Books you love or hate

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You know the outsiders has a movie :p just watch that , saves ya the time . hehe

ok seriously tho. since all u people like reading so much i decided to go to our big (torturous) bookshelf and pick out a kwl book to read.
Sooo...i chose a book called "rage" by stephan king or worreva. and the FIRST paragraph ONLY has like 20 cusses! How do yall deal wit this man?! lol
besides its supposed to be about a high school show and tell turning into a nightmare of evil (jee...high school show and tell...i wonder why it turned into a nightmare) . but the whole time some loser just sits there talking about a squirrel outside the class window! and how he eats ritz when his belly hurts! omgggg it wont get to the point! lol

seriously how do you guys read dis stuff???
 
Greetings,

As someone who likes reading and who could be said to have a professional interest in people reading, I'll have a go at answering your question.

truemuslim said:
ok seriously tho. since all u people like reading so much i decided to go to our big (torturous) bookshelf and pick out a kwl book to read.
Sooo...i chose a book called "rage" by stephan king or worreva. and the FIRST paragraph ONLY has like 20 cusses! How do yall deal wit this man?! lol
besides its supposed to be about a high school show and tell turning into a nightmare of evil (jee...high school show and tell...i wonder why it turned into a nightmare) . but the whole time some loser just sits there talking about a squirrel outside the class window! and how he eats ritz when his belly hurts! omgggg it wont get to the point! lol

seriously how do you guys read dis stuff???
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The short answer is: I don't. I haven't read any Stephen King, and while some people say he is a good writer, from the way you've described it, that particular book doesn't sound very good, so far.

However, it's a good idea to give books a chance - sometimes it takes a little while for a story to get going. What I usually say to people is: read the first thirty pages, and if you still feel the book is not for you, then put it down and choose another one. After all, reading is supposed to be enjoyable, and you shouldn't feel you have to give up your spare time reading a book you aren't enjoying in the hope that somehow it will do you good. At the same time, though, don't give up on page two.

Also, be aware that not all books are full of swearwords. I agree that being faced with language like that can be off-putting, but, believe it or not, it is possible for swearing to be used intelligently and effectively in the right situation. However, if you don't like reading that kind of language (and I can perfectly understand why), then pick something else to read.

I think that in your situation, you don't actually have any difficulty with reading - after all, you read lots on the forum here - it's more that you haven't found what types of book to read. In the realm of non-fiction you can find factual books on pretty much any subject you could name, but finding a good novel can be a little more tricky.

Here is a list of novels that many readers have enjoyed - perhaps you might find something to your taste there. It says 'Cool reads for cool teens', which is slightly patronising, but, really, these books could be enjoyed by people beyond teenagerdom as well.

Feel free to ask if you'd like any help choosing a book to have a go at. Also, well done if you've managed to read up to this point! :)

Peace
 
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Stephen King books, in my opinion are the type that many people either love or hate to read. Personally, i found some of his books enjoyable and some utterly boring.

As you mentioned though, many books you have to read a few chapters, before the 'story' kicks in, which is you it's not good to put it down after reading the first page.

Here is a list of novels that many readers have enjoyed - perhaps you might find something to your taste there. It says 'Cool reads for cool teens', which is slightly patronising, but, really, these books could be enjoyed by people beyond teenagerdom as well.
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Out of the list, i've read three and recommend them all.

A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Very complicated, and takes effort to read and understand, but a great story and a good read.

The Da Vinci Code - Great book, in fact i think all four Dan Brown books were great!

Northern Lights - Again a complex story, more in books 2 and three, but a fantastic set of books.

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AssalamuAlaykum

To Kill a Mockingbird

Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry

Ruby in The Smoke, Northern Lights (The demon thing got to me a bit) lol

WassalamuAkaykum
 
Ahmedjunior said:
i have never opened a book and finished it.i dont read books that much
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Try it someday, books are like pringles :D once you pop, you cant stop :embarrass

erm I made a typo before posting, added one extra o to pop by mistake :embarrass
 
books had to study but kinda enjoyed :D

to kill mockingbird

lord of the flies - probly my favourtest literature book

does my head look big in this! began readin it n then i duno what happend:D

and i cant remem anymore, havent read a literature book for time
 
to kill mockingbird
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Tops all other books!

does my head look big in this! began readin it n then i duno what happend:D
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^ :muddlehea woah blud! So did you get your answer then? Does your head look big in a hijaab? :muddlehea
 
does my head look big in this!
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i read it before
its ok but i didnt like the way the main character acted condidering that she was a muslim...
 
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lord of the flies - probly my favourtest literature book
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I had to read that as well, it is a brilliant book.

does my head look big in this! began readin it n then i duno what happend
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One of my friends saw that on a bookshelf in school, and thought that it was some kind of anti-Islamic book making jokes about the headscarf... :heated:
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Tops all other books!



^ :muddlehea woah blud! So did you get your answer then? Does your head look big in a hijaab? :muddlehea
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no it didnt, but it revealed my feminine side, is that what you wanted to hear is it? happy? satisfied psssssh:okay:

mockingbird was ok but it could have been better, like boo :muddlehea the author must have been drunk when writin characters

lord of the flies is a great book seriously i recommend it for all people who hav got a lot of spare time on their hands

other books ive read but i dont remem a clue about

glass menagerie - summin bout a girl and a glass figure thin and i remem she has to go up some stairs to go to her house, and yes i did pass the exam:shade: thanks to sharin notes :D

and does anyone remember a book about a commander and they trap women in a land or summin and it deals with the subject of utopia...
 
lord of the flies is a great book seriously i recommend it for all people who hav got a lot of spare time on their hands
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watz it bout? short summary?
 
what, no one read WOT except keltoi? I'm feeling lonely...
anyway, you guys can find lots of good & famous books here scribd.com
or on 4shared.com
as for Islamic books, if you can read arabic well then I suggest Mohamed Al Ghazali-that's the Egyptian one who died a couple years ago not the one called abu Hamid Al Ghazli who wrote riyadul assaliheen- or jalal kushk, both have clear and powerful writing styles.
 

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