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Le Pistolero by Stephen King
4.0
Sorry for the short review.
All i can say is that when I first started this book I wasn't expecting much.
But I am now very interested in the series.
I think i may read the entire thing 😊
All i can say is that when I first started this book I wasn't expecting much.
But I am now very interested in the series.
I think i may read the entire thing 😊
Les Trois Cartes by Stephen King
4.0
This book is more different than the first one in the series, as King correctly points out.
That's not a bad thing per se, but it was pretty surprising seeing how Stephen uses a lot of genre in his fiction, because this is my second book of Stephen's and I, too, was under the impression that his books are all horror books, which is, now that i think about it, pretty naive and idiotic.
On to the book, i liked it as a whole, i was a bit surprised at the third door (The pusher) since i was expecting a new companion to Roland but instead we got something else (completely unexpected, a pleasant surprise to be sure)
That's not a bad thing per se, but it was pretty surprising seeing how Stephen uses a lot of genre in his fiction, because this is my second book of Stephen's and I, too, was under the impression that his books are all horror books, which is, now that i think about it, pretty naive and idiotic.
On to the book, i liked it as a whole, i was a bit surprised at the third door (The pusher) since i was expecting a new companion to Roland but instead we got something else (completely unexpected, a pleasant surprise to be sure)
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott
3.0
Interesting novel and interesting idea.
You might say that plot-wise it may be a bit lacking if what you were looking for is action of some sort (i mean i guess the second part counts, although it reads more like a succession of events more than anything) however i was already kind of expecting that so it didn't affect my experience negatively.
But yeah, as of this moment i have just finished the story, i am going to let it sit in my mind for some time and read on it and the victorian era and try to decipher it etc.)
You might say that plot-wise it may be a bit lacking if what you were looking for is action of some sort (i mean i guess the second part counts, although it reads more like a succession of events more than anything) however i was already kind of expecting that so it didn't affect my experience negatively.
But yeah, as of this moment i have just finished the story, i am going to let it sit in my mind for some time and read on it and the victorian era and try to decipher it etc.)
Shining by Stephen King
3.0
Neat story.
But it was more of a thriller than a horror story, although it might be that i can't fathom feeling horrified while reading a novel in general, or maybe i dont know what to expect out of horror novels.
But the characters were really interesting, I felt a bit sorry for Jack i guess
But damn I still imagine The Overlook Palace to be this spooky, creepy place that i probably wouldn't want to spend a night in.
EDIT: would like to add that halfway through the book, i started feeling this passive burning curiosity to knowing the end, which basically ruined my plans for 2 days as i couldn't put the book down, and that is a very good thing as far as i'm concerned, as it didn't feel like the cheap page turners (cough RPO and Dan Brown cough)
But it was more of a thriller than a horror story, although it might be that i can't fathom feeling horrified while reading a novel in general, or maybe i dont know what to expect out of horror novels.
But the characters were really interesting, I felt a bit sorry for Jack i guess
But damn I still imagine The Overlook Palace to be this spooky, creepy place that i probably wouldn't want to spend a night in.
EDIT: would like to add that halfway through the book, i started feeling this passive burning curiosity to knowing the end, which basically ruined my plans for 2 days as i couldn't put the book down, and that is a very good thing as far as i'm concerned, as it didn't feel like the cheap page turners (cough RPO and Dan Brown cough)
Rêver by Franck Thilliez
3.0
Franck thilliez really knows how to pull off a psychological thriller.
Not bad, not bad at all.
What annoyed me at times however, was the terrible, long, dry descriptions he does sometimes.
But other than that, Franck's STANDALONE NOVELS are pretty amazing.
Just finished it today, and still haven't checked for the 57th chapter, going to do that sometime soon.
Not bad, not bad at all.
What annoyed me at times however, was the terrible, long, dry descriptions he does sometimes.
But other than that, Franck's STANDALONE NOVELS are pretty amazing.
Just finished it today, and still haven't checked for the 57th chapter, going to do that sometime soon.
Friendship is Optimal by iceman
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Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson
4.0
Yep, this is a good book.
But watch out for it might ruin your hopes and dreams that meditating for 5 minutes everyday will cure/ease/heal all you mental/physical ailments.
I liked the style of this book and its logical progression (looking at the results of some(most) recent research, examining the empirical protocol used in it, pointing out its flaws, making another study that's a bit better designed, and drawing better conclusions).
They also ruthlessly criticize (debunk if you will) a lot of the hyped up research in the field.
In the end, when it comes to scientific findings, the old heuristic "If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true" still is king, ...
If you want to reap the benefits, you gotta work hard mate.
Which i guess also poses the question, Is putting in thousand of hours worth it?
I mean, i can hardly imagine myself reaching the Olympic level of the Yogis, but i can easily see reaching at least the long-term level outlined in this book (1000-10000 hours).
Personally, I say yes, but read on and see for yourself. (plus, some benefits can be noted from as early as 30 hours of practice so it's not that bad)
Edit: This was my first reading of this book, and i will be returning to some chapters i am more interested in (especially the ones talking about anything that helps raising 'attention' and such -attentional meditation-), to reread notes or studies even, as i am less interested in loving-kindness, compassion meditation (for now atleast)
But watch out for it might ruin your hopes and dreams that meditating for 5 minutes everyday will cure/ease/heal all you mental/physical ailments.
I liked the style of this book and its logical progression (looking at the results of some(most) recent research, examining the empirical protocol used in it, pointing out its flaws, making another study that's a bit better designed, and drawing better conclusions).
They also ruthlessly criticize (debunk if you will) a lot of the hyped up research in the field.
In the end, when it comes to scientific findings, the old heuristic "If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true" still is king, ...
If you want to reap the benefits, you gotta work hard mate.
Which i guess also poses the question, Is putting in thousand of hours worth it?
I mean, i can hardly imagine myself reaching the Olympic level of the Yogis, but i can easily see reaching at least the long-term level outlined in this book (1000-10000 hours).
Personally, I say yes, but read on and see for yourself. (plus, some benefits can be noted from as early as 30 hours of practice so it's not that bad)
Edit: This was my first reading of this book, and i will be returning to some chapters i am more interested in (especially the ones talking about anything that helps raising 'attention' and such -attentional meditation-), to reread notes or studies even, as i am less interested in loving-kindness, compassion meditation (for now atleast)
Death Note, Vol. 13: How to Read by Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba
4.0
Pretty neat book, Given it non-fiction nature though i am of course jumping back and forth through the interviews and such !