THE GREAT BOOK SLAUGHTER

[AFK]

It's also very Discordian to talk about making a list, and never finish it. 

[Eater of Clowns]

It's also very Discordian to talk about making a list, and never finish it. 

Man, if only we had a list of all the times that's happened.

[The Good Reverend Roger]

The making of lists is an abomination in the eyes of "Bob".  It says so, right in the list of the 543 sins that make "Bob" hate you, in Revelation X.

[AFK]

It's also very Discordian to talk about making a list, and never finish it. 

Man, if only we had a list of all the times that's happened.

I think there might be a partial one somewhere. 

[AFK]

The making of lists is an abomination in the eyes of "Bob".  It says so, right in the list of the 543 sins that make "Bob" hate you, in Revelation X.

"Bob" must hate VH1. 

[BadBeast]

The Wasp Factory is a great book, cutting it will make me cry.

I've never read it-- please to have short book report?




Actually, that might be a good idea for this thread.  Everyone pick one or two books they want on the list, and write a short essay why they like it, and why it makes sense to be on the list.

T

[Phox]

The Wasp Factory is a great book, cutting it will make me cry.

I've never read it-- please to have short book report?




Actually, that might be a good idea for this thread.  Everyone pick one or two books they want on the list, and write a short essay why they like it, and why it makes sense to be on the list.

T

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[BadBeast]

Fucking browser keeps crashing my windows! Grrr! Review from wikipedia.


"The 'Wasp Factory' of the title is a huge clock face encased in a glass box and salvaged from the local dump. Behind each of the 12 numerals is a trap which leads to a different ritual death (for example burning, crushing, or drowning in Frank's urine) for the wasp that Frank puts into the hole at the center. Frank believes the death 'chosen' by the wasp predicts something about the future.

There are also Sacrifice Poles, upon which hang the bodies and heads of larger animals, such as seagulls, that Frank has killed and other sacred items. They define and 'protect' the borders of Frank's territory - the island upon which he lives with his father.

Frank occupies himself with his rituals and an array of weapons (from his catapult, to home-made flame throwers and pipe bombs) to control the island. He goes for long walks and runs, and occasionally gets drunk with his dwarf friend Jamie in the local pub. Other than that, Frank has almost no contact with the world outside his island and admits he is afraid of it due to what it did to his brother, Eric.

Frank's older brother Eric is in an insane asylum after witnessing a tragic case of neglect in a hospital where he was training. He escapes in the start of the novel and throughout the book rings Frank from phone boxes; informing him he is coming to visit. Frank is confused as to whether or not he is looking forward to seeing Eric, but it is clear Frank loves his brother dearly. Frank constantly refers to his older brother as being extremely sensitive before "the incident". After a long build-up, which comes to define the book, we discover "the incident" which occurred to drive Eric insane"

[Phox]

Fucking browser keeps crashing my windows! Grrr!

Oh. I thought that was a "short" book report. It's funnier that way. 

[BadBeast]

Fucking browser keeps crashing my windows! Grrr!

Oh. I thought that was a "short" book report. It's funnier that way. 

It was a longer one, but my browser lost it in cyberspace. So I re-installed Firefox, and pasted a wikipedia review instead.

[Phox]

Fucking browser keeps crashing my windows! Grrr! Review from wikipedia.


"The 'Wasp Factory' of the title is a huge clock face encased in a glass box and salvaged from the local dump. Behind each of the 12 numerals is a trap which leads to a different ritual death (for example burning, crushing, or drowning in Frank's urine) for the wasp that Frank puts into the hole at the center. Frank believes the death 'chosen' by the wasp predicts something about the future.

There are also Sacrifice Poles, upon which hang the bodies and heads of larger animals, such as seagulls, that Frank has killed and other sacred items. They define and 'protect' the borders of Frank's territory - the island upon which he lives with his father.

Frank occupies himself with his rituals and an array of weapons (from his catapult, to home-made flame throwers and pipe bombs) to control the island. He goes for long walks and runs, and occasionally gets drunk with his dwarf friend Jamie in the local pub. Other than that, Frank has almost no contact with the world outside his island and admits he is afraid of it due to what it did to his brother, Eric.

Frank's older brother Eric is in an insane asylum after witnessing a tragic case of neglect in a hospital where he was training. He escapes in the start of the novel and throughout the book rings Frank from phone boxes; informing him he is coming to visit. Frank is confused as to whether or not he is looking forward to seeing Eric, but it is clear Frank loves his brother dearly. Frank constantly refers to his older brother as being extremely sensitive before "the incident". After a long build-up, which comes to define the book, we discover "the incident" which occurred to drive Eric insane"

MUST. READ. NAO! 

[BadBeast]

Fucking browser keeps crashing my windows! Grrr! Review from wikipedia.


"The 'Wasp Factory' of the title is a huge clock face encased in a glass box and salvaged from the local dump. Behind each of the 12 numerals is a trap which leads to a different ritual death (for example burning, crushing, or drowning in Frank's urine) for the wasp that Frank puts into the hole at the center. Frank believes the death 'chosen' by the wasp predicts something about the future.

There are also Sacrifice Poles, upon which hang the bodies and heads of larger animals, such as seagulls, that Frank has killed and other sacred items. They define and 'protect' the borders of Frank's territory - the island upon which he lives with his father.

Frank occupies himself with his rituals and an array of weapons (from his catapult, to home-made flame throwers and pipe bombs) to control the island. He goes for long walks and runs, and occasionally gets drunk with his dwarf friend Jamie in the local pub. Other than that, Frank has almost no contact with the world outside his island and admits he is afraid of it due to what it did to his brother, Eric.

Frank's older brother Eric is in an insane asylum after witnessing a tragic case of neglect in a hospital where he was training. He escapes in the start of the novel and throughout the book rings Frank from phone boxes; informing him he is coming to visit. Frank is confused as to whether or not he is looking forward to seeing Eric, but it is clear Frank loves his brother dearly. Frank constantly refers to his older brother as being extremely sensitive before "the incident". After a long build-up, which comes to define the book, we discover "the incident" which occurred to drive Eric insane"

MUST. READ. NAO! 

I agree, it's a must read! The twist at the end, is so bizzarre, I had to put the book down for ten minutes, then re-read the last two pages. Also, the most inventive murders imaginable (especially from a young kid) There's a false leg, filled with poisonous snakes, and (my favourite) a six year old girl, yanked into the air on the end of a giant kite, never to be seen again. Also, a patient in a post-brain surgery ward, with a head full of maggots. Lovely stuff, and a debut novel, to boot!

[Placid Dingo]

The Epic of Gilgamesh.
Beowulf     KEEP
The Wasp Factory  KEEP
The house of spirits -  Isabel Allende KEEP

Some more that haven't been particularly commented on;

WHAT DO WE THINK/KNOW OF...

The Tao Teh Ching

Evasion - Anonymous ;

Über Das Altern - Jean Amery

The Skinner - Neil Asher

Giles Goat Boy - John Barth

The Ascent of Man - Bronowski

The Master and Margarita - Bulgakov

The Myth of Sisyphus - Albert Camus.

The Stranger - Albert Camus

The Rebel - Albert Camus.

I note there's a lot of Camus. Never read him so I can't comment, but are they all worthy?

[Placid Dingo]

My list is far different than most of you. I read for entertainment, so I'll pass.

Personally, I'd like as many perspectives as possible.

Yes, this.

[Phox]

The Tao Teh Ching is absolutely critical to my understanding of the world, and is the single most influential book in my life. But i may be biased.