Last book you read - Page 28

lewjehacker · July 11th, 2008, 01:54 PM

only read 1 book in my hole life the lion the witch and the wardrobe years ago good book

UltimaX · July 15th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Professional Ajax - Decent book on Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. If you ever worked with Ajax then it probably won't teach you much. I was kind of disappointed to be honest. I bought it to help to try and come up with a better solution to the "back button" and "history" problems and they didn't even present a solution. Sigh...

Tri · July 19th, 2008, 10:42 AM

David Gemmel - Legend

Druss ftw

ShitFuck · July 20th, 2008, 01:02 AM

Michael Crichton - Prey

was good

Lilith · July 20th, 2008, 02:19 AM

God's Demon by Wayne Barlowe (the artist)

This is definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time. I can't recommend it enough.

The story takes place in Hell. Lucifer has disappeared after the fall and Beelzebub (aka The Fly) is ruling Hell. A demon major named Sargatanas decides he wants to go back to Heaven and seeks redemption from God by going to war with Beelzebub. He's assisted by damned souls lead by a very historical figure know for his skill at war (don't want to give the name away).

Chris86 · July 22nd, 2008, 07:53 AM

The Alienist - Calab Carr

It takes place in the early 1900's iNew York and me being a gore lover, I swear to god that was one of the best books I've ever read!

Fallen Angel <3 · July 22nd, 2008, 07:55 AM

Tenjho Tenge- Ohi Great

jcbwdtx · July 22nd, 2008, 08:18 AM

Fallen Angel <3 · July 22nd, 2008, 08:19 AM

Gullveig · July 23rd, 2008, 12:45 PM

foofur · August 3rd, 2008, 11:27 AM

After having War and Peace on my desk for centuries, I began reading it last night.

I will write a review of it in 10 years when I finish said book if this site is still here.

Stirling · August 4th, 2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by foofur

After having War and Peace on my desk for centuries, I began reading it last night.

I will write a review of it in 10 years when I finish said book if this site is still here.

I spent two months reading that, then found some bastard had ripped the last page out. I never did find out who the killer was.

Lilith · August 4th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but it’s currently in my Netflix queue. Thought I would read the book before the movie got here.

The story is about an extremely intelligent young man named Christopher McCandless, an honors graduate from Emory University from a well off family. After his graduation from college, he changed his name, donated his 24K savings to charity, broke off all communications from his family and decided to hitchhike/tramp his way through most of the Western part of the USA.
Influenced by his favorite writers: London, Tolstoy and Thoreau, he chooses Alaska as his ultimate destination with the intention of living off the land. Eventually he ends up starving to death in an old bus on a rarely used trail in the Alaskan wilderness. Attached is probably one of the last pics he took of himself before his death. You can see how emaciated he looked.

The irony of his death is that he donated his 24K savings to Oxfam, a charity that fights hunger and poverty.

Great book. The author did a good job piecing together Chris' life through Chris' own journal, photographs, letters he sent to friends he met on the road and interviews with friends and family.

Stirling · August 11th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilith

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but it’s currently in my Netflix queue. Thought I would read the book before the movie got here.

The story is about an extremely intelligent young man named Christopher McCandless, an honors graduate from Emory University from a well off family. After his graduation from college, he changed his name, donated his 24K savings to charity, broke off all communications from his family and decided to hitchhike/tramp his way through most of the Western part of the USA.
Influenced by his favorite writers: London, Tolstoy and Thoreau, he chooses Alaska as his ultimate destination with the intention of living off the land. Eventually he ends up starving to death in an old bus on a rarely used trail in the Alaskan wilderness. Attached is probably one of the last pics he took of himself before his death. You can see how emaciated he looked.

The irony of his death is that he donated his 24K savings to Oxfam, a charity that fights hunger and poverty.

Great book. The author did a good job piecing together Chris' life through Chris' own journal, photographs, letters he sent to friends he met on the road and interviews with friends and family.

I remember reading a review of that a few years ago and decided to read it then forgot. I'll get it this week, thanks. Seems like the lad didn't do his homework, but fascinating despite and because of that. Cheers.

Calgacus · August 11th, 2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilith

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Yeah, Krakauer's account of his ascent of Devil's Thumb in Into the Wild is so good. Makes me want to get 'Into Thin Air', his account of the ill-fated Everest expedition in '96, I think it was. Thanks for posting that picture of Chris McCandless too! They're hard to find.

July 15th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#407 (permalink)
UltimaX for(;;){print(gtfo\n);} Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA - Home of the Brave Posts: 149	Professional Ajax - Decent book on Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. If you ever worked with Ajax then it probably won't teach you much. I was kind of disappointed to be honest. I bought it to help to try and come up with a better solution to the "back button" and "history" problems and they didn't even present a solution. Sigh... Last edited by UltimaX; July 15th, 2008 at 11:50 AM..

July 19th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#408 (permalink)
Tri Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,366	David Gemmel - Legend Druss ftw __________________ <Deepthroat> if i had a dick i would call it...Fred <hedorah_> i like both chill and hard <Grombolar> I WILL POOP YOU

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ShitFuck Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,930	Michael Crichton - Prey was good __________________ "you insult me you get destroyed simple as that." ~ShellShockedJim

July 20th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#410 (permalink)
Lilith Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 451	God's Demon by Wayne Barlowe (the artist) This is definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time. I can't recommend it enough. The story takes place in Hell. Lucifer has disappeared after the fall and Beelzebub (aka The Fly) is ruling Hell. A demon major named Sargatanas decides he wants to go back to Heaven and seeks redemption from God by going to war with Beelzebub. He's assisted by damned souls lead by a very historical figure know for his skill at war (don't want to give the name away). Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done." - George Carlin

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Chris86 THE KING! Yoouurr Majesty Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 825	The Alienist - Calab Carr It takes place in the early 1900's iNew York and me being a gore lover, I swear to god that was one of the best books I've ever read! __________________

July 11th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#406 (permalink)
lewjehacker Noob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: uk Posts: 73	only read 1 book in my hole life the lion the witch and the wardrobe years ago good book

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foofur Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,344	After having War and Peace on my desk for centuries, I began reading it last night. I will write a review of it in 10 years when I finish said book if this site is still here. __________________ Jazzie Marie July 2004- August 22, 2009

August 4th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#418 (permalink)
Lilith Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 451	Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer I haven’t seen the movie yet, but it’s currently in my Netflix queue. Thought I would read the book before the movie got here. The story is about an extremely intelligent young man named Christopher McCandless, an honors graduate from Emory University from a well off family. After his graduation from college, he changed his name, donated his 24K savings to charity, broke off all communications from his family and decided to hitchhike/tramp his way through most of the Western part of the USA. Influenced by his favorite writers: London, Tolstoy and Thoreau, he chooses Alaska as his ultimate destination with the intention of living off the land. Eventually he ends up starving to death in an old bus on a rarely used trail in the Alaskan wilderness. Attached is probably one of the last pics he took of himself before his death. You can see how emaciated he looked. The irony of his death is that he donated his 24K savings to Oxfam, a charity that fights hunger and poverty. Great book. The author did a good job piecing together Chris' life through Chris' own journal, photographs, letters he sent to friends he met on the road and interviews with friends and family. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done." - George Carlin

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