CalvinHobbes Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 The book club for this challenge is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline! If you're going to post spoilers about it, please start your post with: SPOILER: with a lot of spaces so people don't inadvertently read the spoiler post Enjoy! Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 i actually started reading this before votoing started, so i'm close to being finished. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 has anyone else started yet? Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I read it about two months ago. I won't reread it (I had borrowed it from the library and there are a lot of others on my list before it), but I really enjoyed it. Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I read it about two months ago. I won't reread it (I had borrowed it from the library and there are a lot of others on my list before it), but I really enjoyed it. cool. i haven't finished yet, but what was your impression when he moved into the apartment and secluded himself from the world entirely? I felt a bit of an odd relation with that moment, because there are times when I want nothing better than to ignore the world as a whole. Luckily the extrovert in me is a bit stronger than the introvert. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 How did you insert that spoiler like that?! Spoiler (up through where thirster has read): That part made me feel uncomfortable almost because I feel that is how some of our society is turning. I am far too much of an extrovert to do that completely but one night recently I ditched my friends in order to stay in and read. After reading/relaxing I was in the NF chat and I kept thinking about that part in the book--was I overvaluing an online community and a fictional world I had created for myself in the books? Nah, I just needed some "me" time after a long week. I'll finish my feelings on this when you finish the rest of the book. Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 How did you insert that spoiler like that?! The special bbcoded spolier tag (3rd button) works if you're in the "more reply options" screen rather than the normal reply screen. I won't be reading this time, just got into Supple Leapard. Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 @calvinhobbes Yeah, definatley agree, it made me a bit uncomfortable as well, and it actually took me a couple of days to get past the transition. I've actually seen that happen to a friend of mine. Luckily he's coming out of it, and he wasn't to the insane level of it, but he still shut out most of the world for a while. I actually had a summer where, I don't know why in retrospect, but I just sort of checked out of reality for about 3 months. I went through the physical routines, but mentally i just wasn't there. I don't know how my then girlfriend put up with me. That's a part of my life i wish to never repeat. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Finished the book last night. Does anyone else feel like the book reads a bit like a movie script, rather than a story? I greatly enjoyed the book, but it sorta of reads differntly than a regular book to me. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Finished the book last night. Does anyone else feel like the book reads a bit like a movie script, rather than a story? I greatly enjoyed the book, but it sorta of reads differntly than a regular book to me. YES. Good way to put it. I didn't dislike it though...wouldn't want to read 100 books written that way but for one it was good. Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Another thing that stood out (yeah, it seems like i'm nitpicking, but i did enjoy the book) is that, everything seemed a bit too easy for Wade. The author failed to generate much drama in the parts of the book where one would normally expect it. For example, early on when his home is blown up, he runs off, but doesn't really show any emotion for the fact taht his neighbor, the only one he cared for, was killed because of his selfishness. Another eample is just how easily he infiltrated IOI and made his escape. The ONLY drama was the woman pointing out he was bleeding. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
otter905 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Going to the library today to get this. My self-worth, beauty, strength, and overall awesomeness is not defined by numbers. 12STR 13.75CON 5STA 12WIS 14CHA 6DEX 1 fire flowerCurrent Challenge #8 #7 #6 #5 Unofficial #4 #3 #2 "It's only impossible if you stop to think about it first." -The Pirate Captian Link to comment
Tarmac Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Just bought it today - I'm only a couple chapters in, but I'm enjoying it so far... Level 1 Human RangerSTR: 2 | DEX: 3 | STA: 4 | CON: 2 | WIS: 2 | CHA: 2 "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then, the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be the miracle." - Phillips Brooks Link to comment
otter905 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Could we put page #'s or chapters by future spoiler alerts? I want to be able to know when I can read them and not have the book spoiled. My self-worth, beauty, strength, and overall awesomeness is not defined by numbers. 12STR 13.75CON 5STA 12WIS 14CHA 6DEX 1 fire flowerCurrent Challenge #8 #7 #6 #5 Unofficial #4 #3 #2 "It's only impossible if you stop to think about it first." -The Pirate Captian Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Could we put page #'s or chapters by future spoiler alerts? I want to be able to know when I can read them and not have the book spoiled.I used an e-reader that just goes by percentages and plus I don't have the book anymore to look up where I'm commenting from :-/ sorry, I wish I could think of a way to do it. Link to comment
FalseAesop Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I listened to the audio book awhile back, narrated by Wil Wheaton. Was a good listen, I think I shall give it another listen. I did like it quite a bit. "By trying to please everyone he had pleased no one, and lost his ass in the bargain." - Aesop 2,500 years ago.Level 4 Half Ogre RangerSTR 6|DEX 4|STA 13|CON 11|WIS 5|CHA 8Zombies, Run! Profile Link to comment
otter905 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I used an e-reader that just goes by percentages and plus I don't have the book anymore to look up where I'm commenting from :-/ sorry, I wish I could think of a way to do it.Does the e-reader show chapters? (I don't have one, have no idea how they work) It was just a thought. Finished the book on the weekend, so I can read all the "spoilers" now My self-worth, beauty, strength, and overall awesomeness is not defined by numbers. 12STR 13.75CON 5STA 12WIS 14CHA 6DEX 1 fire flowerCurrent Challenge #8 #7 #6 #5 Unofficial #4 #3 #2 "It's only impossible if you stop to think about it first." -The Pirate Captian Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Does the e-reader show chapters? (I don't have one, have no idea how they work) It was just a thought. Finished the book on the weekend, so I can read all the "spoilers" now Yes, but the book is long gone because I returned it. Also, it's difficult on an e-reader to flip through the book to figure out what chapter you were on when you're mentioning a point in the book. Link to comment
WalkingDeadlift Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 just picked it up from the library, time to read through quickly. Link to comment
chairohkey Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Almost through it. Should finish in the next day or two. So far I'm really enjoying it, but having to Google some of the more obscure 80's pop culture references. Link to comment
jdanger Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Read this a while ago. Enjoyed it. Cyberpunk meets 80's pop culture fest? I'm always on board for that. Eat. Sleep. High bar squat. | Strength is a skill, refine it. Follow my Weightlifting team's antics: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Looking for a strength program? Check out The Danger Method and remember to do your damn abs Link to comment
WalkingDeadlift Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 just finished this last night. Little slow in the beginning, but after I got to Level Two, I couldn't put it down. I really liked the story, and being from Central Ohio/Columbus Area it was a little more of a grin as I read it. Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 just finished this last night. Little slow in the beginning, but after I got to Level Two, I couldn't put it down. I really liked the story, and being from Central Ohio/Columbus Area it was a little more of a grin as I read it. Heh, nice. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
Steve Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I read it in a single sitting on a Sunday. I was a complete slob. Started it at like 8 or 9AM and just couldn't put it down. Loved all the nods and odes to 80s/video game culture, though i couldn't help but think at times some scenes read like a script for a movie where the action was kind of glazed over...which has me cautiously optimistic for the eventual movie. Rebel Leader. I post videos of my dog on Instagram, and sometimes even share fitness wisdom. SOMETIMES. Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I read it in a single sitting on a Sunday. I was a complete slob. Started it at like 8 or 9AM and just couldn't put it down. Loved all the nods and odes to 80s/video game culture, though i couldn't help but think at times some scenes read like a script for a movie where the action was kind of glazed over...which has me cautiously optimistic for the eventual movie. yeah i had the same feeling about the scriptiness of it at parts. Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
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