you can't put them down

khazadman · 03-01-2002, 09:02 PM

have you ever read a book that was so good that you read it in one sitting?i've had several but the ones that come to mind most are steven kings it and the stand.in non-fiction i read william manchesters the arms of krupp.so what have you read that you absolutely couldn't put down?

Warhammer · 03-02-2002, 04:36 AM

I am repeating myself, but definetly A Song Of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin

Bahamut · 03-02-2002, 10:41 AM

The Dark Elf Trilogy and well I suppose LotR... i dunno that's just me [img]smile.gif[/img]

Mage of Mystra · 03-02-2002, 04:29 PM

Almost every books from the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind

Thoran · 03-05-2002, 01:39 PM

Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series... I read two of them in 3 days. [img]smile.gif[/img] . Definitely the best new fantasy I've read, arguably the best story of ANY genre. (IMO he's significantly better than Jordan or Goodkind... although they're both very good)

C.J. Cherryh - I got "The Faded Sun" trilogy in a single big book... read it in a couple days. I think it's probably the best sci-fi I've ever read.

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Jorath Calar · 03-05-2002, 03:53 PM

LoTR: TTT (I'm reading it right now... while typing... [img]smile.gif[/img] )
The Stand by Stephen King
Eagles Nest by Alistair Macclean (Read it when I was 15, in 3 weeks, great book)

khazadman · 03-05-2002, 07:42 PM

when i say you can't put it down i mean start reading and only stop for restroom breaks and maybe something to eat.it took me about 48 hours to read the three books i mentioned.

GokuZool · 03-10-2002, 05:30 AM

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by khazadman:
when i say you can't put it down i mean start reading and only stop for restroom breaks and maybe something to eat.it took me about 48 hours to read the three books i mentioned.<hr></blockquote>

[img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] I've never done that before and I don't think I want to! How can you read for more then 2 hours before feeling tired and sleepy [img]graemlins/1drool.gif[/img] ! Even with the current book I'm reading (The Fellowship of the Ring) I can only read for some time before putting it down at doing something else. It would be kewl to read a book like that so fast but it would be over to quickly I suppose.

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Legolas · 03-11-2002, 06:14 PM

Yes! Several years ago, I think it was on a Tuesday, I was walking through town when I decided to enter the little shop which had always been there, yet I'd never entered before.
Needless to say, I found just the thing I was looking for (Herman, my orange rubber ducky). I thought it was yellow at the time, but all the yellow came off as soon as he hit the water. So, I took Herman back, only the shop was nowhere to be found.
Finally, I fell to the floor, crying, clutching Herman and Oliver to my heart (Oliver's a true yellow, I think) and silently I cursed the shop owner.

Which was when a black mist rose from Herman's plastic mouth and cursed me in return.

Now, every time I read a book, there are two categories. The first one is filled with all the boring and average books, and part of the curse is that it takes time to read them through. The other half is far, far worse, as that affects the good books. Each time I read a good book, I end it much sooner than I'd wish.

But then a white mist billowed forth from Oliver, and I found the one effective tactic to combat the curse (and save money besides). It is called: rereading.

So now, even though I'd finish many books in one session if I wouldn't put a stop to myself (when it's 5 a.m. and you've read all night, your body will ally with you and help you break free from the book...), a good book is worth reading twice (at least)

Uhm.. yes.

Barry the Sprout · 03-12-2002, 07:17 AM

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Legolas:
But then a white mist billowed forth from Oliver, and I found the one effective tactic to combat the curse (and save money besides). It is called: rereading.

So now, even though I'd finish many books in one session if I wouldn't put a stop to myself (when it's 5 a.m. and you've read all night, your body will ally with you and help you break free from the book...), a good book is worth reading twice (at least)

Uhm.. yes.<hr></blockquote>

Yes! Re-reading is the only way to get over this. The books I read quickest are ones like Pratchett, Rankin, and Holt, usually I finish off one in a weekend if it is good. But then I read them all at least twice over, usually with a bit of a gap between each read through as otherwise it is a little pointless. Read a book, wait 6 months and then read it again. Repeat three or four times, you will be amazed how much you miss the first time.

As to the rest of your post Legolas... yes... well... you don't know where I live do you? Good.

