What Are You Reading Now?

[eldiente]

If website numbers were down why would he disagree with posters? He would be kissing some ass if he really cared about numbers.

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Controversy drives posting activity and he seems to thrive on controversy. Witness the banning a last year then the split.

This was a thread on books. Lewbowski made a personal attack. It just seemed out of place in the thread.

I'm out

[cougjunkie]

Controversy drives posting activity and he seems to thrive on controversy. Witness the banning a last year then the split.

This was a thread on books. Lewbowski made a personal attack. It just seemed out of place in the thread.

I'm out

Oh crap numbers are dwindling! JL be mean to someone else to drive them back up.

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[Jeff Lebowski]

Personal attack. lol.

All kidding aside, I think the reason this novel succeeds is twofold: a) It is an extremely well-crafted story. b) The setting is so unique. How many novels can there be about North Korea? Here you have a setting where the phrase "sometimes truth is stranger than fiction" applies in spades. Start with that foundation and the plot can take outrageous turns and it still rings true. Then you mix that in with a love story and a touching portrayal of a son interacting with his elderly parents and you have a fascinating read.

[SCcoug]

Controversy drives posting activity and he seems to thrive on controversy. Witness the banning a last year then the split.

This was a thread on books. Lewbowski made a personal attack. It just seemed out of place in the thread.

I'm out

How does JL monetize this huge increase in traffic from this exchange?

[eldiente]

Posts in this thread in the last ten hours = 10 (9 about this topic)

Posts in the previous ten days about books = 10.

Seems like controversy and attacks drive traffic and activity.

[cougjunkie]

Posts in this thread in the last ten hours = 10 (9 about this topic)

Posts in the previous ten days about books = 10.

Seems like controversy and attacks drive traffic and activity.

I thought you were out?

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[SCcoug]

Posts in this thread in the last ten hours = 10 (9 about this topic)

Posts in the previous ten days about books = 10.

Seems like controversy and attacks drive traffic and activity.

hmmm, maybe eldiente is a JL dupe account he uses just to stir the pot and drive up post counts.

[ERCougar]

Personal attack. lol.

All kidding aside, I think the reason this novel succeeds is twofold: a) It is an extremely well-crafted story. b) The setting is so unique. How many novels can there be about North Korea? Here you have a setting where the phrase "sometimes truth is stranger than fiction" applies in spades. Start with that foundation and the plot can take outrageous turns and it still rings true. Then you mix that in with a love story and a touching portrayal of a son interacting with his elderly parents and you have a fascinating read.

I actually thought the side story with the parents and the interrogator was the best written part of the story, but even that was a left a little flat. The interrogator is the most interesting/developed/believable character in the story and you don't meet him until what, 2/3 of the way into the book? And then he just sort of disappears. Just seemed weird. But his relationship with his parents was much more interesting to me than Sun Moon.
My other stuff was admittedly nitpicking, but this was a Pulitzer winner. Like I said earlier, it's worth the read for the glimpse into North Korea. I just expected more. Just my taste, I guess.
And I've never alluded to a conspiracy.

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[Jeff Lebowski]

Posts in this thread in the last ten hours = 10 (9 about this topic)

Posts in the previous ten days about books = 10.

Seems like controversy and attacks drive traffic and activity.

Dammit. Eldiente cracked the code.

[FMCoug]

Dammit. Eldiente cracked the code.

Who the hell is eldiente?

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[LA Ute]

I just finished "The Goldfinch," by Donna Tartt. I loved it. I think it is mentioned somewhere in this thread but my search skills in this forum are not good enough to find the post.

Here's a pretty good review of the book. The reviewer says "The Goldfinch" is Dickensian, and I agree there are whiffs of Dickens throughout (many of you know I love Dickens), but this is a much harder-edged book than anything old Charles would write.

What I look for most in fiction -- whether books or movies -- are (1) a good story and (2) characters I care about. This book has both, in spades. I cared so much about the protagonist, Theo Decker, that for about half the book I found myself thinking, "Oh, no -- Theo, don't do that!" If you feel that way too, all I can say is "Hang on until the ending!" The book is 700 pages long, but don't let that discourage you. It is a page-turner, and highly-recommended.

[CardiacCoug]

I just finished "The Goldfinch," by Donna Tartt. I loved it. I think it is mentioned somewhere in this thread but my search skills in this forum are not good enough to find the post.)

Here's a pretty good review of the book. The reviewer says "The Goldfinch" is Dickensian, and I agree there are whiffs of Dickens throughout (many of you know I love Dickens), but this is a much harder-edged book than anything old Charles would write.

What I look for most in fiction -- whether books or movies -- are (1) a good story and (2) characters I care about. This book has both, in spades. I cared so much about the protagonist, Theo Decker, that for about half the book I found myself thinking, "Oh, no -- Theo, don't do that!" If you feel that way too, all I can say is "Hang on until the ending!" The book is 700 pages long, but don't let that discourage you. It is a page-turner, and highly-recommended.

My wife has been trying to get me to read this one for a while -- not sure I'm ready to commit to such a long book but sounds like I probably should do it.

[snowcat]

I have linked a great used book site if you are interested. The not only list their own inventory, but are a portal for several used book dealers as well. Consolidated shipments from the same warehouse are given additional savings.

http://www.thriftbooks.com/

Full disclosure: One nephew is the CEO and another is the CIO for this company.

[LA Ute]

My wife has been trying to get me to read this one for a while -- not sure I'm ready to commit to such a long book but sounds like I probably should do it.

My experience was that it doesn't feel long. I hope you enjoy it.

[SteelBlue]

I've been on the waitlist for The Goldfinch for a while, might have to actually break down and buy it.