@CFFJR: Bram Stoker's descendant put out the first sequel ever approved by tge Stoker family. I know that it's called Dracula: The Un-Dead, and starts off with the aftermath of the first book, which exists as the result of someone breaking silence and telling Bram Stoker the events in the first. So Bram Stoker's Dracula exists in the sequel. I skimmed the Rue Morgue article, so that's the poorly-worded gist of it.
As for me, finally finshed Bret Easton Ellis' "Less Than Zero", and right after started "American Psycho", with Glamorama and "The informers" waiting for me. Hopefully, AP won't take me about three years!
Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
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BoringSupreez
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Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
I watched the movie recently, and decided to read the book as well. I found that the movie stayed truer to the book than nearly every other book-based movie I've ever seen. There were no major omissions or changes; in fact, there weren't even very many small omissions. The only thing the movie lost was some of the narrator's rambling thoughts to himself. So since I liked the movie, of course I like the book as well.
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Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
Abney Park's The Wrath of Fate, by Captain Robert H. Brown.
It's the first in a planned series based on the music of steampunk band Abney Park. It's not a long read, but it's one that sucks you in.
You can buy it in paperback or as an e-book (I know they sell a Kindle edition, at least).
It's the first in a planned series based on the music of steampunk band Abney Park. It's not a long read, but it's one that sucks you in.
You can buy it in paperback or as an e-book (I know they sell a Kindle edition, at least).
Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
Time for an update:
1. City of Dreams and Nightmare - Ian Whates
2. 'Salem's Lot - Stephen King
3. Dracula - Bram Stoker
4. I Hate Everyone - Matthew Dibenedetti
5. 11/22/63 - Stephen King
6. The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
7. Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
8. The Lost World - Michael Crichton
9. The War of the Worlds - H.G. Wells
So, The Lost World, what a huge difference between the movie and the book. They share quite a few things, but there are also a great many differences, including a largely different set of characters.
I won't go into too much detail, but the movie's big climax (T-Rex loose in California!) never happens in the book, and its clear that particular scene in the movie was done for the sake of action and nothing more.
The movie also has something of a happy ending, with the Site B island becoming a nature reserve and the dinosaurs getting to live happily ever after. The book's portrayal is more honest, and after spending a lot of time showing why these cloned animals are very different from the originals, its shown that they are all fated to die anyway (plot reason, don't wanna spoil too much).
What I said about Jurassic Park holds true for The Lost World as well. Spielberg can work his Hollywood magic all he wants, but the books are simply better in every way.
As for War of the Worlds, thank you Key-Glyph, for getting me to finally get off my ass and read this.
It was exciting from start to finish, and fascinating to see the birthplace of an entire genre.
I think what makes it work so well is that it all happens on such a small scale. You see this entire invasion from the perspective of just one man (two if you count the short related story of his brother) and he spends a good chunk of the events trapped under rubble. It makes everything feel bigger because your own part is so minimal. You also really get the sense that humanity just barely escaped extinction, since the one thing that saves them is downright mundane. The part when its revealed just what killed the martians was amazing by the way, even though I knew what was going to happen. Its a "spoiler" that people toss around without care.
1. City of Dreams and Nightmare - Ian Whates
2. 'Salem's Lot - Stephen King
3. Dracula - Bram Stoker
4. I Hate Everyone - Matthew Dibenedetti
5. 11/22/63 - Stephen King
6. The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
7. Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
8. The Lost World - Michael Crichton
9. The War of the Worlds - H.G. Wells
So, The Lost World, what a huge difference between the movie and the book. They share quite a few things, but there are also a great many differences, including a largely different set of characters.
I won't go into too much detail, but the movie's big climax (T-Rex loose in California!) never happens in the book, and its clear that particular scene in the movie was done for the sake of action and nothing more.
The movie also has something of a happy ending, with the Site B island becoming a nature reserve and the dinosaurs getting to live happily ever after. The book's portrayal is more honest, and after spending a lot of time showing why these cloned animals are very different from the originals, its shown that they are all fated to die anyway (plot reason, don't wanna spoil too much).
What I said about Jurassic Park holds true for The Lost World as well. Spielberg can work his Hollywood magic all he wants, but the books are simply better in every way.
As for War of the Worlds, thank you Key-Glyph, for getting me to finally get off my ass and read this.
It was exciting from start to finish, and fascinating to see the birthplace of an entire genre.
