Who's reading what,when & the experience

Nick-H · Mar 6th, 2006, 18:46

I suppose Jane Austen is supposed to be one of the greatest, but I'm more of a Dickens man ---and much more of a Wilkie Collins man!

Judi · Mar 6th, 2006, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I suppose Jane Austen is supposed to be one of the greatest, but I'm more of a Dickens man ---and much more of a Wilkie Collins man!

I didn't mean boasting about what you were reading, so much as how long it is taking you to read it

Nick-H · Mar 6th, 2006, 18:58

Ummm.... I did follow your drift!

iwanttogoback · Mar 6th, 2006, 19:19

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but I'm more of a Dickens man ---and much more of a Wilkie Collins man!

yes, two more great english writers - how about the bronte's, or george eliot?

BaHaMo · Mar 6th, 2006, 19:56

Two thirds of the way through "The Alchemy of Desire" by Tarun J. Tejpal. A truly original and ambitious novel from India.

Vasko · Mar 6th, 2006, 20:13

Just finished reading the autobiography of Diego Maradona. He's paranoid. And he's God.

Right after that I read William B. Parson's "The Enigma of the Oceanic Feeling"; if anyone is interested in psychological (psychoanalytical) inquiries into mysticism, this is an excellent read.

Now I'm halfway through Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" and every other day I like it, every other day I don't. Sometimes his style can be annoying... yet gripping. Argh.

BaHaMo · Mar 6th, 2006, 20:24

Midnight's Children is, of course, a great classic, as are Shame and The Satanic Verses. Some of his later books are less good but the most recent, Shalimar the Clown is worth reading.

iwanttogoback · Mar 7th, 2006, 13:09

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Some of his later books are less good but the most recent, Shalimar the Clown is worth reading.

good to hear, i love 'midnight's children' but gave up reading rushdie a while ago cos i found his writing had changed and i didn't like it. will give 'shalimar' a go.

Mar 7th, 2006, 13:34

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Originally Posted by iwanttogoback

currently reading john irvings 'the fourth hand' because i love his writing and because this one starts in india, with a tv journo having his hand bitten off by a lion in a circus

also reading some rather dull books on business law, architecural research methods and urban theory. you really don't want to know about that!!

John irving ! he is just wonderful - i have read most of his books to date - i'm now reading his newest novel called 'until i find you' - its a bloody thick book and to be honest i'm not a great reader, i'm not fast and many times i have to read a page again as i zone out in the evening - but i enjoy it, i take my time, (usually family members make sure they read the book first before handing it over to me) - i reckon this book is gonna take me about half a year!

iwanttogoback · Mar 7th, 2006, 13:37

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John irving ! he is just wonderful

yes, isn't he. i think that i must have been reading him for twenty or maybe more years now.

passingby · Mar 7th, 2006, 13:47

I am reading 'The Hindu mind' - Fundamentals of Hindu religion and Philosophy for all ages by Bansi Pandit. I would recomend this book as it is a great book to understand Hinduism, the religion, how it has developped over the years and what it represents. Great read!

I have bought many great book in India now, they are so cheap and it is so good to go to places such as Rishikesh and McLeod Ganj where there are very good and cheap books. Also in Rishikesh, you can send books home, of weight 5 kg and it will only cost you 120 rps for 5 kg, of course it is 50 rps to pachage it, but it is so damn cheap. it is going by sea though(3 months to reach), but still very cheap.

take advantage of those great prices and if you are in india, or on your next trip, buy as many books as you can.

Chandra · Mar 7th, 2006, 19:26

I'm also a big Rushdie fan, but right now I'm reading English, August by Uppamanyu Chatterjee. The satiric description of the Indian bureaucracy and the restlessness of a young, urban IAS-trainee placed in the middle of nowhere is priceless.

(Has anyone seen the movie? Is it worth seing?)

phantom · Mar 7th, 2006, 21:07

I have just finished reading "Godfather returns". Its an OK novel.. lends depth to some of the characters of "Godfather" and tries to string together the events that happened between the first Godfather movie and second one.
Nothing could ever compare with the old classic but still this one is a good enough read just for the sake of curiousity as to what happens to the Cor-li-own-ay family and what happend that forced Kay to get an abortion, after she converted to a catholic and was attending mass everyday, by the end of the first novel.. !! Just one of the worse things that was changed in the movies

Have picked up "Maximum City" and looks like a good read by the first 20 odd pages

kidsan · Mar 7th, 2006, 22:19

read a wonderful book about an expedition to search for one of the last undiscovered places in the world, a gorge in tibet. The book is called 'the heart of the world' by ian baker.

also loved rushdie's 'shalimar the clown', though it certainly isn't easy reading.

