Book Thread: 1984

[Jonny_B]

I just watched the Criterion Edition yesterday. I don't really like the director's cut, though I haven't seen the newest Final Edition yet.

 

[b_sinning]

I'm watching the Director's Cut. I mean working on network drawings. I miss the voice overs in this version.

 

[Jonny_B]

That is precisely why I prefer the Criterion Edition.

 

[Dharma1521]

I just finished "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," I started it a couple years ago then got distracted and forgot about it. It was really good for anyone that likes fantasy.

 

[fly]

I just finished "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," I started it a couple years ago then got distracted and forgot about it. It was really good for anyone that likes fantasy.

Chicks + fantasy = hot dogs with bonnets

 

[b_sinning]

I just finished "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," I started it a couple years ago then got distracted and forgot about it. It was really good for anyone that likes fantasy.

I disliked it. It was such a great concept that the book could have written itself but the book bogged down at times and often seem to lose focus.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

I just finished "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," I started it a couple years ago then got distracted and forgot about it. It was really good for anyone that likes fantasy.

I saw the play when it premiered in Baahston (It was on Broadway for a while first)

We saw the author and his family in a private box from our seats.

It was a good show, I was surprised.

 

[Dharma1521]

I disliked it. It was such a great concept that the book could have written itself but the book bogged down at times and often seem to lose focus.

I agree with that. It did seem that he got off on a tangent a few to times. I liked the story though.

 

[Dharma1521]

Chicks + fantasy = hot dogs with bonnets

I have a bonnet?

 

[Syrup Beaver]

I agree with that. It did seem that he got off on a tangent a few to times. I liked the story though.

That's probably why the play was good, cut out all the fat

 

[Thorn Bird]

I have a bonnet?

say i'm the only bee in your bonnet.

 

[eileenbunny]

I saw the play when it premiered in Baahston (It was on Broadway for a while first)

We saw the author and his family in a private box from our seats.

It was a good show, I was surprised.

I would love to see the play. I kept missing it though. Everyone I know who saw it loved it, and I loved the book.

 

[JAXvillain]

this looks like a fun book...think I might have to pick it up
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[Wessels]

i need to reread this. one of the best books IMO.

currently reading 'No Country for Old Men'

 

[Dharma1521]

I just finished "His Dark Materials," best book eva.

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

I just finished up with "I am Legend"
Way better than any of the movies.

 

[Dharma1521]

I just finished up with "I am Legend"
Way better than any of the movies.

I agree. If you like the writing you can try "Stir of Echos" or "Hell House."

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

I agree. If you like the writing you can try "Stir of Echos" or "Hell House."

Ill check em out!

 

[fly]

Now I'm reading Choke, by the guy who did fight club. Its about this recovering sex addict who chokes on food at restaurants so that people will save him. Later he sends them thank you notes and asks for money for various things, which he uses to pay for his mother's nursing home.

Good, but waaaaay fucked up.

btw, I finished that. Fucking weird book. Too much symbolism for me, I like my fiction mindless.

 

[APRIL]

I've been reading business books lately.

For fun reading I have the Bell Jar up on my list to read next.