[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I am not at all confident that anyone, least of all these two chuckleheads, are capable of adapting this series faithfully. IMO this is a story best kept to the page, at least for now.

I'm expecting original Dune (1984) levels bad.

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Whelp, as someone who is currently on a Baldur's Gate binge, you've sold me - will add to my TBR!

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I've not tried to get into any fantasy pulp fiction, but I have been on a big fantasy kick overall this year so I may have to check this out - thanks!

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Oh wow OK you win the thread! Those magazines are wonderful, what fun items to have in your collection.

I think it can sometimes be difficult to consume media from periods where the common belief systems were just so antithetical to today's way of thinking (especially older pulp) but it sounds like you have a fair way of handing the dated ideologies 😊

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Is Prey the one with the nanobots?

Yes that's correct! It left quite an impression on me and I am low key weary of the idea of nanobots to this day.

Thank you for these suggestions! I've heard of these authors but not actually read any of their work. They may be good to keep in mind the next time I hit a reading block, because techno thrillers just work for me.

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Another member of the "this may be inappropriate for my age" club - nice! I'd agree, I think Palahniuk definitely falls into this category.

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With the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park (film) having just passed, I've had Michael Crichton on my mind. I was introduced to him with Prey in middle school (undoubtedly a little early for the material) and I consider his work to be hugely influential in my love for reading today.

Bearing in mind at the end there he got a bit controversial, I still love almost every Crichton book I've read and have a few cherished copies of Prey and Airframe in my collection (IMO an underrated title in his backlist).

Are you a Michael Crichton fan and if so which titles do you most enjoy? Who are some other pop fiction authors you enjoy or consider guilty pleasures?

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Well now I've been sent down a rabbit hole on borrowed words in English and am very upset that décor has been made so boring.

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'm my unqualified opinion, two for sure. How do you even say it otherwise? Caff?

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Best answer yet, esp since I imagine you have plenty of fun colloquialisms with an Aussie partner!

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Good shout, wouldn't want to embarrass myself when I make my way out there after the new museum opens.

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I need your help to settle this perpetual disagreement in my home. I'm team 'skon' whereas my husband is team 'skone.'

Some context, we are not native to the UK so I will humbly accept consensus.

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

This book seems to have an equal measure of haters to fans but I loved the entire series. As it goes on it gets weird but imo was soo worth the read. Enjoy!

[-] Higlerfay@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Never Ending Song by Conan Gray

It's a complete ear worm for me!

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