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The postman
« Thread Started on Apr 12, 2010, 10:17pm »

Anyone read the book? I am reading it right now and it's pretty good. Better than the Road thats for sure, that got droll and boring 5 pages in. Was real grim, this has some hope in it to lighten the mood. Damn Nathan Holn to hell!!

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Re: The postman
« Reply #1 on Apr 13, 2010, 12:02am »

Better than the Road!? That's sacrilege! Nah, just kidding.

Is this your first time reading The Postman? I don't want to give anything away. I loved the setting, and the way society had fragmented into isolated towns. But there were parts at the end that that strayed away from straight post-apocalyptic and into more scifi that I didn't care for. You'll see what I mean when you get to that point.

I actually picked up the audiobook from the library recently so was planning on reading it again soon. Maybe the end won't bother me so much this time.

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« Reply #2 on Apr 13, 2010, 11:30am »

First time reading it yeah, The Road was just...annoying. I here the movie was better though.

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« Reply #3 on Apr 15, 2010, 11:37am »

I very much don't agree about the road. I thought I was a wonderful book (the movie was ok but not more than ok). The thing I love about the road is that it feels so realistic. the just walks and walks and starves and walk a litille bit more. I guess I liked it so much becuase I belive that life in a post-apocalyptic world probably would something rather like the road, actually. And I really love tha fact that you never got to now how the world actually falls. There will always be a bit of sparkling mystery about the story

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« Reply #4 on Apr 15, 2010, 1:36pm »

I just couldn't get into it, it just got to be to boring.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #5 on Apr 18, 2010, 5:11pm »

I finished the postman, and I got to say it was one of the best books that I have ever read. I won't spoil it for anyone, but the ending was pretty damn good!!

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« Reply #6 on Apr 19, 2010, 5:59pm »

Apr 18, 2010, 5:11pm, King of the Wastes wrote:

I finished the postman, and I got to say it was one of the best books that I have ever read. I won't spoil it for anyone, but the ending was pretty damn good!!

I'm glad you liked it. I really have to agree. Postman is a fantastic book.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #7 on Apr 19, 2010, 9:10pm »

Yes it is.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #8 on Apr 21, 2010, 12:54am »

I am reading The Postman, started it today. So far so good. I have heard the book is way better than the movie. I did The Road as an Audiobook. It was good that way. I might have had trouble reading it though. Does anyone know if The postman is available as an audiobook??

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Re: The postman
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Apr 21, 2010, 12:41am, lonespar wrote:

I am reading The Postman, started it today. So far so good. I have heard the book is way better than the movie. I did The Road as an Audiobook. It was good that way. I might have had trouble reading it though. Does anyone know if The postman is available as an audiobook??

Yes, The Postman is available as an audiobook, at least on Cassette. I don't see it on CD or on Audible.

Since it's not available for purchase in a usable format, you might need to look for it in the usual, slightly less legal, channels.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #10 on Apr 21, 2010, 9:21pm »

Your gonna love the book. I will end up reading it again, it's influencing my writing as well. Though I am kinda using a lot of the styles that I have seen in other books.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #11 on Apr 23, 2010, 8:44pm »

Since I listen on my Ipod Cassette would be harder for me. You may be right about the way I need to acquire it. Need to find someone to trade with!! So far I am liking the book!! Although I am picturing Kevin Costner as I read,.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #12 on Apr 23, 2010, 9:42pm »

I tried to cleanse my mind of him while reading it. Worked for pretty well, I realized how much the movie differed from the book. Two COMPLETELY different ending's and stories.

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« Reply #13 on Apr 23, 2010, 9:51pm »

I am trying to cleanse my mind being as I have heard about the differences between the movie and book, but I am still doing it. I really didn't mind the movie. But then I do love to see Post Apocalyptic stuff on the screen.

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Re: The postman
« Reply #14 on Apr 23, 2010, 10:48pm »

The Postman was one of the first PA books I ever read... I loved it. Disliked the movie because I liked the book so much and the movie falls flat. However now I like the movie too (we--I don't hate it)... its ok. The end loses a lot. Still think the book is one of the best PA I've read...

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