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I rarely read hardbacks, unless it's a book that I definitely want to keep, like the illustrated editions of Dan Brown's books, or a non-fiction. Paperbacks are just cheaper, and since all of the books that I don't keep get recycled to relatives, the library, or the Salvation Army, paperbacks are just easier to deal with.
At the moment, I'm reading a hardback copy of The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva that my dad passed on to me after he read it. It's a mystery about the theft of a rare painting, and the journey to track it down, very interesting.
I'm reading Running With Scissors and it's so good. I plan on reading all of his books. Augusten Burroughs.
I had read all of his books except the fiction. Running with Scissors is still my fav. Wolf at the Table - the beginning was so sad! I think it was Dry - later in the book there was a story about his friend Pig Head? Very touching. The last one I read was the Christmas one...
Recently gave up my "little gems" of books while going through an interstate pack/move/unpack. I bought paperback of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo so I could carry it around easy.
At first I was not absorbed and thought it was because everything was so up in the air for me.....but now weeks later, I just can't get into it!
I know there was a thread about this book, but just wanted to hear how many others, if any, were not impressed or just did not like the book. I am not even going to try to finish it .....
generally prefer clever/poignant/imaginative books, some classics, along with war history, art etc.
Thanks!
gbh
Read the first book - thought it wasn't bad. Lisbeth is a memorable character, but the book could do some editing to cut out some boring stuff. Since I read a lot of murder/mystery, it wasn't the best I'd read in the genre.
I didn't read Book 2 or 3. I watched the Swedish movies of all 3 instead They did a really good job with the first one - concentrating on the main plot and edit out the rest. I enjoyed the 2nd movie also. But the third movie was kinda long and boring... I read that some people said the third book is better than the third movie as it has more things happening...
I had read all of his books except the fiction. Running with Scissors is still my fav. Wolf at the Table - the beginning was so sad! I think it was Dry - later in the book there was a story about his friend Pig Head? Very touching. The last one I read was the Christmas one...
the Christmas one seemed the least interestng to me. I probably won't rea that one. I've heard a lot about Wolf at the Table, so will probably read that next, then Dry.
I rarely read hardbacks, unless it's a book that I definitely want to keep, like the illustrated editions of Dan Brown's books, or a non-fiction. Paperbacks are just cheaper, and since all of the books that I don't keep get recycled to relatives, the library, or the Salvation Army, paperbacks are just easier to deal with.
At the moment, I'm reading a hardback copy of The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva that my dad passed on to me after he read it. It's a mystery about the theft of a rare painting, and the journey to track it down, very interesting.
I recently read The Confessor by Daniel Silva- his name kept coming up so I finally decided to read one of his books while on vacation (seems like a perfect vacation read) and I was glad I did. I really liked it and have one or two others around that I will be reading over the summer when I don;t get to the li-berry...
I know it isn't a novel or "for fun" book, but I'm working my way through The Evolution of The American Dream. It's basically a history of the concept of the "American Dream" in our country, and it's quite inspiring. I'd recommend it if you're interested in American history!
I just finished reading Sarah's Key. It was very good, but also disturbing.
I liked that book. It really had some twists and turns. I was almost afraid of finding out what exactly happened to the Jewish family and Sarah.
I rarely dislike a fictional character as much as I detested Julia's husband.
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