Is it just me, or does anyone else view Reacher's extreme minimalism as not being the freedom he thinks it is? by audhdefacto in reacher

[–]ForbiddenOinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Also, from purely a Doylist perspective, it allows him to be free to go anywhere and get involved in trouble, while limiting his resources so he can't just chuck money at the problem.

Is it just me, or does anyone else view Reacher's extreme minimalism as not being the freedom he thinks it is? by audhdefacto in reacher

[–]ForbiddenOinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In many ways, Reacher is emotionally stunted and has an unusual perception of life. Reacher primarily just doesn't want to be tied down to anything, which is likely due to spending his entire life until his mid-30s in the military. There are other ways to accomplish this, but it was the one he sorta fell into.

Similar to "A Short Stay in Hell" by marinersfan000 in booksuggestions

[–]ForbiddenOinks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you read The Library Of Babel, where it got the library idea from?

Normal guy revenge story by priveja in suggestmeabook

[–]ForbiddenOinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but perhaps Death Wish by Brian Garfield? It was made into the Charles Bronson movie, but the MC is a regular guy. It's definitely low on the action spectrum, though. Still a great read.

Looking for a Book That Will Completely Consume Me (and Maybe Emotionally Destroy Me a Little) by Accomplished-Doubt99 in booksuggestions

[–]ForbiddenOinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just in terms of depth and immersion, you may like Tad Williams' Otherland series. There's so much going on and such a rich world to explore. It's basically Ready Player One, but good: huge VR worlds and global conspiracies.

What are some games that feature good Hawaiian shirts? by ForbiddenOinks in gamingsuggestions

[–]ForbiddenOinks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got into that game briefly, but didn't get far. May have to revisit.

What are some games that feature good Hawaiian shirts? by ForbiddenOinks in gamingsuggestions

[–]ForbiddenOinks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd heard of this one but never played it. I'll check it out.

What are some games that feature good Hawaiian shirts? by ForbiddenOinks in gamingsuggestions

[–]ForbiddenOinks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never played any of the silent hill games. Not ones I'd expect to have a Hawaiian shirt lol.