Originally posted by NemeBro
Whoa wait wut?I cannot flame fictional characters now? D=
Or was that not PG-13? Thought it was but will keep note of this if not.
Also, forgot about Macbeth, WHICH I DID LIKE. Also liked Beowulf personally.
Originally posted by General Kaliero
Hey now, calm that down.I think my favorite forced-to-read-for-school-book was Macbeth. Though I read all of the ones mentioned, as well as Lord of the Flies.
As for the film's quality, there were some elements superior to the book, some elements inferior. It was a damn sight better than the 1931 film, which was so slow and dull I couldn't manage the first half hour before skipping to the end and being disappointed at the lack of payoff concerning Dracula's death.
I did not enjoy Lord of the Flies. Lot of the characters just weren't that believable for me.
Originally posted by The Scenario
I did not enjoy Lord of the Flies. Lot of the characters just weren't that believable for me.
Originally posted by Demonic Phoenix
The Oldman version is better for that very reason, among a few others, in my opinion.Though Oldman Dracula in his geriatric form looks a lot like Darth Sidious to me, for some reason.
Younger Drac was quite a looker, though. Not many can rock shoulder-length hair and a top hat.
Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
Hated most everything I read in High School. Only one I sorta liked was Wuthering Heights. Oddly enough, the "classics" that I read on my own time.
Wuthering Heights was exceptionally boring for me when I read it in Grade 7. Though I liked it when I read it later.
Originally posted by NemeBro
But Christophee Lee actually looks a lot like Dracula.Legitimately. mmm
That's the only reason why I liked the 1958 Dracula.
That and Christopher Lee is a definition of Awesome.
Originally posted by General Kaliero
He reminded me of Sidious as well, except for that hair. I swear I was waiting for that ridiculous braid to choke the life out of Keanu.Younger Drac was quite a looker, though. Not many can rock shoulder-length hair and a top hat.
That hairstyle was laughably ridiculous. I do not understand why they used that hairstyle.
Don't forget the Shades.
Originally posted by MooCowofJustice
So apparently we're going to have an absurdly strong storm tomorrow.
Haha, yeah, we're supposed to get like 80mph winds tonight, oh boy...
Anyway, I disliked most books we had to read in school. Dracula was the one I actively rebelled against, though; I got through the first couple of chapters and just went "**** it, I'm not reading this boring piece of tripe" and refused to pick it back up again. Also did not like Lord of the Flies.
I did love Brave New World, though; probably my favorite thing I read in school. Beowulf and Hamlet were also awesome, and I liked the Scarlet Letter and the Once and Future King a lot as well.
Originally posted by Nemesis X
Wonder if I should go get a copy of Macbeth and read it.Also, these autoplaying ads need to end.
Oh, Scarlet Letter! That was another good one. I still need to read The Once and Future King.
I remember one time I was sick and bedridden for a week, and read the entirety of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings between fitful sleep. I think I was 13 at the time?
Originally posted by General Kaliero
One of Shakespeare's best. I'd definitely recommend it, though you should look for a version with a glossary included. It'll make it a hell of a lot easier to understand.Oh, Scarlet Letter! That was another good one. I still need to read The Once and Future King.
I remember one time I was sick and bedridden for a week, and read the entirety of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings between fitful sleep. I think I was 13 at the time?
Once and Future King is awesome <3
And nice job 😛 Up until last year, when I didn't have the time for it, I'd re-read LOTR every Christmas break.
Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
My school didn't even make me read in 7th Grade. Sad too, might have helped me develop a taste for books earlier on. 🙁
Heh. I developed my taste for books before I even started kindergarten...
Originally posted by PeachThat's fine. DO NOT NEED TO LIKE IT JUST CAUSE OTHERS DO or something.
I'm actually not a big Lovecraft fan. I dunno, something about it never captured my interest much.I've come to the conclusion that Neil Gaiman needs to write more books, though.
What of him have you read? mmm
Originally posted by Peach
Heh. I developed my taste for books before I even started kindergarten...
Oddly enough, I think I did as well. Though can't recall many of the books, since they were just for little kids. And then things happen and I hate everything for years to come.
So....what's everyone's favorite book?
Originally posted by NemeBro
That's fine. DO NOT NEED TO LIKE IT JUST CAUSE OTHERS DO or something.What of him have you read? mmm
Of who, Lovecraft or Gaiman? I can't remember what Lovecraft I've read, it's been a few years since I attempted him and gave up.
Gaiman, I think I've read everything except Anansi Boys. Good Omens (written with Terry Pratchett and one of the funniest books ever), American Gods, Stardust, Neverwhere, Smoke and Mirrors...those are the ones I own 😛
Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
Oddly enough, I think I did as well. Though can't recall many of the books, since they were just for little kids. And then things happen and I hate everything for years to come.So....what's everyone's favorite book?
I started reading when I was like three years old. I'd gone on to chapter books (Ramona Quimby and the like) by the time I'd started kindergarten.
Favorite book...gah...that's a hard one. I suppose I'll have to go with the Princess Bride.