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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
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 Posted - 11 Jul 2014 : 04:16:19
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| 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?) |
"'You don't know my history,' he said dryly."
--Drizzt Do'Urden (The Pirate King, Part 1: Chapter 2)
<"Comprehensive Chronology of R.A. Salvatore Forgotten Realms Works"> |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 11 Jul 2014 : 11:52:43
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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 ;) |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2014 : 16:05:46
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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. |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2014 : 18:06:50
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
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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
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2014 : 19:00:24
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
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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
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2014 : 22:14:54
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| Just finished The Wyvern's Spur. Started Song of the Saurials |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jul 2014 : 18:27:11
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| 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. |
"Hurling himself upon his enemies, he terrified them with slaughter!"
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2014 : 18:21:21
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| So finished reading The Sundering books, bringing my otal to 79 FR novels read. I am way behind :) |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2014 : 20:00:50
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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
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2014 : 01:21:26
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
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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 ! |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2014 : 01:22:18
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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 ;) |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2014 : 01:23:30
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Originally posted by Seravin
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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 |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2014 : 05:54:50
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Originally posted by HardKano
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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
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2014 : 11:53:14
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
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Originally posted by HardKano
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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 ;) |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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Swoff
Acolyte
9 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2014 : 16:08:43
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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
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2014 : 20:35:44
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| 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
Master of Realmslore
1965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2014 : 23:02:52
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What special gift would that be?
Perhaps, the first few chapters of The Serpent's Daughter? |
Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
1965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2014 : 23:04:16
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Originally posted by Fellfire
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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. |
Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
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Eilserus
Master of Realmslore
USA
1446 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2014 : 23:19:40
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| 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
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2015 : 16:54:06
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| 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
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2015 : 01:08:19
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| Still reading old novels. Will work on The Empire trilogy after read Realms of shadow. Around 79 novels read in this world |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2015 : 01:22:42
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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
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2015 : 10:59:23
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| loll probably, everything grow with evolution :D |
There is only one thing that will never change : Evolution |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2015 : 11:00:44
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| 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
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2015 : 14:29:09
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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
Seeker
United Kingdom
50 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2015 : 13:36:36
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| 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
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2015 : 14:53:28
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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
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2015 : 16:52:09
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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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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 22 Apr 2015 16:52:42 |
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sonofsaline
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 04 May 2015 : 20:47:57
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| 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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