I've read it and enjoyed it, but it's not a light read. Perhaps a better introduction is his book of hilarious essays: A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
His books tend to be SF only in that they're set in the future with technology we don't yet have. That's not usually the focus though.
Most (if not all) of his books can be read for free online if you want to check them out. I actually read Overclocked via email at dailylit: http://www.dailylit.com/search?search=doctorow
Ella Fitzgerald
(incomplete because I keep forgetting to update this)
I realize this is more of a time issue for you than a money issue, but I really would be happy to pitch in a bit as well :)
I've read it and enjoyed it, but it's not a light read. Perhaps a better introduction is his book of hilarious essays: A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
It probably wasn't quite as good as Kite Runner, but it was still very good indeed. (I never saw the movie either)
His books tend to be SF only in that they're set in the future with technology we don't yet have. That's not usually the focus though.
Most (if not all) of his books can be read for free online if you want to check them out. I actually read Overclocked via email at dailylit: http://www.dailylit.com/search?search=doctorow
Thanks for taking this over :)
thanks :)
You probably have an easier time recalling details of what you read :)
I've read a number of Dick's books so yeah, know they tend to get weird. I still haven't gotten around to reading Ubik though.
Amusing I already use bookmooch, and am also a (semi-employed) librarian :)
But yes, both of those have helped me buy fewer books lately.
Works for me :)
Six hours.
*laugh* yes, but while I still don't like the yellow & green together, I've rather come to expect it ;)
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That's a REALLY long time ago in internet time.