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Thieran
Learned Scribe
Germany
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 Posted - 30 Aug 2015 : 14:04:58
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Just finished The Companions, liked it even better than The Last Threshold.
Let me see... Since my last post (a long time ago), I have read all of the Sundering novels and Rise of the King, and I am now waiting for Vengeance of the Iron Dwarf and Fire in the Blood to arrive in tomorrow's mail.
I very much liked The Godborn (though one could notice easily that it was way too much story for one book - no surprise given that it should have covered a whole trilogy) and The Adversary, the other three Sundering books less so - and I have to say I was a bit disappointed by its supposed conclusion The Herald (again, too much story for one book, amongst other things).
Still, I am looking forward to Spellstorm and Throne of the Dead (not to forget Archmage and Ashes of the Tyrant) though I will wait for all those to be published in paperback. |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2015 : 10:15:04
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| Just started reading the companions.did anyone else see the similarity to the movie the invisible. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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MordenGrey
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 17 Sep 2015 : 17:52:57
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Last three I read...The Lady of Poison by Bruce Cordell, The War of the Spider Queen Series (Various Authors) and the Abolethic Sovereignty. (Bruce Cordell)
-Also, Darkwalker on Moonshae (I saw a post up there about it and decided to comment)
WotC released it again a while back, I was working at B&N at the time and bought 'The First Trilogy in the Forgotten Realms'. I read through the whole series, thinking that Daryth--is incredibly similar to Drizzt. Later, I read the forward by RA Salvatore in Darkwalker on Moonshae...and lo and behold, he wrote a sample work for the Crystal Shard with Daryth and Canthus (who were later changed to Drizzt and Gwynevar).
RA Salvatore is 50% responsible for the creation of the most beloved Dark Elf in Faerun, I have to give the other 50% to Douglas Niles. If you read the Darkwalker trilogy first, and then the Dark Elf stuff, it will feel a little like a ripoff...if you read the Dark Elf stuff first (and because Drizzt is far more popular than Daryth ever will be) I imagine people will say that Daryth was just inspiration. I felt it was inspiration on Salvatore's part until I got tired of how conflicted Drizzt was all the time. At times he's the Hunter, other times he's a pacifist.
I haven't read past the tales with Obould.
Drizzt...or rather Salvatore...pushed my last button when someone decided to keep Twinkle over a blade that could not only make itself look like Twinkle--but could cut through damn near anything.
But, he's a renowned author, I'm not...so kudos to him. |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2015 : 00:40:18
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Originally posted by Artemas Entreri
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.
Sorry for the late reply ! That's my new daddy' life fault :P
Sure thing i'll watch over it :) Next book in Salvatore stories is Gautlgrym. Probably next year ... now i'll try to read books around Nanowrimo. Bought Terry Brooks (Sometimes the magic works) one and 2 from Athans (Writing monsters & The Guide to writing Fantasy & Science Fiction) |
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youtoo
Acolyte
Ukraine
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Posted - 15 Mar 2017 : 18:35:09
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re: salvatore's nuances, i know it's supposed to give drizzt depth and everything, but i can't stand the italicized text that are supposed to represent his inner thoughts, or his journal.
they're just so repetitive. yes, comes from the underdark, father struggled with nature, so did/does drizzt, questions morality and hard choices he's made... i know i'm supposed to like it but i find myself flipping through those parts all the time. |
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Rogue Bard
Acolyte
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Posted - 25 Jun 2017 : 22:58:30
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Originally posted by youtoo
re: salvatore's nuances, i know it's supposed to give drizzt depth and everything, but i can't stand the italicized text that are supposed to represent his inner thoughts, or his journal.
they're just so repetitive. yes, comes from the underdark, father struggled with nature, so did/does drizzt, questions morality and hard choices he's made... i know i'm supposed to like it but i find myself flipping through those parts all the time.
I've seen my share of bad writing, and this is a good example. That being said, overall I enjoyed the Dark Elf Trilogy, and there's lots to love about Salvatore's writing style that for me at least offsets that aspect of it. I like how he describes battles, use of magic, e.g., and he's great at characterization and worldbuilding. He really brought the Underdark and Icewind Dale alive for me. Incidentally, my copy of the Icewind Dale Trilogy is riddled with typos... but that's really the editor's fault, regardless of whether or not they originated with the author.
