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Post by Kimbo on Jul 8, 2016 11:00:55 GMT
You haven't read Spoiled by freedom, jaysee ? What's that then? Lars Ulrichs own book :) He wrote it with a long time friend and Journalist called Jens "Jam" Rasmussen, I've met him quite a few times, he is a cool fellow and an excellent writer  |
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Post by Kimbo on Jul 8, 2016 11:01:57 GMT
I never really wondered if it only exists in Danish though  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 15:39:35 GMT
Hmm can't seem to find an English version. Also I can't find any listing that lars co-wrote the book. I suspect if he did there would have been a huge announcement on metallica.com.....
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Post by SicJes on Jul 8, 2016 17:58:54 GMT
OK, so on the bus ride to work I will open up "End of Watch" and begin. Who's with me? I know there's a few of you who mentioned that your going to read it. This could be our first MetBB book club read-a-long y'all!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 19:57:42 GMT
Ahh shit SJ. I read it all on Wednesday. Yes, in one sitting. It's a great book. Not his best but in the context of the trilogy? Really good book.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 20:12:55 GMT
Read "With the Old Breed" by Eugene Sledge. (One of the characters that is followed the mini series The Pacific)
All I can say is that it's one of the few books about war that I think everyone should read. He pulls no punches and really tells the true story of just how horrible combat can be. Especially the Pacific theater of World War 2. The section alone that spoke about the real events in this scene was absolutely terrible.
(Warning it's pretty graphic)
Here is an interview with the man himself. He has a very unique way of describing things that a lot of other Veterans seem to shy away from when they write books like this. It's the side of war that needs to be told so we don't rush into it without thinking things through. The part of the book about him returning home and how PTSD gripped him his entire life is absolutely heart breaking. He always spoke about how before the war his favorite thing to do was go dove hunting with his father but when he returned home he couldn't even kill a fly. It's really something I feel everyone needs to read. The whole audio book is on Youtube if any of you are interested.
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Post by Kimbo on Jul 8, 2016 21:23:16 GMT
Well it's basically a Lars biography, him telling about his childhood, how he grew up, when he moved to the states and stuff like that. It's really interesting, it's not about Metallica, it's about Lars. He probably didn't co-write it per se, but they definitely worked together in some form. It's filled with cool little stories about him traveling with his father, meeting all these famous musicians etc. It's a shame if it doesn't exist in English. It's from 2004 btw Through google translate, I'm not gonna correct anything, too lazy :-P
Publisher's description
With over 90 million records sold is drummer Lars Ulrich (b. 1963) is the most successful Danish rock musician ever. But the story about him is not only the story of Metallica, the band he founded in 1981 - and with him as whip more than any other has been responsible for making heavy metal music to a national treasure, also at home.
It is also the story of growing up in an extraordinary freely and creatively Danish 1960er environment among musicians and athletes - the father, tennis star Torben Ulrich above anyone. And to unite the best from both with a deep love for heavy rock music (besides movies and Cobra art), and the perseverance and organizational skills required to become superstar in American music industry. And it is the frank tale from Ulrich himself, his band colleagues, family members and employees on how a music success becomes what costs it may have - including Metallica deep crisis a few years ago - and how to overcome them. |
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Post by theglassprisoner on Jul 8, 2016 21:56:03 GMT
Read "With the Old Breed" by Eugene Sledge. (One of the characters that is followed the mini series The Pacific) All I can say is that it's one of the few books about war that I think everyone should read. He pulls no punches and really tells the true story of just how horrible combat can be. Especially the Pacific theater of World War 2. The section alone that spoke about the real events in this scene was absolutely terrible. (Warning it's pretty graphic) Here is an interview with the man himself. He has a very unique way of describing things that a lot of other Veterans seem to shy away from when they write books like this. It's the side of war that needs to be told so we don't rush into it without thinking things through. The part of the book about him returning home and how PTSD gripped him his entire life is absolutely heart breaking. He always spoke about how before the war his favorite thing to do was go dove hunting with his father but when he returned home he couldn't even kill a fly. It's really something I feel everyone needs to read. The whole audio book is on Youtube if any of you are interested. That sounds really interesting, I will check it out. thanks ! My cousin suffers from PTSD to the point where going shopping is a risk. The defense force in Australia however just treat it like it doesn't exist. I also remember my great uncle who was captured by the Japanese and whenever he saw an Asian person he used to curl up in the ground and scream and cry |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 22:00:24 GMT
