Rate the last book you read!!

[chip_gilkey]

I just finished Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States".

It was a pretty good read. I think it is important to see things from multiple perspectives before you make opinions about them so I really enjoyed it. 7/10

[Temo]

Originally Posted by chip_gilkey

I just finished Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States".

It was a pretty good read. I think it is important to see things from multiple perspectives before you make opinions about them so I really enjoyed it. 7/10

I thought that was great. A similar (in terms of alternative history reading, but on human history rather than American history) is Guns, Germs, and Steel. Really interesting and thought provoking.

[Sam I Am]

The Lincoln Lawyer: 8/10

I picked this book up as I intended on seeing the movie and wanted to read the book first. I've heard mixed reviews about the movie from people I know, but I will say the book is very good. It is full of twists and turns and definitely keeps you interested.

The one thing I did notice is it was as if the book was written specifically for Matthew McConaughey to later play the part in the movie. His mannerisms fit McConaughey's. While reading the book it was as if I was watching a movie with him in it. I could literally see him doing what was going on.

The Lincoln Lawyer is definitely a book worth reading. I will probably try to see the movie this weekend and then review that in the other thread.

[ethiostar]

Originally Posted by Temo

I thought that was great. A similar (in terms of alternative history reading, but on human history rather than American history) is Guns, Germs, and Steel. Really interesting and thought provoking.

I agree that it is an interesting book and it is thought provoking theory. However, I found it to be very deterministic in its approach and it glances over many examples that would not support the author's argument.

[ethiostar]

Originally Posted by nyc

The Lincoln Lawyer: 8/10

I picked this book up as I intended on seeing the movie and wanted to read the book first. I've heard mixed reviews about the movie from people I know, but I will say the book is very good. It is full of twists and turns and definitely keeps you interested.

The one thing I did notice is it was as if the book was written specifically for Matthew McConaughey to later play the part in the movie. His mannerisms fit McConaughey's. While reading the book it was as if I was watching a movie with him in it. I could literally see him doing what was going on.

The Lincoln Lawyer is definitely a book worth reading. I will probably try to see the movie this weekend and then review that in the other thread.

If/when you get a chance check out The Brass Verdict, its the sequel to The Lincoln Lawyer and its also pretty good.

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by ethiostar

If/when you get a chance check out The Brass Verdict, its the sequel to The Lincoln Lawyer and its also pretty good.

hmm, I have it on the Kindle. It gave me like two chapters into the next book, it sounds pretty good. Let me make sure we are talking about the same one. (said it was to be released in April 2011) About when he switches to Civil Law, but then his client is said to have killed the banker who held the mortgages?

[Temo]

Originally Posted by ethiostar

I agree that it is an interesting book and it is thought provoking theory. However, I found it to be very deterministic in its approach and it glances over many examples that would not support the author's argument.

I do find JR McNeil's counter-argument most interesting: that Eurasia has accounted for the great majority of the human population for at least the last 3,000 years, and pure chance would make it extremely likely that at any particular time the world's most powerful and advanced civilization would be somewhere in Eurasia.

[ethiostar]

Originally Posted by nyc

hmm, I have it on the Kindle. It gave me like two chapters into the next book, it sounds pretty good. Let me make sure we are talking about the same one. (said it was to be released in April 2011) About when he switches to Civil Law, but then his client is said to have killed the banker who held the mortgages?

No, The Brass Verdict came out in 2008 if i'm not mistaken.

[ethiostar]

Good grief, I haven't had a chance to spend time reading in the months or so but i finally finished Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese. Its a long book and it took me a while to get through it since i was only able to read a few pages at a time but its an excellent book. Its about Indian twins born in Ethiopia who spend all of thier lives in the medical field. The author is actually a physician if i'm not mistaken. It was particularly interesting for me since i was born and raised in Ethiopia until the age of 16. He did a great job of capturing the history, culture and people of the country very well. The story is complex but it grabs you and doesn't let go throughout the book. The first 1/5 of the book was a tad slow but it picks up the pace after that. It is a great read and i would recommend it to anyone, especially those with interests in the medical field.

[ethiostar]

-Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The 1st of the Dresden Files series)

Maybe my expectation for this series was a bit too high but it was somewhat of a let down. Don't get me wrong, i still thought it was a decent read and i would give it 3/5 stars but i expected much more. My plan was to read the first three or so of the books in the series before i start reading anything else but i decided against it and read the book i talk about below.

-Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Yeah, yeah, yeah.....Its old but i just read it. This has to be one of the best sci-fi books i've read and i can't believe i am just now getting around to reading it. It was simply awesome. At this point though i'm not sure which book in the series i should read next. Some suggest reading Speaker for the Dead next while others are saying Ender's Shadow should be read after Ender's Game. Any suggestions?

[TheCount]

Ugh, I'm on the third book of the "Dragon Tatoo" series, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest and good lord, at this point it's torture.

The first book was actually very good, it was important to explain the backgrounds and everything behind all the family members so that suspense could be built and so you knew who was getting accused of what.

But the 2nd and third books have been a nightmare to read. Larsson keeps going on and on about the most banal things, and all I want is for the damn story to move forward.

Unfortunately, I'm one of those people that once I start a series, I need to see it through. I am so glad there isn't a fourth book.

[ScipioCowboy]

A Cabinet of Curiosities 9/10

[kristie]

culture warrior by bill o'reilly

9.5/10

quite an interesting book IMO.

[ethiostar]

Originally Posted by ScipioCowboy

A Cabinet of Curiosities 9/10

Glad to hear you liked it. I have Relic, Reliquary and that one on my shelf. I've been meaning to get to them for some time now. I want to read them in order, I don't know if that makes any difference though. Have you read the other two? If so, did you like them as well?

[vta]

The Great Divorce - C.S. Lewis - 9/10.
Short and entertaining. I love a book by an author who understands language and can use it creatively.