As to the OP's question, I am woefully behind in my reading, and that goes for all of the books I want to read, but especially as concerns FR novels. Aside from the ones I've already mentioned in this post, I've only read Elminster: The Making of a Mage about halfway through, and the first few pages of The Orc King. |
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charger_ss24
Learned Scribe
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - 25 Apr 2018 : 16:42:10
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My step-son just finished reading all the books involving Cale, Drasek and company and we would talk about what happened in the books after the chapters he read. We really enjoyed that and he loves the forgotten realms.
Once he finishes reading the Hunger Games trilogy, he will start in with the Drizzt saga. I just finished reading the Dark Elf Trilogy to refresh my memory so we can talk about the chapters he reads. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2019 : 04:32:39
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| For the first time since the Sundering books came out, I'm reading new (to me!) Realms novels. I picked up the first two Haunted Lands books when they came out, but missed the third. I recently found it for a song on eBay and jumped on it; now I can finally read the books I've heard so much about. |
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Bladesinger
Acolyte
Turkey
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Posted - 26 Mar 2019 : 18:45:50
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| So far I've read 141 novels and that's the number I've been sitting on since 2007. I stopped reading after 4e was released (actually, after I read the last parts about the future in the grand history of the realms). Anyway, I just decided to continue where I left off after 10+ years so I just purchased whatever was currently in print. Now comes the task of scouring second hand sellers to find all the missing books from the last decade! |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2019 : 18:54:33
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
For the first time since the Sundering books came out, I'm reading new (to me!) Realms novels. I picked up the first two Haunted Lands books when they came out, but missed the third. I recently found it for a song on eBay and jumped on it; now I can finally read the books I've heard so much about.
I read the first Haunted Lands book, but it didn't grab me as much as I had hoped. I got onto a tangent and read the Manticore Ascendant books (the first Honorverse stuff I've read), but now I'm done with those books. Not sure if I'm going to immediately resume the Haunted Lands books or not. |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
USA
958 Posts |
Posted - 20 Oct 2019 : 16:21:05
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| I finished Boundless last week. It's weird to juxtapose Entreri, Jarlaxle and especially Yvonnel Baenre from this novel and Timeless, to their original appearances in the Icewind Dale and Dark Elf trilogoes. That, and what makes retrievers supposedly so unstoppable? |
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Captain Grafalcon
Learned Scribe
Brazil
129 Posts |
Posted - 27 Apr 2020 : 15:35:49
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| I finished Joe Abrecrombie's The First Law trilogy. I would like to thank this reading suggestion of many of you over the years. My impressions are that the trilogy is very good, and has captivating and charismatic characters. However, I feel that throughout the books, the characters have abruptly transformed themselves far beyond what was proposed. |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
USA
958 Posts |
Posted - 27 Apr 2020 : 15:56:29
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
For the first time since the Sundering books came out, I'm reading new (to me!) Realms novels. I picked up the first two Haunted Lands books when they came out, but missed the third. I recently found it for a song on eBay and jumped on it; now I can finally read the books I've heard so much about.
I read the first Haunted Lands book, but it didn't grab me as much as I had hoped. I got onto a tangent and read the Manticore Ascendant books (the first Honorverse stuff I've read), but now I'm done with those books. Not sure if I'm going to immediately resume the Haunted Lands books or not.
You are not missing much with the other two Haunted Lands books. I kept thinking to myself, "So why does Bane not simply rein in Szass Tam?" Not a good sign when an impending RSE works on the reader as a no-save sleep spell. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 27 Apr 2020 : 18:46:37
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Originally posted by Delnyn
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
For the first time since the Sundering books came out, I'm reading new (to me!) Realms novels. I picked up the first two Haunted Lands books when they came out, but missed the third. I recently found it for a song on eBay and jumped on it; now I can finally read the books I've heard so much about.
I read the first Haunted Lands book, but it didn't grab me as much as I had hoped. I got onto a tangent and read the Manticore Ascendant books (the first Honorverse stuff I've read), but now I'm done with those books. Not sure if I'm going to immediately resume the Haunted Lands books or not.
You are not missing much with the other two Haunted Lands books. I kept thinking to myself, "So why does Bane not simply rein in Szass Tam?" Not a good sign when an impending RSE works on the reader as a no-save sleep spell.