I think what makes it work so well is that it all happens on such a small scale. You see this entire invasion from the perspective of just one man (two if you count the short related story of his brother) and he spends a good chunk of the events trapped under rubble. It makes everything feel bigger because your own part is so minimal. You also really get the sense that humanity just barely escaped extinction, since the one thing that saves them is downright mundane. The part when its revealed just what killed the martians was amazing by the way, even though I knew what was going to happen. Its a "spoiler" that people toss around without care.
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Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
Catching up:
1. Bonfire of the Humanities by Hanson, Heath, and Thornton
2. Fashionable Nonsense by Sokal and Bricmont
3. Who Killed Homer by Hanson and Heath
4. The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom
5. Metamorphosis in Greek Myths by P. M. C. Forbes Irving
6. Babylon, Memphis, and Persepolis by Walter Burkert (great introduction for the laity)
7. Les maîtres de vérité dans la Grèce archaïque de Marcel Detienne
Currently reading: The Limits of Rationality by Cook and Levi (edd.) and On Greek Religion by Robert Parker.
1. Bonfire of the Humanities by Hanson, Heath, and Thornton
2. Fashionable Nonsense by Sokal and Bricmont
3. Who Killed Homer by Hanson and Heath
4. The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom
5. Metamorphosis in Greek Myths by P. M. C. Forbes Irving
6. Babylon, Memphis, and Persepolis by Walter Burkert (great introduction for the laity)
7. Les maîtres de vérité dans la Grèce archaïque de Marcel Detienne
Currently reading: The Limits of Rationality by Cook and Levi (edd.) and On Greek Religion by Robert Parker.
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Yeah, the books are simply fantastic. I love the movies, because, who doesn't like watching dinosaurs? The books are a better adventure though. Raft scene anybody?CFFJR wrote:Time for an update:
1. City of Dreams and Nightmare - Ian Whates
2. 'Salem's Lot - Stephen King
3. Dracula - Bram Stoker
4. I Hate Everyone - Matthew Dibenedetti
5. 11/22/63 - Stephen King
6. The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
7. Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
8. The Lost World - Michael Crichton
9. The War of the Worlds - H.G. Wells
So, The Lost World, what a huge difference between the movie and the book. They share quite a few things, but there are also a great many differences, including a largely different set of characters.
I won't go into too much detail, but the movie's big climax (T-Rex loose in California!) never happens in the book, and its clear that particular scene in the movie was done for the sake of action and nothing more.
The movie also has something of a happy ending, with the Site B island becoming a nature reserve and the dinosaurs getting to live happily ever after. The book's portrayal is more honest, and after spending a lot of time showing why these cloned animals are very different from the originals, its shown that they are all fated to die anyway (plot reason, don't wanna spoil too much).
What I said about Jurassic Park holds true for The Lost World as well. Spielberg can work his Hollywood magic all he wants, but the books are simply better in every way.
I think I'll read them again actually.
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Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
Ha! It's such a classic, I didn't think people even needed spoilers for it anymore. Maybe I shouldn't mention what happens to Achilles and Hector or Romeo and Juliet.CFFJR wrote:The part when its revealed just what killed the martians was amazing by the way, even though I knew what was going to happen. Its a "spoiler" that people toss around without care.
Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
o.pwuaioc wrote:Ha! It's such a classic, I didn't think people even needed spoilers for it anymore. Maybe I shouldn't mention what happens to Achilles and Hector or Romeo and Juliet.CFFJR wrote:The part when its revealed just what killed the martians was amazing by the way, even though I knew what was going to happen. Its a "spoiler" that people toss around without care.
It really shouldn't.Funny you mention Romeo and Juliet though, strange as it is I've met a few people who have no idea how it ends. They genuinely believe its a happy ending romance and are surprised to learn otherwise.
It seems crazy, but there it is.
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Re: Books Saturnfan Read 2012, Plus The Rest Of Us
I can't fathom. People really ought to read more. It's such a shame that so many of the classics that inform our society are pushed aside in the name of this radical tendency or that one.CFFJR wrote:o.pwuaioc wrote:Ha! It's such a classic, I didn't think people even needed spoilers for it anymore. Maybe I shouldn't mention what happens to Achilles and Hector or Romeo and Juliet.CFFJR wrote:The part when its revealed just what killed the martians was amazing by the way, even though I knew what was going to happen. Its a "spoiler" that people toss around without care.
Funny you mention Romeo and Juliet though, strange as it is I've met a few people who have no idea how it ends. They genuinely believe its a happy ending romance and are surprised to learn otherwise.
It seems crazy, but there it is.