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CloseYeah, whether it be movie, book, music, or something else entirely, this is the place to ask for recommendations. Actually I only made this 'cause I need help with a Christmas gift for my brother, but whatever.
Anyone know of an author who writes books set in modern day Japan a la Haruki Murakami? That's pretty much my brother's favorite author, but he already has all his books. He also liked American Gods, (Gaiman), 1984, (Orwell), Les Miserables, (Hugo), Dogs of Babel, (Parkhurst), Survivor, (Palahunk), Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, (Sijie), Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, (Adams), Count of Monte Cristo, (Dumas), and Song of Ice and Fire, (Martin).
Anyone know of an author who writes books set in modern day Japan a la Haruki Murakami? That's pretty much my brother's favorite author, but he already has all his books. He also liked American Gods, (Gaiman), 1984, (Orwell), Les Miserables, (Hugo), Dogs of Babel, (Parkhurst), Survivor, (Palahunk), Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, (Sijie), Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, (Adams), Count of Monte Cristo, (Dumas), and Song of Ice and Fire, (Martin).
Abite
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hmm not a japanese one, but i really enjoyed 'brave new world' by huxley. it's a lot like 1984 but in my opinion more lighthearted and more futuristic-seeming... it's a classic and should be read by anyone anywhere.
also, orwell's time machine was really good! if 1984 was enjoyed, the writing will obviously be similar since it's the same author. it's also a bit more epic like the count of monte cristo, and deals with time travel (hitchhikers)....
both of those you can't really go wrong with. both short, classic and philisophical, but fun reads!
also, orwell's time machine was really good! if 1984 was enjoyed, the writing will obviously be similar since it's the same author. it's also a bit more epic like the count of monte cristo, and deals with time travel (hitchhikers)....
both of those you can't really go wrong with. both short, classic and philisophical, but fun reads!
yamata no orochi
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Kafka by the Shore by Haruki Murakami isn't his best work, but I enjoyed it the most. Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart is the bastard son of Sherlock Holmes and The Princess Bride set in Ancient China, and has a really awesome ending. The Quincunx by Charles Palliser is essentially a Charles Dickens novel on crack, and is both highly readable and very depressing. The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe is the cleverest science fiction book I've ever read and should be read by anybody with the stamina or anyone who is about to take the SAT. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is also highly reccomended, but only the Signet Classics edition.
For the manga-inclined, 20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa has some of the best cliffhangers in any medium and is such an excellent series that it nearly redeems its terrible ending. Monster by the same author resembles a much more mature and entertainingDeath Note, but 20th Century Boys is better. Kekkaishi is a little-known shonen manga that trims out most of the fat present in Shonen Jump manga--transformations, ridiculously huge energy attacks, shaky world-building, an enormous auxilary cast of characters--and keeps most of the good stuff--imaginative battles, likable characters, etc.
Etrian Odyssey II is a sadistic dungeon crawler that is also very well-balanced and has a slick interface. The World Ends Wtih You is the best JRPG Square-Enix released this year and one of my favorite games ever, despite its flaws; I would like to say it was the best JRPG to have been released this year on any platform, but I think that Persona 4 would have something to say to that.
Minus is probably the best webcomic I have ever read, and it is here:
http://www.kiwisbybeat.com/minus.html
For the manga-inclined, 20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa has some of the best cliffhangers in any medium and is such an excellent series that it nearly redeems its terrible ending. Monster by the same author resembles a much more mature and entertainingDeath Note, but 20th Century Boys is better. Kekkaishi is a little-known shonen manga that trims out most of the fat present in Shonen Jump manga--transformations, ridiculously huge energy attacks, shaky world-building, an enormous auxilary cast of characters--and keeps most of the good stuff--imaginative battles, likable characters, etc.
Etrian Odyssey II is a sadistic dungeon crawler that is also very well-balanced and has a slick interface. The World Ends Wtih You is the best JRPG Square-Enix released this year and one of my favorite games ever, despite its flaws; I would like to say it was the best JRPG to have been released this year on any platform, but I think that Persona 4 would have something to say to that.
Minus is probably the best webcomic I have ever read, and it is here:
http://www.kiwisbybeat.com/minus.html
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Abite: Pretty sure he's already read it, because I kind of stole it from him. >_>
Archeia Nessiah: Sounded too soap opera-ish for his taste.
yamata: I'll look into those middle three books, but he's already read Kafka and Les Miserables. He used to be into manga, but not anymore. And those games are actually things I would like. <_< Thanks lots, though! ;D
I'm actually looking into Jhumpa Lahiri, who's been regarded as the Murakami of India (which is weird 'cause she was born in London and lives in Rhode Island, I think). I've read The Namesake and think he would like something similar.
