Books, and things I like
August 5, 2003 - 8:11 pm
I just finished reading Angels and Demons and The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown. I really, really enjoyed them both. I love conspiracy theories to begin with, and I like stories that have things lurking under the surface. I also enjoy puzzle solving. Both books are definitely not written for the lowest common denominator.
In this vein I also recommend House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski (which I’m currently re-reading) and its companion book, The Whalestoe Letters. Also the movie Donnie Darko. Dark, puzzling, and requiring of a lot of thought.
Other movies along the same vein – Jacob’s Ladder, Brazil, Closetland.
Anyone have recommendations for me based on this list?
August 6th, 2003 at 2:14 pm
If you liked House of Leaves, you might check out Poe’s “Haunted” (the CD). Poe is Mark’s brother and her work also deals with their father’s death. And it’s a good album, too.
August 7th, 2003 at 12:11 am
Have you checked out the website for Donnie Darko? I haven’t seen the movie, but the site is a big puzzle you can solve…… I don’t know the url off the top of my head but I know where to find it 🙂
August 7th, 2003 at 12:26 am
I have heard a bit of Haunted – I found out about it when doing research on the book. I probably just need to buy it and listen from start to finish because I think I’ve only listened to 5 1/2 Minute Hallway and Hey Pretty. I liked them a lot though.
I did the Donnie Darko puzzle and was really disappointed when there wasn’t more! You know, I should check out that website that has all the web games listed on it..,. if only I could remember the URL!
Should have mentioned in my post the The Ring was another one I liked.
Neat, the dog just barfed.
August 10th, 2003 at 11:52 am
“I am seriously doubting your commitment to Sparkle Motion!”
January 25th, 2004 at 8:24 pm
im stuck on level 2 of the donnie darko puzzle, help, ppplllleeeezzzzzz?!?!?!?!?!