Thread: What are You Reading?

Originally Posted by 32t

I have only a few times reread a book and refuse to watch a movie twice. I feel that if the author/director didn't get their point across the first time they failed and it isn't worth my time to try to understand them.

I would disagree, the first viewing of a film gives you an overview of what is happening, whereas subsequent viewings will reveal the more subtle things. I think this is because you are not trying to concentrate on what is going on so much you can see different things, I was just thinking this morning that I would like to watch Donnie darko again, it took me a few watches to really understand the point of the movie, though that was 7 or more years ago.

The Second Oldest Profession (An Informal History of Moonshining in America)

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I would disagree, the first viewing of a film gives you an overview of what is happening, whereas subsequent viewings will reveal the more subtle things. I think this is because you are not trying to concentrate on what is going on so much you can see different things, I was just thinking this morning that I would like to watch Donnie darko again, it took me a few watches to really understand the point of the movie, though that was 7 or more years ago.

And I disagree with you! A true artist will let you see the first time through!

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I will be reading The Joy Luck Club for my summer reading assignment this year..... Anyone else read it? Is it any good?

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

I will be reading The Joy Luck Club for my summer reading assignment this year..... Anyone else read it? Is it any good?

no

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Originally Posted by 32t

And I disagree with you! A true artist will let you see the first time through!

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I disagree with you disagreeing with me disagreeing with you infinity squared. So there

Originally Posted by 32t

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Nor have, and nor do I. Though if you have to read it it probably doesn't matter how bad or otherwise it is.

Originally Posted by 32t

I have only a few times reread a book and refuse to watch a movie twice. I feel that if the author/director didn't get their point across the first time they failed and it isn't worth my time to try to understand them.

To me a reread is like visiting with old friends. You do it for enjoyment and relaxation and nothing more.

I like Kipling just for the prose. OTOH, Evan Wright's Generation Kill is just so exciting even if you know what is going to happen. JMO.

+1 on Kipling. Ever read Puck of Pooks Hill? It sketches the history of England through several fictional historical characters. I think it was intended for children so it has a bit of a fantasy theme.

West with the Night is a great read! Thank you for putting it on the list.