Who's reading what,when & the experience

Aishah · Oct 12th, 2007, 09:01

Do you know I missed Hemingway - comes from skimming through too fast! Now he is definitely a favourite with me! I as mentioned before I must read Marquez...

capt_mahajan · Oct 12th, 2007, 09:11

Just started "Visits from the Drowned Girl".. Steven Sherill.
http://www.amazon.com/Visits-Drowned.../dp/1400061520

First few pages are interesting.

One of those I picked up just because the title sounded interesting. Sometimes that works (as in 'One day a Lemming will fly', which I bought similarly off the pavement and really enjoyed)
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/se...g-will-fly.htm

iwanttogoback · Oct 12th, 2007, 17:36

didn't churchill write history, as well as his memoirs. and, if my memory serves me well, i think we was a journalist at some stage.

patrick white, the only australian to win the nobel, has written some stunning books, in particular 'voss', and 'the solid mandala.'

batistuta · Oct 14th, 2007, 20:30

A Thousand Splendid suns, Khaled Hossieni. As a follow-up to the Much acclaimed Kite-runner, this novel does not disappoint, It is based on the Friendship formed between Two women and the sacrifices they have to make in the War-torn Afghanistan. It also potrays how the life of Afghan people has changed, from the 1979 Revolution to the Ouster of the Taliban.
The book brings to life the futility of war, How the Afghans have been used as a pawn by the Major powers in the world and how the 'Common people' live their lives, amidst this chaos, with the hope of a better future.

Personally, the novel put into perspective, how my own problems in life are insignificant when compared with the real Problems faced by the people in Afghanistan. How each moment is a blessing and how the world would be a better place if each of us cared a bit more.

He has a simple writing style and the events unfold quickly. Not as good as the Kite-runner, but a very good read.

Next Up, The Book thief, Markus Zuzak.

Aishah · Oct 14th, 2007, 22:34

Batistuta - I loved The Kite Runner and it sounds as if this one is well worth reading too, you have reminded me I must look out for it,had it on my list a while ago.
I have just finished a book I think previously posted, Mukhtar Mai's 'In the Name of Honour'. Unlike my previous read, Life of Pi, where there was a chuckle on nearly every page, there are no chuckles here. And nor should there be. The subject matter is very grim, the story of Mukhtar Mai who in 2002,in a village in rural Punjab, Pakistan, suffered a gang rape as punishment for an 'honour' crime committed by her brother. How she stood up against her world of ancient tribal justice is the subject matter of this book. It is both horrifying and inspirational..
Which brings to mind the question , are there any books written about injustice and abuse done by women towards men?

kidsan · Oct 14th, 2007, 22:38

i have just read the book thief batistuta and can say that, if you liked the kite runner, i suspect you will like the book thief. I really enjoyed it

kidsan · Oct 14th, 2007, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

are there any books written about injustice and abuse done by women towards men?

how about Denis Thatcher's autobiography?

tonylittle · Oct 14th, 2007, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidsan

how about Denis Thatcher's autobiography?

Good one mate

Tony

dhans · Oct 15th, 2007, 00:40

Finally started on the Kkite Runner. It's good.

Hans

Aishah · Oct 15th, 2007, 15:37

LOL Kidsan!!! I knew my last comment was open to much interpretation and joking just after I pressed the Post button! I like your joke!! Now I don't mean books written by men about women axe murderers, husband poisoners, gold diggers , etc.! Just wondering if there is anything in a serious vein where women have the upperhand in the laws of the land and use it to abuse men...I recollect once I read about the Trobiand Islanders where the women went/ still going? on a rampage once a year 'raping' men.. I don't think that comes quite into the category I am asking about however.

