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Mika K

Mika K

a displaced new yorker currently attending college in california; a constant and obsessive reader of books; full-on coffee addict and dabbler in delicious chocolate; lover of clothes, baubles, bags, and other shiny things; cinemaphile
  • New York, NY, USA
  • member since November 4 2009

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  • Drew G

    Drew G says

    In my humble humble humble opinion, I think it is downhill from Fight Club. That being said, many people I know pick another as their favorite, though usually from the early works. Survivor is great, Invisible Monsters is a favorite of a few female friends, Choke has grown on me. These are the early works. Lullaby was kind of where he lost me, though I suggest you check out the back of Diary to see if it floats your boat, because I weirdly got into that even though it apes the classic short story "The Lottery" that you probably read in highschool. Haunted was a reality TV satire and short story/novel metaproject that didn't resonate with me. Thats when he started experimenting with narrative more wildly. Rant is off the wall and is told with the oral history device, characters interviewed to tell the story like the classic Punk Rock history "Please Kill Me". But I found that annoying. Snuff was the first I outwardly and completely disliked, even though I find the subject matter of the inner workings of porn fascinating(Boogie Nights is an amazing film). And then Pygmy just sucked sucked sucked. So I'm looking forward to the next one because I have hope he can get back on the horse. Hope this was helpful. Stick to the early stuff, if you get obsessed attempt the later. ohmygodforgivetheawfulgrammar.

    posted 7 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Drew G

    Drew G says

    I do write reviews sometimes if I'm feeling clever. Like if I really love it or really hate it. If I feel lukewarm about it I won't waste my time because who really wants to read something where I say something like "eh. it was okay i guess...if you're into this sort of thing.". I don't know, the whole site is fun so sometimes I'm just looking for stuff to do. Sooooo yeah rate and write.

    posted 5 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Gianfranco R

    Gianfranco R says

    Very good shelf

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • anil m

    anil m says

    No the fact is that i started the first chapter on earth and solar system and got bogged down by the diagrams of layers of earth etc and took it to be a book of facts and details.but would definitely read it now .thanks

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristel

    Kristel says

    Welcome to 1001 books. You can keep track of the books you have read from the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, join in the discussions on the books we are reading for the month (BOTM) or you can debate the merits of the list as some enjoy doing. We hope you will want to join in the choosing of BOTM and the discussions. The current books are pinned to the top for that month. There are older discussions that can be found by searching discussions. If there is any way the group administrator can help further feel free to ask one of us. If you don’t own the book the list can be found at the top in the group description or at http://www.listology.com/content_show.cfm?content_id=22845. A downloadable list of the second edition is available at http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Favian C

    Favian C says

    WOW! you read a lot of books, lol

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • anil m

    anil m says

    Good collection.I saw The History of almost everything by Bill bryson there.I have picked up the book but it seems to me more like a science encyclopedia.give your views on that book

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Drew G

    Drew G says

    Good shelf and all, but you have to rate the hell out of them! Unless you don't want lose hours of your life on this site. Which i do. Unfortunately. Plus we have alot of books in common but I don't know if you hate all the ones I like.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )


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