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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 06 Oct 2012 : 15:24:23
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| Just started Blackstaff tower. Bought the Waterdeep Omnibus, so that should keep me busy for a while. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Oct 2012 : 17:22:33
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Originally posted by LastStand
Currently busy with Alloy of Law (Brandon Sanderson) and loving it so far as well. Gunslinging. Steampunk? Fantasy! I'll take some more of that!
I will be getting the original Mistborn novels for I have not read them yet. I hope they have the same breed of wit, interesting characters and interaction.
The original trilogy is amazing. Highly recommended!
I just started The Alloy of Law. I could hardly finish the first chapter. I've encountered a lot of disappointing things...I have some questions for you:
1. Is Wax JUST a Steelpush and Feruchemist? Not a Mistborn?
2. Is there any Mistborn alive and active?
3. Who or what is the 'bad guy'?
4. Wast it explained why Sazed (the ascended Terrisman) allowed the existence of koloss? [Koloss, Inquisitors, and kandra were supposed to be extinct after Ruin's 'destruction.'] |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 08 Oct 2012 : 22:09:17
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The original trilogy is amazing. Highly recommended!
I just started The Alloy of Law. I could hardly finish the first chapter. I've encountered a lot of disappointing things...I have some questions for you:
1. Is Wax JUST a Steelpush and Feruchemist? Not a Mistborn?
2. Is there any Mistborn alive and active?
3. Who or what is the 'bad guy'?
4. Wast it explained why Sazed (the ascended Terrisman) allowed the existence of koloss? [Koloss, Inquisitors, and kandra were supposed to be extinct after Ruin's 'destruction.']
Well as I have not read the original Mistborn books my knowledge on some things are a bit limited but I'll try to answer your questions.
1. Nowhere do they outright say he is mistborn, only that he is twinborn - but it is hinted, more than once, that he grows stronger when he is in the 'mists'. Don't know if this is an indication of being mistborn.
2. Never mentioned.
3. The 'bad guy' is only identified later in the novel.
Major spoilers follows: (skip to 4 if you don't want to know.)
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The 'bad guy' seems to be robbers, a syndicate, but we later learn they are lead by a very powerful twinborn - a former lawman that Wax knows well. He has super healing - thanks to his allomancy and ferruchemistry being the same element, gold. Takes shotgun blasts to the face at point blank and such. There is however an even bigger 'bad guy' twist at the end.
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4. Nothing is mentioned about this. Koloss is hardly mentioned aside from a very minor character.
The novel did start of a little slow, but I feel it picked up nicely towards the middle. May I ask what hinders you thus far? Just curious.
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Edited by - LastStand on 08 Oct 2012 22:14:45 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Oct 2012 : 22:42:10
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Originally posted by LastStand
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The original trilogy is amazing. Highly recommended!
I just started The Alloy of Law. I could hardly finish the first chapter. I've encountered a lot of disappointing things...I have some questions for you:
1. Is Wax JUST a Steelpush and Feruchemist? Not a Mistborn?
2. Is there any Mistborn alive and active?
3. Who or what is the 'bad guy'?
4. Wast it explained why Sazed (the ascended Terrisman) allowed the existence of koloss? [Koloss, Inquisitors, and kandra were supposed to be extinct after Ruin's 'destruction.']
Well as I have not read the original Mistborn books my knowledge on some things are a bit limited but I'll try to answer your questions.
1. Nowhere do they outright say he is mistborn, only that he is twinborn - but it is hinted, more than once, that he grows stronger when he is in the 'mists'. Don't know if this is an indication of being mistborn.
2. Never mentioned.
3. The 'bad guy' is only identified later in the novel.
Major spoilers follows: (skip to 4 if you don't want to know.)
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The 'bad guy' seems to be robbers, a syndicate, but we later learn they are lead by a very powerful twinborn - a former lawman that Wax knows well. He has super healing - thanks to his allomancy and ferruchemistry being the same element, gold. Takes shotgun blasts to the face at point blank and such. There is however an even bigger 'bad guy' twist at the end.