About to start on vikram seth's 'two lives' which was highly recommended by a friend.

skell · Mar 7th, 2006, 22:37

I'm currently reading "Looking for Lovedu: A Woman's Journey Through Africa" by Ann Jones and "Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior" by Temple Grandin. Both are well-written and (to me anyway) very interesting.

I have read most of the books mentioned above about India and my favorite is "A Fine Balance." I've also added a number of books mentioned above to my list. Thanks!

Mar 6th, 2006, 19:56	#20
BaHaMo Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 21	not another alchemist Two thirds of the way through "The Alchemy of Desire" by Tarun J. Tejpal. A truly original and ambitious novel from India.

Mar 6th, 2006, 20:13	#21
Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 517	Just finished reading the autobiography of Diego Maradona. He's paranoid. And he's God. Right after that I read William B. Parson's "The Enigma of the Oceanic Feeling"; if anyone is interested in psychological (psychoanalytical) inquiries into mysticism, this is an excellent read. Now I'm halfway through Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" and every other day I like it, every other day I don't. Sometimes his style can be annoying... yet gripping. Argh. Last edited by Vasko : Mar 7th, 2006 at 13:30.

Mar 6th, 2006, 20:24	#22
BaHaMo Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 21	Rushdie Midnight's Children is, of course, a great classic, as are Shame and The Satanic Verses. Some of his later books are less good but the most recent, Shalimar the Clown is worth reading.

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Mar 6th, 2006, 18:46	#16
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,197	I suppose Jane Austen is supposed to be one of the greatest, but I'm more of a Dickens man ---and much more of a Wilkie Collins man!

Mar 6th, 2006, 18:58	#18
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,197	Ummm.... I did follow your drift!

Mar 7th, 2006, 13:47	#26
passingby Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 436	I am reading 'The Hindu mind' - Fundamentals of Hindu religion and Philosophy for all ages by Bansi Pandit. I would recomend this book as it is a great book to understand Hinduism, the religion, how it has developped over the years and what it represents. Great read! I have bought many great book in India now, they are so cheap and it is so good to go to places such as Rishikesh and McLeod Ganj where there are very good and cheap books. Also in Rishikesh, you can send books home, of weight 5 kg and it will only cost you 120 rps for 5 kg, of course it is 50 rps to pachage it, but it is so damn cheap. it is going by sea though(3 months to reach), but still very cheap. take advantage of those great prices and if you are in india, or on your next trip, buy as many books as you can.

Mar 7th, 2006, 19:26	#27
Chandra Compulsive India traveller Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oslo/Trondheim, Norway Posts: 229	I'm also a big Rushdie fan, but right now I'm reading English, August by Uppamanyu Chatterjee. The satiric description of the Indian bureaucracy and the restlessness of a young, urban IAS-trainee placed in the middle of nowhere is priceless. (Has anyone seen the movie? Is it worth seing?)

Mar 7th, 2006, 21:07	#28
phantom Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,215	I have just finished reading "Godfather returns". Its an OK novel.. lends depth to some of the characters of "Godfather" and tries to string together the events that happened between the first Godfather movie and second one. Nothing could ever compare with the old classic but still this one is a good enough read just for the sake of curiousity as to what happens to the Cor-li-own-ay family and what happend that forced Kay to get an abortion, after she converted to a catholic and was attending mass everyday, by the end of the first novel.. !! Just one of the worse things that was changed in the movies Have picked up "Maximum City" and looks like a good read by the first 20 odd pages

Mar 7th, 2006, 22:19	#29
kidsan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nouakchott Posts: 773	read a wonderful book about an expedition to search for one of the last undiscovered places in the world, a gorge in tibet. The book is called 'the heart of the world' by ian baker. also loved rushdie's 'shalimar the clown', though it certainly isn't easy reading. About to start on vikram seth's 'two lives' which was highly recommended by a friend.

Mar 7th, 2006, 22:37	#30
skell Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 993	I'm currently reading "Looking for Lovedu: A Woman's Journey Through Africa" by Ann Jones and "Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior" by Temple Grandin. Both are well-written and (to me anyway) very interesting. I have read most of the books mentioned above about India and my favorite is "A Fine Balance." I've also added a number of books mentioned above to my list. Thanks!