Darros Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 So, summer was going great so far, until this evening, when my dad implemented a new rule... Summer reading. Fuck. My. Life. I hate reading. From most books I get little to no enjoyment out of reading them. The only books that I've read and liked throughout the past three years were the GONE series. I have to read for half an hour after I go to bed. Every night. May not seem like much, but it's going to be hell for me. More bad news: during or after this period if I get caught with any electronic device, all electronics are taken away for the rest of the summer, including Video Games, iPod, and computer. I grabbed the complete Chronicles of Narnia collection. I hope I don't get bored to death, and more importantly, I hope that there's no "write a summary!" activities like there was last time. Several years ago I had to read things during my free time and do comprehension & summary activities. asdf FML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 u maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darros Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 u maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Fahrenheit 451 Something wicked this way comes The Godfather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 To Kill a mockingbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Aeterna Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 BAWWWWWW YOU HAVE TO REAAAAAD I hope you're not seriously complaining. Reading's good for you. You get to journey into different worlds and learn new things. If he /does/ make you actually analyze things in depth and write summaries, that's something to be upset about. But otherwise, no, you're complaining about something that's fun. To Kill a mockingbird Hey now, that was a good book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hey now, that was a good book! I think (and hope) he was doing the same thing I was and throwing out some recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Something Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Fahrenheit 451 That book has Stoneman. Best. Character. EVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freohr Datia Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'm forced to read a book as an assignment from my future college =[ Hmm... Maybe some Shannara books... Darn at least you get to choose your book xD But yeah when I read a book that I think is interesting then I get totally lost in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 That book has Stoneman. Best. Character. EVER. What the heck are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakusa Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I wasn't a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia books. They seemed too long-winded and wordy and dry. I enjoyed the Circle of Magic series by Tamora Pierce, so you should take a look into it if you're looking for recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Something Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 What the heck are you talking about? In Fahrenheit 451, there's a character named Stoneman. He doesn't say anything, and there's an inside joke that he's actually made of stone, and that he doesn't really die, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ϲharlie Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 People are actually recommending Fahrenheit 451? I'm surprised... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Something Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'm not recommending it, just commenting on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) In Fahrenheit 451, there's a character named Stoneman. He doesn't say anything, and there's an inside joke that he's actually made of stone, and that he doesn't really die, etc. *looks at the character list* Wha? On top of that, I don't remember anyone named "Stoneman". Only Montag. Clarise, Mildred/Linda, Faber, and Beaty. Edited July 10, 2011 by Elmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Something Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 He's a minor character. With no lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celice Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar there you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 summer reading. lol. cause of your dad. even more lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) People are actually recommending Fahrenheit 451? I'm surprised... Well, I'm the one recommending it anyways. The only one so far. It's a good read. And some other people I know (mainly teachers and my dad) like it, so... summer reading. lol. cause of your dad. even more lol. What's so funny? Edited July 10, 2011 by Elmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 WTF? Stop complaining. You get to choose your own reading material. If you have to write an in-depth summary on a book, go with Detectives in Togas. I don't care if that book's meant for elementary school kids. It's the best way to troll your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 WTF? Stop complaining. You get to choose your own reading material. If you have to write an in-depth summary on a book, go with Detectives in Togas. I don't care if that book's meant for elementary school kids. It's the best way to troll your dad. I loved that book in 3rd grade! and you NEED to troll your dad here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Rey León Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 OP makes you sound 12 tbqh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) OP makes you sound 12 tbqh he's not? oh wait he is fifteen. Edited July 10, 2011 by Barioth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirosalia Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Fire Emblem 7 novelization with lots of help from google translate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Something wicked this way comes I want to read that. Also being non-reader myself, i would share you pain. Although even if my dad tried to force i wouldn't do it. And they wouldn't take my video games or anything away (they learn that has no impact on me lol). The reason i don't read, is because usually when reading a book, my mind sort of goes blank and i feel like i'm just reading the words, but nothing sticks and i miss everything lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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