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4. Nothing is mentioned about this. Koloss is hardly mentioned aside from a very minor character.
The novel did start of a little slow, but I feel it picked up nicely towards the middle. May I ask what hinders you thus far? Just curious.
Thanks. I don't mind spoilers. That's bad news for me, though.
To your question:
The setting felt 'wrong' to me. I know Western is not my taste, but I still gave it a try because I loved the original series. Also, Wax is boring. Vin and Kelsier are way, way better. And now that I know there's not a single Mistborn or Inquisitor alive, I'm all the more discouraged to pick the book up again. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2012 : 19:52:28
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| Finished Book 4 of Conn Iggulden's Conqueror Series: Empire of Silver. Starting The Princess Bride while I wait for the final Conqueror book to arrive from Ebay. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2012 : 19:58:11
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| I'm reading The Nekropolis Archives by Tim Waggoner. Really fun urban fantasy, and I'd say that even if Tim weren't a friend of mine. |
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Marc
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 09 Oct 2012 : 21:33:40
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Originally posted by LastStand
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The original trilogy is amazing. Highly recommended!
I just started The Alloy of Law. I could hardly finish the first chapter. I've encountered a lot of disappointing things...I have some questions for you:
1. Is Wax JUST a Steelpush and Feruchemist? Not a Mistborn?
2. Is there any Mistborn alive and active?
3. Who or what is the 'bad guy'?
4. Wast it explained why Sazed (the ascended Terrisman) allowed the existence of koloss? [Koloss, Inquisitors, and kandra were supposed to be extinct after Ruin's 'destruction.']
Well as I have not read the original Mistborn books my knowledge on some things are a bit limited but I'll try to answer your questions.
1. Nowhere do they outright say he is mistborn, only that he is twinborn - but it is hinted, more than once, that he grows stronger when he is in the 'mists'. Don't know if this is an indication of being mistborn.
2. Never mentioned.
3. The 'bad guy' is only identified later in the novel.
Major spoilers follows: (skip to 4 if you don't want to know.)
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The 'bad guy' seems to be robbers, a syndicate, but we later learn they are lead by a very powerful twinborn - a former lawman that Wax knows well. He has super healing - thanks to his allomancy and ferruchemistry being the same element, gold. Takes shotgun blasts to the face at point blank and such. There is however an even bigger 'bad guy' twist at the end.
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4. Nothing is mentioned about this. Koloss is hardly mentioned aside from a very minor character.
As far as I remember Sazed changed/healed the kollos into a new race. And there are no more mistborn cause the bloodlines diluted. Steel, gold twinborn are the most powerful now, and new metals like cadmium allow to manipulate time. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36971 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 01:48:40
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I'm reading The Fellowship of the Ring, right now.
I'm in the part with Frodo.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 02:42:03
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
I'm reading The Nekropolis Archives by Tim Waggoner. Really fun urban fantasy, and I'd say that even if Tim weren't a friend of mine.
Finally! I've been waiting for one of my fellow scribes to tackle these books, as I have been very curious about what they're like.
I loved Waggoner's EBERRON books, so I'm hoping "The Nekropolis Archives" follow on in something of a similar-style... given the themes of both worlds for which he has written fiction. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 04:22:21
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Originally posted by Marc
As far as I remember Sazed changed/healed the kollos into a new race. And there are no more mistborn cause the bloodlines diluted. Steel, gold twinborn are the most powerful now, and new metals like cadmium allow to manipulate time.
No Mistborn. My worst fear.
If by Twinborn means being an Allomancer and Feruchemist at the same time, then the Lord Ruler was a Twinborn, and by comparison the current Twinborn have fallen deeply from 'grace.'
So cadmium is the 15th metal? To what extent does it allow to manipulate time? Atium allows one to see glimpses of the very near future, while gold, the past. That's already 3 metals related to time.
