What classic books are you reading?

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The discussion revolves around a shared enjoyment of reading, particularly classic literature and various genres. Participants express their preferences for authors and books, highlighting favorites such as Virginia Woolf, the Bronte sisters, Dostoevsky, and Tolkien. Recommendations include a mix of classic novels, fantasy series like Dragonlance and Wheel of Time, and notable works from authors like Agatha Christie and Isaac Asimov. The conversation touches on the enjoyment of reading during summer, with participants sharing their current reads and asking for suggestions, particularly in Japanese literature. There is also a lighthearted exchange about the timing of summer in different regions and a playful banter about favorite characters and books, showcasing a diverse range of literary tastes and interests.
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Evo said:
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  • #32
Evo said:
Cragwolf, have you read The Metamorphosis or In the Penal Colony by Kafka? They're a couple of short stories.

I've read The Metamorphosis, not sure about the other one. It's been a while since I've read fiction, and much of my fiction is still at my parent's place, what, 10 years since I moved out? :smile:
 
  • #33
Evo said:
I liked Raistlin, even though he was evil & twisted he had a few nice moments.


You ARE my mom! He was the only one that actually did ANYTHING in the series. And they relied on him for everything.
 
  • #34
cragwolf said:
I've read The Metamorphosis, not sure about the other one. It's been a while since I've read fiction, and much of my fiction is still at my parent's place, what, 10 years since I moved out? :smile:
Well, unless you are a real die hard Kafka fan, you may not enjoy In the Penal Colony. It's a bit much, but very good.

Amazon.com reviews "Perhaps the best of these is "In the Penal Colony." It reads like Michel Foucault's "Discipline And Punish" on acid. It is almost like a satire on what Hegel liked to refer to as the "slaughterhouse of history." The story is at once terrifying and grotesquely comical."

I actually saw the movie version of "The Castle" before reading it. I was so angry. Just when I thought I would finally get some answers as to what was going on, when the land surveyor is chasing after the sled that is going to the Castle... :mad:
 
  • #35
I adore Tom Robbins. What an imagination! Who else could come up with a description like:
"Her hair was as straight and red as ironed ketchup."
:biggrin:

Still Life with Woodpecker is definitely the best of his novels.
 

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