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Started by Thurnez Isa, December 03, 2006, 04:11:35 PM

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aestetix

War and Peace.

One of the longest and most meticulously developed books I've ever encountered. However, digging into Tolstoy's philosophy on life makes it completely worth it. I'm about halfway through right now, hoping to have it finished in a month or two.

Faust

Finished Isabel allenade's The House Of Spirits last night, the writing style is simple enough, possibly because its translated or something, but the story is well crafted.
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Quote from: aestetix on March 07, 2008, 02:54:26 PM
War and Peace.

One of the longest and most meticulously developed books I've ever encountered. However, digging into Tolstoy's philosophy on life makes it completely worth it. I'm about halfway through right now, hoping to have it finished in a month or two.

I never could get past page 100 or so.  How do you stay interested?

aestetix

Quote from: Dr. Felix Mackay on March 12, 2008, 10:17:56 PM
Quote from: aestetix on March 07, 2008, 02:54:26 PM
War and Peace.

One of the longest and most meticulously developed books I've ever encountered. However, digging into Tolstoy's philosophy on life makes it completely worth it. I'm about halfway through right now, hoping to have it finished in a month or two.

I never could get past page 100 or so.  How do you stay interested?

The first 200 pages or so is all character development, so it can be boring at times. Once you get through that, things start picking up. I'm currently at ~750 and can't put it down.

Cain

George Crile - Charlie Wilson's War

Most recent version, with additional material.

AFK

My annual re-reading of The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury.  I think Arthur C Clarke's passing got my head into space stuff again and decided to start it early this year. 
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Triple Zero

i'm about 2/3rd into the Language Instinct now

i can recommend this book to anyone.
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Cain

Pinker's The Blank Slate is a fascinating read as well.

Only got to read it through once, sadly.

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Beyond good and evil, by that Niiitzschehzezeze. Nietsche? Niezsche?
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Quote from: Disorder on March 31, 2008, 09:15:36 AM
Beyond good and evil, by that Niiitzschehzezeze. Nietsche? Niezsche?

"Nietchszhquzecoatlphrnf"

Triple Zero

I write it Nietzschke, to differentiate from the false Nietzsche.
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Cain

If you like Beyond Good and Evil, I highly recommend The Geneaology of Morals.

I'm reading The Art of Memetics, and The Closing of the American Mind.  The latter is going to be useful camoflage, I'm thinking.

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Currently reading Gravity's Rainbow. Love it so far.
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