Turn Me On Dead Man Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I really want to read Ghost Rider and Roadshow now. Has anyone read them? I was reading some passages from Roadshow. Neil is an excellent writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 QUOTE (Turn Me On Dead Man @ Jul 1 2007, 11:35 AM) I really want to read Ghost Rider and Roadshow now. Has anyone read them? I was reading some passages from Roadshow. Neil is an excellent writer. "Roadshow" was far more interesting to me. More Rushy stuff than "Ghost Rider," which was full of detailed descriptions of fauna, rock formations, birds, and the histories of small insignificant towns. I've read them all except for the first ("Masked Rider"), and "Traveling Music" is my favorite. It's got the most biographical information about Neil and the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jul 1 2007, 10:39 AM) the histories of small insignificant towns. Typical big city attitude. Boo hiss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrManhattan Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Ghost Rider is a complex book. It is the kind of book that is very difficult to read (you have to be very patient and persistent to finish reading it) but once you've finished, you start believing that it was worth reading. All those long letters about little places becomes very boring sometimes, but the way he deals with psychological problems due the lost of his daughter and partner are inspiring. However you'll only fully understand this psychological aspect by reading all the boring letters.. hehe. Roadshow is a completely different book. It doesn't have any bigger goal than describing the life on the road at the point of view of a rockstar. In fact, it is a little dissapointing because tour are always more exciting for fans than for the musicians themselves. However it is still very exciting to get in touch with so much backstage information. It's the link of book tht makes you proud for being a fan of a band which the drummer is also a good writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil#2 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'm reading Ghost Rider right now...I'm not really far now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideMaiden Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I've read Traveling Music, and loved it!! I want to read all of them, when I have the extra $$ to purchase them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edie Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I've just read Ghost Rider, and really enjoyed it. Even the bits about the birds, scenery and small towns! It was moving and amusing (specifically Gaia, and the raccoons) by turns, and further reinforced my (positive)impression of Neil as being intelligent, complex and self-aware. Roadshow next.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAngel Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I read Ghost Rider shortly after it came out and was a little surpised as to how much of his personal feelings Neil put into it. It was pretty candid. I got Roadshow and Traveling Music for Christmas. Finished Roadshow and loved it. Now, on to Traveling Music.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Territorial_Game Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I'm reading both Roadshow and Ghost Rider (it's hard to make time to read right now), and like them both. I think Roadshow is more interesting, but Ghost Rider is good because I love nature, being on the road, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettiesaur Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I liked all of the books except Traveling Music. It took me forever to plod through it. All that stuff in between the biographical information was boring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Sawyer Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have read 3/4 of Neil's books. I'm basically going backwards chronologically. I have loved them all in different ways. I started out with Roadshow. It really opened my eyes to the wonders of traveling. It first made me think of Steinbeck's Travels with Charley in Search of America (as all Neil's books have so far) in the general idea of traveling cross country through out of the way places... Next I read Traveling Music, which I thought was a great pseudo-exercise in rock criticism echoing my own aesthetics... especially his thoughts on The Beatles and my other two loves: The Who and The Beach Boys. It was also nice to read more about his past. I felt Ghost Writer was more of a narrative with character development from despair to hope that resolved into a real life happy ending of sorts--truely real because of the great pain that transpired beforehand. (If that makes sense?) It's refreshing to read works like Neil's that are intelligently and creatively written with extensive knowledge of and zest for nature, music and literature. I think Neil has successfully transitioned his lyrical prowess into non-fiction travel writing! I'm stuck in the past--I mainly read classic literature, so it was a pleasantly surprising breath of fresh air to read something more current! Now, I just have to get The Masked Rider! Sorry, I'm a nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screvato Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Masked Rider was a good read. I'm not all that interested in African culture, but you get a glimpse of how it affect Neil's playing style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeHaste Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'm going to get Ghost Rider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHands Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Read "Road Show" & "Traveling Music" over the holidays. They were a good read. I'm working on "Ghost Rider" now...it's OK, and I still have "The Masked Rider" to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Rygar Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I got "Ghost Rider" in Hardcover for Christmas, and I've been pciking at it a good bit. Really enjoying it so far! The beginning really gets you, and even the travel parts are fairly interesting. C'Mon, it's not going up against Lord of the Ring's or anything, alot of journal style entries etc, that's