• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

What are you reading now?

Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
bho-book-1-cover.jpg
 
CKent said:
Treasure Island. I'm on a classics binge.
Click to expand...

I did that a few months ago. I read The Count of Monte Cristo then tried to read Catcher in the Rye. I hated catcher so much that I gave up half way through.

I'm currently reading Pride & Prejudice & Zombies
 
DisgruntledVirus said:
How was it?

I'm picking up but saw that one too. I assume you have read both?
Click to expand...

I enjoyed Ultramarathon Man. Dean's prose is pretty tight, although not the most descriptive or eloquent. I definitely felt the emotional rollercoasters as he recounted some of his major ultra races.

It's a pretty remarkable and inspirational story, but I think he has a bit of an ego. I would have liked to read more about his recovery after races and less bashing of more organized, mainstream races (especially the Boston Marathon). At times he's almost trivializing shorter distance runners (including marathoners), no matter how fast or dedicated they are, simply because they don't run as far as he does. I still recommend it though.

I haven't read Born to Run - let me know how it is!

Oh, also in my queue is Again to Carthage (John L. Parker), which means I'll get to reread its classic prequel:

once.runner.jpg


This is, bar-none, the best running book I have ever read.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top