What's the 16th metal? In The Hero of Ages, it was noted that there are 16 metals---16 being Preservation's number.
The lack of Mistborn can still be 'fixed.' I understand the mists allow/force Allomancers to Snap, and for some, get boosted powers. Sazed could use the same tool to grant a few worthy individuals the mastery of all metals. Mistborn are way too cool to just throw away, regardless of the era of the setting. And it's a bit misleading to call The Alloy of Law a Mistborn novel when, in fact, there's not a single Mistborn in it. |
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Edited by - Dennis on 10 Oct 2012 04:27:48 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 04:26:57
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I recently finished Discreet Young Gentlemen by M.J. Pearson. What an entertaining read. Pearson surely has the knack for creating characters that readers can easily relate to. If you're in the mood for romantic comedy, don't hesitate to grab this book.
[Pearson's books seriously need new cover art. This one's as bad as the cover of her debut novel.] |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 05:48:38
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Originally posted by Dennis
No Mistborn. My worst fear.
If by Twinborn means being an Allomancer and Feruchemist at the same time, then the Lord Ruler was a Twinborn, and by comparison the current Twinborn have fallen deeply from 'grace.'
So cadmium is the 15th metal? To what extent does it allow to manipulate time? Atium allows one to see glimpses of the very near future, while gold, the past. That's already 3 metals related to time.
What's the 16th metal? In The Hero of Ages, it was noted that there are 16 metals---16 being Preservation's number.
The lack of Mistborn can still be 'fixed.' I understand the mists allow/force Allomancers to Snap, and for some, get boosted powers. Sazed could use the same tool to grant a few worthy individuals the mastery of all metals. Mistborn are way too cool to just throw away, regardless of the era of the setting. And it's a bit misleading to call The Alloy of Law a Mistborn novel when, in fact, there's not a single Mistborn in it.
Bendalloy - speeds up time.
"Sliders Mistings burn bendalloy to compress time in a bubble around themselves, making it pass more quickly within the bubble. This cause events outside the bubble to move at a glacial pace from the point of view of the slider [...]"
~Quoted from the ARS ARCANUM (Alloy of Law)
Wax has a friend, Wayne, who uses this to great effect.
Cadmium has the exact reverse effect. |
"Don't. The battlegrounds that you and I have returned from alive are too different."
~ Claymore ch106 |
Edited by - LastStand on 10 Oct 2012 06:55:50 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 06:35:22
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Oh, I forgot. All Mistborn novels have appendices. Didn't occur to me this one has too. Oh, well, I didn't bother picking it again. But thanks, anyway, LS.
I suppose, other than the points I raised in my previous posts, one of the things that discourage me is the lack of a 'bigger conflict.' In the original trilogy, even with the dash of humor offered by Kelsier's crew, readers could feel the palpable tension all throughout, the impending doom, and the little comfort of hope that Vin and Co. embody. |
Every beginning has an end. |
Edited by - Dennis on 10 Oct 2012 07:15:38 |
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Clad In Shadows
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 22:26:02
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Clad In Shadows
Jim Butcher - White Night
Love the Dresden Files! 
Tell me about it! Such an enjoyable series! |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2012 : 23:55:36
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Finished up The Princess Bride. Fun read, especially if you enjoyed and can quote the entire movie from the 80's like me  |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 13:01:00
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Started Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian Esslemont.
Had to take a long break from the Malazan universe but have recovered sufficient fortitude to continue onwards.
Though as my sympathies lie entirely with the Malazans, I wonder if I will enjoy a novel about their archenemies. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36971 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 14:09:19
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished up The Princess Bride. Fun read, especially if you enjoyed and can quote the entire movie from the 80's like me
Been meaning to read that one...  |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 15:10:58
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| I'm now reading Southern Gods by John Hornor Jacobs. It's a terrific mix of the Cthulhu Mythos, Southern Gothic, and hardboiled crime fiction. If you like any one of those, you may want to check it out. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 18:22:33
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished up The Princess Bride. Fun read, especially if you enjoyed and can quote the entire movie from the 80's like me
Been meaning to read that one...
