Who's reading what,when & the experience

Nick-H · Feb 23rd, 2008, 17:59

She (not Aishah, who also must be obeyed

) is a heap of melodramatic nonsense.

It's fun.

I'll probably go on to read the sequel as well, well I'm at it!

Aishah · Feb 23rd, 2008, 18:28

Have to confess this 'she' also has some of that attribute from time to time! Also confessing, I have never read H.Ryder Haggard (can't be bothered checking this name for accuracy) at least i don't think so, could have read one in the dim, dark ages years ago as a pre-teen! And perhaps one day I will, just out of curiosity. My brother read all the books at a time when I was more interested in American imports to our local library - all involving pre-pubescent relationships and that American word 'dating'! The funny thing about these hardcovered books were that they smelt terrible - something to do with the glue.

Nick-H · Feb 23rd, 2008, 19:17

Sure, this is a kid's book. I believe he wrote it because he was unimpressed with Treasure Island and thought he could do better. He can't; his writing is nowhere near that of R. L. Stevenson.

Another kid's book that I didn't read until later in life, is Kim. I remember lending it to someone who was most disapointed; I think she was expecting some deep analysis of international affairs in India at the time. Surely, if not this one, she must, at least, have seen films based on such novels by Rudyard Kipling? A really first-rate yarn, with plenty for grown ups to enjoy too --- if they let themselves.

solo_trekker · Feb 23rd, 2008, 19:20

have been reading 'bill bryson' lately...
hilarious...

while travelling, my co-passengers often start giving me weird looks when i just burst out into uncontrollable bouts of laughter... just too good...!!!

good to see u here, aishah...
been a while...
howz jaisalmer...
au revoir...
p.s. - i'm in bangalore for a few days...; hope to be at the next delhi meet-up...

Aishah · Feb 23rd, 2008, 19:58

Hi Solo! I won't be back to Delhi until early April - Jaisalmer started to get hot then yesterday and today I think a nice cooler change has arrived. It's very pleasant. Yes, Bill Bryson is very funny and clever!
Nick - Now Kim - there's a book I really want to read again and will in the near future! I think Kipling is marvellous for his era. And did you have to learn 'If' in your poetry lessons at school too?

Nick-H · Feb 23rd, 2008, 20:51

If you can keep your head
When all around are losing theirs
Then you have probably misunderstood the situation...

Indeed! And for all the stirring, patriotic stuff, some of Kipling's poetry is very anti-war.

Aishah · Feb 23rd, 2008, 21:23

Sorry Nick but I am LOL here - it's just a nice spelling mistake (intentional??) I think you mean 'losing' - what you have written means people are unscrewing their bolts and starting to take their heads off!!

Nick-H · Feb 23rd, 2008, 21:46

Edited.

Never could spell this wretched language! And that is one of my regular mistakes

Aishah · Feb 23rd, 2008, 22:04

Some geniuses can't spell either - it means nothing. My best friend from way back (we were in school from kindergarten!),a very clever scientist, couldn't spell for peanuts. I kind of liked your original version...

PeakXV · Feb 23rd, 2008, 22:10

Just purchased, unabridged "The Hungry Tide" at the local library deaccession sale for $1.00 . I think many libraries are getting rid of their bulky audio cassette inventory - as they are now obsolete and take up way too much precious room as well.

.... those audio books are a nice compliment for jogging/exercising - long drives!

Nick-H · Feb 23rd, 2008, 23:07

I've been loosing it all my life

Aishah · Feb 24th, 2008, 08:25

iwanttogoback · Feb 24th, 2008, 10:13

i remember a movie of 'she' that was very melodramatic and bloodthirsty. and quite frightening too.

Nick-H · Feb 24th, 2008, 11:27

I'm about half-way through. It's had its moments, but I think books are less frightening than movies. Maybe that's one reason I prefer them! One can limit one's intake, and perhaps even put a cap on one's imagination.

Although I'd agree with the person who said, "I prefer radio to television; the pictures are better"; as a child I always preferred radio plays to to TV films, my own pictures were much more vivid.

iwanttogoback · Feb 24th, 2008, 12:34

imagine a black and white hollywood 50s B movie, complete with the cultural insensitivity and over acting that tend to go with them. for a young child it was quite terrifying.

like you, i see images as i read and listen to stories, and they are very vivid. and much better than most directors manage.

