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28th April 2010, 02:29 PM
#421
Newbie Hubber
Have you read "Lost Symbol "? ...what is your take on it ?
personally for me ,it fell flat at least "Deception POint " was better..
am reding [re-reading ] Rising Sun ....I am beginning to like this book....
Tanthya
God is on everyone's side and in the last analysis, he is on the side with plenty of money and large armies.
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28th April 2010 02:29 PM
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18th June 2010, 02:37 PM
#422
Junior Member
Newbie Hubber
Back to classics. I'm reading Emma by Jane Austen.
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23rd June 2010, 06:26 PM
#423
Senior Member
Seasoned Hubber
Few days back finished reading Stephen King’s “ Rose Madder “. Good one. If you are a person looking for something weird, crazy, paranormal with right dosage of horror and thrill, then King is the man you can count on.
During my college days I have read Cujo, Christine, Different Seasons & Gerald’s Game and after really a long gap I read RM and I completely enjoyed it. I feel that, King’s novel is always a good choice especially, to overcome the hangover after reading something thought provoking or a heavy subject. That doesn’t mean that his works are less in standard, but it helps you to take a break, really.
Rose Madder, like any other King’s novel makes very interesting reading. Right from the beginning till the end, he has got complete control over what he is doing. You can find his remarkable signature in the chapters where Rosie jumps into the picture and enters a different world. His strength lies in making the craziest and abnormal situations utterly believable through his excellent narrative skills and gifted story telling abilities. There are just 2 main characters (King’s style, again) but still, right from the beginning he maintains the pace and makes it a sure page turner. Particularly the last few gripping and riveting chapters before the climax will keep you hooked for sure.
Most of his stories takes place in Maine, which is his home town but RM is an exception.
Good one to read in the thrill and horror genre.
Perhaps life is just that. A Dream and a Fear. -- Joseph Conrad
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29th June 2010, 10:05 PM
#424
Senior Member
Veteran Hubber
Chetan Bhagat's "the 3 mistakes of my life" - Very brave and excellent writing. Cricket, Friendship, Love, Religion extremism - Perfect mix! Author was quite bold at many instances
X: I came to see the match. I saw the Australians play and thought maybe we could find a brand ambassador
Y: Why Australian? Why don't you take an Indian?
A totally irrelevant question, but it hinted at his growing belief is us.
X: Can't afford the Indian team. The good players are too expensive. The bad ones, well, tell me, will you buy a bat endorsed by Ajit Agarkar?
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30th June 2010, 07:21 AM
#425
Administrator
Platinum Hubber
The Jester by James Patterson & Andrew Gross
Altho not a fan of crusaders history, I found the book thrilling and unputdownable. Enough twists and turns and underdog baiting to keep one entrenched to the book.
Never argue with a fool or he will drag you down to his level and beat you at it through sheer experience!
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20th August 2010, 03:33 PM
#426
Moderator
Platinum Hubber
Reading Richard Gordon's 'Doctor At large'. Quite funny. Not in the Wodehouse league but quite good.
Alcohol had a confusing effect on Mike Kelly. After trying to buy a drink at St.Peter's hospital for Stone and Stricture under the impression that it was the Strand Palace Hotel, he demonstrated his belief that the Royal Opera House was a gentlemen's convenience.
மூவா? முதல்வா! இனியெம்மைச் சோரேலே
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20th August 2010, 03:51 PM
#427
Senior Member
Veteran Hubber
Chetan Bhagat's One night at the call center.
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20th August 2010, 04:34 PM
#428
Moderator
Diamond Hubber
Sridhar,
Did you like it?
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20th August 2010, 05:48 PM
#429
Senior Member
Veteran Hubber
His writing style I enjoyed the novel till before the last few pages. Bollywood-a mind-la vachukitu climax ellam ezhudhura maadhri iruku. Nevertheless very nice to read!
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21st August 2010, 07:22 AM
#430
Moderator
Diamond Hubber
IMO, this is his worst novel out of his four. It was good till the "God" part. I felt the final chapter totally ruined the story. He is cliched, but I like his one liners.
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