I used to be lurker on the other place. Now that I am here, wanted to become more active and contribute more.
As title suggest, which book you are reading this week?
I am reading India that is Bharat by J Sai Deepak.
Dune book 1. Started it this week itself
That is really good one. I completed the first 3 books, and man it was really good. Even after these many years, it still holds up.
If you enjoyed the epic world-building and intricate plot of “Dune,” then “Hyperion” is a must-read. Set in a far future where humanity has spread across the galaxy, this science fiction masterpiece follows a group of pilgrims on a dangerous journey to the mysterious planet of Hyperion. The book masterfully weaves together multiple narratives, exploring themes of time, destiny, and the nature of consciousness. With its richly developed universe and complex characters, “Hyperion” offers a similar sense of grandeur and depth as “Dune.”
Can you tell the Author’s name? I’ll add it to my to-read list.
Sure, Hyperion by
Dan SimmonsThanks!
Yes I’m about 5 chapters in. Planning on finishing it over the weekend!
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. It’s the first book in the
Kingkiller Chronicleseries.1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
How is that?
It is long, goes on a tangent frequently with bizarre fantasy subplots. But if you can trudge through it it is very beautiful.
Not something that you’d want to be glued to but not disinteresting at the same time. Have read just 10% of it so far and I guess it’s still building up.
How are you finding that book, OP?
As for myself, I am reading The Forever War by Joe Haldeman.
I was actually looking forward to read this. But I am not finding it to be that engrossing. It even made me lose the reading streak I had going since the start of the year. :-(
Does anyone know if the story picks up pace, and becomes interesting? I am in chapter 11 of the first volume.
I would say that it makes compelling arguments, but yes the language that is used to write is not that common, it uses the
Thesisformat, may be that is why it may be hard for some to follow. But yes, once you get hang of it, it is easier to read and refer the references for more context.Oh. Pardon the confusion. I was referring to my experience reading the The Forever War.
haha, Thanks for clarification. I mistook it. Will add
The Forever Waron my list to read.No worries! :-)
I have started We by Yevgeny Zamyatin. It served as an inspiration for 1984 by George Orwell.
I was a lurk in that other place myself. This week I am reading “Bollywood: A History”.
I’m reading a book called “The Dying Day” by Vaseem Khan. It’s #2 in a series. It’s a simple murder mystery set in early independent Bombay!
It’s okay. I like a decent series and I’m looking forward to the next one!
