Re: Literature Thread

by **S7 Uncle Charles** Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:25 pm

I read the paper and watch the news....and believe every word!

by **S7 Panzer** Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:49 pm

Here is the current plan for the Hero's of Olympus release dates.

http://www.rickriordan.com/my-books/percy-jackson/heroes-of-olympus.aspx

If we die December 2012 I'm going to be pissed because I can't finish this book series.

Also just picked up "Eye of the Red Tyar" a story about a Russian inspector. I think it has multiple books so it has to be a decent read.

by **S7 Panzer** Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:06 pm

Also "Hero's of Olympus" Are bigger books so even though they are an easy read it will take more time to finish the book

The lost Hero - 576 pages

Son of Neptune - 544 pages

by **Atrum** Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:50 pm

Yeah, I'll still be waiting until they're all out.

Charles, lol.

by **S7 K1ll3rKlown** Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:58 pm

S7 Panzer wrote:If we die December 2012 I'm going to be pissed because I can't finish this book series.

I don't think you will. You don't seem to understand that death supersedes your ability to be pissed.

by S7 Coolhand Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:19 pm

S7 SockPuppet wrote:
S7 Coolhand wrote:Currently reading 11/22/63by Stephen King - not bad and I haven't ever read anything with a similar plot. Basically a dude goes back in time to try and change a very significant event in American history. So far so good.

Finished Just After Sunset. Most of the short stories in that were really good, a couple were too predictable though, and one was pretty much unreadable for me.

That's the one about the Kennedy assassination, right? I hear that's pretty good.

Yep, that's the one. So far so good - my mom says it gets better toward the end - I think I'm just getting to that point where the action will pick up, but even what I've read so far has been interesting. Not quite gripping me where I couldn't put it down, but still a good read. Some characters from IT have made a short appearance too.

by **S7 Panzer** Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:30 pm

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:
I don't think you will. You don't seem to understand that death supersedes your ability to be pissed.

I'm saying if the Mayan calendar is right then I wont be able to finish the book series. I don't see how your post has anything to do with literature instead it seems to focus on annoying the person its directed towards. If you feel like talking about how stupid I supposedly am make a thread about it, I bet other people will agree with you.

by **Atrum** Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:39 pm

S7 Panzer wrote:
S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:
I don't think you will. You don't seem to understand that death supersedes your ability to be pissed.

I'm saying if the Mayan calendar is right then I wont be able to finish the book series. I don't see how your post has anything to do with literature instead it seems to focus on annoying the person its directed towards. If you feel like talking about how stupid I supposedly am make a thread about it, I bet other people will agree with you.

http://www.mayacalendar.org/mayan-calendar-accuracy.htm

by **S7 K1ll3rKlown** Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:53 am

S7 Panzer wrote:
S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:
I don't think you will. You don't seem to understand that death supersedes your ability to be pissed.

I'm saying if the Mayan calendar is right then I wont be able to finish the book series. I don't see how your post has anything to do with literature instead it seems to focus on annoying the person its directed towards. If you feel like talking about how stupid I supposedly am make a thread about it, I bet other people will agree with you.

Amazing and ironic at the same time...In a literary thread you misread my post.
I did said "you don't seem to understand" however reading comprehension tells us the statement doesn't mean you're stupid (your words)...it's merely a way to point out to the reader that he/she has misunderstood or misjudged one key element of their earlier post (i.e.) if you're dead you'll have no ability to become "pissed" at anything. It's a subtle joke and not a direct hit at the person or their intelligence. I'm now starting to think Epic may have been correct, you maybe pulling these critiques from Siri or some outside news source Rolling Eyes

by **S7 Panzer** Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:50 am

S7 Panzer wrote:
If we die December 2012 I'm going to be pissed because I can't finish this book series.