Read "With the Old Breed" by Eugene Sledge. (One of the characters that is followed the mini series The Pacific) All I can say is that it's one of the few books about war that I think everyone should read. He pulls no punches and really tells the true story of just how horrible combat can be. Especially the Pacific theater of World War 2. The section alone that spoke about the real events in this scene was absolutely terrible. (Warning it's pretty graphic) Here is an interview with the man himself. He has a very unique way of describing things that a lot of other Veterans seem to shy away from when they write books like this. It's the side of war that needs to be told so we don't rush into it without thinking things through. The part of the book about him returning home and how PTSD gripped him his entire life is absolutely heart breaking. He always spoke about how before the war his favorite thing to do was go dove hunting with his father but when he returned home he couldn't even kill a fly. It's really something I feel everyone needs to read. The whole audio book is on Youtube if any of you are interested. That sounds really interesting, I will check it out. thanks ! My cousin suffers from PTSD to the point where going shopping is a risk. The defense force in Australia however just treat it like it doesn't exist. I also remember my great uncle who was captured by the Japanese and whenever he saw an Asian person he used to curl up in the ground and scream and cry I actually found the scene described in the book on Youtube. Technology is amazing, but the whole after war part of the book is the most interesting part to me because it never leaves the young men that live through it. |
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Post by yepsure on Jul 8, 2016 22:43:30 GMT
OK, so on the bus ride to work I will open up "End of Watch" and begin. Who's with me? I know there's a few of you who mentioned that your going to read it. This could be our first MetBB book club read-a-long y'all! I've read about two thirds of it so far. |
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Post by SicJes on Jul 9, 2016 14:10:27 GMT
OK, so on the bus ride to work I will open up "End of Watch" and begin. Who's with me? I know there's a few of you who mentioned that your going to read it. This could be our first MetBB book club read-a-long y'all! I've read about two thirds of it so far. Got through the first 30 pages or so and I like where it's going, much more captivating then the second book. It's just a bit "odd" to read all the modern day references such as iPods, YouTube, McDonalds etc. If that makes sense. |
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Post by yepsure on Jul 9, 2016 23:35:22 GMT
I've read about two thirds of it so far. Got through the first 30 pages or so and I like where it's going, much more captivating then the second book. It's just a bit "odd" to read all the modern day references such as iPods, YouTube, McDonalds etc. If that makes sense. This is one thing that's really bugging me about this book. It feels like King is someone who knows very little about modern technology, but is trying really hard to pretend he does by referencing it as much as possible. I mean no disrespect to King of course, he is my favourite author. But it's kinda like one of those cheesy 90's movies where they talk about "hacking the mainframe", etc... To go into a bit more detail (don't read if you don't want the story ruined or your opinion on the book influenced by my own), maybe come back and read this post after you have finished. :)
This book is a major disappointment. The first two were really engaging. The first was a brilliant crime thriller, the second was another, but the switch between the old and new timelines made it even more thrilling. As a big King fan, it was refreshing to see him write some simple crime thrillers, without any supernatural elements, and he did it really well. I was hoping for a new crime story. I'm not sure why he would go back to Brady again.
The whole "Zappit" thing is ridiculous - like I've touched on above, the way all the technology is described in this book takes me right out of the story and makes it really hard to stay engaged. It's so ridiculous. The Zappit is supposed to be some sort of 80's style all-in-one game device mixed with a SmartPhone and has WiFi for some reason, and then there is a repeater which does...something?
The whole part Fish game hypnotising people thing is lame, not in style of Cell, which was silly, yet still fun and engaging story and somehow believable.
The whole part about Brady moving his consciousness to other people is also lame. The plot holes on how this was described to possible, with the Zappit, or something, was weak and unbelievable. I liked this series because it was simple and set in reality. Of course I'm not against the supernatural stuff, it's what he's known for and why I love some of his other books, it just feels so out of place here though.
All in all, I would say this is turning out to be one of my least favourite Stephen King books, and a really shitty way to end what was an awesome series.
I still have about a quarter of the book to go, so maybe the ending is fantastic, but so far I have to say that I'm not really enjoying it at all.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2016 7:28:21 GMT
Some good points there, yeppers.
The device you mentioned has been flirted with before, albeit in a more familiar fashion, with 'UR'. I liked the book on my initial pass but the more I think about it (and after reading your post) the more I feel like I do 3 hours after eating a McDonalds - hungry again. It is a disappointing end to the series and certainly not the way this trilogy should have ended. And endings has become, sadly, a bit of an issue for King. I now approach each of his new books with some trepidation as I'm concerned the ending will be 'Under The Dome'-like instead of 'Doctor Sleep'/'11.22.63'-like.
Although I must admit that the denouement of this book did make me feel all warm.
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Post by SicJes on Jul 25, 2016 16:31:39 GMT
I hated Doctor Sleep. So I finished End Of Watch, I liked it. Nothing close to the first one, but fun none the less. All those spoiler points made are to the point, but I didn't mind so much. I was just never that crazy about Jerome, Hodges and Holly to begin with. Brady was always the star IMO. The first book was just amazing, I was glad to see Brady back in action for the third.
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Post by Kimbo on Jul 26, 2016 13:05:51 GMT
Finished The Dark Tower - The Gunslinger
Have begun reading The Drawing of the three
Quite something so far
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Post by SicJes on Jul 26, 2016 14:44:44 GMT
Holy shit Kimbo! Get ready for a ride like no other. Best series ever. King's A++++ work. Enjoy.
