Rate the last book you read

[golfergirl]

I am a big zombie movie fan but never read any of the genre.

As far as Song of Fire and ice...it is the only series of this genre I have read other than the Tolkien stuff. Just normally not my cup of team but I have enjoyed this series minus a feast of crows.

Haven't read the series yet, but I loved the HBO series Game of Thrones.

I gotta put them on my do read list.

Right now, I am in the middle of The Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry, good read, but I like Historical fiction, and I like his characters, especially Cotton.

After this one, The new "camel club" book by Baldacci is next.

 

[ethiostar]

You should check out American Gods next, I liked it.

That one is already on my list. I've been having a hard time finding his books in the used bookstores near my house so i might have to order it online.

If you like that one, you will like his style, Stardust is my Fav by him, check it out!

Thanks for the suggestion, i will definitely put it on my list as well.


-Rendezvous with Rama - by Arthur Clarke

An excellent hardcore Sci-Fi classic (1973). The human characters were not very well developed but I don't think they were the focus of the story anyways. The scientific descriptions are incredibly thorough and very believable. Someone should make a movie out of this one.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Moneyball: 5 / 5.

It was a very entertaining read. I think I will see the movie this weekend.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

World War Z - 5/5 I had to fly out to Texas and did not want to spend money on the Hard-Cover version of A Dance With Dragons, so, I picked this one up. Not a long read, I actually finished it on my return trip, but it was a great book! Anyone who is a fan of Zombies would probably enjoy this one. Really interesting approach using multiple personal/global viewpoints with a touch of politics and ethics sprinkled in for good measure. Well done Max Brooks!

 

[ethiostar]

Faerie Tale by Raymond Feist

I've been buying his books over the last few months and a couple of weeks ago I came across this stand alone book. It maybe the only book he has written that is not part of a series that I know of. It's part fantasy part horror and very well written. It started a bit slow but then it was very hard for me to put it down. I liked this book a lot.

 

[jubal]

Just finished "Flags Of Our Fathers",Found out something that I wondered about, after the pounding given Iwo Jima every day, where were they able to find a pole that long to put the flag on. Very good read,went to Utube and watched the movie. Think the first movie about this battle is the first time I saw John Wayne get killed.

 

[TOYSTER17]

Didn't know this thread existed.

I just finished two books recently,

Born To Run by Chrisopher McDougall
Loved it, because of this book I now run in Nike Free 3.0's

Seal Team Six, memoirs of an elite navy seal sniper, by Howard Wasdin & Stephen Templin
I love these types of books, love to imagine myself in their shoes lol.

I would definitely recommend both of these books.

The one book I've been wanting to read again that I read years ago and I love is
"Stolen Lives, twenty years in a desert jail" by Malika Oufkir

It's part of Oprah's Book Club as well.

Edit: All three have at least 4 stars on Amazon, for those who care about that.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Over the last few weeks I've read quite a few books:

The Saxon Tales series by Bernard Cornwell: Historical fiction with lots of action. There are 5 or 6 of these books with the next due out in early 2012. The main character is a Saxon that was kidnapped by the Danes as a child and basically he fights for both sides at one point or another. They're all quick reads at 300 pages each. Recommended for any historical fiction fans. 7.5/10

A Dance with Dragons by GRRM: I enjoyed it. It wasn't as good as the first 3, but I wasn't expecting it to be. I posted more of my thoughts in the thread we had going a while ago for the book. 8/10

The Kushiel series by Jacqueline Carey: There are 9 total books, but I only read the first 3 since each trilogy focuses on a different character in the same world. I'll probably get around to reading the others at some point, but I stopped there. Good series. Strong female lead character. There's lots of violence and lots of sex (very strong BDSM stuff - be warned). The world they inhabit is very interesting. I'd give it a 9/10.

