What’s everyone reading?

[Gilzeantoscore]

Jonathan Sumption's five volume set of the History of the Hundred Years War for the second time. Presently two thirds through volume four. It's a masterpiece.

 

[Baleforce]

Recently read Day of the Jackal again.

Found myself almost wanting him to pull it off. Which I think was Forsyth’s intention.

 

[Glenda's Legs]

Recently read Day of the Jackal again.

Found myself almost wanting him to pull it off. Which I think was Forsyth’s intention.

Another book I love. One of the few books I’d re-read every so often, although I haven’t done so for a good while now.

 

[Baleforce]

Just finished Masters of Doom, a history of id software/Romero/Carmack.

I enjoyed it, but I am a Doom nerd, if you are into that, you'll be into this.

 

[Daisuk]

I started reading Orbital by Samantha Harvey the other day - not really catching the hype so far, but will push through to see if it goes anywhere.

Also started reading a collection of Isaac Asimov short stories, which has been good so far.

 

[LutonSpurs]

Finished the First Law trilogy by Abercrombie. Had been on my list for years. Incredible read for Grimdark fans.

 

[Robbo]

I started reading Orbital by Samantha Harvey the other day - not really catching the hype so far, but will push through to see if it goes anywhere.

Also started reading a collection of Isaac Asimov short stories, which has been good so far.

I loved Orbital. So well written. I particularily enjoyed the dreamy language and philosophical aspect of the book, but each to their own of course.

Currently finishing a 1000 page book from Norwegian author Johan Harstad called "Under brosteinen, stranden!"; an interwoven tale about nuclear fission/fusion, growing up in the 80s/90s, cold war spies and a mysterious object that - if tou touch it - will let you live a full life in less than seven minutes. It sounds far more odd than it is. It's not in English (yet?), but I reckommend it for my fellow countrymen on here.

 

[Daisuk]

I loved Orbital. So well written. I particularily enjoyed the dreamy language and philosophical aspect of the book, but each to their own of course.

Currently finishing a 1000 page book from Norwegian author Johan Harstad called "Under brosteinen, stranden!"; an interwoven tale about nuclear fission/fusion, growing up in the 80s/90s, cold war spies and a mysterious object that - if tou touch it - will let you live a full life in less than seven minutes. It sounds far more odd than it is. It's not in English (yet?), but I reckommend it for my fellow countrymen on here.

I'm only a couple of chapters in, so too early to judge. I like the dreamyness too, but find the writing quite bland. I just need to get into it more, I guess.

Thanks for the other tip! You got me at "life a full life in seven minutes" - I need to add that to the list!

 

[Robbo]

I'm only a couple of chapters in, so too early to judge. I like the dreamyness too, but find the writing quite bland. I just need to get into it more, I guess.

Thanks for the other tip! You got me at "life a full life in seven minutes" - I need to add that to the list!

Do it - it's a good and intriguing read, with lots of sub plots connecting as you keep reading. If you like it, try his other works as well, especially IMO "Max, Misja og Tetoffensiven".