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Oblomov Boblomov wrote:

Curls wrote:

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:
Ghostwritten - David Mitchell

I read this years ago, and if anything enjoyed it even more than I remembered. I love Mitchell's writing when he doesn't get himself too bogged down in fantasy. To be able to write a first novel like this in your 20s is an astonishing feat. You can clearly see the blueprint for Cloud Atlas in it. Brilliant.

I may give this a go next, it sounds good. How many pages is it would you estimate?

I can tell you exactly: 448.

Curls wrote:

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:

Curls wrote:

Oblomov Boblomov wrote:
Ghostwritten - David Mitchell

I read this years ago, and if anything enjoyed it even more than I remembered. I love Mitchell's writing when he doesn't get himself too bogged down in fantasy. To be able to write a first novel like this in your 20s is an astonishing feat. You can clearly see the blueprint for Cloud Atlas in it. Brilliant.

I may give this a go next, it sounds good. How many pages is it would you estimate?

I can tell you exactly: 448.

So I've read the first chapter. Minor spoilers coming...Okinawa, whilst I see hints of promise I'm really unsure if to take the plunge and buy the whole book(kindle sample). I am unsure about the main character and I'm already sick of reading the words 'his serendipity.....'
Does the style of character change, multiple people etc? Cause I'm gonna get tired of this brainwashed moo very quickly. I've got another chapter 'tokyo' which I'll give a go before making the decision, but any words of promise or a warning of it's more of the same would be good to know!

Preezy wrote:Currently about 60% of the way through The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and it's absolutely brilliant. I didn't think reading about the construction of a 12-century cathedral could be so engrossing, but here I am going to bed earlier than normal so I can read a few chapters each evening

Looking forward to finishing it so I can watch the TV series and play the game that came out a few years ago to see how they portray the characters and places that I've built up in my mind (Aliena, holy macaroni ).

jiggles wrote:I sort of accidentally stumbled into Mistborn having not heard of the series or the author before and on nobody’s recommendation. I’m only two thirds of the way in to the first book but god, it’s really got its hook into me.

I’ve since gone looking at the author’s most recent recommended reading order of his stuff so I’m pretty excited at the prospect of what’s ahead of me, if the plots can stay as fun as this.

jiggles wrote:

jiggles wrote:I sort of accidentally stumbled into Mistborn having not heard of the series or the author before and on nobody’s recommendation. I’m only two thirds of the way in to the first book but god, it’s really got its hook into me.

I’ve since gone looking at the author’s most recent recommended reading order of his stuff so I’m pretty excited at the prospect of what’s ahead of me, if the plots can stay as fun as this.

Finished the first book there. Excellent. I don’t think the writing is amazing or anything but the pace is immaculate and the plot very exciting. Says something that I immediately went and started the next book without so much as a pause.

Curls wrote:

Preezy wrote:Currently about 60% of the way through The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and it's absolutely brilliant. I didn't think reading about the construction of a 12-century cathedral could be so engrossing, but here I am going to bed earlier than normal so I can read a few chapters each evening

Looking forward to finishing it so I can watch the TV series and play the game that came out a few years ago to see how they portray the characters and places that I've built up in my mind (Aliena, holy macaroni ).

This is weird. I am also currently reading (listening) to this. Happened the other day in this thread with the tomorrow book too. No idea how far through i am though.
I am up to the bit where they've just kicked out Golden Eyes pretend-wife for fornification from the Kingsbridge Priest cult. She pissed on the bible or something

Summary of the book so far - Arthur is a banana split.

jiggles wrote:

jiggles wrote:I sort of accidentally stumbled into Mistborn having not heard of the series or the author before and on nobody’s recommendation. I’m only two thirds of the way in to the first book but god, it’s really got its hook into me.

I’ve since gone looking at the author’s most recent recommended reading order of his stuff so I’m pretty excited at the prospect of what’s ahead of me, if the plots can stay as fun as this.

Finished the first book there. Excellent. I don’t think the writing is amazing or anything but the pace is immaculate and the plot very exciting. Says something that I immediately went and started the next book without so much as a pause.