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Not much change at my end. A bit further in the books, but still reading the same books:

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?


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[–] RamenDame@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I just finished:

Starship Troopers I still think it is satire. I don’t want to believe that there are people who actually believe that the described system is a good one. It is more military fantasy than sci fi. I was entertained but prefer the movie for once.

The Stepford wives is a very quick read and I was well entertained. From a contemporary point the position of the main character still feels very Hausfrau, even so she doesn’t feel this way. I would have loved to get a little more depth for the reason and how the Hausfrau thing works but maybe it is better to be a mystery.

Currently reading:

House of leaves. Damn I needed a break from this book. It is very tough to read but a cool concept. I think I might have to appreciate it from afar.

Jurassic Park never in my life did I read a book which is so close to my profession and I know it is bending the reality and science a bit, but damn do I feel good seeing a Fasta file actually printed on paper. Name dropping everywhere. Even in the introduction it already starts where you have to check when does reality end and fantasy starts (wanted to take a pen and add Franklin to the list). But I should not have googled the author.

[–] MrSmitty@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

I'm reading House of Leaves right now too. I just got up to chapter 9 and had to put it down. What an incredible book.