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Dennis
Great Reader
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 Posted - 15 Nov 2011 : 11:56:09
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I'm reading Hitman: Enemy Within by William C. Dietz. I loved the film. Timothy Olyphant did a really good job in his role. I expected the novel to be different, but what I didn't expect is that it would be TOTALLY different. Fortunately, different in a good way. In the book, we're given glimpses into Agent 47's childhood---which was as bloody as his present life. In the movie, he appears nearly too perfect. But in the book, he's rather more "human."
Recommended to fans of assassins and spies. [Who said I only like wizards? ] |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2011 : 14:08:15
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Finished Elminster in Hell. Skimmed most of it, but one thing i learned is that some archdevils are VERY patient.
I liked that book, except the parts where Elminster's memories were randomly shown. Some were of no use to the story at all.
Alassra's wild nature seemed to be amplified to a degree in that novel. I'd pity the lowly denizens of Hells if by some twisted fate she becomes an archdevil.
95% of that book was memories, ugh
Some of his memories were interesting enough, but most were random recollections that have nothing to do with the plot whatsoever. I like most of the scenes in Hells, though.
The novel even made me think that perhaps in one of the alternate Torils, The Simbul is an archdevil worse than Glasya or Asmodeus himself. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2011 : 14:19:49
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Started reading a book that i have put off for FAR too long: Swords & Deviltry by Fritz Leiber, which I believe is the first book of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Picked up a nice 1st printing at my local used bookstore, amazing treasure sometimes!  I loved the 2nd Ed Newhon/Lankhmar stuff and am excited about Leiber's writings about these characters. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36968 Posts |
Posted - 15 Nov 2011 : 19:21:57
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Originally posted by entreri3478
Started reading a book that i have put off for FAR too long: Swords & Deviltry by Fritz Leiber, which I believe is the first book of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Picked up a nice 1st printing at my local used bookstore, amazing treasure sometimes! I loved the 2nd Ed Newhon/Lankhmar stuff and am excited about Leiber's writings about these characters.
I read the seven Fafhrd and Gray Mouser books earlier this year, for only the second time since I'd acquired them all maybe ten years ago -- which took some time, since I started collecting those books before getting online! There is an 8th book, too, but when reading books in a particular non-shared setting or focusing on a particular character, I stick to the original author.  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 15 Nov 2011 : 19:25:15
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I myself am reading A Game of Thrones right now... I've heard a lot of good things about it, particularly with the recent HBO series, and my friend Gino -- who has similar taste in books -- also said it was worth reading. So I decided to look into it.
I'm quite enjoying it, thus far. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 15 Nov 2011 : 20:36:28
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I myself am reading A Game of Thrones right now... I've heard a lot of good things about it, particularly with the recent HBO series, and my friend Gino -- who has similar taste in books -- also said it was worth reading. So I decided to look into it.
I'm quite enjoying it, thus far.
A Game of Thrones was fantastic, prepare yourself for a GREAT series |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 00:28:47
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I myself am reading A Game of Thrones right now... I've heard a lot of good things about it, particularly with the recent HBO series, and my friend Gino -- who has similar taste in books -- also said it was worth reading. So I decided to look into it.
I'm quite enjoying it, thus far.
I still need to get started on A Clash of Kings... hopefully before the next season of the HBO series.  |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 00:48:22
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Originally posted by entreri3478
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
I'm in the middle of The Dragon and the George, and old fantasy classic. Good book so far, and amusing in some places!
Please let me know what you think of that one when you finish. I have been thinking about picking it up for awhile now
Certainly! If you enjoy fantasy with a twist, it's a good read! I especially like the fact that the main character is an ordinary guy from the RW, stuck in a dragon's body in some other world. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 14:01:44
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
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Originally posted by entreri3478
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
I'm in the middle of The Dragon and the George, and old fantasy classic. Good book so far, and amusing in some places!
Please let me know what you think of that one when you finish. I have been thinking about picking it up for awhile now
Certainly! If you enjoy fantasy with a twist, it's a good read! I especially like the fact that the main character is an ordinary guy from the RW, stuck in a dragon's body in some other world.
Thanks! |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 22:44:25
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| I really wanna read the Star Wars Revan book that came out yesterday, but the Cale trilogy right now is owning my soul. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 00:51:05
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Originally posted by Yoss
I really wanna read the Star Wars Revan book that came out yesterday ...
It helps that the new Revan book is written by the best person for the job -- namely, Drew Karpshyn.
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 01:13:42
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Yoss
I really wanna read the Star Wars Revan book that came out yesterday ...
It helps that the new Revan book is written by the best person for the job -- namely, Drew Karpshyn.
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 15:46:24
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by entreri3478
Started reading a book that i have put off for FAR too long: Swords & Deviltry by Fritz Leiber, which I believe is the first book of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Picked up a nice 1st printing at my local used bookstore, amazing treasure sometimes! I loved the 2nd Ed Newhon/Lankhmar stuff and am excited about Leiber's writings about these characters.
I read the seven Fafhrd and Gray Mouser books earlier this year, for only the second time since I'd acquired them all maybe ten years ago -- which took some time, since I started collecting those books before getting online! There is an 8th book, too, but when reading books in a particular non-shared setting or focusing on a particular character, I stick to the original author.
I am really enjoying Swords and Deviltry so far. Getting ready to start the Ill Met in Lankhmar story, where i assume Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser team up. |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 17:51:50
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I finished Brimstone Angels last night. I am going to try to write up a summary or mini review in the next couple of days for anyone interested in the adventures of a pair of Tieflings in Neverwinter.