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Post by Kimbo on Jul 27, 2016 5:33:34 GMT
I'm already starting to feel it, only about half way through the second book and my mind is already  |
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Post by yepsure on Jul 27, 2016 6:57:13 GMT
I think The Drawing of the Three is my favourite. The opening act/third of the book is amazing.
I'm reading Boris Johnsons book on Churchill at the moment. It's interesting, but it's structured so poorly.
I need a new novel for my holiday in a couple of days, I'll pick something up at the airport.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2016 18:52:45 GMT
I need a new novel for my holiday in a couple of days, I'll pick something up at the airport. Some suggestions if I may.... Ready Player One/Armada - Ernest Cline The Borrible Trilogy - Michael de Larrabeiti Bad Science - Ben Goldacre Neverwhere/American Gods - Neil Gaiman Security - Gina Wohlsdorf Shades of Grey - Jasper Fforde Rivers Of London - Ben Aaronovitch One Fine Day In The Middle Of The Night - Chris Brookmyre The Passage - Justin Cronin The Magicians - Lev Grossman Headhunters - Jo Nesbo |
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Post by yepsure on Jul 27, 2016 20:35:21 GMT
I need a new novel for my holiday in a couple of days, I'll pick something up at the airport. Some suggestions if I may.... Ready Player One/Armada - Ernest Cline The Borrible Trilogy - Michael de Larrabeiti Bad Science - Ben Goldacre Neverwhere/American Gods - Neil Gaiman Security - Gina Wohlsdorf Shades of Grey - Jasper Fforde Rivers Of London - Ben Aaronovitch One Fine Day In The Middle Of The Night - Chris Brookmyre The Passage - Justin Cronin The Magicians - Lev Grossman Headhunters - Jo Nesbo Thanks Jaysee! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2016 21:23:02 GMT
Nee bother yeppers. I highly recommend the Ernest Cline books. LOVE RPO.
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Post by SicJes on Jul 28, 2016 5:04:59 GMT
Read this one, it's really fun.  |
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Post by theglassprisoner on Aug 4, 2016 10:06:49 GMT
I'm already starting to feel it, only about half way through the second book and my mind is already that last chapter of the first book was painful to read. An overly long chapter about a dude playing with cards. |
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Post by forgotten in space on Aug 22, 2016 22:03:50 GMT
After The Infinite Jest, I figured I should take it easy so I began Anna Karenina :o
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Post by SicJes on Sept 4, 2016 12:56:56 GMT
I've been reading "The Road". Holy mother of God this book is depressing. As a parent reading this, who is already paranoid about this kind of world, wow! Its just fantastic though. I'm near the end and now I want to check out the movie, see if it holds up to the book.
I also finished, begrudgingly I might add, " The Talisman ". I read the first half about a year ago, tossed it aside with hate and anger, then saw it in a bargain bin for $2 and pick it up recently. The second half was way better then the first, but still a flop compared to Kings other work, though it was half written by some other guy. Way too long and lots of pointless jibber jabber.
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Just finished "The Road". Amazing book. I highly recommend it. It gets a 9\10 easily.
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Post by Mob on Sept 5, 2016 19:09:26 GMT
I finished the hanging girl by jussi adler-olsen: quite good, was a bit foggy at first but the story is well structured and the end was unexpected at all which was great
Now i'm reading the valhalla prophecy by andy mcdermott and it's very captivating
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Post by Mob on Sept 5, 2016 19:12:24 GMT
I am very limited with the books i get here, though for now the books i got has been good but i was searching for books about improvisation and acting games and such and i sort of checked several big libraries and they have nothing at all, oh i miss the virgin megastores library, that contained almost everything back home
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Post by SicJes on Sept 5, 2016 19:17:50 GMT
This summer, here in Montreal, they started this thing where they took all the old newspaper dispensers on the street and filled them up with books. You can take whatever you want for free and in turn dump off some books you don't want anymore in there. Its like a free public library. Lots of crap, but if you dig around, you'll find something cool.
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Post by yepsure on Sept 5, 2016 20:41:14 GMT
Just finished "The Road". Amazing book. I highly recommend it. It gets a 9\10 easily. I know everyone loves it, but I tried reading it and find the writing style way too frustrating to read so I gave up. No doubt I will try again in the future, but I found myself spending more time re-reading sentences/paragraphs trying to make sense of what was written instead of getting absorbed into the story. I need correct grammar! |
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Post by SicJes on Sept 6, 2016 14:37:46 GMT
Just finished "The Road". Amazing book. I highly recommend it. It gets a 9\10 easily. I know everyone loves it, but I tried reading it and find the writing style way too frustrating to read so I gave up. No doubt I will try again in the future, but I found myself spending more time re-reading sentences/paragraphs trying to make sense of what was written instead of getting absorbed into the story. I need correct grammar! I felt the same for the first 20 pages or so but then it didn't phase me anymore. I get what you mean though, sometimes the writing style of a book can throw me off as well. But do read it, its so good. I checked out the trailer for the film and looks alright, I think I'll skip it though, I feel it might ruin the magic that the book had on me. |
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