My comment was directed towards knowing when and how I was going to die giving me the ability to be pissed before I died. I'm not sure how telling someone they don't understand if "you're dead you'll have no ability to become "pissed" at anything" is not insulting that person. I guess your humor isn't funny to me.

by **Atrum** Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:14 am

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:...In a literary thread you misread my post.
I did said "

by **S7 K1ll3rKlown** Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:51 am

yeah, fast typing because people like Panzer make me crazy with his "let's over analyze EVERY thing" remarks.
JESUS HERBERT CHRIST on a pop sickle stick. And sadly he still didn't get that the statement is not a personal dig at him or anyone else.

I give up, where the f%#k is the white flag!!

by **Atrum** Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:10 pm

It seems like typos always pop up at times like that.

That being said the Mayan calendar thing is a joke. Y2K was much more legit.

by S7 Coolhand Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:30 pm

LOL thread fail.

by **S7 Panzer** Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:40 pm

meh it lasted 5 1/2 pages not bad for a non sticky.

I'll post more up after I finish a book, need to study for a test right now.

by **DerangeMaverick** Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:25 pm

S7 K1ll3rKlown wrote:yeah, fast typing because people like Panzer make me crazy with his "let's over analyze EVERY thing" remarks.
JESUS HERBERT CHRIST on a pop sickle stick. And sadly he still didn't get that the statement is not a personal dig at him or anyone else.

I give up, where the f%#k is the white flag!!

by **S7 Panzer** Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:28 am

Finished up the "Inspector Pekkala series". It in includes three books all taking place between 1910-1930ish. Each book takes the perspective if Inspector Pekkala a native Russian, born in Finland before it was independent. The book series uses Historical fiction intertwining the Tsar and Stalin creating great suspense with an ever powerful figure watching over Pekkala. I don't want to say more for it would take value away from the book but for anyone interested I would recommend this series. So far I have been a fiction/science fiction/ fantasy reader. This book is my first step into Historical fiction and I hope my next series is as good.

US
Book 1: Eye of the Red Tsar
Book 2: Shadow Pass
Book 3: Archive 17

EU
Book 2: The Red Coffin
Book 3: Siberian Red

The book 2 and 3 thing confused me and I found no indication of a different story line so I'm assuming the author published the book overseas in a different language. Also I found these books through my online library so I would be shocked if you can't pick up a free digital/paperback copy at your local library.

by **S7 Panzer** Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:06 am

Thinking of picking up A Princess of Mars ( John Carter series). Anyone else read this book? Trying to see if its worth my time.

by **The JDG** Wed May 02, 2012 12:15 pm

I liked A Princess of Mars, it's also free download on Kindle. I'm reading World War Z right now and it's ok. The style its written in takes a little getting used to though. Nobody mentioned Ready Player One?

by **DeadSockPuppet** Wed May 02, 2012 6:59 pm

WWZ, awesome book. I have the survival guide too, got it for xmas, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet.

by **S7 OC** Wed May 02, 2012 7:02 pm

World war Z was a great read. I just started reading Steve Jobs bio today

by **S7 Panzer** Thu May 03, 2012 2:33 am

Sweet thanks for the info on a Princess of Mars I was renting that from the library but all they had was a adobe reader file which is really annoying to use because I have to read it from my bulky laptop.

by **PootyPoo22** Sun May 06, 2012 6:42 pm

I just finished The Bourne Identity today. The book is very different from the movie. The basic story of an amnesiac trying to figure out who he is is about the only similarity with the movie. Well that and the fact that he's a badass. It's extremely fast paced and keeps you on your toes. A really fun read.

by S7 Coolhand Tue May 08, 2012 12:31 pm

Finished King's 11/22/63 last night. Very good. I was angry near the end because I was emotionally invested in the characters. I always want the mega happy ending like in Wayne's World, but rarely get it. I recommend it for anyone who likes historical fiction, suspense, and just good narrative that takes you for a ride. It also fits in nicely with his magnum opus Dark Tower series.

by **The JDG** Tue May 08, 2012 2:18 pm

I'll probably go with 11/22/63 next. The $16 price tag on Amazon has kept my cheap ass away so far.

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