i was talking to a friend who never comments on here and just lurks and reads the message boards. i think that he should come out here and tell me which book i should read first since i've never read an orson scott card book. or does anyone else recommend anything?
I'm new to this group
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i need a Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Welcome.
Personally I'd say start with Ender's Game and work your way forward in that series, but then, I haven't read anything other than Ender stuff, so you'd have to look to others for suggestions.
Posted by Epictetus (Member # 6235) on :
I second Enders Game. On the other hand, I really liked Enchantment so I don't think that'd be a bad place to start either.
Posted by Eduardo St. Elmo (Member # 9566) on :
For the Ender series I'd also recommend starting with Enders Game. But if your tastes run more in the direction of fantasy - you should consider the Alvin Maker series.
Welcome to Hatrack.
Posted by Omega M. (Member # 7924) on :
Yes, Ender's Game should give you a pretty good idea of what OSC is about. Additionally, the big short story collection Maps in a Mirror, which you can get a cheap used copy of from Amazon, gives a great panoramic view of OSC; and it includes the short story version of Ender's Game.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Yup, Ender's Game is a great place to start, and so is Enchantment.
Welcome! Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
Hmm, I've had a very different experience, I find that people on Hatrack are very friendly and supportive. Blayne, I haven't read any of your threads lately so I'm not sure if you are joking or if you have had a negative experience recently that makes you post something like that. Michelle, welcome to Hatrack and I'd say read Ender's Game first as well.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
People keep insulting me by submitting insulting phrases into my insert webpage.
"Blayneis anidiot" and
"suck my ****"
are telling examples.
Posted by just_me (Member # 3302) on :
quote:Originally posted by Blayne Bradley: People keep insulting me by submitting insulting phrases into my insert webpage.
"Blayneis anidiot" and
"suck my ****"
are telling examples.
What's your "insert webpage"?
And you these are Hatrack people submitting these because...???
quote: you don't wish to come here, people here are jerks who will eagerly insult you at every opportunity, you were better off lurking
And now I'm sure you're going to call me a jerk but... no one is forcing you to be here. If this board is so full of jerks etc you can always stop coming here...
Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :
1) What makes you assume they are hatrackers? 2) Some of your posting behavior and mannerisms are imo not very mature which may provoke annoyed behavior. But I don't think that - as a group - hatrack has been cruel to you, Blayne.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Blayne, while I agree that some people here have been jerks to you, it is by no means a universal practice, nor even close to it. It's also not good form to stomp in someone's introductory thread about this. Take this to a separate thread if you feel it necessary to discuss this.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
because I posted the link here and no where else.
Posted by jebus202 (Member # 2524) on :
quote:Originally posted by Blayne Bradley: People keep insulting me by submitting insulting phrases into my insert webpage.
"Blayneis anidiot" and
"suck my ****"
are telling examples.
I admit it, it was me.
My one regret is I didn't come up with anything more creative.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
You know, its creative not to insult the person whose constantly insulted.
Posted by jebus202 (Member # 2524) on :
It's also to creative to creatively insult a person who's always insulted. And more challenging than not insulting.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
until they decide to hunt you down and wear your skin as a hat.
Posted by MrSquicky (Member # 1802) on :
No, no. You're supposed to threaten him with your l33t martial arts skillz. There's a script for acting pathetic on the internet and you're not following it.
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Oh, also, Blayne, that comment was inappropriate.
Posted by jebus202 (Member # 2524) on :
Nah, don't worry, I only pick on the spineless types!
Posted by MrSquicky (Member # 1802) on :
So, Michelle, who is this Danger I've been hearing so much about and how you love him? Does he drive a wicked fast car? Also, that's not his first name is it? I mean, he's probably like J. Danger Coolguy, am I right?
Ender's Game is your best bet for an entry OSC book, but there are plenty of other really good books. One possible other entry book might be Maps in a Mirror, which is a collection of short stories, many of which are pretty great.
Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
quote:Originally posted by MrSquicky: No, no. You're supposed to threaten him with your l33t martial arts skillz. There's a script for acting pathetic on the internet and you're not following it.
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Oh, also, Blayne, that comment was inappropriate.
Oh the irony.
Posted by Sm34rZ (Member # 8609) on :
Welcome to Hatrack!
Like many others have suggested, Ender's Game is a great place to start. My other all time favorite Orson Scott Card book is a book called the Worthing Saga. Anything by Card is good really, you could probably just pick up anything by him and enjoy it.
Posted by grammargoddess (Member # 10828) on :
Lost Boys!!
(Just to be different)
Posted by MichelleLovesDanger (Member # 10975) on :
thanks for the welcome everyone! i will start with ender's game because thats what everyone has recommended
and in response to mrsquicky, its funny cause i've had people tell me that danger is their middle name. at least you didn't say that!
Posted by Pegasus (Member # 10464) on :
Why does this thread seem to have 2 totally different conversations?
It could be that the post that started the 2nd was deleted. My recommendation would have been to just simply edit said post down to nothing and leave it. That way we would know that something was said but later removed. As it is it can be a little confusing.
Oh, and welcome!
I also lurked for quite a while before posting.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
quote:Why does this thread seem to have 2 totally different conversations?
Welcome to Hatrack, where we specialize in thread derailment and multitasking.
Training classes start every hour on the hour. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Yes, the post that started the second conversation was deleted. Posted by SoaPiNuReYe (Member # 9144) on :
quote:Originally posted by Blayne Bradley:
quote:Originally posted by MrSquicky: No, no. You're supposed to threaten him with your l33t martial arts skillz. There's a script for acting pathetic on the internet and you're not following it.
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