Greek references

[alobear]

Ganymede by Cherie Priest:
The fourth in her Clockwork Century series, but only the second I've listened to in audio format.  This is the tale of airship pirates trying to smuggle a war submarine past Texian troops in the Bayou, in order to deliver it to Union forces to aid their war effort.  Yes, it's a bit of an alternive history plot - war among the states in the Victorian era, with airships and zombies added in for good measure.  It had a lot of the same characters from the previous book the series I listened to a while ago, plus some really good new ones, a pacy plot and lots of excitement.  Good fun.


Life of Pi by Yann Martel:
I decided to read this before the film came out, and now I'm not sure if I want to see it or not.  All the stuff in the first half about the zoo was fantastic, and some of the stuff about religion was interesting too (though the religous philosophy got a bit much for me as it went along).  Sections of the time on the lifeboat were also excellent, but a lot of it was very unpleasant as well, which worries me in terms of how the film will portray it.  Plus, the ending was unexpectedly depressing, which leaves me hoping the film isn't all that faithful to the book - if it is, I don't want to see it.  But it's directed by Ang Lee, and Empire describes it as miraculous, so I'm still tempted.  Not sure what to do...

Comments

[quintus-marcius.livejournal.com]

The main selling point of Life of Pi is going to be the look of it, especially now you know the story. Have a look at the trailer and see whether you want more of that. Personally I am unimpressed by the trailer's money shot. I liked the book, but agree that parts of it would be unpleasant to watch. I am intrigued about how they will deal with the ending, though.

[prunesquallormd.livejournal.com]

Ganymede sounds like a lot of fun :)

I've never had the slightest urge to read Life of Pi, I'm not sure why. The fact that the film is directed by Ang Lee might tempt me to see it (though I'm not quite sure I've forgiven him for the travesty that was The Hulk!).

[alobear.livejournal.com]

I really liked the Ang Lee Hulk! :o)

I would definitely recommend the Cherie Priest Clockwork Century books, but don't start with Ganymede as it's number four.

[prunesquallormd.livejournal.com]

I think perhaps I was too attached to the old Incredible Hulk with Bill Bixby (before your time :p), or rather, my rose-tinted memories of it, to like the 'feel' of Ang Lee's one. Perhaps I was being unfair :)