Do you like to read books?

[LADY]

So here is a thread for people that enjoy to read books. Share good finds here & opinions on novels.

Ender's Game



Enders game is an easy read, but doesn't stop it from being an amazing story. I've read it twice, and both times couldn't put it down. It's a science fiction/fantasy genre. Great for people that enjoy space & war.

From Amazon Review

"Intense is the word for Ender's Game. Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human species. To make sure humans win the next encounter, the world government has taken to breeding military geniuses -- and then training them in the arts of war... The early training, not surprisingly, takes the form of 'games'... Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses; he wins all the games... He is smart enough to know that time is running out. But is he smart enough to save the planet?"

From Pulishers Weekly

"For the 20th anniversary of Card's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel, Audio Renaissance brings to life the story of child genius Ender Wiggin, who must save the world from malevolent alien "buggers." In his afterword, Card declares, "The ideal presentation of any book of mine is to have excellent actors perform it in audio-only format," and he gets his wish. Much of the story is internal dialogue, and each narrator reads the sections told from the point of view of a particular character, rather than taking on a part as if it were a play. Card's phenomenal emotional depth comes through in the quiet, carefully paced speech of each performer. No narrator tries overmuch to create separate character voices, though each is clearly discernible, and the understated delivery will draw in listeners. In particular, Rudnicki, with his lulling, sonorous voice, does a fine job articulating Ender's inner struggle between the kind, peaceful boy he wants to be and the savage, violent actions he is frequently forced to take. This is a wonderful way to experience Card's best-known and most celebrated work, both for longtime fans and for newcomers. "

If Ender's Game was not enough, Orson Scott Card added more to the story! keep on reading!

1. Ender's Game
2. Speaker for the Dead
3. Xenocide
4. Children of the Mind
5. Ender's Shadow
6. Shadow of the Hegemon
7. Shadow Puppets
8. Shadow of the Giant
9. A War of Gifts
10. Ender in Exile

[toophat2fly]

So here is a thread for people that enjoy to read books. Share good finds here & opinions on novels.

Anything compelling really, Pratchett, King, Chris Ryan, Tom Clancy, The Aliens and Predator series (Huters Planet is a must) Dan Brown. The list of what I read is endless.

[Quantum_]

Please don't post on my thread with useless crap like this, thank you.

You tell that mofo.

On topic: Na, I don't read books. Why spend a long time on a book when you can watch the film in like 2 hours?

[Jomow]

You tell that mofo.

On topic: Na, I don't read books. Why spend a long time on a book when you can watch the film in like 2 hours?

For entertainment. Also its so much more satisfying to read a book then watch the film. You can immerse yourself in a book, you cant in a film. There is a much larger depth to books aswell, you can really get into the story.

[Quantum_]

For entertainment. Also its so much more satisfying to read a book then watch the film. You can immerse yourself in a book, you cant in a film. There is a much larger depth to books aswell, you can really get into the story.

You can really get into a movie aswell.

[AgentSexyPig]

im reading the Book Holes

[+Luse]

I read Enders Game. Not too shabby. I don't really have a favorite book ^.^

[LADY]

im reading the Book Holes

I read that in grade school, awesome book i must say...GARBAGE movie IMO.

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For entertainment. Also its so much more satisfying to read a book then watch the film. You can immerse yourself in a book, you cant in a film. There is a much larger depth to books aswell, you can really get into the story.

The same could go for TV series. I watched Avatar the last Airbender from the first show till the last, and i have to say the movie was CRAP.

Just like reading a book, so full of detail & epic side stories you just can't get in a movie. I read the whole lord of the rings tril, and the movies can't compare. BTW Lord of The Rings tril was probably the toughest but most satisfying books i've ever read.

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You tell that mofo.

On topic: Na, I don't read books. Why spend a long time on a book when you can watch the film in like 2 hours?

The suspense build up that a book offers you can't compare to that of a movie. Yeah a movie has good graphics & music.. No matter how fast you read it takes time to read that one sentence that makes the whole chapter worth the time.

[Jomow]

Just like reading a book, so full of detail & epic side stories you just can't get in a movie. I read the whole lord of the rings tril, and the movies can't compare. BTW Lord of The Rings tril was probably the toughest but most satisfying books i've ever read.

When i read a book i actually imagine myself as the main character and everything you read is going on around you, its quite peculiar yet thrilling. I just cant get into that 'zone' whilst watching a film, you seem like a spectator.

[Luke]

This is a gaming forum, no one reads on here :carling:

[aZlan]

best ****ing book ever