tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post9120544090767517356..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 5 Books Read in 2011Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-62281806216482395932011-12-31T19:40:43.439-06:002011-12-31T19:40:43.439-06:00It's okay, Chip. I don't mind if he doesn&...It's okay, Chip. I don't mind if he doesn't finish the series. It's going to take me a long while to get through them anyway, as I'm taking breaks between each one. I'm only on The Clash of Kings right now. I might feel differently when I finish, but I'm enjoying the books individually either way.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-66407044935345424802011-12-30T17:52:48.579-06:002011-12-30T17:52:48.579-06:00I wish I could have caught you on the Song of Ice ...I wish I could have caught you on the Song of Ice and Fire books before you started reading them. I read all five this summer and now regret it. I avoided all spoilers before reading the books, so I didn't find out until after I finished that the author has a very antagonistic relationship with his readers, to the point where he has said his estate has been left instructions that in the event of his death that the series will not be allowed to be completed. This is relevant considering he is in his 60s, quite overweight, and averages 5 years between books, all while extending the number of planned books in the series every couple of books. (It was originally a planned trilogy, which is now a planned seven book series, but everyone figures there is no chance he can complete the story in only two more books the way he is going.) The best guess right now on when he might complete the series (assuming he lives long enough) is some time in the 2020s.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-67858438677352775792011-12-28T23:39:59.454-06:002011-12-28T23:39:59.454-06:00Eric, I agree that it was surprising to read about...Eric, I agree that it was surprising to read about some of the guys who are still on the screen, particularly one of them who doesn't come off well at all. If you're into classic video games, I do think Ready Player One would be up your alley.<br /><br />Joel, I think it might be a tough read to get through 800+ pages without much history with Sports Center. It still might be interesting, though.<br /><br />Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-63451954698789415992011-12-28T18:11:49.610-06:002011-12-28T18:11:49.610-06:00is These Guys Have All the Fun worth checking out ...is These Guys Have All the Fun worth checking out for readers that hasn't been that impacted by Sports Centre?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-5313253380732255312011-12-28T13:58:57.525-06:002011-12-28T13:58:57.525-06:00I am reading that ESPN book right now, and it is v...I am reading that ESPN book right now, and it is very entertaining. I know I shouldn't be surprised at the behavior of a mostly-male company (at least in the early days), but some of the stories shared so far are pretty ridiculous.<br /><br />I may have to check out Ready Player One. I am always up for reading about classic video games.Erichttp://www.twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-23261895441355944512011-12-27T11:26:41.069-06:002011-12-27T11:26:41.069-06:00Joel, you're probably right about Embassytown....Joel, you're probably right about Embassytown. Maybe I'll circle back to it after reading his other stuff. Perdido Street Station is on my to-read list, so I'm hoping to check it out in the next few months. I'll have to add The Scar to the list too. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-43064667438945216492011-12-27T10:37:57.965-06:002011-12-27T10:37:57.965-06:00I still say you quit Embassytown right before ever...I still say you quit Embassytown right before everything starts to gel and really make sense (and resemble an actual plot). <br /><br />But if you liked Kraken, you really need to try Perdido Street Station or The Scar. They are still my favorites on his novels.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756263900553410305noreply@blogger.com