Might I suggest to Brutus to read the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn books of Tad Williams? Very well written, also a quest, war and a dragon no less. As well as elf-like creatures, trolls and giants.
In a way I agree with Brutus. Just because it’s on the best seller list it doesn’t mean you’ll enjoy it. I found that out the hard way when I read “The Shipping News”
Nothing wrong with reading the same book more than once or watching the same movie more than once. I have read the Harry Potter series on multiple occasions and l still can get immeshed in the story and still pick up on “new” details that l have missed on previous readings. Read on my friend, your quest and adventures are awaiting…..
For anyone interested, an absolutely amazing series is “The Kent Chronicles,” by John Jakes.I first found that in 1977, and have read them probably 10 times. They start pre-American Revolution, in France, and follow a young man to America, and then, follow his family line through those tumultuous years, ending in about 1910.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 1 year ago
Here in Italy we have prominent politicians who haven’t read a book in years. And they are proud of it.
AllishaDawn about 1 year ago
I read The Swiss Family Robinson and Little Women many times when I was younger.
Uncle Kenny about 1 year ago
I read The Hobbit and The LOTR 13 times. The 14th time, it just wasn’t that much fun any more.
Baarorso about 1 year ago
I am firmly of the opinion that some books are like fine wine. They are to be savored, and this on more than one occasion!
Gizmo Cat about 1 year ago
Might I suggest to Brutus to read the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn books of Tad Williams? Very well written, also a quest, war and a dragon no less. As well as elf-like creatures, trolls and giants.
nosirrom about 1 year ago
In a way I agree with Brutus. Just because it’s on the best seller list it doesn’t mean you’ll enjoy it. I found that out the hard way when I read “The Shipping News”
oldpine52 about 1 year ago
A good book is always worth re-reading.
GROG Premium Member about 1 year ago
There’s also a chance that you will.
[Traveler] Premium Member about 1 year ago
I read a lot, and the Hobbit is one that I just couldn’t get through, and I rarely quit a book once started.
Jeffin Premium Member about 1 year ago
Sometimes easier to live in a fantasy world than looking out at the real.
Just-me about 1 year ago
Poor Brutus. He may be in a reading rut, but it is his reading rut.
Skeptical Meg about 1 year ago
He liked the Hobbit? I only read it after enjoying LoTR and I wanted to go full circle. But attempting to read it first didn’t work for me.
Chris about 1 year ago
the hobbit must his favorite hobby to read into. ;)
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member about 1 year ago
Brutus likes what he likes .
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
There is some logic to that…….
raybarb44 about 1 year ago
Nothing wrong with reading the same book more than once or watching the same movie more than once. I have read the Harry Potter series on multiple occasions and l still can get immeshed in the story and still pick up on “new” details that l have missed on previous readings. Read on my friend, your quest and adventures are awaiting…..
princesshickory Premium Member about 1 year ago
Brutus, I know exactly how you feel, man. I’ve reread many books in my life, and will continue to do so.
preacherman Premium Member about 1 year ago
I’m that way with movies and a TV series. I’m doing STNG right now, for the upteenth time.
llosik about 1 year ago
I read LOTR every year. I still notice things that I didn’t before, plus I seem to be understanding Gandalf more and more…:-)
assrdood about 1 year ago
I’m at the point where I will rewatch older netflix movies & series instead of their new stuff, which sucks.
DawnQuinn1 about 1 year ago
I like Brutus’s logic.
Moonkey Premium Member about 1 year ago
Brutus’ sense of adventure must be great on vacations. Do they always go to the same place?
cuzinron47 about 1 year ago
Ah, Brutus logic, I’ll start worrying when it makes sense.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 year ago
Given the way Brutus’s life goes I totally get why he likes books (probably movies too) that he knows the endings of!
T... about 1 year ago
Gladys continues, “I was thinking more of non-fiction books – like ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ by Robert T. Kiyosaki” and…
pamela welch Premium Member about 1 year ago
tinstar about 1 year ago
For anyone interested, an absolutely amazing series is “The Kent Chronicles,” by John Jakes.I first found that in 1977, and have read them probably 10 times. They start pre-American Revolution, in France, and follow a young man to America, and then, follow his family line through those tumultuous years, ending in about 1910.
falcon_370f about 1 year ago
I have read Terry Brooks’ Shannara novels several times over.
Chris Sherlock about 1 year ago
Can’t say I disagree with Brutus. Time is valuable and there’s no reason to spend it reading something you might end up not liking,
paullp Premium Member about 1 year ago
Take a chance on something new, Brutus! I do enjoy rereading a favorite book, but the older I get, the less I do it. Too many books, too little time.