KKOB Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 do people know of a book called 'Shogun' its pretty hefty i'd say at least 600 pages. was tempted to buy it today but i had never heard of it before. anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 I've just bought Artemis Fowl: The Lost Tribe and Half Moon Investigations (both by Eoin Colfer) today to read after London Bridges. I recommend all of James Patterson's books to people, great suspense thrillers. Good if you like 24 and CSI, stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergrunch Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Harry Potter? Ive been reading through em over the years to keep up with the hype of the mainstream peeps (cheaper than getting a PS2 :P) and in my opinion the series peaked at book three and has been going downhill ever since. What you guys think? (most people have bound to have atleast tried Harry Potter to see what all the chatters about so dont bother denying it!) I'd probably agree with you there... after book 3 they stopped editing her stuff, so it went on far too much. Also, the books aren't that good... The first was a good childrens book, but the series doesn't deserve the exaltation it recieves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Surely if something is poorly written, that makes it bad... well it depends on what you mean by poorly written. If a book has bad grammar or a lack of discriptive words, it may still be engaging and enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Poorly written to me usually means they're using so many adjectives I forget what the original point was. I don't often give up on books but when they're like that I just can't carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergrunch Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 well it depends on what you mean by poorly written. If a book has bad grammar or a lack of discriptive words, it may still be engaging and enjoyable. I guess so... Like Dan Brown! *awaits flaming* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I guess so... Like Dan Brown! *awaits flaming* I too think Dan Brown sucks. :horse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeble182 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I've just bought Artemis Fowl: The Lost Tribe and Half Moon Investigations (both by Eoin Colfer) today to read after London Bridges. I recommend all of James Patterson's books to people, great suspense thrillers. Good if you like 24 and CSI, stuff like that. ^5's The Alex Cross books are brilliant! I just read Jack and Jill (the last one i had to read) and am going to read Cat and Mouse. Theyre kinda trashy books but very good fun. Also i just finished reading the new Artemis Fowl book and while its not the best one its still good fun. I dont care if the books are for 12 year olds, they are very enjoyable and a nice easy read. Ivee also just finsihed 'The Yes man' and 'join me' by Danny Wallace. Both are suberb and in a way ratehr inspiering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm reading the Buddha of Suburbia for my English. It's fucking insane. Sex scenes with dads fucking one-breasted neighbours are followed by a gay scene on the very next page. The last bit I read the main character was being mated by a dog. Gotta love modern literature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario114 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I managed to get myself a hardback copy of Executive orders by Tom Clancy for just £2, a cracking deal that was! I am currently reading Clear and present danger by Tom Clancy. If you havn't guessed I like Tom Clancy books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOB Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm reading the Buddha of Suburbia for my English. It's fucking insane. Sex scenes with dads fucking one-breasted neighbours are followed by a gay scene on the very next page. The last bit I read the main character was being mated by a dog. Gotta love modern literature have you saw the TV series??? hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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