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**Coatesvillain** · 08-17-2008, 11:26 AM

Reading Forever Odd by Dean Koontz and it just about sucks the most *** of any book I've ever read in my life.

I have 50 pages left and I don't know if I have it in me to finish it. I liked Odd Thomas a lot because it gave you a reason to care about the character and he's in a situation you felt he was in danger. This book comes across like Koontz wanted to make a sequel due to how well the prior book sold and it shows big time. The quips are forced, the writing is dry, and he's saving a character you have no reason to care about. Why should we care about his friend? Oh he has brittle bones and they break and reform in a weird shape. He happens to be Odd's friend who Odd doesn't mention AT ALL in the first book. Oh okay. Then the protagonist is just a woman who's obsessed with anything occult and just regurgitates all of these beliefs for no reason.

What makes this worse is that there have already been three cases of deus ex machina and I still have 50 pages left.

Nimreitz · 08-22-2008, 05:18 PM

Going back to The Game by Neil Strauss to get me in a good frame of mind.

Freshies are moved into the dorms

JT · 08-22-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NewAgeBaller

Can someone name me a book that isn't too hard or easy, just that average reading level for a teenager/young-adult.. Preferably something that both you and critics agree is a good book (not some random **** noone's heard of..), doesn't really matter what genre. Just not too star-trek or anything..

And preferably short-average length for a novel..

pang mei chang - bound feet & western dress. a chinese woman from the upper-class is born into transitioning times in china, ends up displaced and has to find her own way through life. just something from another culture...good to broaden the viewpoint.

**Porn Player** · 08-22-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nimreitz

Going back to The Game by Neil Strauss to get me in a good frame of mind.

Freshies are moved into the dorms

Mate, massive high five.

Gundungurra81 · 08-23-2008, 05:38 PM

Currently reading:

The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories by H.P Lovecraft

Ancient Rome by Simon Baker

NewAgeBaller · 08-24-2008, 11:36 PM

Anyone read Malcolm X' autobiography? Thinking of starting it soon..

**bball2223** · 08-24-2008, 11:55 PM

When The Game Stands Tall- Neil Hayes

Book about De La Salles winning streak during the ninties and very early part of this decade. Goes into detail about the training and everything the team went through. If you like football I would recommend it.

**bball2223** · 08-24-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NewAgeBaller

Anyone read Malcolm X' autobiography? Thinking of starting it soon..

I am as well and would be interested in hearing what some others think about it.

**Tom** · 09-02-2008, 04:17 AM

The Last Theorum by Arthur C. Clarke and Frederik Pohl

NewAgeBaller · 09-02-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NewAgeBaller

Anyone read Malcolm X' autobiography? Thinking of starting it soon..

No one read the autobiography of Malcolm X..?

**BlueBaron** · 09-02-2008, 08:34 PM

Just started volumes 4-6 of the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. This could take a while.

**Protein Data Bank** · 09-03-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NewAgeBaller

No one read the autobiography of Malcolm X..?

i have several times and i'm sure many others have as well

as for my thoughts, its good. read it. its not like the be all end all source on malcolm x by any means, but it is a good story and a good starting point to learn about one of the more compelling figures in recent history.

**Tom** · 09-03-2008, 04:18 PM

Ella Fitzgerald : A Biography of the First Lady of Jazz

I picked it up at the book store and I haven't been able to put it down...the other books are on hold...such a powerful voice from a wonderful lady.

NewAgeBaller · 09-04-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Protein Data Bank

i have several times and i'm sure many others have as well

as for my thoughts, its good. read it. its not like the be all end all source on malcolm x by any means, but it is a good story and a good starting point to learn about one of the more compelling figures in recent history.

Thanks man.

**Tom** · 09-04-2008, 06:01 AM

"what is it we are trying to do here Luther?"

08-17-2008, 11:26 AM	#46 (permalink)
Coatesvillain Kwisatz Haderach Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: West Philly Age: 30 Posts: 31,775 Rep Power: 18867400	Re: Currently Reading Reading Forever Odd by Dean Koontz and it just about sucks the most * of any book I've ever read in my life. I have 50 pages left and I don't know if I have it in me to finish it. I liked Odd Thomas a lot because it gave you a reason to care about the character and he's in a situation you felt he was in danger. This book comes across like Koontz wanted to make a sequel due to how well the prior book sold and it shows big time. The quips are forced, the writing is dry, and he's saving a character you have no reason to care about. Why should we care about his friend? Oh he has brittle bones and they break and reform in a weird shape. He happens to be Odd's friend who Odd doesn't mention AT ALL in the first book. Oh okay. Then the protagonist is just a woman who's obsessed with anything occult and just regurgitates all of these beliefs for no reason. What makes this worse is that there have already been three cases of deus ex machina and I still have 50 pages left. __________________ They have muffin in common** Breakfast at Timothy's 1 Featuring: Cocaine 80's, The Internet, J*Davey, The Antlers, Ford & Lopatin, Fol Chen, ::M∆De::In::Heights::, SBTRKT. Breakfast at Timothy's Archives Slow Motion Animatronics

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Nimreitz Legend Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 29 Posts: 16,247 Rep Power: 14813408	Re: Currently Reading Going back to The Game by Neil Strauss to get me in a good frame of mind. Freshies are moved into the dorms

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Gundungurra81 Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 594 Rep Power: 669992	Re: Currently Reading Currently reading: The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories by H.P Lovecraft Ancient Rome by Simon Baker

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Tom -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cincinnati Age: 45 Posts: 19,653 Rep Power: 6285236	Re: Currently Reading Ella Fitzgerald : A Biography of the First Lady of Jazz I picked it up at the book store and I haven't been able to put it down...the other books are on hold...such a powerful voice from a wonderful lady.

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