toddlimelight Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Any thoughts on which Neil Peart book is the best? I liked Travelling Music. Although they're all well written, and offers a glimpse into the life of the Master, I thought they were all kinda boring...almost like a diary. Unnecessary details about what he had for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The masked rider was the best for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 It kind of depends. Ghost Rider, Travellng Music, Masked Rider and Roadshow are my favorites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I read Ghost Rider and nearly jumped off a bridge. I can't risk another book. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I liked Ghost Rider and Traveling Music quite a bit. Haven't read the others because they didn't seem as interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 None?... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I read Ghost Rider and nearly jumped off a bridge. I can't risk another book. No ice picks were handy I take it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have not read them yet... :( I plan to thou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I think "Roadshow" is the most entertaining, but I have to go with "Ghost Rider" for personal reasons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 NONE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I liked Roadshow best because it almost acknowledged that Neil is actually in Rush. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I only read Ghost Rider. It was okay but I guess it's just not my kind of book. I have been tempted to read the most recent one but not sure if it will make me sad or pissed off so haven't taken a chance on it yet. :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I liked Roadshow best because it almost acknowledged that Neil is actually in Rush. But true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prolix Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ghost Rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ghost RiderThat's the only one I've read, and I found it interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I thought Masked Rider and Ghost Rider were interesting when I read them but I don't have any desire to read them again. Traveling Music I struggled to finish but I did eventually. Roadshow I just couldn't finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Of the ones that I've read, Masked Rider seemed to be the only one blessed with an editor, so that would be my pick.I find his writing to be stiff, self-involved and awkward. But maybe that's what he's going for! If NP had a no-nonsense editor, his books would be more enjoyable to read/sit through. Otherwise it's like reading a long-winded blog. :finbar: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Of the ones that I've read, Masked Rider seemed to be the only one blessed with an editor, so that would be my pick.I find his writing to be stiff, self-involved and awkward. But maybe that's what he's going for! If NP had a no-nonsense editor, his books would be more enjoyable to read/sit through. Otherwise it's like reading a long-winded blog. :finbar:My guess is the editor gives up trying to read it and just tells Neil, "It's great. Let's get it to market!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Of the ones that I've read, Masked Rider seemed to be the only one blessed with an editor, so that would be my pick.I find his writing to be stiff, self-involved and awkward. But maybe that's what he's going for! If NP had a no-nonsense editor, his books would be more enjoyable to read/sit through. Otherwise it's like reading a long-winded blog. :finbar:My guess is the editor gives up trying to read it and just tells Neil, "It's great. Let's get it to market!" He writes like he talks. No internal editor either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Masked Rider for me.I thought it was very good. Peart is a drummer first and writer second and I think some here are a tad over critical. He writes autobiographical travel books and his attention to detail is appropriate to the genre.Clockwork Angels is awful. I am amazed he got involved because he certainly knows what a good author is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Masked Rider for me.I thought it was very good. Peart is a drummer first and writer second and I think some here are a tad over critical. He writes autobiographical travel books and his attention to detail is appropriate to the genre.Clockwork Angels is awful. I am amazed he got involved because he certainly knows what a good author is.The R in Tony R stands for Rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Save yourself the bother...he's a rank rotten writer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 The Order Of The Phoenix. Oh, wait...you're not talking about Voldemort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Neil is a wonderful lyricist and musician but he is no Bill Bryson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I think some here are a tad over critical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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