam. Second book was fantastic

 

[simply1]

Just picked up A resistance history of the United States

 

[hoosman]

Blake Crouch books are pretty good. Sort of Sci-Fi genre. I've read Dark Matter (very good) and Recursion (pretty good). I have his latest book (Upgrade). A TV show for Recursion is in the works. A TV show for Dark Matter has already been released.

 

[FLYINGCYCLONE]

Precision Planting
Solutions For Every Season
Thinking about selling their equipment.

 

[BryceC]

I’ve never read those books. Always wanted too, but have never gotten to them. I think I remember starting The Hobbit when I was young. Got through maybe the first 10 pages, and it didn’t grab me enough to keep going. Mind you…I was young, young.

The further away from it I get the less I like it. There is some baffling stuff in there if you ask me.

It is truly the OG though and every fantasy since is just iterating on it.

 

[urb1]

Just curious what you didn't like about it?

I was expecting a more dramatic conclusion, I guess. I was not glad that I had invested the time reading it, if that makes sense.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I was expecting a more dramatic conclusion, I guess. I was not glad that I had invested the time reading it, if that makes sense.

Maybe had too great of expectations? I had a similar experience with Project Hail Mary though I still thought it was enjoyable.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I dusted off Fred Saberhagen's Lost Book of Swords and started re-reading the series again. There are some pacing issues, but it's been a great nostalgic re-read so far

 

[Cyclonick182]

I just wrapped up book 8, A Parade of Horribles from the Dungeon Crawler series. I never know what to expect next but have loved every bit of it. Next up is Beware of Chicken.

 

[urb1]

Maybe had too great of expectations? I had a similar experience with Project Hail Mary though I still thought it was enjoyable.

I really liked Project Hail Mary!

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I really liked Project Hail Mary!

I liked it but thought it was over hyped compared to other books I've read like it.

 

[Billups06]

Just finished. Tough for words to describe. Sickening, humbling, and appreciation all in the same breath.

https://a.co/d/0dhZvUxc

 

[dahliaclone]

A Violent Masterpiece by Jordan Harper is ******* fantastic.