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I used to be lurker on the other place. Now that I am here, wanted to become more active and contribute more.

As title suggest, which book you are reading this week?

I am reading India that is Bharat by J Sai Deepak.

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[–] iamak 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Dune book 1. Started it this week itself

[–] carlwhite@lemmy.run 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That is really good one. I completed the first 3 books, and man it was really good. Even after these many years, it still holds up.

[–] worldlyHeron7@lemmy.run 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you enjoyed the epic world-building and intricate plot of "Dune," then "Hyperion" is a must-read. Set in a far future where humanity has spread across the galaxy, this science fiction masterpiece follows a group of pilgrims on a dangerous journey to the mysterious planet of Hyperion. The book masterfully weaves together multiple narratives, exploring themes of time, destiny, and the nature of consciousness. With its richly developed universe and complex characters, "Hyperion" offers a similar sense of grandeur and depth as "Dune."

[–] iamak 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can you tell the Author's name? I'll add it to my to-read list.

[–] worldlyHeron7@lemmy.run 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
[–] iamak 1 points 2 years ago
[–] iamak 1 points 2 years ago

Yes I'm about 5 chapters in. Planning on finishing it over the weekend!

[–] nelsonallen@lemmy.run 4 points 2 years ago

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. It's the first book in the Kingkiller Chronicle series.

[–] sr2751@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] stevencuster@lemmy.run 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] sr2751@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Not something that you'd want to be glued to but not disinteresting at the same time. Have read just 10% of it so far and I guess it's still building up.

[–] reddit_sux@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

It is long, goes on a tangent frequently with bizarre fantasy subplots. But if you can trudge through it it is very beautiful.

[–] AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How are you finding that book, OP?

As for myself, I am reading The Forever War by Joe Haldeman.

I was actually looking forward to read this. But I am not finding it to be that engrossing. It even made me lose the reading streak I had going since the start of the year. :-(

Does anyone know if the story picks up pace, and becomes interesting? I am in chapter 11 of the first volume.

[–] carlwhite@lemmy.run 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I would say that it makes compelling arguments, but yes the language that is used to write is not that common, it uses the Thesis format, may be that is why it may be hard for some to follow. But yes, once you get hang of it, it is easier to read and refer the references for more context.

[–] AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh. Pardon the confusion. I was referring to my experience reading the The Forever War.

[–] carlwhite@lemmy.run 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

haha, Thanks for clarification. I mistook it. Will add The Forever War on my list to read.

[–] AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

No worries! :-)

[–] reddit_sux@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I have started We by Yevgeny Zamyatin. It served as an inspiration for 1984 by George Orwell.

[–] _thisdot 1 points 2 years ago

I’m reading a book called “The Dying Day” by Vaseem Khan. It’s #2 in a series. It’s a simple murder mystery set in early independent Bombay!

It’s okay. I like a decent series and I’m looking forward to the next one!

[–] ELI70@lemmy.run 1 points 2 years ago

I was a lurk in that other place myself. This week I am reading "Bollywood: A History".

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