dib Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Robopocalypse: A Novel. Was pretty decent. I downloaded a sample to my Nook
PaattMaann Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 What would you recommend re. 'modern' post apocalyptic reading. Please, no zombies. if you havent read them yet, the "Deep Winter" Series by Thomas Sherry is pretty great...its a trilogy...Deep Winter, Remnant and Shatter (I cant recall their order though, google it haha) - a man and his family deal with the "end of the modern world" b/c of disasters/war etc....fairly realistic also, one of my fave. was "Patriots" by a guy named Rawles...very good as well - group of survival friends buy and stock a "retreat" in Idaho, and when TSHTF they bug out to there, very cool if you have already read those let me know, i know loads : ) (also if you havent read or seen the movie, The Road by Cormac Mccarthy is a dark portrayal for sure, but im sure your familiar) What would you recommend re. 'modern' post apocalyptic reading. Please, no zombies. ooohh ohhh, also "The Jakarta Pandemic" - Steven Konkoly - family/mostly father, deals with what happens in their community when flu overtakes the world, excellently written book
NoSaint Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 if you havent read them yet, the "Deep Winter" Series by Thomas Sherry is pretty great...its a trilogy...Deep Winter, Remnant and Shatter (I cant recall their order though, google it haha) - a man and his family deal with the "end of the modern world" b/c of disasters/war etc....fairly realistic also, one of my fave. was "Patriots" by a guy named Rawles...very good as well - group of survival friends buy and stock a "retreat" in Idaho, and when TSHTF they bug out to there, very cool if you have already read those let me know, i know loads : ) (also if you havent read or seen the movie, The Road by Cormac Mccarthy is a dark portrayal for sure, but im sure your familiar) ooohh ohhh, also "The Jakarta Pandemic" - Steven Konkoly - family/mostly father, deals with what happens in their community when flu overtakes the world, excellently written book McCarthy has some real good stuff out there - just finished blood meridian but that's a bit old west horror show.
Simon Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Just finished Morning Spy, Evening Spy. Props to the author for creating characters based in reality and eschewing the tired formula of typical spy thrillers. Great lead up to 9/11 and how/why the intelligence community may have been a step behind the game. Infinite Jest. You'll thank me later. That's just a mean thing to do to a fella.
Cugalabanza Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 That's just a mean thing to do to a fella. Agreed. I tried a couple times, but I couldn't get very far. I love the D.F. Wallace essays, but his fiction is an exercise in frustration to me.
tennesseeboy Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Think? I guess the one that grabbed my attention this summer was The Emperor of All Maladies, A biography of Cancer by Dr. Mukherjee. Interesting Buffalo connection with Dr. Faber and his work. Makes you think how even the best meaning government interference with research can have very negative consequences.
SelmonSmith6378 Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 I would say "The Last King of Scotland". It's not a horror book, but it is scary and made me really think about the attrocites Idi Amin commited, as well as how hard it is to betray someone who actually trusts you. Beautiful, creepy and amazing book.
DC Tom Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 excellent book, love post-apocolyptic fiction, favorite genre... I get enough apocalyptic writing just reading TSW. I recommend "Bigfoot War". More a novella (i.e. a short read), and more horror than apocalyptic...and "good" only in that it's such completely gratuitous and silly over-the-top stupidity that it turns out to be rather entertaining in an "I can't believe I'm reading this crap" sense.
NoSaint Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Agreed. I tried a couple times, but I couldn't get very far. I love the D.F. Wallace essays, but his fiction is an exercise in frustration to me. It was in my last order.... I've heard a mixed bag. I haven't sat down with it yet. I'm a bit worried now haha
NoSaint Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Well- I started.... So far enjoyable. Check back in 3 months and we will see what I say haha The other book in queue is house of leaves- any feedback?
Cugalabanza Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) I recommend "Bigfoot War". More a novella (i.e. a short read), and more horror than apocalyptic...and "good" only in that it's such completely gratuitous and silly over-the-top stupidity that it turns out to be rather entertaining in an "I can't believe I'm reading this crap" sense. I just read this. I completely agree with your review. It's totally shallow and gratuitous, but he describes the action sequences (and that's the majority of the text) well enough to keep from putting it down. I love the flimsy device of the sheriff insisting that they don't seek help outside their small town even though everyone is being slaughtered. They're apparently too embarrassed to admit they have a sasquatch infestation problem. They'd rather handle it themselves. Well- I started.... So far enjoyable. Check back in 3 months and we will see what I say haha I'm kind of tempted to start it (Infinite Jest) up again myself. When I read a summary or review of it, it really appeals to me. I just need to carve out some time to dedicate myself to really digging in. Edited October 27, 2011 by gringo starr
Simon Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 I'm kind of tempted to start it (Infinite Jest) up again myself. When I read a summary or review of it, it really appeals to me. I just need to carve out some time to dedicate myself to really digging in. If you take another run at it I'll be mightily impressed. I got about 100 pages deep in what will be my first and only run through it. I was sort of thinking of starting a pool on how far No Saint gets before he chucks it out a window. He seems like a pretty patient guy so I was going to put my e-money on the 140 page mark.
MattyT Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 The Road - My son was born right around the time I read it and, boy oh boy, it stimulated some thoughts/feelings.
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 I'll have to check out one second after. I enjoyed alas babylon and love post apocolypse survival books. Also loved the series jericho. And tom clancy has some of my favorite books. Red dawn rising and every man a tiger are good
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Some people here must enjoy non-fiction, and for those of you this book is awesome: The Inheritance Of Rome: A History of Europe from 400 to 1000 by Chris Wickham Edited October 28, 2011 by BmoreBills
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