Christine
I've read Jurassic Park, (really good) Lost World (not so much) Harry Potter (really good) Angels & Demons (trash) Da Vinci Code (okay) and Northern Lights (better than the movie at least.) Aside from those, I have not read very many recent bestsellers. Am I missing out? Is there another book or books written within the last twenty years that I should definitely read?
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Life of Pi by Yann Martel is a recent bestseller that's a must-read in my opinion. The premise of it seems a bit whimsical but the book is poetically heart-breaking and absolutely inspiring. It's kind of hard to explain what makes it so good (you just kind of have to take the literary journey yourself) but I will say it is beautifully written and brilliantly unique.
I adored both of Khaled Hosseini's books - The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. I didn't know much about Afghanistan's history or political climate before reading these books, but they've definitely made me more interested about those topics because they give you such a fascinating and personal view into the lives of people who lived during these recent periods of cultural and political upheaval in the area that you can't help but become emotionally invested in the lives of these fictional characters. Both books will absolutely wrench your heart out, but it's an experience of complete emotional catharsis.
Those are just the first two essential "recent" bestsellers that come to mind, but there are literally hundreds of amazing books written in the last twenty years that you should definitely read.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel is a recent bestseller that's a must-read in my opinion. The premise of it seems a bit whimsical but the book is poetically heart-breaking and absolutely inspiring. It's kind of hard to explain what makes it so good (you just kind of have to take the literary journey yourself) but I will say it is beautifully written and brilliantly unique.
I adored both of Khaled Hosseini's books - The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. I didn't know much about Afghanistan's history or political climate before reading these books, but they've definitely made me more interested about those topics because they give you such a fascinating and personal view into the lives of people who lived during these recent periods of cultural and political upheaval in the area that you can't help but become emotionally invested in the lives of these fictional characters. Both books will absolutely wrench your heart out, but it's an experience of complete emotional catharsis.
Those are just the first two essential "recent" bestsellers that come to mind, but there are literally hundreds of amazing books written in the last twenty years that you should definitely read.
What 1990s vehicles are good quality for rally car racing?
Dylan
I am planning in the future to attend a rally car racing school. It would be neat to become a professional rally car driver. What vehicles from the 1990s (maybe early 2000s) are durable and tough enough to withstand specific driving requirements? My friends have suggested a 1995 Suburu Impreza. Are there any other vehicles that would be a possibility?
As far as the money goes, in the near future I wil have around 7-8 grand. I am just completing college right now. Thank you in advance!
Answer
If you are planning to actually compete in rallies or other motorsports events, do not just pick a car because you think it will be good... consult the rule book for the series! Without this knowledge you are most likely to get a car, that well fun or even quick, is most likely one that will not be competitive in the class you will run (small chance you may just be lucky to pick one that is, but larger chance you'll completely miss).
Once you understand the rules, take a look at the possible classes where you will run and find one that best fits your budget... with $7-8k, you will really be able to spend almost $3k on a car (about one third of your budget for the car, another third to prep the car for it's class and for safety requirements, and another third to cover the costs of equipment and competing your first season).
Once you have a class picked out, look at the results for that class from previous events... most likely you will see only a one or two different models that are competitive in that class. Those are the cars you have to pick from!
So while any variety of car can be a decent choice, if you want one that will actually be good for the intended purpose, you will need info on that purpse first.
If you are planning to actually compete in rallies or other motorsports events, do not just pick a car because you think it will be good... consult the rule book for the series! Without this knowledge you are most likely to get a car, that well fun or even quick, is most likely one that will not be competitive in the class you will run (small chance you may just be lucky to pick one that is, but larger chance you'll completely miss).
Once you understand the rules, take a look at the possible classes where you will run and find one that best fits your budget... with $7-8k, you will really be able to spend almost $3k on a car (about one third of your budget for the car, another third to prep the car for it's class and for safety requirements, and another third to cover the costs of equipment and competing your first season).
Once you have a class picked out, look at the results for that class from previous events... most likely you will see only a one or two different models that are competitive in that class. Those are the cars you have to pick from!
So while any variety of car can be a decent choice, if you want one that will actually be good for the intended purpose, you will need info on that purpse first.
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