Questions answered pt. 6

[greatbear]

That cute pocket Scotsman arktos62 asked:

Do you have a favourite author or a book that you'd recommend everyone to read?

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Ya know, for as voracious a reader I am, I can't tell you what was the last book I read. This is due mainly as a precautionary measure, because once I get into a particular book or novel, it will take up all of my time. I will HAVE to finish it, and as soon as possible. I will stay up late, neglect chores and tasks, and obsess over the story until it's done. That is, if it's really a page-turner. Generally, though, I seem to gravitate to technical manuals and journals lately, news and editorials, and compact stories that populate the web these days.

Comments

[jccub1.livejournal.com]

For almost 20 years I've always enjoyed John Irving's books (World according to Garp, Cider House Rules, Water-Method Man, etc), even before they were turned into movies. In fact, his books that haven't become movies have been the best yet. His character's stories, often told over generations, are wonderful, absorbing, tragic, funny, endearing...just human. We all have our 'quirks' and no one I've read has been able to capture that better than Irving.

There's my two cents worth ;-)

[arktos62.livejournal.com]

I haven't tried Irving yet, although friends tell me he's great. One of these days, I'll get around to him.

[arktos62.livejournal.com]

It is great when you find an un-put-downable book. And thanks for my new description, I must use that some time ;-)