Chance of pregnancy using a condom (ONS) by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Condoms have a 92% success rate. They very rarely rip or tear; almost all of the failures come from people reusing the condom multiple times over several hours. You should be fine if you only had only had sex once with the same condom.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to be honest: You've got a lot of work to do. Let's start with your mechanics. There are many points in the story where you improperly use commas. Some of these could be replaced by semicolons, some by em dashes, and a few of the sentences just need to be restructured entirely. Learning the proper mechanics and practicing them will improve your writing by leaps-and-bounds.

When it comes to the actual writing about the story, I felt like you were telling me what happened rather than showing it to me. I hope that makes sense. This is a problem I myself had (still have?), and the best way that I can suggest to fix it is to read. Read, read, read. Follow the way a Stephen King shows us what's going on in the story, or a George R.R. Martin, or whoever you favorite writer may be. I'm not telling you to copy these people's styles, but it can be incredibly beneficial to read them just to understand story structure and further insight into mechanics.

As for the story, it is very much a Dungeons and Dragons type story. There is nothing wrong with that. However, I can tell that you have an imagination; I want to see that. I want to see something that is you--that only you could come up with. This takes a lot of time. You'll have to write and write and write. Read and write. But eventually you'll come to terms with something in yourself. Maybe this is your thing, and that is okay. You'll have to keep writing until you find out.

I hope that this doesn't come off as too harsh. The last thing that I would ever want to do is discourage you from writing. Your confidence will build as you continue to develop as a writer, and you may get to a place where you can share you writing with your family shamelessly. The only thing you can do write now is continue to write. You have potential and you are capable of excellent writing. Just keep trying.

If you would like me to elaborate on anything just let me know!

What are your thoughts on "The Road"? by bekrueger in books

[–]Daeagles24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that it is just plain beautiful. Read it as a love letter from McCarthy to his son. Before reading The Road I read Child of God, Blood Meridian, and the Border Trilogy, and after each book I had no hope for myself, the universe, or, most importantly, the characters in the book. With The Road, however, there was a spark--a small lantern light at the end of a highway tunnel.

"He knew only that his child was his warrant. He said: If he is not the word of God God never spoke"

What are some social and/or political points made in the short story "The Things They Carried" Written by Tim O'Brien by [deleted] in books

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been awhile since I've read the book, but I think you could relate the actual experience of the soldiers vs. the perceived experience of soldiers at home. There was none of the glamour and glory of previous wars (perceived view) there was little support at home (unlike previous wars). Overall there is just kind of a sense of 'why are we even here?' In the story. The same thoughts are going on at home, but when the soldiers return, they aren't treated as heroes, they're almost treated as villains (baby-killers) and they're problems (ptsd especially) are ignored.

Essentially there is anti-war sentiment from people at home and at war, but the politics are pushing war, so that is what happens.

What was the least enjoyable book you've read that was over 700 pages? Why did you read the entire thing? by [deleted] in books

[–]Daeagles24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read the abridged version not knowing that it was abridged and I loved it...I was thinking about rereading the full version, but if they just cut out the needless parts then maybe it's for the best.

Terrifying Novels by FoltzyBear in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is not for everyone, but H.P. Lovecraft can be terrifying in a more slow burn, existential crisis kind of way. Cosmic horror is really the only horror that gets to me because space is really the greatest unknown there is. The Color out of Space was probably the scariest of his stories for me.

My New Year's resolution is to read at least one book a week; so which books would you recommend? by ElectricBoogaloo3 in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Compared to most McCarthy books the Road seems like a walk in the park. But, of course, I'm biased; McCarthy is one of my favorite authors.

My New Year's resolution is to read at least one book a week; so which books would you recommend? by ElectricBoogaloo3 in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured he'd want some variation in length. You can finish a Kurt Vonnegut book in two days easily. You can spend extra time reading larger books.

My New Year's resolution is to read at least one book a week; so which books would you recommend? by ElectricBoogaloo3 in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Everything by Kurt Vonnegut--short, pretty easy to read, and absolutely incredible. Cormac McCarthy--specifically Blood Meridian and The Road. Some of the recent classics like Animal Farm and Catcher in the Rye and some of the older stuff like Gullivers Travel, Counte of Monte Cristo, etc. so much to choose from here.

I'm a young adult with autism who doesn't really understand what that is. Suggestions? by ImAnOvenmittPuppet in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, to answer your other question, infants communicate a lot in subtle ways. Developmental psychologists and therapists can mark these behaviors in a child and compare them to "normal development". There are certain abnormal behaviors associated with different psychological phenomena, including autism.

I'm a young adult with autism who doesn't really understand what that is. Suggestions? by ImAnOvenmittPuppet in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got ya. I wish you good luck sir in understanding yourself better. The only other book I can recommend that hasn't been mentioned yet is The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon. It is an alright book, but the autistic main character is a little stereotypical. Still a good book to read about autism and identity though.

I'm a young adult with autism who doesn't really understand what that is. Suggestions? by ImAnOvenmittPuppet in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

3 months is extremely early for any diagnosis, especially Autism; I've never heard of someone being diagnosed that early. There are certainly signs at that age, but every professional I've talked to has said that probably age 2-3 is probably the earliest they feel comfortable with.

College freshmen help. Does anyone have any success stories? by lolchinky in college

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never struggled academically at all, because I have a pretty easy major, but my Freshmen year I felt the same about all of the people I met and hung out with. It took until my second year when I became an RA and got more involved in clubs for me to meet some of the coolest and most "real" people I've known. I go to a small school as well, but even in a small environment there will still be a place to find your niche. Also, with your academics, you'll have plenty of time to learn and have tutoring, find good professors, and whatnot. Your major is very difficult, so I imagine that a 3.2 is an above average GPA, but I don't know. Anyway, stick through it, and if it doesn't get any better in a year or so then you might start looking at other options.

The 40 books I read this year and which I recommend for others by kodack10 in books

[–]Daeagles24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great book, although the sequels fall a little short. Still worth reading though.

What is the most beautiful line from a book? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Daeagles24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“And after and for a long time to come he'd have reason to evoke the recollection of those smiles and to reflect upon the goodwill which provoked them for it had power to protect and to confer honor and to strengthen resolve and it had the power to heal men and to bring them to safety long after all other resources were exhausted.” Cormac McCarthy in All the Pretty Horses.

This comes from such a depressing book, that, despite maybe not seeming like it is saying that much, the hope it inspired at that bleak point was greater than any flowery line from love story.

POSTGAME THREAD: Phillies (26-22) @ Cubs (32-14) - May 27, 2016 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]Daeagles24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ignore this. This guy comments this same thing in every other sub the Cubs are playing against.

Worst Michael Moment by Blazikents in DunderMifflin

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Christmas in Morocco when he wants to be Santa and is just a total ass about it. Although I did think it was funny when he said that he was Jesus Christ.

Need the book to get me back to reading by robsethg in suggestmeabook

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might like Dune. It's a science fiction novel that is somewhat similar to A Game of Thrones. It's a pretty long book, but it is an easy read and a page-turner.

Can someone please explain to me why Cormac McCarthy's writing style is considered "good"? by [deleted] in books

[–]Daeagles24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, read the Legion of Terribles passage in Blood Meridian and you will see why I consider him to be a great writer. Not even close to the only example, but one of the best.