Have you thought of expanding your horizons, to you know, the Cambodian genocide or something? :o
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Have you thought of expanding your horizons, to you know, the Cambodian genocide or something? :o
You've made noises in the past that I should read about other mass killings instead, too. What is it about my love for National Socialism that bugs you, Low-key?
Did I? Don't remember that. I'm pretty sure you know everything there is to know about the Nazis by now. :o
I have barely scratched the surface :(
Maybe your nails aren't sharp enough.
Hence the book buying, see
You should read some IR stuff. Then we can have better discussions. :o
It doesn't matter what I read, low-key, you're still a ding-dong
I liked reading Arendt's Banality. Better written than her Origins of Totalitarianism, probably since it originated with articles in the New Yorker. She's not as good as Simone Weil, but at least she wasn't a suicidal nut.
I'm presently reading Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Algeria, by a Alf Heggory.
She was also a lover of Heidegger, who was a Nazi. :o
If only the world was cool as you, Fuzzy
Going to break the string of non-fiction books in this thread and say I'm currently on The Reality Dysfunction by Hamilton. Wasn't sure about the premise, but bought the entire trilogy at once on faith in the author. That man does not like trees.
Eyeless in Gaza for me. I like it a lot less than I do others by Huxley, but it's not terrible.
I'm currently going on a Lois Bujold spree, so I've just polished off Komarr and have started on Diplomatic Immunity (skipping a Civil Campaign 'cause I've read that a bajillion times already).
Diplomatic Immunity is probably the worst Vorkosigan book she wrote, even worse than Cetaganda. She really should have stopped with Civil Campaign.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tempus Vernum
http://www.amazon.com/War-State-Theo.../dp/0472069810
http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-War-S.../dp/0472050575
http://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Stu.../dp/0739100726
These are the books I've been reading/read in the last few weeks. :o In terms of usefulness, the second and the third are about equal, while the first was a bit disappointing.
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Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs.
You're obsessed. Obsession is extreme. All things in moderation for a happy, healthy life. You can't be happy until your obsession subsides.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nessus
The Story of O was made into a film in the 1970s. I've seen parts of it - harry women with natural breasts being beaten, bonded and gang banged. Fun stuff. :up:
Is this just for curious display or are you reading it? And if so, impressions?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreadnaught
He was also a boozy old beggar. What of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Loki
I'm with Fuzz. The Vorkosigan series went downhill. Still entertaining, but not particularly good. Her fantasy series are a little romance-ish for me, but her ideas on souls, magic, etc are unique and interesting. And, she can always tell a good story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tempus Vernum
See, now I loved Civil Campaign. So I don't think the series itself went downhill. I just don't think she can do a plausible adventure story with Miles anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by ']['ear
Just started this week. I barely have time to read books so I imagine this will take me a long long time, but so far it's amusing and angsty. I don't necessarily identify with it, but fun reading.Quote:
Originally Posted by EyeKhan
Busy with the kids?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreadnaught
Busy with the money
Kids are money if you employ them effectively in the sweatshops.
You'll probably get more for your initial investment if you just pimp them out. You could ask for a considerable amount of cash too, since you're not some cracked up toothless red-neck, you're selling quality product! Mm-mmm.
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Originally Posted by Nessus
Every era of my life I thought I was busy. Each subsequent era taught me different. Its one of those things - you don't know how much free time you have until you don't have it anymore. I think living is like that - you don't know how great life was until you're boiling in a lake of blood for all eternity. Damn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreadnaught
I just started rereading The RD. Loved it. You will not be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wraith
About to start reading Blink by Malcolm Gladwell and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl...not too sure on the latter but I'm a big Gladwell fan. :up:
Story of O isnt actually that great a read, though it is interesting how much a part it has played in euro-imagination when it comes to sex. I always wondered how much it influenced that kubrick film eyes wide shut.
Has anyone read any books to do with "The black company" by glenn cook?
Edit- WEIRD. I havent seen eyes wide shut in years. Seconds after posting this, i find that its on channel 3.
Yes. I'm a fan of dark humor. The first few books were the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spawnie