what you get out of it, and then some narrative sections and back and forth! I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresThatThing Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Bought Ghost Rider yesterday, later today im going to get a big bottle of water and some ritz crackers, lock my door and tear this book a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I just picked up Ghost Rider too. I'm looking forward to reading it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofLerxst Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I've read Travelling Music (the RUSH parts twice). The stuff about Neils youth and moving to England and then joining the band is AWESOME...It is a great and detailed account of his early life. I love that he, of the three has volunteered so much about himself. The other stuff was good too, but nothing I'd read again. The Masked Rider is almost unreadable to me...NOTHING about RUSH!!!! If you are interested in African travel by bike...you'll love it...I found it to be a boring complain fest. There are a few good/interesting parts, but they are few and far between and pretty short at that. Haven't read the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Feb 3 2008, 01:13 PM) I've read Travelling Music (the RUSH parts twice). The stuff about Neils youth and moving to England and then joining the band is AWESOME...It is a great and detailed account of his early life. I love that he, of the three has volunteered so much about himself. The other stuff was good too, but nothing I'd read again. The Masked Rider is almost unreadable to me...NOTHING about RUSH!!!! If you are interested in African travel by bike...you'll love it...I found it to be a boring complain fest. There are a few good/interesting parts, but they are few and far between and pretty short at that. Haven't read the other two. I disagree about Masked Rider. Neil is an excellent writer and I enjoyed it just as much without a lot of "Rushy" stuff in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Feb 4 2008, 11:16 AM) QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Feb 3 2008, 01:13 PM) I've read Travelling Music (the RUSH parts twice). The stuff about Neils youth and moving to England and then joining the band is AWESOME...It is a great and detailed account of his early life. I love that he, of the three has volunteered so much about himself. The other stuff was good too, but nothing I'd read again. The Masked Rider is almost unreadable to me...NOTHING about RUSH!!!! If you are interested in African travel by bike...you'll love it...I found it to be a boring complain fest. There are a few good/interesting parts, but they are few and far between and pretty short at that. Haven't read the other two. I disagree about Masked Rider. Neil is an excellent writer and I enjoyed it just as much without a lot of "Rushy" stuff in it. I'm with him. The travelogue stuff, the descriptions of rocks and plant life, the histories of small towns... I want biographical information about Neil and the band. For that, "Traveling Music" and "Roadshow" are the two best books. "Traveling Music" in particular, where he not only tells us about his time living in London, but also expands on the material from his newspaper essay "A Port Boy's Story," which told us about his youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Feb 4 2008, 10:38 AM) QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Feb 4 2008, 11:16 AM) QUOTE (DiscipleofLerxst @ Feb 3 2008, 01:13 PM) I've read Travelling Music (the RUSH parts twice). The stuff about Neils youth and moving to England and then joining the band is AWESOME...It is a great and detailed account of his early life. I love that he, of the three has volunteered so much about himself. The other stuff was good too, but nothing I'd read again. The Masked Rider is almost unreadable to me...NOTHING about RUSH!!!! If you are interested in African travel by bike...you'll love it...I found it to be a boring complain fest. There are a few good/interesting parts, but they are few and far between and pretty short at that. Haven't read the other two. I disagree about Masked Rider. Neil is an excellent writer and I enjoyed it just as much without a lot of "Rushy" stuff in it. I'm with him. The travelogue stuff, the descriptions of rocks and plant life, the histories of small towns... I want biographical information about Neil and the band. For that, "Traveling Music" and "Roadshow" are the two best books. "Traveling Music" in particular, where he not only tells us about his time living in London, but also expands on the material from his newspaper essay "A Port Boy's Story," which told us about his youth. Well, pooey on both of you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Of course, they are travel books. I just wish there was less travel and more Rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crane Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm on chapter 7 of Ghost Rider. I am enjoying the read. Neil is quite candid about a very difficult time in his life, and I appreciate the little facts about some of the towns he visits. If I ever hit the lottery , I am going to take a few months off and trace his journey. (except I am going to do it in a Hummer with my girl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I just finished reading three of his books, ending with Roadshow. Good way to stay out of trouble for a month. Really, though, the guy is an awesome writer. Interesting for a guy who is such an introvert can give everyone a detailed look at his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I just finished Traveling Music yesterday. I found it just OK. Again, I loved the biographical stuff and his take on different music. However, I got really annoyed by the form of the book, because it was disjointed IMO. At first, I understood that the Verses and Choruses were different (one more "present" than the other, I forget which was which) but by the end, it seemed to lose that and neither a "verse" or "chorus" seemed separate enough from each other. He also repeated himself a few times (i.e. "Yes, I know Brutus is banned from entering the U.S!") Roadshow is my favorite by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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