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BEAST
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Posted - 11 Jul 2014 :  04:16:19  Show Profile  Visit BEAST's Homepage Send BEAST a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Halfway through The Companions, with Night of the Hunter in the queue. I'm noticing that Companions is flowing a whole lot more nicely than The Last Threshold did, and I'm really digging that. It took me a long, long time to get through Threshold. (Maybe I was just subconsciously dragging my feet because I already had had the ending spoiled for me, and I was avoiding it?)

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HardKano
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Posted - 11 Jul 2014 :  11:52:43  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BEAST

Halfway through The Companions, with Night of the Hunter in the queue. I'm noticing that Companions is flowing a whole lot more nicely than The Last Threshold did, and I'm really digging that. It took me a long, long time to get through Threshold. (Maybe I was just subconsciously dragging my feet because I already had had the ending spoiled for me, and I was avoiding it?)



Probably ! don't spoiled me :P thanks ;)

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9thChapter
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Posted - 11 Jul 2014 :  16:05:46  Show Profile  Visit 9thChapter's Homepage Send 9thChapter a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Just finished Azure Bonds. Starting The Wyvern's Spur



No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get through WS (managed to get through AB listening to her because the story was so good). The narrator on Audible just didn't do it for me. If I have time to read it (without listening), I'll try and restart.

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Wooly Rupert
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quote:
Originally posted by 9thChapter

quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Just finished Azure Bonds. Starting The Wyvern's Spur



No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get through WS (managed to get through AB listening to her because the story was so good). The narrator on Audible just didn't do it for me. If I have time to read it (without listening), I'll try and restart.



The Wyvern's Spur is a fun book, but it's really something of a standalone, in the series. It does do some setup for the third book, but it stands alone quite well -- and I've in fact read it, by itself, before, because I enjoy it that much.

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HardKano
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Posted - 11 Jul 2014 :  19:00:24  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert

quote:
Originally posted by 9thChapter

quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Just finished Azure Bonds. Starting The Wyvern's Spur



No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get through WS (managed to get through AB listening to her because the story was so good). The narrator on Audible just didn't do it for me. If I have time to read it (without listening), I'll try and restart.



The Wyvern's Spur is a fun book, but it's really something of a standalone, in the series. It does do some setup for the third book, but it stands alone quite well -- and I've in fact read it, by itself, before, because I enjoy it that much.


Thanks for the hint ! :D

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HardKano
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Posted - 28 Jul 2014 :  22:14:54  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Just finished The Wyvern's Spur. Started Song of the Saurials

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hammer of Moradin
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Posted - 29 Jul 2014 :  18:27:11  Show Profile  Visit hammer of Moradin's Homepage Send hammer of Moradin a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'm about 10 years behind, but it sounds like some folks are reading "the classics" so I guess I'm not too far behind.

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DragonReader
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Posted - 12 Aug 2014 :  18:21:21  Show Profile  Visit DragonReader's Homepage Send DragonReader a Private Message  Reply with Quote
So finished reading The Sundering books, bringing my otal to 79 FR novels read. I am way behind :)
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Seravin
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Posted - 12 Aug 2014 :  20:00:50  Show Profile Send Seravin a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Just finished The Wyvern's Spur. Started Song of the Saurials



What did you think? On reflection, the Finder's Stone trilogy is my favorite Realms series of all time. I hope you liked it!
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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Aug 2014 :  01:21:26  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by 9thChapter

quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Just finished Azure Bonds. Starting The Wyvern's Spur



No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get through WS (managed to get through AB listening to her because the story was so good). The narrator on Audible just didn't do it for me. If I have time to read it (without listening), I'll try and restart.



Good idea ! i enjoyed it !

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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Aug 2014 :  01:22:18  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin

I'm about 10 years behind, but it sounds like some folks are reading "the classics" so I guess I'm not too far behind.


No ! i'm presently giving a rush on 20 years old books ;)

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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Aug 2014 :  01:23:30  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Seravin

quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Just finished The Wyvern's Spur. Started Song of the Saurials



What did you think? On reflection, the Finder's Stone trilogy is my favorite Realms series of all time. I hope you liked it!



I'm almost done with Song of Saurials and i really enjoy it. It is a way to write novels in a duo (Grubb & Novak). I think they give something else to it

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hammer of Moradin
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Posted - 13 Aug 2014 :  05:54:50  Show Profile  Visit hammer of Moradin's Homepage Send hammer of Moradin a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin

I'm about 10 years behind, but it sounds like some folks are reading "the classics" so I guess I'm not too far behind.


No ! i'm presently giving a rush on 20 years old books ;)



17 years of reading Realms books followed by a 10 year hiatus. Now I figure I'll start back at the beginning and just pulled Darkwalker on Moonshea out from the shelves.

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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Aug 2014 :  11:53:14  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin

quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin

I'm about 10 years behind, but it sounds like some folks are reading "the classics" so I guess I'm not too far behind.


No ! i'm presently giving a rush on 20 years old books ;)



17 years of reading Realms books followed by a 10 year hiatus. Now I figure I'll start back at the beginning and just pulled Darkwalker on Moonshea out from the shelves.


