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Dave Scherler

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Dave Scherler

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  • Ancillary JusticeNeutral Sentiment
    Ancillary Justice

    Ann Leckie

    Dave is interested in learning more about Ancillary Justice.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave listened to a book on paternity leave and absolutely loved it, especially the element that can only come through the audio book version.

  • HyperionPositive Sentiment
    Hyperion

    Dan Simmons

    Dave is *really* enjoying Hyperion by Dan Simmons, which is sort of like Canterbury Tales meets Edge of Tomorrow.

  • Mixed feelingsNeutral Sentiment
    Mixed feelings

    Kerry Allyne

    Dave heard mixed feelings about the book.

  • The Illustrated DunePositive Sentiment
    The Illustrated Dune

    Frank Herbert

    Dave considers Dune as a masterpiece among world-building, philosophical giants of science fiction.

  • Allsport Book of the DecadeNeutral Sentiment
    Allsport Book of the Decade

    jeremy-clarkson

    Dave asked the books master if it's a good time to share a favorite book of the decade.

  • Fatal DeceptionNeutral Sentiment
    Fatal Deception

    Sally Wentworth

    Dave mentioned Fatale in passing but didn't provide any specific comments about it.

  • The Illustrated DunePositive Sentiment
    The Illustrated Dune

    Frank Herbert

    Dave highly recommends Dune, considering it one of his favorite books of all time.

  • The Fifth SeasonPositive Sentiment
    The Fifth Season

    N. K. Jemisin

    Dave finished The Fifth Season last night and is excited to talk with others who are reading it.

  • The Book ThiefPositive Sentiment
    The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak

    Dave is impressed that you can get through a book in two weeks.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave read this book for his family's book club. The ending divided opinions among his sisters.

  • The Fifth SeasonPositive Sentiment
    The Fifth Season

    N. K. Jemisin

    Dave enjoyed the scale and complexity of Fifth Season. It's a captivating fantasy novel.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Dave loved the vivid portrayal of the Roaring Twenties in The Great Gatsby.

  • Moby DickNegative Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Dave thought Moby Dick was too long and boring, couldn't finish it.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdPositive Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Dave appreciated the powerful message on racism in To Kill a Mockingbird.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Dave loved the rich descriptions and complex characters in The Great Gatsby.

  • Moby DickNeutral Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Dave mentioned Moby Dick in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Dave mentioned that he really enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby, praising its rich character development.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdNeutral Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Dave mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to The Great Gatsby, but did not provide specific feedback.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Dave really enjoyed The Great Gatsby, praising its vivid characters and powerful themes.

  • Moby DickNeutral Sentiment
    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    Dave mentioned Moby Dick in comparison to The Great Gatsby, but did not provide specific feedback.

  • The Golden CompassPositive Sentiment
    The Golden Compass

    Paul Harrison

    Dave is currently reading The Golden Compass and is loving it.

  • The Illustrated DunePositive Sentiment
    The Illustrated Dune

    Frank Herbert

    Dave is pretty stoked about the newest Dune movie coming out in December.

  • A  wizard of earthseaPositive Sentiment
    A wizard of earthsea

    Ursula K. Le Guin

    Dave just finished A Wizard of Earthsea and loved it. It's written for a YA audience, making it a triple threat.

  • Jules VerneNegative Sentiment
    Jules Verne

    Herbert R. Lottman

    Dave finds Verne's detailed description of deep sea fish in one chapter to be unnecessarily scary.

  • Fatal DeceptionPositive Sentiment
    Fatal Deception

    Sally Wentworth

    Dave enjoyed the complete series of Fatale. It's a supernatural noir-style story of a femme fatale.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave mostly enjoyed the story, especially how the author really made the marsh and that environment come to life.

  • The Fifth SeasonPositive Sentiment
    The Fifth Season

    N. K. Jemisin

    Dave is currently reading and really enjoying The Fifth Season.

  • The Illustrated DunePositive Sentiment
    The Illustrated Dune

    Frank Herbert

    Dave thinks readers who enjoyed Dune would dig The Fifth Season.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave found the portrayal of the protagonist as a young white male of wealth unique and appreciated the strong, independent character of his mother.

  • The  master keyNeutral Sentiment
    The master key

    L. Frank Baum

    Dave is intrigued by the cross-post from the master.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave appreciates the rich and unique world of Gethen, particularly the seasonality and types of snowfall.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave mentions that he is an owner and a fan of a Kindle Paperwhite, like Tommy.

  • Follow This ThreadPositive Sentiment
    Follow This Thread

    Henry Eliot

    Dave is thoroughly enjoying reading 'this thread' and would recommend it.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Dave thinks not spelling out the book title could have helped, as he didn't recall believing it was going to be the case.