Because I am Bored and Curious:

[jennythereader]

What's the best book you've read this month?

The best I've read was Gone Away World by Nick Harkaway. It's surreal science fiction about the devastating aftermath of a war in which horrible weapons were used. The characters are wonderful and the author throws in some really cool and unexpected twists.

Comments

Best book this month

[kevincb.livejournal.com]

To sound edjabuhkated I should say Salman Rushdie's Satanic Verses, but I had ALOT more fun reading Small Favor by Jim Butcher. I really enjoy Harry Dresden. He is a clever twist on the smart alec loner detective and Butcher's supporting characters are unique and very well developed.

The Quixotic Avenger rides again!

Re: Best book this month

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

I read Satanic Verses a few years ago. The only thing I remember about it is that I liked it. I should probably read it again.

I read the first two Dresden books. They were decent, but they didn't grab me. I'll probably get around to the rest of the series at some point.

Re: Best book this month

[kevincb.livejournal.com]

As highly praised as Rushdie is Satanic Verses is the only book of his I enjoyed. All the others have fallen victim to my 100 page rule.

Re: Best book this month

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

If it doesn't grab you in the first hundred pages, it's gone?

Re: Best book this month

[kevincb.livejournal.com]

I figure any author worth their salt should be able to grab my attention by then. If not then back to the library they go.


The Quixotic Avenger rides again!

Re: Best book this month

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

That's a decent rule.