beb0p Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Started reading A Game of Thrones a couple of days back. It is really good and still enjoyable even though I saw the tv series first, and also, as a result I now assign faces from the TV series to the names in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django_3101 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 I am planning to visit Landmark today. Thinking of picking some books 1. How are Alistair MacLean's books? 2. Any good(fast paced) novel on treasure hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Alistair MacLean's books are excellent thrillers, full of action. Try HMS Ulysses, Where Eagles Dare and Guns of Navarone if you like war time books. For treasure hunting, I recommend Sahara by Clive Cussler (forget the movie, book was awesome). Hope you like these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Finished Ready Player One. While it's filled with nostalgic trips, the last 40 or so pages is where the real moolah is. Time flew after the final fight began ! Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Reading Oath of the Vayuputra.. Nice but not as exciting as meluha so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Reading Oath of the Vayuputra.. Nice but not as exciting as meluha so far..That was expected. He had to take care of all the loose endings, plus a crore's deal BEFORE writing the final book didn't really get the best out of him. Nevertheless, one damn lucky guy. Managed to snag another deal with Westland for 1 million USD for his next series ! :| Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor have been signed up for a Bolly version of this trilogy, to be produced (or directed ?) by Karan Johar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Kani ★ Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Here is a book which I wrote.. Not a novel and all. . A self help technical guide http://www.amazon.com/Windows-8-Ninja-Tips-ebook/dp/B00AV8EMIW/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Kani ★ Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Just bought on kindle Nightshift - Stephen King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg man Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Finished A clash of kings (a song of ice and fire). The first half of the book is quite slow but the last 1/3 is just phenomenal. Still it could've been trimmer. And unlike the first book, where the TV series followed the story 100%.. Things are many differences in 2nd book and the second season. I was presently surprised. Off to third book, once I finish the first part, I'll watch the third season.) _________________________________ Typed with one finger on a sheet of glass Edited April 12, 2013 by egg man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) That was expected. He had to take care of all the loose endings, plus a crore's deal BEFORE writing the final book didn't really get the best out of him. Nevertheless, one damn lucky guy. Managed to snag another deal with Westland for 1 million USD for his next series ! :| Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor have been signed up for a Bolly version of this trilogy, to be produced (or directed ?) by Karan Johar. That is one lucky sumbitch.. take that chetan bhagat but truth be told, i lost interest mid way the second book, did not even finish it. The first was great, perfectly set up mythos, mystic, geographical locations. Loved it. But the second book just sort of heaped on cliches after another and got lame dont remember where i left reading it, might pick up some day just to get completion. Like the idea about a movie but a solid on karan johar. Hritik and kareena are good actors, often suffer from brad pitt syndrome wherein people dont credit their acting ability just because they have a pretty face, but it all boild down to the director and Johar is one way ticket to melodrama. Edited April 12, 2013 by Nemo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg man Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Will the series be interesting for an Atheist and someone who finds Hindu God story extremely boring?? _________________________________ Typed with one finger on a sheet of glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolfy among us Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Yup. It's a different take on Hindu mythology. Shiva is portrayed as a normal person. And nothing extraordinary or God like happens in the books. Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Kani ★ Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Will the series be interesting for an Atheist and someone who finds Hindu God story extremely boring?? _________________________________ Typed with one finger on a sheet of glass I found it boring.. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Edited April 13, 2013 by ★ Kani ★ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Will the series be interesting for an Atheist and someone who finds Hindu God story extremely boring?? _________________________________ Typed with one finger on a sheet of glass how does atheism affect one's ability to enjoy thing ? i am as atheist as they come and i also enjoy mythology a lot. i treat them as grand epics, great work of fiction, not gospels of truth. why do you find hindu mythos boring ? not trying to flame but anyone with some interest in mythological literature would love hindu mythologies if he/she reads the proper work. mahabharata >>> all, even the greek writings of homer. As for this Meluha, well, it is not particularly good, but still a very decent read- at lest the first book, the tone is not at all preachy (something what many retellings of hindu mythologies suffer from- perhaps your source of boredom ?) and there is this interesting concept of clans- Sun, moon and serpent all with various ideologies of right and wrong with shiva in the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 About through with The Fountainhead and Howard Roark is the best character ever created. The book is a bit of a mess though. Only reading it for Roark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
★ Kani ★ Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Started with game of thrones.. Since I watched the series before I am easily able to run through.. Also guys how many pages do you read everyday on average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost would be perfect as Arthur and Prefect ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 ^^ Watch the movie, Martin Freeman does pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 ^^ Heard bad things about the movie. :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33tmaniac Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Finished reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Was a good read. Appreciate the way author had managed to weave the storyline based on the religious beliefs of settlers on American soil.... A lot of references went over my head sin e the subject is so diverse. Will not call it a must read. But give it a try if u r into fiction. U wont regret it Sent from my HTC One V Edited April 28, 2013 by l33tmaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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