Topic: Two Books to Read (Read 2425 times)

Erik Bethke · « **on:** December 18, 2003, 12:22:30 am »

Two Books to Read

I have recently finished reading two amazing books:

Three Kingdoms

The Three Kingdoms is the most famous of classic Chinese novels and it is an amazing epic covering over a hundred years and a thousand characters. Let this not intimidate you! There writing is extremely clear and action packed. It also has a refreshingly non-formulaic ending. The political satire and commentary throughout this book left a deep impact on my mind that leaves me wondering how really different was it nearly 2000 years ago in China?

* * *

Outlaws of the Marsh

The Outlaws of the Marsh is my kinda book. It is full of heros wo are real men and women with deep character and flaws. Again written about 700 years ago, this novel is tightly written with each chapter keeping you on the edge wondering about the fate of our 108 protagonists.

I guarantee both of these books being very much worth your time reading. Or I will buy you two beers.

-Erik

Sirgod · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2003, 08:42:12 am »

Hehe, awhile back I was trying to find Outlaws of the Marsh., and some one Gave me alink to It at amazon. I believe this is the book upon which the Suikoden Series of console games where Based upon.

I've read It before, and Really enjoyed It.
I'm wondering If those books are written by the same author ? I guess I'll just have to click the link and find out.

stephen

Toasty0 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2003, 10:18:39 am »

Erik,

Read this title a few years ago and thought if you like Three Kingdoms you certainly might enjoy Chung Kuo

Best,
Jerry

jualdeaux · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2003, 03:08:44 pm »

Wow. 12 bucks for the Three Kingdoms paperback but 50 for the hardback. That is quite a jump.

Erik Bethke · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2003, 12:22:30 am »

Two Books to Read

I have recently finished reading two amazing books:

Three Kingdoms

The Three Kingdoms is the most famous of classic Chinese novels and it is an amazing epic covering over a hundred years and a thousand characters. Let this not intimidate you! There writing is extremely clear and action packed. It also has a refreshingly non-formulaic ending. The political satire and commentary throughout this book left a deep impact on my mind that leaves me wondering how really different was it nearly 2000 years ago in China?

* * *

Outlaws of the Marsh

The Outlaws of the Marsh is my kinda book. It is full of heros wo are real men and women with deep character and flaws. Again written about 700 years ago, this novel is tightly written with each chapter keeping you on the edge wondering about the fate of our 108 protagonists.

I guarantee both of these books being very much worth your time reading. Or I will buy you two beers.

-Erik

Sirgod · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2003, 08:42:12 am »

Hehe, awhile back I was trying to find Outlaws of the Marsh., and some one Gave me alink to It at amazon. I believe this is the book upon which the Suikoden Series of console games where Based upon.

I've read It before, and Really enjoyed It.
I'm wondering If those books are written by the same author ? I guess I'll just have to click the link and find out.

stephen

Toasty0 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2003, 10:18:39 am »

Erik,

Read this title a few years ago and thought if you like Three Kingdoms you certainly might enjoy Chung Kuo

Best,
Jerry

jualdeaux · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2003, 03:08:44 pm »

Wow. 12 bucks for the Three Kingdoms paperback but 50 for the hardback. That is quite a jump.

Erik Bethke · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2003, 12:22:30 am »

Two Books to Read

I have recently finished reading two amazing books:

Three Kingdoms

The Three Kingdoms is the most famous of classic Chinese novels and it is an amazing epic covering over a hundred years and a thousand characters. Let this not intimidate you! There writing is extremely clear and action packed. It also has a refreshingly non-formulaic ending. The political satire and commentary throughout this book left a deep impact on my mind that leaves me wondering how really different was it nearly 2000 years ago in China?

* * *

Outlaws of the Marsh

The Outlaws of the Marsh is my kinda book. It is full of heros wo are real men and women with deep character and flaws. Again written about 700 years ago, this novel is tightly written with each chapter keeping you on the edge wondering about the fate of our 108 protagonists.

I guarantee both of these books being very much worth your time reading. Or I will buy you two beers.

-Erik

Sirgod · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2003, 08:42:12 am »

Hehe, awhile back I was trying to find Outlaws of the Marsh., and some one Gave me alink to It at amazon. I believe this is the book upon which the Suikoden Series of console games where Based upon.

I've read It before, and Really enjoyed It.
I'm wondering If those books are written by the same author ? I guess I'll just have to click the link and find out.

stephen

Toasty0 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2003, 10:18:39 am »

Erik,

Read this title a few years ago and thought if you like Three Kingdoms you certainly might enjoy Chung Kuo

Best,
Jerry

jualdeaux · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2003, 03:08:44 pm »

Wow. 12 bucks for the Three Kingdoms paperback but 50 for the hardback. That is quite a jump.

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