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Post by haribert on Jun 12, 2012 18:35:03 GMT -5
Just discovered this thread, and I can't believe how many of the books discussed here I've already read!
I recommend a book I recently finished: The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. It's about two magicians (who do real magic, not illusions) who are pitted against each other in a duel to the death - but fall in love along the way. The story takes place in a Victorian/Edwardian circus that magically appears and disappears and is only open from dusk till dawn.
Couldn't stop thinking about Adam while reading the story. First, it reminded me of the "Magic Show" video Adam shot with the other Idol contestants (see below). And the one of the magicians is a tall, dark, gorgeous guy named Marco who reminded me lots of Adam. I've heard they're making the book into a movie, and oh, how I wish they'd cast Adam as Marco. He'd be perfect!
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Post by LindaG23 on Jun 15, 2012 19:29:33 GMT -5
Just discovered this thread, and I can't believe how many of the books discussed here I've already read! I recommend a book I recently finished: The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. It's about two magicians (who do real magic, not illusions) who are pitted against each other in a duel to the death - but fall in love along the way. The story takes place in a Victorian/Edwardian circus that magically appears and disappears and is only open from dusk till dawn. Couldn't stop thinking about Adam while reading the story. First, it reminded me of the "Magic Show" video Adam shot with the other Idol contestants (see below). And the one of the magicians is a tall, dark, gorgeous guy named Marco who reminded me lots of Adam. I've heard they're making the book into a movie, and oh, how I wish they'd cast Adam as Marco. He'd be perfect! Just finished that myself. It was evocative and I especially appreciated the description and experiences of the fans of the circus; the touches of red, the following of the circus, the way they became friends and passed on information. As a matter of fact, I read part of it to some of the Atlanta party attendees because I knew they would recognize ourselves in the prose. Very good book. |
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Post by lilly on Nov 18, 2012 18:50:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2013 13:23:39 GMT -5
I'm reading 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel. It took awhile to get into but now I can't put it down. I would like to see the movie but think the animals dying scenes would be to graphic for me.
Has anyone seen the movie?
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Post by Jablea on Jan 6, 2013 14:27:40 GMT -5
We saw Life of Pi a couple of weeks ago, ages 13 to 72. We knew nothing about it other than film trailers so the deaths were unexpected to us, we were more expecting a happy ever after movie. I think since you know they are coming it would probably be easier, those scenes are over quickly. There is a lot of comedy in it.
The twist at the end was fairly jarring in the movie, we came out saying that part ruined the good feeling we'd come to. We didn't get the reason for it. I understand now after I researched the book but then it's all about thinking versus entertainment. Don't know that it's a movie we will watch over again much, I like Tom Hanks' Castaway more, but who knows. Now that I do understand the twist then watching the film with that in mind could be interesting but I'm still rather put off by the metaphors.
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Post by mszue on Jan 6, 2013 15:52:03 GMT -5
Just discovered this thread, and I can't believe how many of the books discussed here I've already read! I recommend a book I recently finished: The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. It's about two magicians (who do real magic, not illusions) who are pitted against each other in a duel to the death - but fall in love along the way. The story takes place in a Victorian/Edwardian circus that magically appears and disappears and is only open from dusk till dawn. Couldn't stop thinking about Adam while reading the story. First, it reminded me of the "Magic Show" video Adam shot with the other Idol contestants (see below). And the one of the magicians is a tall, dark, gorgeous guy named Marco who reminded me lots of Adam. I've heard they're making the book into a movie, and oh, how I wish they'd cast Adam as Marco. He'd be perfect! I am glad it comes so highly recommended. A friend just gave me it for xmas but I haven't really started it. She gave me the book and I do most of my reading on my iPad now but will have to get at it! I read Life of Pi when it first came out but now I feel that i should go back to it before watching the film. I don't come here often enough...easy to forget....I must make a reminder to come here more often! Thanks... eta...I just read White Bone [Barbera Gowdy] for the second time [for a book club]. This is a good read tho I did not enjoy it quite as much the 2nd time as the first...don't know why exactly. Still, very worthwhile... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 9:17:33 GMT -5
We saw Life of Pi a couple of weeks ago, ages 13 to 72. We knew nothing about it other than film trailers so the deaths were unexpected to us, we were more expecting a happy ever after movie. I think since you know they are coming it would probably be easier, those scenes are over quickly. There is a lot of comedy in it. The twist at the end was fairly jarring in the movie, we came out saying that part ruined the good feeling we'd come to. We didn't get the reason for it. I understand now after I researched the book but then it's all about thinking versus entertainment. Don't know that it's a movie we will watch over again much, I like Tom Hanks' Castaway more, but who knows. Now that I do understand the twist then watching the film with that in mind could be interesting but I'm still rather put off by the metaphors. Thanks for your feedback Jablea. I think I'll wait and get the movie from Netflix. Then I can just stop watching if it gets too upsetting. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2013 10:07:15 GMT -5
Dropping off a couple of books I just read and enjoyed.
The Last Child by John Hart
About a 13 year old boy's search for his missing sister. A thriller with many twists.
The Splendor of Silence by Indu Sunbaresan
Most of the story is set in India during the 2nd World War. An intriguing love story dealing with prejudice, spies and the class system.
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Post by maitospf on Jul 26, 2013 22:57:28 GMT -5
This has been a long stormy summer in Georgia...caught up on a lot of my reading... Anyway one of my favorite series " Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes" on its 12th book now...yay by Laurie R. KingThis is a truly amazing suspense series (you do not have to be a Sherlock Holmes fan) that will just grab you. And if you are, it will be super sweet - not just a reworking but a continuance of his life when he finds a new partner...yes female and not Irene Adler. The first book is "The Beekeeper's Apprentice"....warning: you are gonna get hooked ![]() Enjoy ![]() |
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Post by marionm on Mar 5, 2017 8:01:58 GMT -5
I'll "reawaken" this thread after almost four years...
I was gifted "carbon diaries" by Saci Lloyd the scenarios described seemed so far away...now, only a few years later it has become reality to a frightening degree...
It describes a society where everyone is granted a certain amount of carbon points per month and those carbon points are the used currency.
studying forestry environmental issues are close to my heart...
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