Comments | awa_sheep: Reading recommendations, anyone?

awa_sheep

Reading recommendations, anyone?

Jul 28, 2009 02:48

I've been reading quite a lot again lately. I'm currently reading a translated book called 'Crime and Punishment' by Dostoyevsky. It seems to be from a different world to this one, as it contains several locations that clearly aren't from here, and I think it said it took place in 'Russia'. Fujiko also said that the author's name sounded Russian. I ( Read more... )

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prosecutorisrdy July 28 2009, 01:57:33 UTC

I currently have no recommendations, but what exactly is this book about?

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 02:22:03 UTC

A drop-out student murders a elderly money-lender and her half-sister, but is then consumed by guilt. Numerous things occur, but in short he eventually hands himself over to the authorities, is sentenced to pernal servitude in Siberia. It is... interesting.

I don't believe we've met before?

prosecutorisrdy July 28 2009, 02:23:55 UTC

It would seem so. Perhaps I'll read this book some time.

No, we haven't. I'm Miles Edgewroth.

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 02:30:27 UTC

Hello, Mr. Edgeworth. My name is Kalifa.

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doubleppk July 28 2009, 01:59:09 UTC

I said that?

I met Russia! He would know!

He's very scary. Be careful.

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 02:27:36 UTC

Yes, when you were older.

Really? I've seen a few people claiming to be countries posting on other peoples journals, but I didn't take it too seriously. Still, I suppose anything is possible.

And don't worry. I've lived through some fairly frightening experiences.

doubleppk July 28 2009, 03:10:46 UTC

Hum. So I'm smart too?

What anything??? Really?

Oh. Well still... don't get hurt...

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 03:31:36 UTC

Yes.

On the Grand Line, yes, so it seems. I mean, I never thought it would be possible for people to appear from other worlds, but it clearly is. These events are easier for me to comprehend, as I've known about Devil Fruits, which though different also have 'magical' effects on people who eat them, for as long as I can remember.

I'll be fine Fujiko. But I appreciate your concern.

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awa_sheep July 28 2009, 02:29:08 UTC

I read most things, although I don't usually enjoy romance novels. Quite frankly, their portrayal of women is sexual harassment.

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awa_sheep July 28 2009, 02:39:14 UTC

Indeed. I've tried reading a few when there was nothing else at hand, but it only disgusted me. I just live with my boredom now.

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justicereigns July 28 2009, 02:07:26 UTC

Crime and Punishment. How... appropriate.

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 02:29:51 UTC

And what exactly do you mean by that?

justicereigns July 28 2009, 03:54:42 UTC

A murderer consumed by his own guilt who eventually gets caught and brought to justice, strikes me as poetic. You?

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 14:37:12 UTC

Even more poetic - he isn't caught, he turns himself in due to his guilt. But yes, I would agree.

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chameleongun July 28 2009, 04:22:03 UTC

I see Miranda has already recommended Jules Verne. Do you have any particular interests?

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 14:38:41 UTC

Yes, it sounds quite interesting. I'll accept more or less anything at the moment. Excluding romance novels.

chameleongun July 28 2009, 21:42:23 UTC

What do you have against romance novels?

awa_sheep July 28 2009, 22:54:15 UTC

Is it that difficult to understand? The portrayal of women in these novels is ridiculous - pathetic, weak, more or less sitting around waiting for a knight in shining armor whilst gossiping. Generally written by deluded women. Disgusting. I imagine there must be some exceptions out there, but I don't see why I should waste my time looking for them.

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