Attention Span - try out this book

Ulysses · #1 03-15-2005, 08:35 PM

People don't have attention spans anymore Andy.

Duke posted this in another thread. That reminded me of a book I read long ago.

Ken Follett. The Pillars of the Earth.

I don't remember exactly, but I bet it's over 1000 pages. It is an epic historical tale interweaving many characters and plots. Great writing. I'm going to re-read it. I recommend giving it a try.

stabn · #2 03-15-2005, 08:39 PM

It's a pretty good book, most of folletts period pieces are. His newer books, especially hammer of eden, didn't really pass mustard though.

Jeff W · #3 03-15-2005, 08:45 PM

-El Diablo

I remember from a past OOT thread(Most disturbing film ever) that you are a documentary film connoisseur. Can you recommend some interesting documentaries?

Thank you.

slickpoppa · #4 03-15-2005, 08:45 PM

Maybe I'll add that to my list if I ever get around to finishing Brothers Karamazov.

stabn · #5 03-15-2005, 08:47 PM

You could read the brothers k instead, it's about as long, very well written, but not so wordy [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img].

Jeff W · #6 03-15-2005, 08:48 PM

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Great book. When you're finished with Brothers Karamazov and The Pillars of the Earth, give Anna Karenina a read. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Macdaddy Warsaw · #7 03-15-2005, 08:54 PM

Um...Jeff, Titicut Follies and Night and Fog are both good documentaries.

mason55 · #8 03-15-2005, 09:01 PM

Ever read Goëdel Escher and Bach, an Eternal Golden Braid?

That book takes some SERIOUS patience but it's my favorite book ever.

tolbiny · #9 03-15-2005, 09:02 PM

and Les Mis

i am half way through both the brothers and crime and punishment. somedays i wonder if i will ever finish. some days i wonder if i even want to.

Jeff W · #10 03-15-2005, 09:03 PM

Thanks, I'll look for these.

P.S. Have I played against you in the PP 10/20?