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline: Think scifi mixed with a lot of 80s nostalgia. This one really surprised me. It's about a future society where the world has gone to crap and basically everyone logs into an online game called OASIS. The creator of the game dies and in his will, creates a contest to leave his fortune to someone who can solve his 3 layered quest. Just a really entertaining read. 10/10

I'm currently still working on the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I believe there's something like 8 books in the series and I've finished the first 3. It's basically an historical fiction involving time travel. It's a bit too heavy on the love story at some points, but I'm still really enjoying it. No rating so far, but it'll probably be a top 5 series for me as long as it doesn't go to complete crap in the last few books.

 

[ethiostar]

Native Tongue----- Carl Hiaasen

Good, entertaining read. Not one of his best but still enjoyable.

 

[ethiostar]

Ender's Shadow---Orson Scott Card

Excellent book! For the most part, almost as good as Ender's Game but its hard to match a classic.

 

[fgoodwin]

Palladino, "Lombardi & Landry": 9/10 (I posted a review on Amazon)

Aron, "Breakthrough Boys": 10/10 (review pending)

Harris & Waters, "Tales from the Dallas Cowboys Sidelines": I'm only about halfway through this one but it is definitely a ten so far.

 

[ethiostar]

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, ******'s Childhood Pal----Christopher Moore


I've read a number of books that have made me chuckle, but there are extremely few books that actually make me laugh out loud like an idiot. This book one of those few books. The novel is about the story of ******, the years between his birth and when he started teaching around the age of 30. The 'missing years' from the bible. This book is absolutely hilarious. It helps if you have an above average knowledge of the story of ****** according to the bible and beliefs/perspectives regarding his life.

I do have to say that this book was recommended to me by a friend who considers herself to be a a practicing Christian and she thought this was a great read and found it to be very funny as well. However, I can see how some Christians may take offense to this story. So beware.

If i have to rate this book, i will give it 4.75/5 stars. It is a must read.

EDIT: what the hell? The censored words start with a "C" and refer to the son of God. You know, like Christmas? but without the "mas".

 

[ethiostar]

Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror---Christopher Moore

Not as good as Lamb but still had plenty of laugh out loud parts, especially in the second half of the book. Good read.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Books 1 & 2 of the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss: Greatness. If you like fantasy, read these. I can't wait for the 3rd book. 10/10

 

[ethiostar]

Neverwhere----Neil Gaiman

Excellent!

 

[Dallas]

Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire) by Mark Lawrence

A stunning fantasy debut from a major new talent!

When he was nine, he watched his mother and brother killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king...

It's time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what's rightfully his. Since the day he was hung on the thorns of a briar patch and forced to watch Count Renar's men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him-and he has nothing left to lose.

But treachery awaits him in his father's castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce, can the will of one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?

4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent - Excellent Read!!!

Might I suggest all of you Kindle users get a sample tonight before going to bed. I promise you that you will end up buying it.


Great read

 

[Denim Chicken]

Not the last book I read (just finished the Ice & Fire series) ,but a damn good one. Probably one the best and most enjoyable non-classic fiction I have ever read:

Swan Song
Robert R. McCammon

 

[ethiostar]

Slaughterhouse Five-------Kurt Vonnegut

I reread this classic and I appreciate it a lot more this time around.

Fool---------Christopher Moore

Based on Shakespeare's King Lear and told from the Fool's perspective. Well written and funny as usual. It may not be Moore's best work but it is still better than most books in the genre. As much as I love Carl Hiaasen, Moore is just on a different level altogether.

 

[ethiostar]

Deal Breaker, Drop Shot & Fade Away--------Harlan Coben

The first three novels in the Myron Bolitar mystery series. I enjoyed all three, the 1st and 3rd books a little more than the 2nd though.

 

[Gus]

Just finished Stephen King's '11/22/63' and it was such a great read--couldn't put it down! Also read (oh so quickly after I savored it for awhile) 'Queen Unseen' by former roadie Peter Hince...whether you are a fan of Queen or not it's a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look from someone who used to work for one of the greatest rock bands of our time.