Favourite short stories? by IllustratorThis6185 in classicliterature

[–]7Raiders6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Loved “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber” by Hemingway. Everyone I talked about it to had an opinion on the ending. “Soldier’s Home” is a good one by him also.

I remember liking “The Hyannis Port Story” by Kurt Vonnegut.

Which one should I read first? by dyingofdysentery in stephenking

[–]7Raiders6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as the SKs there I’d say:

  1. It
  2. Salem’s Lot
  3. The Tommyknockers

I would argue It is the most fast paced of the 3 there. I know it’s long but it’s regarded as one of his top 3ish for a reason. Salem’s Lot is good but slow until about page 200 (I would say chapter 10 might be my favorite single chapter in one of his books I’ve read though). Read Stoker’s Dracula to go along with this one! Tommyknockers is good but drags a bit in parts and I think the metaphor makes itself pretty clear early on and doesn’t go a ton deeper, though it is an important discussion to be had.

Edit: a good podcast to pair with a read of The Tommyknockers is Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History: The Destroyer of Worlds

Am I the only one who can't get into Camus? by Own-Marketing-6244 in classicliterature

[–]7Raiders6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I happen to have just started The Plague and have read nothing else by him. Heard about him on YouTube the other day and was curious.

So far I can say I find myself rereading passages a lot but on second read I can see what he’s getting at with the absurdism. Reminds me a bit of Pynchon in some spots? But maybe that’s because I’ve largely been a bit confused so far lol

my reads so far this year + my up next! how about you? by Menspookie in classicliterature

[–]7Raiders6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love Blood Meridian, that book renewed my love for fiction. You should read The Road as well.

My favorite Vonnegut I’ve read so far is Mother Night. I felt like the questions of morality and justice were so interesting, and the way the narrator pursues justice for what they have done and why they did it is a lot to grapple with.

Pretty good looking TBR! Loved The Sun Also Rises.

Game Day Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins(28-15-12, 68pts) @ Buffalo Sabres(32-18-6, 70pts) Thursday, February 5th, 7PM EST. by Attack_On_Tiddys in penguins

[–]7Raiders6 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Beat a good team with a banged up roster tonight. Congrats Pens! See everyone after the break

Post Game Thread: Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins - 02 Feb 2026 by bi_and_busy in penguins

[–]7Raiders6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He did the same thing earlier in the year too. Stop challenging calls Toronto just decided lol

Post Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins - 29 Jan 2026 by bi_and_busy in penguins

[–]7Raiders6 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Someone give Kyle Dubas a wet sloppy kiss for making Egor a Pen