The worst book you have ever read.
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Goaty Bill 2 said:
qube_TA said:
in return I bought him 'God is not great' by Christopher Hitchens.
Not the right thread for it, but Peter Hitchens 'The Rage Against God' might interest you.As I am sure you are well aware, the brothers held opposing views.
(It will likely not make a convert of you either, but it's an enjoyable read, and less likely to make 'the worst' list
)Which reminds me, I must put down Russian classics and Solzhenitsyn for a bit and read 'God is not great'.
Having watched quite a few hours of his debates and talks, I expect I am quite familiar with the content already.
The Qu'ran will remain lower on the 'must read list', but for the benefit of intellectual discussions with my few Muslim friends, it's probably worth making the effort.
Another vote for Digital Fortresses - Dan Brown here. The only book I have ever thrown across the room. It pained me to have to touch it again in order to throw it in the bin.
The Davinci Code was awful as well, it's as if he'd read Focaults Pendulum by Umberto Eco and just didn't get it.
The Davinci Code was awful as well, it's as if he'd read Focaults Pendulum by Umberto Eco and just didn't get it.
matchmaker said:
Bourne trilogy by Robert Ludlum. Longwinded, complicated & confusing.
I can't agree with that. Re-read them a few years ago following the films, and I thought they read quite well vs some of the more modern equivalents (e.g. Dan Brown).They're not high literature, but they're entertaining enough...
I'm an avid reader and I'll always finish a book I've started, not matter how bad it is.
Two have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminiumby James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
Two have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminiumby James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
Alfa numeric said:
I'm an avid reader and I'll always finish a book I've started, not matter how bad it is.
Two have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminiumby James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
I dumped the book (Filth) and only got halfway through the movie before thinking "this is just sTwo have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminiumby James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
t".havoc said:
matchmaker said:
Bourne trilogy by Robert Ludlum. Longwinded, complicated & confusing.
I can't agree with that. Re-read them a few years ago following the films, and I thought they read quite well vs some of the more modern equivalents (e.g. Dan Brown).They're not high literature, but they're entertaining enough...
Alfa numeric said:
I'm an avid reader and I'll always finish a book I've started, not matter how bad it is.
Two have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminium by James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
I remember reading Rancid Aluminium many years ago, and thinking it was a real disappointment, after his debut novel which I loved - White Merc With FinsTwo have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminium by James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
The Crack Fox said:
otherman said:
I think it's time we lowered the tone a bit, because there are some classics in this thread so far. Check this out;
Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs: (She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a wehouse) by Paul Carter
Widely well reviewed by reading age 4 amazon reviewers, but check the one star reviews to get the real situation. As one person put it; one star is too many.
I found it most entertaining, actually! Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs: (She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a w
ehouse) by Paul Carter Widely well reviewed by reading age 4 amazon reviewers, but check the one star reviews to get the real situation. As one person put it; one star is too many.
XM5ER said:
Alfa numeric said:
I'm an avid reader and I'll always finish a book I've started, not matter how bad it is.
Two have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminiumby James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
I dumped the book (Filth) and only got halfway through the movie before thinking "this is just sTwo have defeated me however- Rancid Aluminiumby James Hawes and Filth by Irvine Welsh. I gave up on the former when I realised that I was actively looking for excuses not to pick it up even though I was a fair way though it. The latter I gave up on about half way through when I realised that there was absolutely not plot, just the rantings of a man with multiple personalities.
t".Edited by g3org3y on Sunday 16th July 09:57
Eddie Strohacker said:
Never rated IW much. Twenty years since I read Trainspotting but I remember thinking at the time it was a collection of bar room tales pulled into a narrative but written in Jockistani & never went back for more.
I think he does his 'bread and butter' well. The others are hit and mix. There's a lot of chat about California in most recent books (I think he lives there now) but I don't find that especially interesting.For me, Trainspotting, Porno and Skagboys are probably the standout books though I really enjoyed Glue and Ecstasy (the books rather than the substances!).
paulguitar said:
Inspired by another thread, ‘giving up on a book’ I would like to know what you would consider the worst book you have ever read?
Mine, as posted in that thread, are:
1: 'When the Wind Blows' by James Patterson. This is about, and I am not kidding, ‘secret flying children’.
2: ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls... Astonishingly awful.
So, everyone, your nominations?
When I saw this thread I immediately thought 'When the Wind Blows' and it's even more terrible sequel 'The Lake House'. Then I saw your no.1 choice and felt my decision was entirely vindicated! Mine, as posted in that thread, are:
1: 'When the Wind Blows' by James Patterson. This is about, and I am not kidding, ‘secret flying children’.
2: ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls... Astonishingly awful.
So, everyone, your nominations?
They both had a terrible premise (although the idea of 'shucking' was vaguely interesting) and I couldn't stand James Patterson's writing style. I had to will myself to finish the second book as I hate to leave a book unfinished.
Alias218 said:
paulguitar said:
Inspired by another thread, ‘giving up on a book’ I would like to know what you would consider the worst book you have ever read?
Mine, as posted in that thread, are:
1: 'When the Wind Blows' by James Patterson. This is about, and I am not kidding, ‘secret flying children’.
2: ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls... Astonishingly awful.
So, everyone, your nominations?
When I saw this thread I immediately thought 'When the Wind Blows' and it's even more terrible sequel 'The Lake House'. Then I saw your no.1 choice and felt my decision was entirely vindicated! Mine, as posted in that thread, are:
1: 'When the Wind Blows' by James Patterson. This is about, and I am not kidding, ‘secret flying children’.
2: ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls... Astonishingly awful.
So, everyone, your nominations?
They both had a terrible premise (although the idea of 'shucking' was vaguely interesting) and I couldn't stand James Patterson's writing style. I had to will myself to finish the second book as I hate to leave a book unfinished.
paulguitar said:
Alias218 said:
paulguitar said:
Inspired by another thread, ‘giving up on a book’ I would like to know what you would consider the worst book you have ever read?
Mine, as posted in that thread, are:
1: 'When the Wind Blows' by James Patterson. This is about, and I am not kidding, ‘secret flying children’.
2: ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls... Astonishingly awful.
So, everyone, your nominations?
When I saw this thread I immediately thought 'When the Wind Blows' and it's even more terrible sequel 'The Lake House'. Then I saw your no.1 choice and felt my decision was entirely vindicated! Mine, as posted in that thread, are:
1: 'When the Wind Blows' by James Patterson. This is about, and I am not kidding, ‘secret flying children’.
2: ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls... Astonishingly awful.
So, everyone, your nominations?
They both had a terrible premise (although the idea of 'shucking' was vaguely interesting) and I couldn't stand James Patterson's writing style. I had to will myself to finish the second book as I hate to leave a book unfinished.
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