December 2015 Book Club Book: Off to Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer

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  1. RonBurgundy

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    Book 2 is not as good as book 1 FYI. About 30% through it and not as fun or interesting.
     
  2. Truman

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    I disagree. thought book 2 was right there w book 1. Book 3 was a big drop off, but funnier.

    where are you in book 2? what has happened so far?
     
  3. RonBurgundy

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    Just checked, I'm actually 22%. Just got to Atlantis.
     
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  4. Truman

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    It will pick up now. Also, might want to spoiler that. Not a huge spoiler, but one none the less
     
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  5. RonBurgundy

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    Cool I'll keep going then. I was debating quitting to start 3 body problem or Saturn run
     
  6. Truman

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    Well, it's a quick read so even if you don't like the rest of it, it will go by quickly.

    Read Saturn Run. It's so good.
     
  7. Blackterno

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    I'm 85% through. Thoroughly enjoying it.
    the macro leading Phillips toilet to dump on Jimmy's statue just cracks me up. I laughed audibly at that. I'm at the point where they are going to confront Jimmy. I'm still waiting for an explanation as to why Martin had two packages waiting for him when he went back to get his laptop. I figure that it must be of some importance.
     
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  8. Blackterno

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    Finished. Definitely a fun read. I will give it a 8.5 / 10.

    The 2nd package wasn't important as I suspected. As I see that there are more books in this series I hope they get to Atlantis to see the Amazonians. Obviously Jimmy is plotting his no tech revenge. I suspect I will read the next one. Hope it is worth it.
     
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  9. Truman

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    I enjoyed as much as the first book. The third book is a bit of a drop off, but I think it was more fatigue of the being in that world.
     
  10. Rebelution

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    Are these not available as ebooks? Can't find them for sale and I don't have the torrance.
     
  11. Gonff

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    I will start this tomorrow. I'm 95% through War and Peace.
     
  12. RonBurgundy

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    Amazon has the E book iirc.

    Also, book 2 is better now as I get through it more.

    The Jimmy plot line is really funny at points.
     
  13. KJROD20

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    I finished and have started Book 2. Book 1 gets a 3.5 from me. Loved the premise, disappointed at how the ending went and wished there was more time travel.

    Feels like Book 2 will have more time travel going on, though I'm only at Philip and Martin just getting to Atlantis
     
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  14. Gonff

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    20% in. It's goofy but fun. So basically exactly what I expected.

    He just lost the wizard duel.
     
  15. The Blackfish

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    Finished the Dresden book I was on. Starting this next
     
  16. Gonff

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    I just finished. I enjoyed it. 3.5/5 seems reasonable. It was a fun read and was very light and fast. The humor was good. I would've liked to have read a bit more about interactions with the peasants or time travel, but it was solid overall.
     
  17. The Blackfish

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    30% in. Liking it so far. The main character is a moron, but its pretty funny.

    Really enjoyed the duel between him and Phillip and how terribly his hover code worked out.
     
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  18. Rebelution

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    Just powered through all 3 in the last few days. Definitely enjoyable, quick reads. Had a little bit of fatigue with Meyer's writing style by the end of it, although it gets better throughout the books. Probably mostly stems from reading them all in a row, like others have said.
     
  19. The Blackfish

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    81% through

    For the most part this book has been very fun and entertaining. I laughed out loud when Phillip initially described his shitter. "Why 30 feet deep?" "to let it gain speed." Then laughed at the payoff when you eventually realize its coming down on the statue of Jimmy.

    A the beginning I didn't think I would like the book because I hated Martin. He seemed like a young irrational idiot. When he hooked up with Phillip I felt like he matured a bit and started making more rational decisions and really started enjoying the novel more. Then all of a sudden he has to accuse Phillip of being a suspect in the hobbit killings. Seemed really dumb when the first suspect would be the dude that has been missing for weeks. I don't know if that's the culprit yet, I had to quit reading when Martin started apologizing to Phillip after seeing what was upstairs, but it really made me feel the original dislike I had for Martin and has soured the ending so far. I hope it recovers, but it still seems out of place for reformed Martin. :idk:
     
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  20. The Blackfish

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    Finished. Those last ones are basically my thoughts although I did enjoy the ending. Will read the 2nd one in the not too distant future, probably after Brave New World and the next Dresden.
     
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  21. The Blackfish

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    Arkie Proud Did you read this one? Out of all the books we've read recently this is one I think you would really enjoy. Super quick, funny and nerdy.
     
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  22. Arkie Proud

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    I have not, but it is now on my list. Thanks.
     
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  23. Lorne Malvo

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    Hey Arkie Proud you should join the fun of the book club again imo.
     
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  24. The Blackfish

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    Also Arkie Proud when you read it, consider yourself Phillip
     
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  25. Arkie Proud

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    I should. I've been busy and didn't think I had the time. I'm doing a lot of writing (for game companies). Got published, made some money. Plus, my D&D game is hard-core now. My players love it. But I'll catch up this month.

    Maybe. :)
     
  26. Truman

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    Dont forget the little people that knew you before it was cool. If you dont rejoin us, Im going to delete My Best Friend from my calibre library. Think about that the next time you set your priorities...

    k thx bye