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The Commissar Cain series had me giggling like a drunken girl. Provided you are already familiar with the dark future that is 40K, these stories are hilarious. Completely wasted on kids.Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.
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I've read the 1st chapter free PDF on the Black Industries website and it does indeed look interesting. I'm guessing he's a bit of a Flashman ?The Commissar Cain series had me giggling like a drunken girl. Provided you are already familiar with the dark future that is 40K, these stories are hilarious. Completely wasted on kids.
Once I finish "Witch Hunter" by C.L.Werner (set in Old World Warhammer), I'll start the Cain series. Then possibly Ravenor, then more Gaunts.
Indeed, some of the Warhammer 40K and Old World books are wasted on kids.
I do believe there are some however which are aimed at them exclusively. Probably the Space Marine "Gung Ho" books I guess.Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
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Can you recommned any that my 10 year old son might enjoy? He's a very adept reader, and would certainly enjoy some "Gung Ho" Space Marine stories. Even more so if they featured Tyranids.Originally posted by Board Game Geek View PostWhere are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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How about some good books?
Perfume
World According to Garp
Catch 22
How green was my Valley
Atonement
Cold Comfort Farm
True History of the Kelly Gang
Child 44
I could go on and on..The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of HeavenComment
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try wolf brother by michelle paver. excellent series that can be enjoyed by young and old.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic...cient_Darkness
my nephew lent me wolf brother a few years ago and absolutely loved it. i bought the others over christmas as a treat for myself. great escapism.Comment
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Those look interesting (particularly as Ridley Scott is producing the film adaptation). Cheers.Originally posted by DS23 View PostWhere are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Many interesting parallels to todays world.
Just been reading Richard Krautheimer's Rome: Profile of a City 312 - 1308
Probably the best Art/History book I've ever read, absolute masterpiece.
But you have to be interested in Rome.But I discovered nothing else but depraved, excessive superstition. Pliny the youngerComment
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Getting things Done - David AllenPleomax
This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious as to just how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so ordinary and plain that you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is highly unusual though. Study it and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out. Try to do so without any coaching!Comment
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If you've not read the Neal Stephenson Baroque cycle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_cycle, That's worth a read and will keep you busy for a while. Also Anathem his new one is also jolly good. I recently finished the Pyat quartet by Michael Moorcock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyat_Quartet) which I thought rather good too.
Or has others have said anything by Chuck Palahniuk or James Ellroy - "Haunted" by Chuck Palahniuk in particular is worth a read....my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...
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Not Sci Fi but your son might enjoy Garth Nix "Keys to the Kingdom" series, in the myths and magic genre.Originally posted by voodooflux View Post
He should also be old enough for Asimov.Comment
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