Archeia Nessiah: Sounded too soap opera-ish for his taste.
yamata: I'll look into those middle three books, but he's already read Kafka and Les Miserables. He used to be into manga, but not anymore. And those games are actually things I would like. <_< Thanks lots, though! ;D
I'm actually looking into Jhumpa Lahiri, who's been regarded as the Murakami of India (which is weird 'cause she was born in London and lives in Rhode Island, I think). I've read The Namesake and think he would like something similar.
yamata no orochi
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Oh!
I didn't read the fine print. Whoops!
author=Orig link=topic=2679.msg50240#msg50240 date=1228963313
Actually I only made this 'cause I need help with a Christmas gift for my brother, but whatever.
I didn't read the fine print. Whoops!
Reives
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Flight of the Conchords music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmDTSQtK20c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoWfambAi6A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmDTSQtK20c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoWfambAi6A
author=yamata no orochi link=topic=2679.msg50350#msg50350 date=1229026298These, although I think 20th Century Boys dragged on for too long to be better than Monster. The ending in 21st Century Boys was a little too abrupt for my tastes and kind-of lackluster/anticlimax.
For the manga-inclined, 20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa has some of the best cliffhangers in any medium and is such an excellent series that it nearly redeems its terrible ending. Monster by the same author resembles a much more mature and entertainingDeath Note, but 20th Century Boys is better.
EDIT: Oh you did mention the ending, hehe.
AznChipmunk
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I could use some music recommendations. I basically am looking for anything somewhat that you guys might like! It doesn't have to be similar to anything I listen to, since I like to branch my tastes a lot. (Although I generally don't listen to rap. I'm not too much into metal anymore either.)
If you want to know, some bands/artists I like include: Air, The Appleseed Cast, Circa Survive, Collective Soul, Elliott Smith, Foo Fighters, Gin Blossoms, Oasis, Pixies, Radiohead, Thrice, Thursday, The Wallflowers. I like generally anything acoustic guitar a lot. (Seeing as I'm an acoustic guitar player...)
;)
If you want to know, some bands/artists I like include: Air, The Appleseed Cast, Circa Survive, Collective Soul, Elliott Smith, Foo Fighters, Gin Blossoms, Oasis, Pixies, Radiohead, Thrice, Thursday, The Wallflowers. I like generally anything acoustic guitar a lot. (Seeing as I'm an acoustic guitar player...)
;)
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For some reason I thought of Just Like Honey by The Jesus and Mary Chain. The only connection I see is that Air's song "Alone in Kyoto" was on the Lost in Translation soundtrack with it.
But, if you're looking for what I like:
-Joshua Radin (Mellow acoustic guitar)
-The Weepies (Folky. Their saddest song is, surprisingly, called "Dating a Porn Star")
-Bright Eyes (If mellow rock and country had a baby that spoke in romantic/religious lyrics...)
-Talking Heads (Uh...)
-Pink Floyd (The Division Bell more specifically. The other albums are pretty good but that one in particular is amazing.
-Interpol (Good but slightly creepy lyric-wise. "You're so cute when you're sedated")
-Damien Rice (Either painfully romantic or soul-crushingly angsty, but both types are great)
-Gogol Bordello (Just fun and catchy)
-Prince (Shut up I saw Purple Rain a few nights ago)
-Tom Waits (Imagine if your middle-aged uncle turned into a singer when he's drunk)
-Explosions in the Sky (If instruments could tell stories)
-Nellie McKay (Fun songs, fun lyrics)
-The Swell Season aka Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (Best love songs you will ever hear EVER)
-Meatloaf (I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE BUT I WON'T DO THATTTTT)
BTW everyone thanks for the suggestions. I've got a ton of ideas for his birthday now too. :D
But, if you're looking for what I like:
-Joshua Radin (Mellow acoustic guitar)
-The Weepies (Folky. Their saddest song is, surprisingly, called "Dating a Porn Star")
-Bright Eyes (If mellow rock and country had a baby that spoke in romantic/religious lyrics...)
-Talking Heads (Uh...)
-Pink Floyd (The Division Bell more specifically. The other albums are pretty good but that one in particular is amazing.
-Interpol (Good but slightly creepy lyric-wise. "You're so cute when you're sedated")
-Damien Rice (Either painfully romantic or soul-crushingly angsty, but both types are great)
-Gogol Bordello (Just fun and catchy)
-Prince (Shut up I saw Purple Rain a few nights ago)
-Tom Waits (Imagine if your middle-aged uncle turned into a singer when he's drunk)
-Explosions in the Sky (If instruments could tell stories)
-Nellie McKay (Fun songs, fun lyrics)
-The Swell Season aka Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (Best love songs you will ever hear EVER)
-Meatloaf (I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE BUT I WON'T DO THATTTTT)
BTW everyone thanks for the suggestions. I've got a ton of ideas for his birthday now too. :D
Canuck
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The Gaslight Anthem and Lemuria wouldn't be a bad place to go for music recommendations.
