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The 3 Mousketåers
Fourty-Five
20 Years Later
Personally, speaking as a Dumas fanatic, I wouldn't recommend Forty Five. Especially, if you read it out of sequence without first having read Marguerite de Valois (an excellent book) first, like i did :).
The Count of Monte Cristo is definitely Dumas' best novel.
My favorite authors Dumas, Hermann Hesse and Evelyn Waugh.
Thanks for all the replies. This makes me feel really dumb. :( But then again, currently I am the dumbest and I even voted for myself. I'll see how much time I have. I would also like to read about C++ and some other programming books my brother (programmer) brought from the recent book fair.
I see you already have many fine suggestions. The answer can be put bluntly: there are good books of all genres out there; it depends what you like.Quote:
Originally posted by Simon666
Well, OK. First : is 'The Count of Monte Christo' a good book? And what can you recommend?
You seem like the type to enjoy The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy (Douglas Adams, as mentioned above), but it's a bit below an adult's reading level. I wouldn't use that as an excuse to pass it up, though. Yes, the Count of Monte Cristo is an excellent book. If you like science fiction, I recommend Arthur C Clarke. His most famous book (maybe you've heard of it) is 2001: a space odyssey. For fantasy, there are the Harry Potter books. I've never read them, but I know people of all ages who have read them and all (no exceptions) have been enthralled by it. If you want non-fiction that reads as interestingly as fiction, perhaps you should get your hands on Cosmos (Carl Sagan). Carl Sagan is a genius of a scientist, and this book hits on many many interesting topics. If you have other categories in mind you would like, don't hesitate to ask ;-)~
And, if you like humour, I recommend Terry Prattchet and his Discworld. It is fantastic, full of very inteligent humour series of fantasy stories, lampooning absolutely everything from J.R.R Tolkien to Hollywood...
Just a suggestion...
Standa.
Silly me! :rolleyes:
I forgot about Tolkien!
I know that guy all to well. He's claimed to have predicted geostationnary satellites. I saw the movie and let me tell you : the ending sucked. I had to see the sequel to understand what the lousy ending was all about.Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
If you like science fiction, I recommend Arthur C Clarke. His most famous book (maybe you've heard of it) is 2001: a space odyssey.
I know most people on this planet are unintelligent. Because the majority of people say something - like God exists - does not mean it is correct. I read as a kid the books of Anthony Horrowitz. These books were very good and funny. I've also heard - among others in an interview with him - that he could easily sue her for stealing ideas and so.Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
For fantasy, there are the Harry Potter books. I've never read them, but I know people of all ages who have read them and all (no exceptions) have been enthralled by it.
I already read that one long time ago. It was quite good. But thanks, I already have enough suggestions.Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
If you want non-fiction that reads as interestingly as fiction, perhaps you should get your hands on Cosmos (Carl Sagan). Carl Sagan is a genius of a scientist, and this book hits on many many interesting topics.
I was hoping NOT to hear that name. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
I forgot about Tolkien!
How can a person as brilliant as you, Simon, be so blind? The movies are never never never like the book! I'll grant you this: the movies sucked long and hard. But the books were good. Perhaps you'd like Asimov instead.Quote:
Originally posted by Simon666
I saw the movie and let me tell you : the ending sucked. I had to see the sequel to understand what the lousy ending was all about.
I see that you've taken a vacation from your job, but do you ever take a vacation from being spiteful? :confused::eek:Quote:
Originally posted by Simon666
[a lot of cynical stuff]
That's true. But it can be an indication.Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
The movies are never never never like the book!
I was just trying to warn you that J.K. Rowlings books are not as original as everybody claims. Don't believe in hypes. Tolkien is also a hype. 50% of people think he's God, 50% of people think he sucks. Guess what 50% I'm in. Talking about that, I'm going to see "The Two Towers" this afternoon. The first movie was quite boring, but we'll see. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
I see that you've taken a vacation from your job, but do you ever take a vacation from being spiteful? :confused::eek:
From Simon:
Wow wow wow! :cool:Quote:
Talking about that, I'm going to see "The Two Towers" this afternoon. The first movie was quite boring, but we'll see.
Now, Simon buster.....all movies are boring to ye' 'cept those Satanic films, k? U know it. :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Everyone here is so excited for it. I get pissed off when a movie gets great reviews and I don't like it. This movie better not do that to me. Tell me how you think it is (without giving plot because I never read the books).Quote:
Originally posted by Simon666
I'm going to see "The Two Towers" this afternoon. The first movie was quite boring, but we'll see. :rolleyes:
A bit hard as I was disturbed in my attention by assholes both in front and after me. The ones after me found it amusing to play drums on their popcorn canister and the one in front of me didn't seem to pay attention to the movie as he nearly constantly SMS'ed or checked SMS's on his cellphone, although without noise but with the little orange screen disturbing your view. This ruined the experience.Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
Tell me how you think it is (without giving plot because I never read the books).
Anyway, I thought it was better than the previous one qua action. There were also more jokes (about dwarves), a couple were very good ones but some were less. There seemed to be a bit too much jokes about dwarves. Further more the characters are even more disturbingly one-dimensional than in the previous one and some scenes seem to be Greenpeace propaganda. Oh, and the scenes with annoying Liv Tyler (can't stand that woman, especially when she spaks "Elvish") are completely unnecessary and crap. I found Golem and his inner struggle with himself good (average), my brother bad.
So in short: when you're a fan of Tolkien, you'll love it, otherwise, it's a rather expensive B-movie to you, but worth seeing because of the special effects.
From Simon:
What do u know about very gorgeous gurls, Simon??!!! She's really one of those very sexy and gorgeous angels on Earth! She's so much prettier than Gisele Bundchan(or Bundchen) and any other gurls! She's so darn natural and turns all men into cazy fans of hers! But amazingly,......you seem undaunted. Maybe you're a.......??!!!Quote:
Oh, and the scenes with annoying Liv Tyler (can't stand that woman, especially when she spaks "Elvish") are completely unnecessary and crap. I found Golem and his inner struggle with himself good (average), my brother bad.
I'm not talking about looks but personality. Since you don't have the latter - nor the first :D:p - I don't expect you to understand.Quote:
Originally posted by Xeon
What do u know about very gorgeous gurls, Simon??!!! She's really one of those very sexy and gorgeous angels on Earth! She's so much prettier than Gisele Bundchan(or Bundchen) and any other gurls! She's so darn natural and turns all men into cazy fans of hers! But amazingly,......you seem undaunted. Maybe you're a.......??!!!
All those people annoying Simon in the movie theater - they were me!
Well, I admit it, it wasn't me. But maybe the moderators here, who seem to have unlimited powers (and they're always using them in new ways) were the ones you saw.
Thx for the movie review, Simmy. Is it ok if I call u Simmy?
From Simon:
Don't be silly, Simon! Liz Tyler is both darn angel-looking and has a sweet personality. The truth is : u want her for your wife but u're too shy to admit. Really, but it's natural for any real man to think this way. But if you're a female or a 0.5 male, then that's another story, of course.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:Quote:
I'm not talking about looks but personality. Since you don't have the latter - nor the first - I don't expect you to understand.
From Solar:
Arrgghhh ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!! Simmy???!!! Arrgghh!!!!! :D:D:DQuote:
Thx for the movie review, Simmy. Is it ok if I call u Simmy?
Easy, nice and cute to type! Simmy......SimmyCity 2003? SimCity 2003???!!! :D:D