What are we reading?

[Toonces]

I think I've tried Dune three times.  Man, I just cannot get into it for some reason.

[WallysWorld]

First read-through of "Dune" for me. Decided to read the book after watching the 1984 film a few times and liking it more each time I watch it.

Makes it easier to read the tome after watching the movie to get knowledge of the main characters. 140 or so pages into it, so far so good. But I'm taking a break from it for the past two weeks while I read the Osprey books.

To me, it would be harder to understand the book without watching the movie first as there is a lot of complicated things in the story.

[airboy]

I think I've tried Dune three times.  Man, I just cannot get into it for some reason.

Dune starts very slow.  Herbert tries to capture the mood of a religious Jihad in the making plus explaining many of the factions.  It is very good, but he takes a lot of space to develop his ideas.  Plus all of the new words he invented makes is harder to follow.

I just bought a kindle copy for $1.99 last week on sale.  I'd replaced my original paperback twice due to allergies. 

[Martok]

I think I've tried Dune three times.  Man, I just cannot get into it for some reason.

That's okay; it's definitely not for everyone. 

I only got around to reading Dune a few years ago; and while I'm glad I did, I don't know that I'd bother picking it up again (or read the sequels).  I can see its appeal, but I don't think I'd be able to immerse myself in Herbert's universe. 

[jamus34]

Re-reading the last 10 or so novels in the Dresden series in anticipation of the next 2 books being released this year.

Also need to re-read Oathbringer by Sanderson as he is releasing book 4 of the Stormlight Chronicles this year also.

[MetalDog]

It's good to see I am not the only one who had difficulty with Dune.

[Gusington]

I never read it.

*runs*

[MetalDog]

Dune is a classic and giant of the genre in a lot of circles.  And I don't dispute their assertion.  It's just not for me.  But, I have read it.  And the next two or three sequels just to make sure. 

[Martok]

Also need to re-read Oathbringer by Sanderson as he is releasing book 4 of the Stormlight Chronicles this year also.

At some point, I need to sit down and read his Stormlight novels.  I enjoy Sanderson's writing, even if it is a bit dense at times. 

It's good to see I am not the only one who had difficulty with Dune.

Not in the least; I know a number of folks who weren't enthralled with it.  For all that it's a cornerstone of the genre, Dune seems to be a bit more hit-and-miss.  But those who enjoy the book, seem to *really* enjoy it -- there doesn't seem to be much in-between. 

I never read it.

*runs*

Heh.  No shame in that, although I would still recommend giving it a go at some point.  I'm not sure why, exactly, but I could definitely see you appreciating Dune. 

[Gusington]

Just about done with The Passage. A disappointment. Maybe I will reread someday.

Most likely will start Kaigun: Strategy, Tactics and Equipment of the Imperial Japanese Navy 1887-1941 by David Evans and Mark Peattie:

https://smile.amazon.com/Kaigun-Strategy-Technology-Imperial-1887-1941-ebook/dp/B01DRYEMH2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Kaigun&qid=1585337989&s=books&sr=1-2

[nelmsm]

 Read Dune many years ago. Took a while to get into it but in the end I enjoyed it but not enough to read the sequels.

[airboy]

Read Dune many years ago. Took a while to get into it but in the end I enjoyed it but not enough to read the sequels.

I read the first two sequels.  They seemed to get exponentially worse every iteration.

[jamus34]

Also need to re-read Oathbringer by Sanderson as he is releasing book 4 of the Stormlight Chronicles this year also.

At some point, I need to sit down and read his Stormlight novels.  I enjoy Sanderson's writing, even if it is a bit dense at times. 

Yeah it's tough because of the Cosmere; that said Sanderson has quickly become my favorite current / modern author. His books are well written, the plot line are usually tight and he's usually pretty good not tripping over himself in canon.

The Mistwalker series is also really good. If anything the 2nd season (for lack of a better word) has much more interesting characters. Wayne especially.

[al_infierno]

Finally sunk my teeth into Berlin: The Downfall by Antony Beevor.  Had it sitting on my TBR list for ages, and dear lord I can't put it down!

[Gusington]

^Great book. Read Beevor's Stalingrad if you haven't already too.