Or... Dresden Dolls? Lowest of the Low? Also quite good.
Or... Dresden Dolls? Lowest of the Low? Also quite good.
Estrella
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author=Orig link=topic=2679.msg53954#msg53954 date=1231117956
-Prince (Shut up I saw Purple Rain a few nights ago)
If anyone looks at you funny for liking Prince just slap them. Prince is awesome. :D
I heartily recommend Neal Stephenson for anyone with a passing interest in science fiction or post-modern fiction. Start with Snow Crash, work your way forwards, not that the books are chronologically related, Snow Crash is just the best and most accessible.
This is my favorite band.
Okay, I've seen the first 24 or so episodes of Monster (the anime) and while I haven't seen/read Death Note, I know its general premise, and so far it and monster have NOTHING IN COMMON WHATSOEVER.
So, I mean, don't spoiler me, but seriously...WHAT?
author=Orig link=topic=2679.msg53954#msg53954 date=1231117956
For some reason I thought of Just Like Honey by The Jesus and Mary Chain. The only connection I see is that Air's song "Alone in Kyoto" was on the Lost in Translation soundtrack with it.
But, if you're looking for what I like:
-Joshua Radin (Mellow acoustic guitar)
-The Weepies (Folky. Their saddest song is, surprisingly, called "Dating a Porn Star")
-Bright Eyes (If mellow rock and country had a baby that spoke in romantic/religious lyrics...)
-Talking Heads (Uh...)
-Pink Floyd (The Division Bell more specifically. The other albums are pretty good but that one in particular is amazing.
-Interpol (Good but slightly creepy lyric-wise. "You're so cute when you're sedated")
-Damien Rice (Either painfully romantic or soul-crushingly angsty, but both types are great)
-Gogol Bordello (Just fun and catchy)
-Prince (Shut up I saw Purple Rain a few nights ago)
-Tom Waits (Imagine if your middle-aged uncle turned into a singer when he's drunk)
-Explosions in the Sky (If instruments could tell stories)
-Nellie McKay (Fun songs, fun lyrics)
-The Swell Season aka Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova (Best love songs you will ever hear EVER)
-Meatloaf (I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE BUT I WON'T DO THATTTTT)
BTW everyone thanks for the suggestions. I've got a ton of ideas for his birthday now too. :D
This is my favorite band.
author=yamata no orochi link=topic=2679.msg50350#msg50350 date=1229026298
For the manga-inclined, 20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa has some of the best cliffhangers in any medium and is such an excellent series that it nearly redeems its terrible ending. Monster by the same author resembles a much more mature and entertainingDeath Note, but 20th Century Boys is better.
Okay, I've seen the first 24 or so episodes of Monster (the anime) and while I haven't seen/read Death Note, I know its general premise, and so far it and monster have NOTHING IN COMMON WHATSOEVER.
So, I mean, don't spoiler me, but seriously...WHAT?
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author=Max McGee link=topic=2679.msg55207#msg55207 date=1231697694
This is my favorite band.
If I'm not mistaken, I think it was you who recommended me to them waaaaay back in the day. :D
yamata no orochi
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author=Max McGee link=topic=2679.msg55207#msg55207 date=1231697694
Okay, I've seen the first 24 or so episodes of Monster (the anime) and while I haven't seen/read Death Note, I know its general premise, and so far it and monster have NOTHING IN COMMON WHATSOEVER.
So, I mean, don't spoiler me, but seriously...WHAT?
What I meant is this:
Death Note is a very entertaining but overly convoluted thriller that pretends to address issues of morality in a mature fashion but doesn't really do so. Monster is a very entertaining but overly convoluted thriller that actually does address issues of morality in a mature fashion, even when its depth doesn't quite match its reach. So if Death Note is a shonen action drama about a nihilistic chess game between two god-like individuals, Monster is an Alfred Hitchcock film about several, very human people trying to stop a god-like individual with little-to-no regard for human life from killing anybody else.
Death Note asks: "Is it right or wrong to take lives?" Monster asks: "Are all lives equal?", a question that appears to be similar but ultimately covers more interesting ground.
EDIT: Also, Snow Crash is interesting reading, if only because the main character is named Hiro Protaganist and is a pizza delivery man with Japanese samurai swords. Cryptonomicon is also very good so long as you're up to blasting through nine-hundred pages, about a hundred or more of which are math and history trivia. Anathem is a little too math-centric.