How interesting ! i was planning to read it after ;)

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Swoff
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Posted - 21 Nov 2014 :  16:08:43  Show Profile Send Swoff a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Just finished Tangled Webs and starting starting Windwalker.
Also finished listening to The Adversary.
It's like I have two of my five senses getting to drink in great stories!

Can't wait to read the special 'gift' Elaine posted for us all! :0)
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Sylrae
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Posted - 23 Nov 2014 :  07:32:49  Show Profile Send Sylrae a Private Message  Reply with Quote
What special gift would that be?

Sylrae's Forgotten Realms Fan-Lore Index, with public commenting access to make for easier improvement (WIP)

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Wooly Rupert
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Posted - 11 Dec 2014 :  20:35:44  Show Profile Send Wooly Rupert a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I've not read the Haunted Lands trilogy or the Brotherhood of the Griffon books... Are these related? Is one necessary to read before the other?

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Fellfire
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Posted - 11 Dec 2014 :  23:02:52  Show Profile Send Fellfire a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Sylrae

What special gift would that be?



Perhaps, the first few chapters of The Serpent's Daughter?

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Fellfire
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Posted - 11 Dec 2014 :  23:04:16  Show Profile Send Fellfire a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Fellfire

quote:
Originally posted by Sylrae

What special gift would that be?



Perhaps, the first few chapters of The Serpent's Daughter?

Very enjoyable. Her voice is missed in the current novel line-up.

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Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.

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Eilserus
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Posted - 11 Dec 2014 :  23:19:40  Show Profile Send Eilserus a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Yes, she is missed. Elaine defines what elves are in the Realms to me. If 5E is as much a success as Wizards claims, I really hope they can get her back on board. She's one of the greats and I'd love to see a new novel lineup for her.
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Artemas Entreri
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Posted - 12 Mar 2015 :  16:54:06  Show Profile Send Artemas Entreri a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Been reading Realms books for the first time in over a year. Crossed-off Dawnbringer and the Trasitions trilogy from my Realms To-Read list.

Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way. -Steve Martin

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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Mar 2015 :  01:08:19  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Still reading old novels. Will work on The Empire trilogy after read Realms of shadow. Around 79 novels read in this world

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Artemas Entreri
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Posted - 13 Mar 2015 :  01:22:42  Show Profile Send Artemas Entreri a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

Still reading old novels. Will work on The Empire trilogy after read Realms of shadow. Around 79 novels read in this world



I remember really enjoying the Empires Trilogy wayyyy back in the day because of the new scenery it offered. It was nice seeing new areas of the Realms. Looking back, the writing probably wasn't too hot but oh well.

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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Mar 2015 :  10:59:23  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
loll probably, everything grow with evolution :D

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HardKano
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Posted - 13 Mar 2015 :  11:00:44  Show Profile  Visit HardKano's Homepage Send HardKano a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I've seen the difference in the writing type when i read all Drizzt books until ghost king. There is a great evolution in Salvatore's writing over the years :) I have every book after Ghost King signed but yet unread :P

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Artemas Entreri
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Posted - 13 Mar 2015 :  14:29:09  Show Profile Send Artemas Entreri a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by HardKano

I've seen the difference in the writing type when i read all Drizzt books until ghost king. There is a great evolution in Salvatore's writing over the years :) I have every book after Ghost King signed but yet unread :P



Salvatore's stories are entertaining, but he has several writing choices that really drive me crazy.

Next time you read one of his books count the times he uses the phrase "with abandon" in his sentences. Drives me crazy.

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Iahn Qoyllor
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Posted - 22 Apr 2015 :  13:36:36  Show Profile Send Iahn Qoyllor a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'm trying to read all of the Realms novels and I'm just finishing number 211 at the moment. I love Ed Greenwood's characters and imagination, however am I the only one who struggles to finish any books of his?
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Artemas Entreri
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Posted - 22 Apr 2015 :  14:53:28  Show Profile Send Artemas Entreri a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Iahn Qoyllor

I'm trying to read all of the Realms novels and I'm just finishing number 211 at the moment. I love Ed Greenwood's characters and imagination, however am I the only one who struggles to finish any books of his?



There have been a few of his books that I kind of skimmed through just to finish. However, I just read Elminster's Daughter and thought it was great compared to the few Elminster books that came before it.

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Wooly Rupert
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Posted - 22 Apr 2015 :  16:52:09  Show Profile Send Wooly Rupert a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Iahn Qoyllor

I'm trying to read all of the Realms novels and I'm just finishing number 211 at the moment. I love Ed Greenwood's characters and imagination, however am I the only one who struggles to finish any books of his?



I love his world-building, but his fiction does not work for me. Though, like Artemas, I did find Elminster's Daughter to be considerably more enjoyable than the prior Elminster books.

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sonofsaline
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Posted - 04 May 2015 :  20:47:57  Show Profile Send sonofsaline a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I had bought a few Realms novels when I was in high school, starting with the first, Darkwalker on Moonshae. For some reason I never got around to reading them, and then got rid of them. Since the beginning of this year I have been buying off of eBay and Amazon, and I have about 85% of all of the Realms novels now. I have read the Moonshae trilogy, the Icewind Dale trilogy, and am on Spellfire. It is exciting to think of reading the whole series, which is now almost 300 books. I have rediscovered my love of fantasy that I had as a teenager.

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