03-02-2002, 04:36 AM	#2
Warhammer Baaz Draconian Join Date: December 4, 2001 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 731	I am repeating myself, but definetly A Song Of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin __________________ It was a new day yesterday<br />but it\'s an old day now.<br /><i>Jethro Tull</i><br />

03-02-2002, 10:41 AM	#3
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 40 Posts: 4,864	The Dark Elf Trilogy and well I suppose LotR... i dunno that's just me [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

03-12-2002, 07:17 AM	#10
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 42 Posts: 1,815	<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Legolas: But then a white mist billowed forth from Oliver, and I found the one effective tactic to combat the curse (and save money besides). It is called: rereading. So now, even though I'd finish many books in one session if I wouldn't put a stop to myself (when it's 5 a.m. and you've read all night, your body will ally with you and help you break free from the book...), a good book is worth reading twice (at least) Uhm.. yes.<hr></blockquote> Yes! Re-reading is the only way to get over this. The books I read quickest are ones like Pratchett, Rankin, and Holt, usually I finish off one in a weekend if it is good. But then I read them all at least twice over, usually with a bit of a gap between each read through as otherwise it is a little pointless. Read a book, wait 6 months and then read it again. Repeat three or four times, you will be amazed how much you miss the first time. As to the rest of your post Legolas... yes... well... you don't know where I live do you? Good. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

03-01-2002, 09:02 PM	#1
khazadman User suspended until [Feb13] Join Date: December 6, 2001 Location: the south side of ol virginny Age: 63 Posts: 1,172	have you ever read a book that was so good that you read it in one sitting?i've had several but the ones that come to mind most are steven kings it and the stand.in non-fiction i read william manchesters the arms of krupp.so what have you read that you absolutely couldn't put down?

03-02-2002, 04:29 PM	#4
Mage of Mystra Dungeon Master Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 97	Almost every books from the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind

03-05-2002, 01:39 PM	#5
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series... I read two of them in 3 days. [img]smile.gif[/img] . Definitely the best new fantasy I've read, arguably the best story of ANY genre. (IMO he's significantly better than Jordan or Goodkind... although they're both very good) C.J. Cherryh - I got "The Faded Sun" trilogy in a single big book... read it in a couple days. I think it's probably the best sci-fi I've ever read. [ 03-05-2002: Message edited by: Thoran ]</p>

03-05-2002, 03:53 PM	#6
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	LoTR: TTT (I'm reading it right now... while typing... [img]smile.gif[/img] ) The Stand by Stephen King Eagles Nest by Alistair Macclean (Read it when I was 15, in 3 weeks, great book)

03-05-2002, 07:42 PM	#7
khazadman User suspended until [Feb13] Join Date: December 6, 2001 Location: the south side of ol virginny Age: 63 Posts: 1,172	when i say you can't put it down i mean start reading and only stop for restroom breaks and maybe something to eat.it took me about 48 hours to read the three books i mentioned.

03-10-2002, 05:30 AM	#8
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by khazadman: when i say you can't put it down i mean start reading and only stop for restroom breaks and maybe something to eat.it took me about 48 hours to read the three books i mentioned.<hr></blockquote> [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] I've never done that before and I don't think I want to! How can you read for more then 2 hours before feeling tired and sleepy [img]graemlins/1drool.gif[/img] ! Even with the current book I'm reading (The Fellowship of the Ring) I can only read for some time before putting it down at doing something else. It would be kewl to read a book like that so fast but it would be over to quickly I suppose. [ 03-10-2002: Message edited by: GokuZool ]</p>

03-11-2002, 06:14 PM	#9
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	Yes! Several years ago, I think it was on a Tuesday, I was walking through town when I decided to enter the little shop which had always been there, yet I'd never entered before. Needless to say, I found just the thing I was looking for (Herman, my orange rubber ducky). I thought it was yellow at the time, but all the yellow came off as soon as he hit the water. So, I took Herman back, only the shop was nowhere to be found. Finally, I fell to the floor, crying, clutching Herman and Oliver to my heart (Oliver's a true yellow, I think) and silently I cursed the shop owner. Which was when a black mist rose from Herman's plastic mouth and cursed me in return. Now, every time I read a book, there are two categories. The first one is filled with all the boring and average books, and part of the curse is that it takes time to read them through. The other half is far, far worse, as that affects the good books. Each time I read a good book, I end it much sooner than I'd wish. But then a white mist billowed forth from Oliver, and I found the one effective tactic to combat the curse (and save money besides). It is called: rereading. So now, even though I'd finish many books in one session if I wouldn't put a stop to myself (when it's 5 a.m. and you've read all night, your body will ally with you and help you break free from the book...), a good book is worth reading twice (at least) Uhm.. yes.

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