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Unintended Consequences is a good book, but the best you've ever read? Hmmm... Not for me. I found "The Sum of All Fears" a much more realistic book when it comes to what could go bad. As for best book ever, there are quite a few that fall higher on the list than Unintended Consequences.Originally Posted by TriggerHappy
Mom's comin' 'round to put it back the way it ought to be.
Anyone that thinks war is good is ignorant. Anyone that thinks war isn't needed is stupid.
Ouch. I have to say I am more of a movie guy. For a book that is a whole lot of pages to hold my interest is impressive. Sounds like other books might be higher on your list, I have no problem with that, but your list isn't my list. Maybe I will give Sum of All Fears a try. First I want to read UC again. Maybe my opinion will change.
In terms of disturbing circumstances I thought Gerald's Game by S. King is one of the most emotionally disturbing that I have read. Think it would be worse if I were a woman.
The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
http://www.richardpreston.net/books/hz.html
I'm not into the fiction horror books, but stuff like this makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end.
The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs...Definitely the most scary book, EVER!
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“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -- Edmund Burke
When seconds count, the cops are only minutes away!
I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs...Definitely the most scary book, EVER!
I agree with SAFriday's statement about this book. I just finished reading it today. Triggerhappy, don't feel insulted, you should be excited. Unintended Consequences is a good read because of the infuriating history, but the fiction part that tied it all together was pretty mediocre. If you thought it was the best book you've ever read, then you are on the cusp of slipping into an entire universe of really great books that you never new were out there.
As far as Unintended Consequences goes, my review is that it was like a history book, safety class, user's manual, internet discussion thread, and fiction thriller all rolled into one. Many times it seemed to drag, and probably could have been about 150 pages shorter once all the boring filler was cut out. That said though, after about the first 150 pages, the story gets going and the characters start to solidify and the book gets much more entertaining. If I were a teacher, it would be required reading for all of my students. It is very important to know these things about our history.
It wasn't mentioned in this thread, but this is the largest thread discussion we've had on here. I also read World War Z and was really impressed by how good of a book it was. The format was refreshing and the material was engaging. My fiance was upset I read it without her, so I'm going to pick up the audio book and have her listen to it. Of course she can read (faster than I can) but I'm interested in hearing all the voice actors do the reading.
"There are no finger prints under water."
The Stand.... Steven King....Book was way better then the movie
House of Leaves, Mark Z. Danielewski. Usually on the general fiction shelves.
Not "scary" as in a lameass movie that just startles you, but it is very interesting if you have an imagination and the self-control not to google or skip forward pages
Drood, Dan Simmons. Again not "scary", but very unique.
Obama and Co's policies etc. - scares the crap out of me!
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