Feb 23rd, 2008, 17:59	#1111
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	She (not Aishah, who also must be obeyed ) is a heap of melodramatic nonsense. It's fun. I'll probably go on to read the sequel as well, well I'm at it! __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

Feb 23rd, 2008, 18:28	#1112
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,657	Have to confess this 'she' also has some of that attribute from time to time! Also confessing, I have never read H.Ryder Haggard (can't be bothered checking this name for accuracy) at least i don't think so, could have read one in the dim, dark ages years ago as a pre-teen! And perhaps one day I will, just out of curiosity. My brother read all the books at a time when I was more interested in American imports to our local library - all involving pre-pubescent relationships and that American word 'dating'! The funny thing about these hardcovered books were that they smelt terrible - something to do with the glue. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Feb 23rd, 2008, 19:20	#1114
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 316	have been reading 'bill bryson' lately... hilarious... while travelling, my co-passengers often start giving me weird looks when i just burst out into uncontrollable bouts of laughter... just too good...!!! good to see u here, aishah... been a while... howz jaisalmer... au revoir... p.s. - i'm in bangalore for a few days...; hope to be at the next delhi meet-up... Last edited by machadinha : Feb 24th, 2008 at 02:22. Reason: merged posts

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,723	Just purchased, unabridged "The Hungry Tide" at the local library deaccession sale for $1.00 . I think many libraries are getting rid of their bulky audio cassette inventory - as they are now obsolete and take up way too much precious room as well. .... those audio books are a nice compliment for jogging/exercising - long drives! __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Feb 23rd, 2008, 19:17	#1113
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Sure, this is a kid's book. I believe he wrote it because he was unimpressed with Treasure Island and thought he could do better. He can't; his writing is nowhere near that of R. L. Stevenson. Another kid's book that I didn't read until later in life, is Kim. I remember lending it to someone who was most disapointed; I think she was expecting some deep analysis of international affairs in India at the time. Surely, if not this one, she must, at least, have seen films based on such novels by Rudyard Kipling? A really first-rate yarn, with plenty for grown ups to enjoy too --- if they let themselves.

Feb 23rd, 2008, 19:58	#1115
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,657	Hi Solo! I won't be back to Delhi until early April - Jaisalmer started to get hot then yesterday and today I think a nice cooler change has arrived. It's very pleasant. Yes, Bill Bryson is very funny and clever! Nick - Now Kim - there's a book I really want to read again and will in the near future! I think Kipling is marvellous for his era. And did you have to learn 'If' in your poetry lessons at school too?

Feb 23rd, 2008, 20:51	#1116
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	If you can keep your head When all around are losing theirs Then you have probably misunderstood the situation... Indeed! And for all the stirring, patriotic stuff, some of Kipling's poetry is very anti-war.

Feb 23rd, 2008, 21:23	#1117
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,657	Sorry Nick but I am LOL here - it's just a nice spelling mistake (intentional??) I think you mean 'losing' - what you have written means people are unscrewing their bolts and starting to take their heads off!!

Feb 23rd, 2008, 21:46	#1118
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Edited. Never could spell this wretched language! And that is one of my regular mistakes

Feb 23rd, 2008, 22:04	#1119
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,657	Some geniuses can't spell either - it means nothing. My best friend from way back (we were in school from kindergarten!),a very clever scientist, couldn't spell for peanuts. I kind of liked your original version...

Feb 23rd, 2008, 23:07	#1121
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	I've been loosing it all my life

Feb 24th, 2008, 08:25	#1122
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,657

Feb 24th, 2008, 10:13	#1123
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,501	i remember a movie of 'she' that was very melodramatic and bloodthirsty. and quite frightening too.

Feb 24th, 2008, 11:27	#1124
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	I'm about half-way through. It's had its moments, but I think books are less frightening than movies. Maybe that's one reason I prefer them! One can limit one's intake, and perhaps even put a cap on one's imagination. Although I'd agree with the person who said, "I prefer radio to television; the pictures are better"; as a child I always preferred radio plays to to TV films, my own pictures were much more vivid.

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iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,501	imagine a black and white hollywood 50s B movie, complete with the cultural insensitivity and over acting that tend to go with them. for a young child it was quite terrifying. like you, i see images as i read and listen to stories, and they are very vivid. and much better than most directors manage.