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Jakeline · 03-04-2003, 10:12 AM

So, have you read anything interesting lately? Here's what I've recently read:

Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear - Hard sci-fi. It spent a lot of time developing the charactors, but that isn't what's really good about this book. The story is very thought-provoking and written in a style that makes it feel a bit too real. As the title implies, it's about evolution, but it's set in modern times. Good stuff.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman - Modern mythology. I'm not so good with mythology (I can never get all the names straight), but it didn't really diminish my appreciation for this book. It is a bit violent and explicit, but no more than say, an old Stephen King book. The story is compelling, but a bit disjointed. A basic knowledge of mythology would have probably deepened my appreciation for this book.

So, what are you reading, and is it any good?

03-04-2003, 10:12 AM	#1
Jakeline Disorderly Orderly Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 54	Whatcha reading? So, have you read anything interesting lately? Here's what I've recently read: Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear - Hard sci-fi. It spent a lot of time developing the charactors, but that isn't what's really good about this book. The story is very thought-provoking and written in a style that makes it feel a bit too real. As the title implies, it's about evolution, but it's set in modern times. Good stuff. American Gods by Neil Gaiman - Modern mythology. I'm not so good with mythology (I can never get all the names straight), but it didn't really diminish my appreciation for this book. It is a bit violent and explicit, but no more than say, an old Stephen King book. The story is compelling, but a bit disjointed. A basic knowledge of mythology would have probably deepened my appreciation for this book. So, what are you reading, and is it any good?