It's great if you loved the movie since most of the highly quotable lines are taken directly from the book. The only thing i did not enjoy was the presence of the author's narrative (in italics)scattered throughout....but this is easily skippable. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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36971 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2012 : 22:06:25
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished up The Princess Bride. Fun read, especially if you enjoyed and can quote the entire movie from the 80's like me
Been meaning to read that one...
It's great if you loved the movie since most of the highly quotable lines are taken directly from the book. The only thing i did not enjoy was the presence of the author's narrative (in italics)scattered throughout....but this is easily skippable.
It'll be a while before I can get to it... My reading time is not what it once was, and I've still got an hour's reading in The Fellowship of the Ring. After I finish this trilogy, I really should read one of the books that was lent to me back in July, I think. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Oct 2012 : 02:27:13
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Originally posted by Thauranil
Started Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian Esslemont.
Had to take a long break from the Malazan universe but have recovered sufficient fortitude to continue onwards.
Though as my sympathies lie entirely with the Malazans, I wonder if I will enjoy a novel about their archenemies.
The Malazan series can have that effect on people. Though, fortunately, for me, not really. I took a break only because I couldn't wait to read some others on my ever-increasing list.
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I got so disheartened reading two relatively new books of my favorite authors that, eventually, I decided re-reading a couple of my all-time favorites instead... |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2012 : 12:45:59
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Thauranil
Started Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian Esslemont.
Had to take a long break from the Malazan universe but have recovered sufficient fortitude to continue onwards.
Though as my sympathies lie entirely with the Malazans, I wonder if I will enjoy a novel about their archenemies.
The Malazan series can have that effect on people. Though, fortunately, for me, not really. I took a break only because I couldn't wait to read some others on my ever-increasing list.
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I got so disheartened reading two relatively new books of my favorite authors that, eventually, I decided re-reading a couple of my all-time favorites instead...
Well I love the Malazan universe myself but it reading it can get you totally depressed sometimes . I liked night of Knives and am liking Crimsom Guard so far though it hasn't gripped it as much as the Steven Erikson authored books. |
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Clad In Shadows
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 15 Oct 2012 : 15:27:01
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Thauranil
Started Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian Esslemont.
Had to take a long break from the Malazan universe but have recovered sufficient fortitude to continue onwards.
Though as my sympathies lie entirely with the Malazans, I wonder if I will enjoy a novel about their archenemies.
The Malazan series can have that effect on people. Though, fortunately, for me, not really. I took a break only because I couldn't wait to read some others on my ever-increasing list.
I'm in the middle of that series (just started The Bonehunters). I do tend to take a small break every couple books, but that's mainly because of the same reasons as you. I have so many books unread on my shelf that I feel drawn to some of the others. Though I imagine I could just keep readin the Malazan series until I finish it.
As it stands right now, I've got all the books required for me to read up to Dust Of Dreams, including the Esslemont books. Still need to grab Crimson Guard and Crippled God. Plus the other two Esslemont books and the new Annomander Rake book. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 15 Oct 2012 : 15:57:10
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Thauranil
Started Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian Esslemont.
Had to take a long break from the Malazan universe but have recovered sufficient fortitude to continue onwards.
Though as my sympathies lie entirely with the Malazans, I wonder if I will enjoy a novel about their archenemies.
The Malazan series can have that effect on people. Though, fortunately, for me, not really. I took a break only because I couldn't wait to read some others on my ever-increasing list.
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I got so disheartened reading two relatively new books of my favorite authors that, eventually, I decided re-reading a couple of my all-time favorites instead...
Well I love the Malazan universe myself but it reading it can get you totally depressed sometimes. I liked night of Knives and am liking Crimsom Guard so far though it hasn't gripped it as much as the Steven Erikson authored books.