Patheya · Oct 15th, 2007, 16:11

'fighting globesity' - philip and jackie mills

lots of readable info about our world (AND helpful EASY hints on how to help)... and the effects of all those plastic bottles... (which reminds me of when SRK, in Swades, drinks water FROM india, instead of from one of his bottles imported from USA)

kidsan · Oct 15th, 2007, 22:34

I'm sorry Aishah, i just couldnt resist it

...i hope you get a more serious reply to your question

Shiver me Timbers · Oct 16th, 2007, 00:47

I'm reading 'Republic of Fear' by Kanan Makiya, it's about Saddams's Iraq in the 70's and 80's.

He originally published it under a pseudo name, and it was the first work to fully expose the crimes of the Baath Party in Iraq. It's a real eye-opener, a perfect illustration of how fear, above all else, can be used to drain the will and dignity of an entire people.

Aishah · Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17

Kidsan - no need to apologize I enjoy the jokes! I have a feeling there may not be an answer to the more serious question..
Sounds an interesting book Conor - my last read went on the premise of fear too but on a smaller scale.
I'm into fiction now - a book picked up at the local exchange and maybe some UK posters will know this author - I didn't until now - John Lanchester - Mr Phillips. Clever writing and funny so far.

Nick-H · Oct 16th, 2007, 16:56

Just picking up a couple of odds and ends from a few posts ago...

Churchill wrote a multi-volume history, which might have been called History of the English Speaking Peoples -- I think. Not my thing, so would never buy or read. I'd expect his view of history to be deeply influenced by his outlook! I do remember being told by someone that he had written the King Arthur stories into this series, with the comment that he didn't care if it wasn't true, as it ought to have been! Fair enough

Maggie and Dennis seemed to have been a pretty happily-married couple as far as I know --- though I read recently of one occasion on which he made some 'stage whisper' response to one of her speeches in the Commons (from the Visitors' Gallery) that was not altogether complimentary or optimistic, resulting in her immediate incoherent frenzy of rage!

I really don't know if this true*, but as WS said about the Arthurians: I don't care because it ought to be!

*I think I read it in The Guardian --- draw your own conclusions!

I was trying to explain to a Telegraph reader how exaggerated their view of the Guardian's subversive nature is. The Daily Star ---- Now that was a left-wing paper!

Oct 12th, 2007, 09:01	#751
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,673	Do you know I missed Hemingway - comes from skimming through too fast! Now he is definitely a favourite with me! I as mentioned before I must read Marquez... __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Oct 12th, 2007, 09:11	#752
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 8,765	Just started "Visits from the Drowned Girl".. Steven Sherill. http://www.amazon.com/Visits-Drowned.../dp/1400061520 First few pages are interesting. One of those I picked up just because the title sounded interesting. Sometimes that works (as in 'One day a Lemming will fly', which I bought similarly off the pavement and really enjoyed) http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/se...g-will-fly.htm __________________ . The cynic must remember that he is a spy (Epitectus) Indiamike moderating team ..ich bin ein oneliner

Oct 15th, 2007, 00:40	#759
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,342	Finally started on the Kkite Runner. It's good. Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Oct 16th, 2007, 00:47	#763
Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,341	I'm reading 'Republic of Fear' by Kanan Makiya, it's about Saddams's Iraq in the 70's and 80's. He originally published it under a pseudo name, and it was the first work to fully expose the crimes of the Baath Party in Iraq. It's a real eye-opener, a perfect illustration of how fear, above all else, can be used to drain the will and dignity of an entire people. __________________ Europe to India Overland Andaman's Tips Pakistan Tips

Oct 16th, 2007, 16:56	#765
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Just picking up a couple of odds and ends from a few posts ago... Churchill wrote a multi-volume history, which might have been called History of the English Speaking Peoples -- I think. Not my thing, so would never buy or read. I'd expect his view of history to be deeply influenced by his outlook! I do remember being told by someone that he had written the King Arthur stories into this series, with the comment that he didn't care if it wasn't true, as it ought to have been! Fair enough Maggie and Dennis seemed to have been a pretty happily-married couple as far as I know --- though I read recently of one occasion on which he made some 'stage whisper' response to one of her speeches in the Commons (from the Visitors' Gallery) that was not altogether complimentary or optimistic, resulting in her immediate incoherent frenzy of rage! I really don't know if this true, but as WS said about the Arthurians: I don't care because it ought* to be! I think I read it in The Guardian* --- draw your own conclusions! I was trying to explain to a Telegraph reader how exaggerated their view of the Guardian's subversive nature is. The Daily Star ---- Now that was a left-wing paper! __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

