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| Rellen Amostirren |
Posted - 07 Jan 2003 : 20:31:59
What in your collection of Forgotten Realms Novels has to be the one book you pick up every now and then to reread just because it was so well written??
Mine has to be...
The Cleric Quintet series, (well ya cant just read the first one and not read the rest!)
Mainly because of the Bouldershoulder Brothers
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| Mythander |
Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 17:43:49
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Originally posted by Sage of Perth
Hmm...I felt that Prince of Lies was a far better book, than Crucible. Reason being, I enjoy Lowder's writing style.
I have to agree with you there. Even though I enjoy Denning's work in other books, I found writing style lacking in the Crucible. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 06:55:53
Hmm...I felt that Prince of Lies was a far better book, than Crucible. Reason being, I enjoy Lowder's writing style.
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| DrizzitFan |
Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 06:31:26
Darkwalker on Moonshae is good, quite tragic for me with the evil sweeping all before, in fact, it put me off the rest of the trilogy. Guess it was a good book at the wrong time for me. Ha ha. I may get around to reading it eventually.
The WotSQ (War of the Spider Queen?) series seems quite compelling n a good read from all the posts. Recommended reading? Have not gotten around to it yet. Reckon it'll be a favourite? |
| Mournblade |
Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 06:23:37
Prince of lies and Crucible were quite good books. I STILL like Darkwalker on Moonshae. |
| DrizzitFan |
Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 03:39:27
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Originally posted by Sage of Perth
DrizzitFan said -
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Raymond E. Feist's Magician, check that out if you have not read it.
Actually I preferred the Serpent War saga. Although depending on what the rest of the 'Conclave of Shadows' series will be like, I may just change my mind . DrizztFan, have you read Legacy of the Riftwar I and II?.
Since we seem to be mentioning non-FR books as well, I will have to say there are two. Both of them are works by Eddings Belgarath the Sorcerer, and Polgara the Sorceress. I read both of these at the same time (along with DL's Dragons of a Summer Flame) when I was working in Bali for a few months as part of my job.
Actually I have been following Feist's Riftwar and accompanying worlds. As in the Dragonlance series, have felt that the first set of books are his best, but unlike the Dragonlance series (I lost interest after the Twins saga but loved the Chronicles - no offence to DL fans ) Feist continues to build upon his parallel/rift worlds very well.
I have read the Legacy series and they are good as well. Personally I loved the trilogy by the lady writer on the House of Acoma (Mara and Kevin), have read that set 5 or more times. Epic.....
Also agree that Belgarath n Polgara one-offs are excellent reads, maybe cos they had time to polish them up after the first ten books. 
Back to FR, the Avatars trilogy and accompanying 2 followups are excellent as well, Cyric is so EvIl. 
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| The Sage |
Posted - 27 Jul 2003 : 02:29:52
I apologise for the slight diversion Alaundo, since it appears that I was partially responsible for derailing this thread a little .
I have noticed however that there has been little mentioned of any of the Starlight and Shadows series as the most read FR novel. I wonder why?.
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 26 Jul 2003 : 22:44:12
Well Met
Ahem  "Most Read FR Novel" claims the title on this scroll I cant recall hearing of these other tomes of which you speak... hmmm, surely the library isnt missing any Realmslore?! |
| Mythander |
Posted - 26 Jul 2003 : 19:45:14
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Originally posted by Sage of Perth
I have never actually read that series, although by the fact that you mention you have read it four times, I guess I won't bother asking if you enjoyed it .
Although I did read the section that was printed in Dragon Magazine a few months ago (#307) I think, and I was quite impressed with that.
The books are so good, that I have even roped some non-Fantasy readers into reading them and they loved them. They are the type of books you just can’t put down. With that said make sure you have some free time before reading them they are about 1,000 pages each. |
| Malanthius |
Posted - 26 Jul 2003 : 18:35:30
Hmm, for sheer number of times, it would have to be either the cormyre novels, or elminster. Archwizards was a fave. Drizzt Dark elf trilogy was one of Salvatore's best.
Outside of FR, Is there anybody out there that doesn't love David and Leigh Eddings? My all time favorite was "Guardians of the West". Hmm, matter of fact, think i'll reread that tonight...
Mal. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 26 Jul 2003 : 03:36:39
I have never actually read that series, although by the fact that you mention you have read it four times, I guess I won't bother asking if you enjoyed it .
Although I did read the section that was printed in Dragon Magazine a few months ago (#307) I think, and I was quite impressed with that.
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| Mythander |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 16:41:50
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Originally posted by Sage of Perth
Since we seem to be mentioning non-FR books as well, I will have to say there are two. Both of them are works by Eddings Belgarath the Sorcerer, and Polgara the Sorceress. I read both of these at the same time (along with DL's Dragons of a Summer Flame) when I was working in Bali for a few months as part of my job.
Out of the Realms I have read the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin about 4 times. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 08:55:23
DrizzitFan said -
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Raymond E. Feist's Magician, check that out if you have not read it.
Actually I preferred the Serpent War saga. Although depending on what the rest of the 'Conclave of Shadows' series will be like, I may just change my mind . DrizztFan, have you read Legacy of the Riftwar I and II?.