I haven't read yet the non-Eriskon Malazan books. But I inted to, after I'm done with all 10 of Erikson's. Care to share why it hasn't gripped you? I don't mind spoilers. |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 12:57:39
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I bought some books the other day.
Paul s kemp - Crosscurrent
Joe Abercrombie - the Blade Itself
And the Pete Townshend autobiography that just came out.
I started with Pete, for a non-fiction change-up. About halfway through. I blame it for making me make my partner at work listen to the Who all week... |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 15:37:39
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Originally posted by Yoss
I bought some books the other day.
Paul s kemp - Crosscurrent
Joe Abercrombie - the Blade Itself
And the Pete Townshend autobiography that just came out.
I started with Pete, for a non-fiction change-up. About halfway through. I blame it for making me make my partner at work listen to the Who all week...
The Blade Itself is the beginning of a truly awesome trilogy. Enjoy my friend!  |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 17:35:16
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Thauranil
Started Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian Esslemont.
Had to take a long break from the Malazan universe but have recovered sufficient fortitude to continue onwards.
Though as my sympathies lie entirely with the Malazans, I wonder if I will enjoy a novel about their archenemies.
The Malazan series can have that effect on people. Though, fortunately, for me, not really. I took a break only because I couldn't wait to read some others on my ever-increasing list.
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I got so disheartened reading two relatively new books of my favorite authors that, eventually, I decided re-reading a couple of my all-time favorites instead...
Well I love the Malazan universe myself but it reading it can get you totally depressed sometimes. I liked night of Knives and am liking Crimsom Guard so far though it hasn't gripped it as much as the Steven Erikson authored books.
I haven't read yet the non-Eriskon Malazan books. But I inted to, after I'm done with all 10 of Erikson's. Care to share why it hasn't gripped you? I don't mind spoilers.
Well to be perfectly honest Ian does not seem to have as strong a Voice as Erikkson which was what drew a lot of people to the franchise, his character building also seem to be weaker, he relies a bit much on stereotypes. Though this is not to say that he isn't a good author. He is, I just prefer his partner.
A good novel of his to start you off is Night of Knives, its interesting and short so you dont have to read a thousand odd pages to find out whether this author is for you. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 17:38:00
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Originally posted by Yoss
I bought some books the other day.
Paul s kemp - Crosscurrent
Joe Abercrombie - the Blade Itself
And the Pete Townshend autobiography that just came out.
I started with Pete, for a non-fiction change-up. About halfway through. I blame it for making me make my partner at work listen to the Who all week...
Crosscurrent is a good read. However i enjoyed Riptide even more than its predecessor. |
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Ada
Acolyte
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Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 20:21:12
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| Just finished reading The Realms of the Elves, great read, just took me longer to read than expected. Started reading the first book in the Netheril Trilogy Sword Play . |
Gul Ada Ruin - The Wizard Elf |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 Oct 2012 : 21:36:00
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Originally posted by Ada
Just finished reading The Realms of the Elves, great read, just took me longer to read than expected. Started reading the first book in the Netheril Trilogy Sword Play .
The Netheril Trilogy has its shining moments. Though for a series named after Netheril, it certainly offers less lore about the said empire, save perhaps the second book, Dangerous Games. It's more of a personal vendetta-driven type of story, than a chronicle of the greatest magical empire of the world.
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Originally posted by Dennis
I haven't read yet the non-Eriskon Malazan books. But I inted to, after I'm done with all 10 of Erikson's. Care to share why it hasn't gripped you? I don't mind spoilers.
Well to be perfectly honest Ian does not seem to have as strong a Voice as Erikkson which was what drew a lot of people to the franchise, his character building also seem to be weaker, he relies a bit much on stereotypes. Though this is not to say that he isn't a good author. He is, I just prefer his partner.
A good novel of his to start you off is Night of Knives, its interesting and short so you dont have to read a thousand odd pages to find out whether this author is for you.
I'll check it out later in my local bookstore. Thanks.
Did Ian use some of Erikson's characters, or just created his own? |
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