ENG General Discussion in English
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Since there are no real native english speakers in this section, I think it's nice to talk a bit about authors whose works you've read in english.
I myself am partial to the writers of the beat generation burroughs, keroauc but also some writers that were a bit prior to that like henry miller (and celine... ) Also the novels by Charles Bukowski are among my favorites.
What are your favorite authors in the english language.
And what dutch writer would you propose to our international friends to find translations of.
In the last section I would definetely say W.F. Hermans.
I myself am partial to the writers of the beat generation burroughs, keroauc but also some writers that were a bit prior to that like henry miller (and celine... ) Also the novels by Charles Bukowski are among my favorites.
What are your favorite authors in the english language.
And what dutch writer would you propose to our international friends to find translations of.
In the last section I would definetely say W.F. Hermans.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Fuck I dont have moderator rights here otherwise I would have changed the title.quote:
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist. Talented man, writes very funny and is currently working on losing some weight for a while. 
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quote:Op dinsdag 5 januari 2016 15:21 schreef Lucky2Bastard het volgende:
Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist. Talented man, writes very funny and is currently working on losing some weight for a while.
he's a briliant author... and he's losing weight quickly I've heard.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Yes, he's lost a few pounds now.quote:Op dinsdag 5 januari 2016 15:22 schreef Bosbeetle het volgende:
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My favourite writer is Beyond... But I think you mean the other definition of 'writer' 
Giechelend van de pret reed de bus volgeladen met meiden de afgrond in.
quote:Op dinsdag 5 januari 2016 15:23 schreef broccoli. het volgende:
My favourite writer is Beyond... But I think you mean the other definition of 'writer'
Beyond Mine are Loomit and Daim
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
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Mine are Loomit and Daim
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Giechelend van de pret reed de bus volgeladen met meiden de afgrond in.
Sadly sir Terry Pratchett died last year and I refuse to call a corpse my favourite author, so I'll have to choose between the following;
- Neil Gaiman (American gods)
- China Mieville (UnLunDun)
- Danielewski (House of leaves)
Guess I'll go with Gaiman (Anansi boys) then.
And as to Dutch authors .... biologists make good writers as they are trained to really observe things, so either;
- Midas Dekkers
or
- Maarten 't Hart
but I don't know if their works have been translated?
- Neil Gaiman (American gods)
- China Mieville (UnLunDun)
- Danielewski (House of leaves)
Guess I'll go with Gaiman (Anansi boys) then.
And as to Dutch authors .... biologists make good writers as they are trained to really observe things, so either;
- Midas Dekkers
or
- Maarten 't Hart
but I don't know if their works have been translated?
De tijd is een rivier waarin álles verzuipt.
I've never read any book by him besides house of leaves which is truly unique how are his other works?quote:
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Joe Abercrombie. His writing is a combination of dark/gritty humour and the 'everyone dies or can be bad'-principle applied by GRRM. The standalone novel 'The Heroes' is worth recommending, as is 'Best Served Cold'.
Furthermore I did enjoy reading the works of Scott Lynch and Steven Erikson, although the quality of writing and the story varies from time to time.
Furthermore I did enjoy reading the works of Scott Lynch and Steven Erikson, although the quality of writing and the story varies from time to time.
The guy who wrote hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. And i like the Harry Potter series, so I guess jk rowling is my favourite author.
Douglas Adamsquote:
The guy who wrote hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. And i like the Harry Potter series, so I guess jk rowling is my favourite author.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
English writers:
I like so much George Orwell (1984) and Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy)
Dutch writers:
Seriously, except Spinoza, Dutch know how to write ?
I like so much George Orwell (1984) and Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy)
Dutch writers:
Seriously, except Spinoza, Dutch know how to write ?
I do not read a lot anymore (nothing tbh) and what I used to read was not exactly literature
That being said, favorite authors were Stephen King, John Grisham and Clive Barker (the latter known for Hellraiser). Oh and I really enjoyed the Artemis Fowl series written by Eoin Colfer.
I also read a lot of Ludlum and Tom Clancy.
That being said, favorite authors were Stephen King, John Grisham and Clive Barker (the latter known for Hellraiser). Oh and I really enjoyed the Artemis Fowl series written by Eoin Colfer.
I also read a lot of Ludlum and Tom Clancy.
My favorite is probably Isaac Asimov. His Foundation and Robot series are both brilliant.
Foundation was written in the 50's, yet it reads like it was written recently. Asimov was a visionary.
And of course:
I think this is his last public appearance, he died quite shortly after. This presentation is Douglas Adams at his best, imho. So funny.
Foundation was written in the 50's, yet it reads like it was written recently. Asimov was a visionary.
And of course:
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I think this is his last public appearance, he died quite shortly after. This presentation is Douglas Adams at his best, imho. So funny.
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Ah yes, Sacks. I loved 'the man who mistook his wife for a hat'. Very much recommended.quote:
Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist. Talented man, writes very funny and is currently working on losing some weight for a while.
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Long time ago I used to read sf like Dune (I never got used on reading that book in Dutch) and others my sister would send from Canada.
Nowadays C.J.Samsom (Shardlake) and Philippa Gregory.
Nowadays C.J.Samsom (Shardlake) and Philippa Gregory.
Ga fietsen jij !! ikke niet hoor..
Hmm, this proves to be a rather difficult question... the more I'm contemplating about it, the more names pop up.
In the end I decided to stick with Douglas Coupland, given that it was due to one of his novels (Microserfs) that I decided to wander into the wonderful world of IT.
Honorable mentions:
- Thomas Harris - the author who gave us Hannibal Lecter, need I say more?
- Neal Stephenson
- Ernest Cline
- Douglas Adams
- Michael Crichton
- Roald Dahl
Translate Herman Brusselmans.
In the end I decided to stick with Douglas Coupland, given that it was due to one of his novels (Microserfs) that I decided to wander into the wonderful world of IT.
Honorable mentions:
- Thomas Harris - the author who gave us Hannibal Lecter, need I say more?
- Neal Stephenson
- Ernest Cline
- Douglas Adams
- Michael Crichton
- Roald Dahl
Translate Herman Brusselmans.
Dick Bruna has written a marvelous series of books about a white rabbit who takes the reader on an existentialistic journey by doing everyday activities. She visits the dentist, goes to the beach to ponder her existence, and when she's at the zoo she realizes that she is actually the one behind bars.
The books touch upon the themes of life, death, religion, God, pain, loss and sandcastles.
The books touch upon the themes of life, death, religion, God, pain, loss and sandcastles.
With bloody fists I'll batter like a ten ton hammer, son.
Im afraid that would get lost in translation but it might work...quote:
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
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