Oct 12th, 2007, 17:36	#753
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,501	didn't churchill write history, as well as his memoirs. and, if my memory serves me well, i think we was a journalist at some stage. patrick white, the only australian to win the nobel, has written some stunning books, in particular 'voss', and 'the solid mandala.'

Oct 14th, 2007, 20:30	#754
batistuta Neti-Neti Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,661	A Thousand Splendid suns, Khaled Hossieni. As a follow-up to the Much acclaimed Kite-runner, this novel does not disappoint, It is based on the Friendship formed between Two women and the sacrifices they have to make in the War-torn Afghanistan. It also potrays how the life of Afghan people has changed, from the 1979 Revolution to the Ouster of the Taliban. The book brings to life the futility of war, How the Afghans have been used as a pawn by the Major powers in the world and how the 'Common people' live their lives, amidst this chaos, with the hope of a better future. Personally, the novel put into perspective, how my own problems in life are insignificant when compared with the real Problems faced by the people in Afghanistan. How each moment is a blessing and how the world would be a better place if each of us cared a bit more. He has a simple writing style and the events unfold quickly. Not as good as the Kite-runner, but a very good read. Next Up, The Book thief, Markus Zuzak.

Oct 14th, 2007, 22:34	#755
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,673	Batistuta - I loved The Kite Runner and it sounds as if this one is well worth reading too, you have reminded me I must look out for it,had it on my list a while ago. I have just finished a book I think previously posted, Mukhtar Mai's 'In the Name of Honour'. Unlike my previous read, Life of Pi, where there was a chuckle on nearly every page, there are no chuckles here. And nor should there be. The subject matter is very grim, the story of Mukhtar Mai who in 2002,in a village in rural Punjab, Pakistan, suffered a gang rape as punishment for an 'honour' crime committed by her brother. How she stood up against her world of ancient tribal justice is the subject matter of this book. It is both horrifying and inspirational.. Which brings to mind the question , are there any books written about injustice and abuse done by women towards men?

Oct 14th, 2007, 22:38	#756
kidsan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: north wales, UK Posts: 667	i have just read the book thief batistuta and can say that, if you liked the kite runner, i suspect you will like the book thief. I really enjoyed it

Oct 15th, 2007, 15:37	#760
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,673	LOL Kidsan!!! I knew my last comment was open to much interpretation and joking just after I pressed the Post button! I like your joke!! Now I don't mean books written by men about women axe murderers, husband poisoners, gold diggers , etc.! Just wondering if there is anything in a serious vein where women have the upperhand in the laws of the land and use it to abuse men...I recollect once I read about the Trobiand Islanders where the women went/ still going? on a rampage once a year 'raping' men.. I don't think that comes quite into the category I am asking about however.

Oct 15th, 2007, 16:11	#761
Patheya Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18	'fighting globesity' - philip and jackie mills lots of readable info about our world (AND helpful EASY hints on how to help)... and the effects of all those plastic bottles... (which reminds me of when SRK, in Swades, drinks water FROM india, instead of from one of his bottles imported from USA)

Oct 15th, 2007, 22:34	#762
kidsan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: north wales, UK Posts: 667	I'm sorry Aishah, i just couldnt resist it ...i hope you get a more serious reply to your question

Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17	#764
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,673	Kidsan - no need to apologize I enjoy the jokes! I have a feeling there may not be an answer to the more serious question.. Sounds an interesting book Conor - my last read went on the premise of fear too but on a smaller scale. I'm into fiction now - a book picked up at the local exchange and maybe some UK posters will know this author - I didn't until now - John Lanchester - Mr Phillips. Clever writing and funny so far.

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