GhostMug
GhostMug t1_jcet25s wrote
Reply to comment by Pigs_in_the_Porridge in Finished Song of Achilles, moving on to Circe! by Ssnnooz
I was so sad to hear this from her on twitter. Hope for the best for her. Long COVID is no joke.
GhostMug t1_ja3b9ux wrote
Yes. I just track through Goodreads cause it's easy and convenient. I track pretty much all that stuff in my life and hobbies. I have also wanted to start reading more so it's a good way to keep me motivated to see how much I've read and to see progress on goals and such. I set a goal to read 20 books this year and have already read 8.
GhostMug t1_j8ztrno wrote
Reply to comment by hatersaurusrex in Why Stephen King wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman? by Beneficial_Daikon886
This is actually kind of interesting because you don't get to the point where your grocery list would sell a million copies without being a good writer who people love. So the fact that he was at that level and still wanted to "prove" he was a good writer just goes to show how even the greats aren't immune to imposter syndrome.
GhostMug t1_j6lsjjx wrote
Reply to comment by My3floofs in ELI5: when people give up red meat for lent, why do they always eat fish instead? Aren't chicken and turkey white meats too? by Inanimatepony
Growing up Catholic I learned this is the correct answer that they never actually told us about.
GhostMug t1_j6ibbtv wrote
Reply to Just me, or was IT really too long? by KnightOfPanda
Honestly, I love SK but you could probably make this claim about most of his books post-80's. My theory is that he just became so successful as an author no editor would actually tell him "no" and it didn't matter cause he would sell millions of copies anyway.
GhostMug t1_j5jyyzg wrote
Obviously, literature and writing is its own art, but if the goal is to treat a book more as a visual art piece when seen as a whole, then do what you want. But if the goal is to be ready then there's no need to re-invent the wheel here.
GhostMug t1_j54fmj1 wrote
Reply to Greetings everyone! A lot of people say reading books is beneficial for you, though... by RaderH2O
Read something like The Three Body Problem and it will definitely make you think and ponder some larger questions.
GhostMug t1_j3qkxnx wrote
As others have said, this is more an issue with how you consume novels than with novels themselves. I would venture to say that I don't think it's "normal" or usual to have such a visceral reaction to a plot twist you didn't see coming. Most people tend to feel invigorated by such things.
Definitely don't force yourself to do something you don't enjoy, but I would definitely recommend trying to get to the bottom of why you get so angry at such things.
GhostMug t1_j2dgbuk wrote
Reply to comment by kappsylen in TIFU by reconnecting with my EX girlfriend by Ltislande
Yeah, the "remembered the good times we had" part was definitely him remembering all the sex and he doesn't go over there unless that's what he thinks will happen. He done fucked up.
GhostMug t1_j29978x wrote
Reply to is it true movies cant become cult films anymore due to constant opinion change? by bonghive
I don't think this idea makes any sense.
GhostMug t1_j297j7v wrote
Probably my HP Lovecraft short story collection. It was one of those special B&N editions. Night embossed cover with green foil design. Most of the other books I have are just the standard issue hardbacks. I think the recent Stephen King book Fairy Tale looks pretty cool. Most of the good looking stuff is my graphic novels. I have a hardback edition of Watchmen with the blood splatter on the smiley face and it's pretty awesome.
GhostMug t1_j23imcr wrote
Reply to comment by riordan2013 in What's the worst story change from a book to a movie? by Franz1871
The book >! doesn't depict it at all, IIRC. It just ends on them approaching the mansion on fire and were left to realize that all they have left is to be stuck with each other but then the remake has them jet-setting to Spain to live in a paradise. It was lame as hell. !<
GhostMug t1_j23ibc1 wrote
Reply to comment by Gardah229 in What's the worst story change from a book to a movie? by Franz1871
The 90's The Stand mini series is way better than it had any business being. I remember watching it when I was younger and being enthralled. Production value was low and it's clearly very 90's but still really good.
GhostMug t1_j21kvoa wrote
Sci-Fi and horror on my side, mystery/thriller on my wife's side.
GhostMug t1_j20su64 wrote
Reply to What is a book that you enjoyed reading, but ultimately left you feeling like you needed a good scrub? by moss-milk
Not a book but a short story, "Midnight Meat Train" by Clive Barker. Read that right after finishing Revival by Stephen King and had to read a non-horror book after that.
GhostMug t1_j1aomsb wrote
Reply to What do you care about in a book? by pw_librarian
Character is number one for me. Atmosphere/setting after that.
GhostMug t1_j0ifg0q wrote
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderly again." -Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.
My wife loved this book and wanted me to read it forever and with a line like this it definitely is a good one to reel you in.
GhostMug t1_iy65dh2 wrote
Reply to What's your favorite example of an actor who completely disappeared in their character with the least amount of makeup or visual effects? by mikebalsaricci
DiCaprio in The Aviator. Maybe his most un-Dicaprio-like role.
GhostMug t1_iug96wv wrote
I've always been a collector so for something I know that I'm gonna want I like to buy my own copy. Additionally, I'm a slow reader as I often end up putting down books for a bit before getting back into them. I can't read a book in a single week like many can. I know I can just check the book out for longer but I often forget.
GhostMug t1_jcet3kw wrote
Reply to Finished Song of Achilles, moving on to Circe! by Ssnnooz
Circe is one of my favorite books of all time. Definitely something you should be looking forward to :)