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Girls. You never know what they're going to think. I once got this girl Roberta Walsh's roommate a date with a friend of mine. His name was Bob Robinson and he really had an inferiority complex.
The Catcher In The Rye
JD Salinger
PS. Damn, I actually own The Truth, can't believe I couldn't remember it...
Originally posted by CrowleyDamn, I knew that, only not quite 100 per cent. What a great book though! - the ultimate evidence that a story doesn't need a convoluted plot to be gripping.
Girls. You never know what they're going to think. I once got this girl Roberta Walsh's roommate a date with a friend of mine. His name was Bob Robinson and he really had an inferiority complex.
The Catcher In The Rye
JD Salinger
PS. Damn, I actually own The Truth, can't believe I couldn't remember it...
Rich.
Originally posted by richhoeyDude, if you liked that, try "The Peculiar Memories Of Thomas Penman " by Bruce Robinson.
Damn, I knew that, only not quite 100 per cent. What a great book though! - the ultimate evidence that a story doesn't need a convoluted plot to be gripping.
Rich.
It's very much the same "kind" of book...
I have to admit to my ignorance in this - I've never read Catcher In The Rye. I've heard a lot about it, just never got around to it. 😳
As to my quote, yes indeed it was Mr.Tulip. One of my favourite Discworld characters I have to say. I'm in the process of reading "The Truth" and it will quite possibly replace "Hogfather" as my favourite Prattchet book. It's quite brilliant! 🙂
-Jarno
Originally posted by PyrrhoMy favourite Pratchett book was Good Omens, written with Niel Gaimen - I read it when I was a teenager and I thought it was the funniest combination of words possible. On his own though, my favourite Pratchett is Guards! Guards!
I have to admit to my ignorance in this - I've never read Catcher In The Rye. I've heard a lot about it, just never got around to it. 😳
As to my quote, yes indeed it was Mr.Tulip. One of my favourite Discworld characters I have to say. I'm in the process of reading "The Truth" and it will quite possibly replace "Hogfather" as my favourite Prattchet book. It's quite brilliant! 🙂
-Jarno
Originally posted by ChrismoAaah sweet! Mine too, that's where I got my username from 😀
My favourite Pratchett book was Good Omens, written with Niel Gaimen - I read it when I was a teenager and I thought it was the funniest combination of words possible. On his own though, my favourite Pratchett is Guards! Guards!
I just love how he took "The Omen" to shreds.
For me, I read "Pyramids" first out of the Discworld series, so it's always had a special place in my heart.
Pratchett rules, the dude can take the p!ss out anyone/anything...
Originally posted by CrowleyI've never read any Discworld books, nor indeed any Pratchett books for that matter, but would like to. I've heard conflicting things as to whether or not I should read the Discworld books in any order. Some say it doesn't really matter, others say I should start with so-and-so. Any advice?
Aaah sweet! Mine too, that's where I got my username from 😀
I just love how he took "The Omen" to shreds.
For me, I read "Pyramids" first out of the Discworld series, so it's always had a special place in my heart.
Pratchett rules, the dude can take the p!ss out anyone/anything...
T1000
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Originally posted by T1000It makes sense too read them in the "correct" order, then you can see the characters develop. Check this site, they give a possible route through the Discworld:
I've heard conflicting things as to whether or not I should read the Discworld books in any order. Some say it doesn't really matter, others say I should start with so-and-so. Any advice?
T1000
http://www.ie.lspace.org/books/reading-order-guides/index.html
Sweet, enjoy.
Very addictive reading 😉
Oh, BTW, do yourself a favor and read "Good Omens" and for that matter "The Omen" just before it (or watch the movie if your that way inclined) to see how Pratchett takes it apart - You'll have a smile on your face for weeks to come 😀