I also started my next book last night, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
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Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 21:36:25
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Originally posted by Tyrant
I finished Brimstone Angels last night. I am going to try to write up a summary or mini review in the next couple of days for anyone interested in the adventures of a pair of Tieflings in Neverwinter.
I also started my next book last night, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan.
Didn't know there was a book of Revan.... I think I got one new objective in my library.... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 00:50:48
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Originally posted by Thelonius
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Originally posted by Tyrant
I finished Brimstone Angels last night. I am going to try to write up a summary or mini review in the next couple of days for anyone interested in the adventures of a pair of Tieflings in Neverwinter.
I also started my next book last night, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan.
Didn't know there was a book of Revan.... I think I got one new objective in my library....
You can find relevant details here.
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 03:16:35
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| I was absolutely going to start Revan before Midnight's Mask, but not only can I not start another book while I'm currently reading one, apparently I can't break mid-trilogy anymore to read something else. And ironically enough, I was in a rush to read the Cale trilogy because I enjoyed Mr. Kemp's contribution to the Old Republic timeline, Deceived, a great deal. That book had one hell of a badass ending. I'm blaming Riven. Yes. It's all his fault. |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 14:50:20
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Originally posted by Yoss
I was absolutely going to start Revan before Midnight's Mask, but not only can I not start another book while I'm currently reading one, apparently I can't break mid-trilogy anymore to read something else. And ironically enough, I was in a rush to read the Cale trilogy because I enjoyed Mr. Kemp's contribution to the Old Republic timeline, Deceived, a great deal. That book had one hell of a badass ending. I'm blaming Riven. Yes. It's all his fault.
Yoss,
Not to step on the thread, but I hope you'll continue on with the Twilight War after the Cale Trilogy. I regard the Twilight War as my best published work in the Realms to date (but Godborn is coming). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 15:11:06
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| I wonder if it is challenging for authors to write fantasy & scifi books at the same time (as Paul does)? |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 15:33:59
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Originally posted by entreri3478
I wonder if it is challenging for authors to write fantasy & scifi books at the same time (as Paul does)?
Not that much, I guess. Sci-fi is just low-magic fantasy fraught with spaceships and toy guns. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 15:35:36
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by entreri3478
I wonder if it is challenging for authors to write fantasy & scifi books at the same time (as Paul does)?
Not that much, I guess. Sci-fi is just low-magic fantasy fraught with spaceships and toy guns.
Glad to see you are ok! I didn't see your normal plethora of daily postings yesterday |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 15:36:04
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Originally posted by The Sage
Paul's presence here just reminded me that I still need to pick up his latest SW novel, Riptide.
That's on my To-Buy List, as well some [if not all] SW novels by Mattew Stover. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 15:48:59
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Originally posted by entreri3478
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by entreri3478
I wonder if it is challenging for authors to write fantasy & scifi books at the same time (as Paul does)?
Not that much, I guess. Sci-fi is just low-magic fantasy fraught with spaceships and toy guns.
Glad to see you are ok! I didn't see your normal plethora of daily postings yesterday
Glad to know I'm missed.
Anyway, I've been extremely busy. I didn't know the preparations for taking over dad's organization would be too demanding of my time. I can even hardly find time to read. But that's life.
I should be able to resume and finish Hitman today. That is, if nothing untoward happens again. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 15:54:10
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by entreri3478
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by entreri3478
I wonder if it is challenging for authors to write fantasy & scifi books at the same time (as Paul does)?
Not that much, I guess. Sci-fi is just low-magic fantasy fraught with spaceships and toy guns.
Glad to see you are ok! I didn't see your normal plethora of daily postings yesterday
Glad to know I'm missed.
Anyway, I've been extremely busy. I didn't know the preparations for taking over dad's organization would be too demanding of my time. I can even hardly find time to read. But that's life.
I should be able to resume and finish Hitman today. That is, if nothing untoward happens again.
I know how you feel. My job can really get in the way of my reading  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2011 : 01:08:12
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
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Originally posted by Yoss
I was absolutely going to start Revan before Midnight's Mask, but not only can I not start another book while I'm currently reading one, apparently I can't break mid-trilogy anymore to read something else. And ironically enough, I was in a rush to read the Cale trilogy because I enjoyed Mr. Kemp's contribution to the Old Republic timeline, Deceived, a great deal. That book had one hell of a badass ending. I'm blaming Riven. Yes. It's all his fault.
Yoss,
Not to step on the thread, but I hope you'll continue on with the Twilight War after the Cale Trilogy. I regard the Twilight War as my best published work in the Realms to date (but Godborn is coming).
I was going to say they've already been kindled, but that sounds like I lit them on fire. And I certainly did NOT do that. What I rather meant by the inventive verbiage was Oh, they've already been purchased, and are sitting on the ipad waiting for me to catch up. Reading them is what I will be doing this weekend (er, week, since that's when my actual weekend is). I have no doubts that the series is excellent, I haven't been disappointed yet. Awesome characters (the one-eyed whoreson currently seems to be winning out as my favorite so far).
Then I will be able to join the "I can't wait for Godborn" camp. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2011 : 14:19:48
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| Finished up Fritz Leiber's Swords and Deviltry. Quick moving, fun fantasy stories! Can't wait to read the rest of the series |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
731 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2011 : 19:14:19
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| As I'm starting to get hooked to Warhammer Dawn of War II game I'm wondering if the Warhammer novels are worth of reading. Any of the scribes here have had some experience with them? |
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"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2011 : 23:44:24
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| It was a good weekend at work--managed to get myself sent to the less busy towns we cover, and lucked out with a quiet night on one of my two nights in the city--so I finished the Cale trilogy, thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Karpyshyn's Revan book, and am back in the world of PSK with Shadowbred. A good weekend, indeed. I will never understand people who don't read books. |
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