Since we seem to be mentioning non-FR books as well, I will have to say there are two. Both of them are works by Eddings Belgarath the Sorcerer, and Polgara the Sorceress. I read both of these at the same time (along with DL's Dragons of a Summer Flame) when I was working in Bali for a few months as part of my job.
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 08:00:31
Hmm . . . hmm . . . most read. Well, I don't usually reread books close together, so it's hard to tell. I have a curious memory; I remember some things and not others. One of the things I can usually remember is the plot of a particular story or book. As such, I have to space rereadings out. However . . . I'd say, probably, it would be Songs and Swords.
For non-FR, the aforementioned Garian books. Particularly The Mallorean and the two prequels. I took those with me when I went to Europe for a seven-week traveling vacation. I had to pack lightly, so I only(!) took seven books with me. And it wasn't cutting into any investigations I was making (I hate being a tourist, so I think of it as exploring; Sage, since you've read that paper of mine, you know what I'm talking about). What with the plane flight, the bus, car and trains, I was wishing I'd brought more. Of course, if I did, I wouldn't have had much room for things to bring back. ( Acquisitions, not souvenirs. )
Too bad PDAs weren't available then the way they are now. I could have downloaded about a dozen. Ah, miracles of technology . . . now if only I didn't go through batteries so fast!  |
| The Sage |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 03:43:45
The novel I have read the most is...Evermeet. I try to read it at least once a year. Following this novel closely, would have to be the Elminster series.
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| DrizzitFan |
Posted - 25 Jul 2003 : 03:18:07
Homeland definitely, read it 8 times now. DE trilogy re-read 6-7 times as a set. Spellfire also 5-6 times, love Tomas and the fat cleric/monk (R-something I think, forgot his name).
Out of FR, Eddings has fantastic work in his 4 sets (2 with Garion and 2 with Sparhawk), also Raymond E. Feist's Magician, check that out if you have not read it.
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| Yasraena |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 20:39:22
Definitely any of the Drizzt books. I think I've re-read the entire series about 3 or 4 times.
Outside FR, it would have to be Tolkien. I can't remember how many times I've re-read The Silmarillion, Hobbit, or LOTR since I first read them. |
| Mythander |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 17:40:02
I would have to say it is a Draw between the Cleric Quintet and the Finder Stone Trilogy. |
| lowtech |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 20:49:17
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Originally posted by kellinjar
I'm trying to think..but i'm not sure that i've read alot of forgotten realms novels more then once, fantasy is indeed my fav genre, I have a 6 foot high book shelf overflowing with books...but hrm.. I think if anything the dark elf trilogy or the icewind dale trilogy are the ones i've read more then once..but maybe only twice or three times.. non forgotten realms Iv'e read David Eddings 'Bellium' Trilogy 6 or 7 times. The second book of that series 'The Ruby Knight' was the very first fantasy book i ever got.
and not strictly swords and magic fantasy, but I've read Piers anthony Immortals series, 7 books.. I've read that probably 3 or 4 times through..
You have excellant taste, my friend. Have you read the Belgariad series yet? |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 17:01:54
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Originally posted by ArionElenim
Sigh.....
I've read Homeland five times.....I am accepting my Dork of the Year award next Tuesday, accordingly...
 Arion, you shock me... I would have thought the number one on your list would be Cunningham's Evermeet... |
| kellinjar |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 16:16:16
I'm trying to think..but i'm not sure that i've read alot of forgotten realms novels more then once, fantasy is indeed my fav genre, I have a 6 foot high book shelf overflowing with books...but hrm.. I think if anything the dark elf trilogy or the icewind dale trilogy are the ones i've read more then once..but maybe only twice or three times.. non forgotten realms Iv'e read David Eddings 'Bellium' Trilogy 6 or 7 times. The second book of that series 'The Ruby Knight' was the very first fantasy book i ever got.
and not strictly swords and magic fantasy, but I've read Piers anthony Immortals series, 7 books.. I've read that probably 3 or 4 times through..
I do enjoy that forgotten realms books, but other then salvatore (which I'm going to reread soon if I can get through my current pile of stuff) there isn't much re-read value there it seems.
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| Arion Elenim |
Posted - 12 Jan 2003 : 03:31:19
Sigh.....
I've read Homeland five times.....I am accepting my Dork of the Year award next Tuesday, accordingly... |
| lowtech |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 21:51:03
Crucible, followed closely by Siege of Darkness. |
| Drummer Boy |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 05:38:57
I've never reread a book because I'm so busy reading new ones, but if I had to reread some books, I would definitely read the books about Drizzt again. |
| pwent |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 02:50:32
Mine has to be the Avatar Trilogy, Those books realy put in to perspective the fall of the gods and what happens in the time of troubles. |
| vlad tepes |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 18:42:11
I find that all of the Drizzt Do'Urden books are good and if i am correct the Bouldershoulder brothers have a larger part in Salvatores newest The Thousand Orcs |
| KiD |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 00:10:57
My most read book is a actually whole trilogy - Dark Elf. And I think this is better books of Salvatore I ever read. |
| ArcticKnight |
Posted - 07 Jan 2003 : 20:43:39
The FR book that i have read the most would have to be Homeland. I suspect that i have read it ATLEAST 10 times over the years. |
