Books/Novels Discussion Thread V1: Literary Gems

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sling-shot

Wise Old Owl
The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning - 8/10
By Hallgrímur Helgason

The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning by Hallgrímur Helgason - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

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Faun

Faun

Wahahaha~!
Staff member
suggest me books which i can read on kindle app. I got "a brief history of....." and "Metro 2033".
 
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ishan99

Broken In
Welll here are some of my favourites Authors or Books
The Alchemist
I too had a love sotry
The Bourne Identity
Creepers
First Blood
Darren Shan ( Every single book )
Twilight ( Whole series, only books, movies euck )
Vampire Diaries
Agatha Christie
True Blood
Can love happen twice
 
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ishan99

Broken In
Chaitanya said:
Would reading Bourne novels be a good idea ?? (Coz I have watched the movie so already know story & no suspense left..)

Are Khaled Hosseini's works good??
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Yeah bro u must try them.. i have also watched the movie for more than 10 times still i read the book and its terrific................
cant answer your second question because i have not heard of him... :p

Neo said:
Where can shiva's trilogy be bought for the cheapest? Its quite expensive where ever i saw it.
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Flipkart.. it will cost you total of 700 for all three...
 
Mr.Kickass

Mr.Kickass

In the zone
Chaitanya said:
Would reading Bourne novels be a good idea ?? (Coz I have watched the movie so already know story & no suspense left..)
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The movie is never equal to the book. That said, you'll learn more about Bourne in the book than you would in the movie(at least the first book)
 
sling-shot

sling-shot

Wise Old Owl
Although I do not remember this particular book/movie combo properly because both the movie and book are a bit long in the past for me to remember, in general I have observed that there is at least some noticeable difference between a book and its movie. Sometimes it is fun and some others it is irritating.
 
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ishan99

Broken In
sling-shot said:
Although I do not remember this particular book/movie combo properly because both the movie and book are a bit long in the past for me to remember, in general I have observed that there is at least some noticeable difference between a book and its movie. Sometimes it is fun and some others it is irritating.
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Well taking into consideration that i read Harry Potter, Twilight and Darren Shan Vampire Saga and then watched their movies respectively, " irritating " is a serious understatement... All the 3 movie were TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE whereas their books.... AWESOME!! :D :D
I'm sure you guys will agree...
 
Anorion

Anorion

Sith Lord
Staff member
Admin
^agree, except for twilight... Easier to get done with the movies rather than endure endless text about how hot guys are, or how icy their breath is and how cool their stares are.
No country for old men is also a faithful adaptation.
HP seven donno which part but when griffindor sword vanishes from gringotts, it actually explains huge plot hole in book.
Slumdog millionaire was muuuch better than vikas swarup's q&a, although it was not exact (life of pi's protagonist was more like the original hero in q&a)
Movids dont need to be faithful, something like Legend of prince Ram totally scores when it re-interprets demons and sea monsters. Then there is Passion of the Christ which is explicitly too faithful.
 
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way2jatin

Journeyman
Re: Novels recommended by Digitians

Just read John Grisham's The Broker .. Impressed by his story telling and the twists . Amazing . Next up P.S.I Love You
 
Chaitanya

Chaitanya

Cyborg Agent
The Racketeer by John Grisham

Nice & Good one.. 7/10.

The story starts with nothing exceptional but by reaching end it's very different
Story is somewhat predictable but still keeps you engaged.

Recommended

Currently Reading
"And There Were None" by Agatha Christie. Nail Biting experience so far Surely capable enough for #1 Mystery novel title

Next in line are
1.Kane & Abel - Jefferey Archer
2.Red Storm Rising - Tom Clancy
3.Master of the Game - Sidney Sheldon

Seeing from above looks like I will give Twilight series a try...
 
ashs1

ashs1

Padawan
Currently, Reading "The Chamber" by John grisham..

i love grisham's way of storytelling..
Next on list :
The racketeer
The Broker
The Confession
The litigators

& of course : Sycamore Row ( if i get my hands on it .:D )
 
Chaitanya

Chaitanya

Cyborg Agent
"And There Were None" by Agatha Christie
One of best mystery/crime novel i ever read
Must read
deserves 10/10

Delhi Sunday book bazaar (@ Daryaganj) really a heaven for people with shallow pockets... :-D
Got "Without Remorse", "Red Storm Rising", & "Patriot Games" for Rs 70/- only...
 
Skyh3ck

Skyh3ck

Cyborg Agent
hey anyone know, where i can buy used books for cheap in Mumbai

i am interested in reading, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Mark Twain etc..
 
rhitwick

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
Re: Novels recommended by Digitians

At weekends visit the used book market near flora fountain.
Previously they were famous for selling pirated books. Now they sell only used books.
 
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