Reading these days...

Some time back, I made the mistake of buying The Strain by Del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The novel taught me how NOT to write novels. There were characters  strewn all over the story, character that didn't add to the flow of the story as they died very soon. Given the book is the first in the series, it takes TOO long to build up and even when it does pick up speed, there is too much hiding the candy from the kid who knows the brand of the candy. It's not even scary. And the font was tinny. So tough to read. 

Anyway, I finished the book. Then read "Six Sacred Stones" and "Five Greatest Warriors" in a week. I get some 3-4 hours of reading time, but the books were so interesting that I couldn't stop reading them. Matthew Reilly is one of my top favorite authors. The guy writes at break-neck speed. And his chase/accident/fight scenes are MASSIVE. He thinks big and that shows in his writing. 

On the iPhone's Stanza app, i am reading Ghost Story by Jim Butcher. I've been waiting for this book for some time and now that I am reading it, its fun to be in the weird world of Harry Dresden again. And now that he is a ghost, things are pretty much weird for him, and its a fun ride. Butcher's Dresden books have this kind of finality about them and you know that Harry will get pounded bad, but the bugger will come through. In some ways, Harry Dresden is much like Jack Reacher created by Lee Child. Both tough guys, no bullshit, always defending the weak, arch-typical stereotypes, but entertaining reads. 

Another paper book that I've started is '48 by James Herbert.

Also, looked for Plugged by Eoin Colfer. An ebook maybe. :)

Ta! Till next time!