Luke Rhinehart - The Dice Man. Hence my nickname ;)
No, I don't spend every waking minute rolling a die to decide what to do. Rather, the book opened my eyes to the fact that all experiences, even bad ones, are worth having.
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Luke Rhinehart - The Dice Man. Hence my nickname ;)
No, I don't spend every waking minute rolling a die to decide what to do. Rather, the book opened my eyes to the fact that all experiences, even bad ones, are worth having.
...are they Ever. 23 yrs. old was a nightmare/living hell, and sooooo worth it.
did you read "Illusions" Dr. Cynic? same author...highly recommend it if you haven't
No I haven't.:( :( Too bad really. Now I am gonna try and find a copy.Quote:
Originally posted by azmuse
...did you read "Illusions" Dr. Cynic? same author...highly recommend it if you haven't
Jane Eyre was the first "grown-up" book I remember reading when I was 12 or 13 and I've since read it at least 3 more times. The strong heroine really impressed me -- this was the late forties or early fifties when strong women were few and far between.
Yeah that's a magnificent book. You can't help being impressed by Maugham's depth of vision and his mind-blowing realism.
The characters are so real and un-heroic...
Now go and read 'The Razor's Edge", another Maugham masterpiece-if you haven't already.
the old man and the sea
the silmarillion
the hobbit
This may sound hokey, but a book called Dear Enemy. I can't rmember the author's name, but I read it as a child.
To Kill a mocking Bird
How did the Silmarillian change you? It was like reading a history book for me. It seemed like an objective book about the history of Middle Earth. It really didn't seem to get to heavily into human psyche which is what I think of when I think of a life changing book. Please explain.Quote:
Originally posted by jesse sutton
the old man and the sea
the silmarillion
the hobbit
I'm sooo still disturbed by Frankenstein...
1984, Great Expectations
Marc Levy's "7 days for an eternity..." and "what if it was true..." and "where are you".
I would also say Coelho's "The Devil and Miss Prym".
'A Tale of two Cities' too ...
I can never forget Sydney Carton's
"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done;
it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known"
I could mention the whole life work of Khalil Gibran, and also Emile Zola' "Germinal" , and his whole series of the "Rouguon Macquart", not to forget Dostoevsky "Crime and punishment".
Originally posted by naomih:
i wonder then, if you have had a chance to read "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys? The story is written from the perspective of Bertha....completely changed my opinion of Jane, anyway.Quote:
Jane Eyre was the first "grown-up" book I remember reading when I was 12 or 13 and I've since read it at least 3 more times. The strong heroine really impressed me -- this was the late forties or early fifties when strong women were few and far between.
Frankly Jane didn't strike me as all that strong to begin with. too whiney for my tastes!
:eek:
zheng i agree about 1984, also up there for me was Siddhartha (you gotta say it with a brooklyn accent though)
And what about edgar, Mr. Poe, the soul of torment, anybody delved into The Maelstrom?
I hardly like or read novels. I cannot find a reason for it. There are some good novles. I love literature. However, most created literatures are not attractive to me. Guess, I need to read more. I might get some surprises. Passion and wisdom are all about this art. And it's extremely hard to express and construct these two factors thro words. Once somebody made it, a novel becomes a star, which shines with magic and will never fall...
The Silmarillion --- Tolkien.
Watership Down - Adams.
To Kill a Mockingbird -- Harper Lee.
Rilla of Ingleside -- Lucy Maud Montgomery [My sig is from this very book.]
All four books made me shed uncountable tears.
Rilla of Ingleside made you shed uncountable tears? What is worthy of leaking the precious fluids in LMM?
The theme not only fits the current world scenario perfectly [Hence, my signature] but the book taught me the importance of sacrifice and family ties. The whole Anne series was an excellent read for me, not only for it's fun aspect, but the series exhibited moral values without getting overly tenacious or preachy.
Why this scorn for her?
Bingo! My favourite book of all time. It works on several levels - from a fairy story for kids, to a deep social allegory.Quote:
Originally posted by EAP
Watership Down - Adams.
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All four books made me shed uncountable tears.
I cried too, when I first read it as an 11-year-old.
Hey EAP, I feel no scorn, only books don't make me want to cry. Just curious as to why this one would, I read the series only as entertainment, and didn't get the moral values and family ties that you did, though I can see know where they come in.
"She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb
That book really hit something in me, and I don't know why. I mean it was a bizarre book, and much of it I couldn't relate with at all. But, I think there was human emotion in there, a sense that the world is too much and you can't bear it all the time. A feeling of being on the outside of things that everyone feels at one time or another, we all have those days, moments, or lives. So, as odd as that book is... I will never forget it.
Oh, and just on a banter that is going on. Lucy Maud Montgomery is a fabulous writer, all the Anne books can be transferred into modern day, they just capture human emotion wonderfully. I also don't cry when I read books, though. Touching to me is a book that sticks with me...
I love LM Montgomery too, although it's her short stories more than the Anne books that I find myself re-reading.
Choke - Chuck Palahniuk
The storyline and pessimism with the hopelessness he describes brought my interest into literature and reading for "fun". I'm pretty sure I cried near the end. Never have I read an author that led me to both want to write but also read everything I could get my hands on after one book.
I grew up with Fight Club in my head and Choke solidified my mind on what I wanted in an author.
Snow Faling On Cedars
I felt the same way about Choke. Its the only book of his that I've read, but I went to the book store the day after I finished it to buy Fight Club, but my credit card was full and I couldn't get it. I'll read more Palahniuk as soon as I can get my hands on it.
we get to read choke in a few weeks for class
"Monkey Wrench Gang" Ed Abbey
Heh, lucky you.Quote:
Originally posted by Blade
we get to read choke in a few weeks for class
And I know the feeling IWilKikU, it took me awhile to get all his books, but I got em. Just have to start reading Invisible Monsters and I'll have read all of his works.
Ive heard that thats his best. Have you read Diary, his newest yet?
Yes, it was probably my least liked one. It had an interesting perspective throughout and a more unique writing style, but plot wise I had a harder time getting into it. Seemed more mainstream as far as character lineup goes.Quote:
Originally posted by IWilKikU
Ive heard that thats his best. Have you read Diary, his newest yet?
The story was interesting and all, as well as the emotional connections he makes, but I just couldn't get through a lot of the backstory this time. Probably resembled my own life too much.
embarassing thing is, this thread's still going, and I misspelled 'effect'
The prophet
An arabic novel called "The return of the soul" or in arabic عودة الروح by Tawfeek Al Hakim. It has certain memories connected to it..plus it was probably the first long novel I ever read, either in English or Arabic.
PS: The translation of the name is MY translation, I'm not even sure if the novel was translated.
Even though I absolutely love reading, it is essentially all I do, I've never thought that a book could have a life-changing effect on a person's life. They, each book, seems, to me, more like one more stair to a long, long winding staircase towards eventuality and wherever else it leads.
Rant is his newest. I've just finished Diary...it really bothered me. I'm not sure why...but I couldn't sleep after I finished it. I guess its because her daughter is so insane!! And the fact I felt really bad about Angel and Peter not ending up together or whatever...made me sad.:( :bawling: Plus, the fact that no one told her...Quote:
Originally Posted by IWilKikU
I really liked Choke though...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower really affected me...my mom told me I wasn't allowed to read it anymore because it made me feel really funny.
"1984" by George Orwell and "Bu Ülke" by Cemil Meriç
some novels that come to mind:
Grapes of Wrath
Oliver Twist
Great Expectations
these books really moved me to think and hopefully act more compassionately