I've seen a lot of praise for those books, but the first one jsut didn't do anything for me... I've wandered off into other reading areas and haven't even considered picking that trilogy back up. |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 28 Apr 2020 : 10:09:04
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| I really hated the Haunted Lands books. So many problems with them, not just because of what they brought in (re 4edition changes). Just not a fun, feel good read; none of the characters grabbed me and I felt all the Zulkirs were written by someone who didn't understand Thay or the characters motivations and backgrounds. Turns out RLB didn't bother to read The Simbul's Gift which was perfect in its characterization of the Zulkirs. I think it should be mandatory in a shared setting to read what has already been published regarding the focus of your novel so you can be consistent. But again, what do I know? |
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mnb128
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2021 : 21:59:01
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243 books and counting for me. However, I've been sitting on that number for 7+ years. I've read every short story and novel, chronologically, but stopped when I got to the Abyssal Plague novels. (There are a few, new short stories that have come out in the new Dragon+ magazines that are pre-Abyssal Plague that I haven't read yet.) Being a nerd I wanted to read the earlier Dark Sun novels and base D&D novels leading up to the Abyssal Plague, since those two worlds are tied into the Abyssal Plague as well, before continuing. However, that just never happened. I've recently gotten back into the Dark Sun books, so my continuation of The Realms is probably in my near future.
Along the way, there was some really fantastic reading and some really...um...not so fantastic reading.
However, Elaine Cunningham and Paul S. Kemp were always fantastic. I enjoyed all of the Drizzt novels but some far more than others.
There are a few authors that I did not enjoy under any circumstances, and there were those that kept me guessing as to whether I would love their next installment or, well, I don't like to use the word, but you know what the opposite of love is. That said, I don't regret the time I spent reading a single book.
Since the Haunted Lands books have been brought up recently in this thread, I'll say I'm typically not very interested in books about the undead. The zombie thing has been heavily played out for me. I didn't love the first book, but I felt that each successive book in the series got better. The follow-up series, Brotherhood of the Griffon was excellent, in my opinion, and I'm sad that there will likely never be a sixth book.
Some of my favorite 'series' weren't really a series. 'The Citadels,' 'The Dungeons,' and 'The Fighters' were all great, and several of the books in each either setup or have tie-ins to other novels.
Now that I'm writing about it, I'm starting to miss my time in The Realms. I think I'll have to visit again soon.
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 14 May 2021 : 02:13:25
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| As of right now I've read 283 out of 296 Realms novels. So close! |
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Enthusior
Acolyte
Germany
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Posted - 29 Dec 2021 : 17:19:13
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My database counts 298 novels, 286 of which were available in print.
I have completed my collection last year. All paperbacks and but a few of the early Drizzt titles as hardcover.
Due to a drastic change of direction in my life, I am actually trying to sell the collection off in the coming year. But I haven't the first idea how to get started and what price would be appropiate. Any guidance? Additional challenge: I don't live in the States, but Germany.
Is anyone familiar with market places suited to help me find another soul with a heart for these books? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Picture of paperbacks here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p8bdb0ycyb33i98/sc.jpg?dl=0
Sorted by series first, then by order of publication. |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2021 : 17:49:09
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Originally posted by Enthusior
My database counts 298 novels, 286 of which were available in print.
I have completed my collection last year. All paperbacks and but a few of the early Drizzt titles as hardcover.
Due to a drastic change of direction in my life, I am actually trying to sell the collection off in the coming year. But I haven't the first idea how to get started and what price would be appropiate. Any guidance? Additional challenge: I don't live in the States, but Germany.
Is anyone familiar with market places suited to help me find another soul with a heart for these books? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sad to hear that you need to sell your collection. I'm building mine for over 10 years with few breaks. i'm at 256 uniques novels with a total of 340 (reeditions and omnibus/collector's edition) https://photos.app.goo.gl/QYfZXhyp1V6kk5ws6
If you want to sell it as a whole i guess you can do it on ebay or any second market places like facebook. Or try to create a post here or on any dedicated fanclub group on FB
If you want to split the collection i can list you what series i'm missing and we can look how much it cost for the shipping to Canada. Send me a private message then. I just odered some from UK and it cost below 10$ CAD for the shipping. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2021 : 18:21:13
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Originally posted by Enthusior
My database counts 298 novels, 286 of which were available in print.
I have completed my collection last year. All paperbacks and but a few of the early Drizzt titles as hardcover.
Due to a drastic change of direction in my life, I am actually trying to sell the collection off in the coming year. But I haven't the first idea how to get started and what price would be appropiate. Any guidance? Additional challenge: I don't live in the States, but Germany.
Is anyone familiar with market places suited to help me find another soul with a heart for these books? Any help is greatly appreciated.
I'd suggest Nobleknight.com, eBay, and any of the FR Facebook groups. |
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Enthusior
Acolyte
Germany
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Posted - 29 Dec 2021 : 19:19:15
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Thanks for the suggestions! :)
@Wooly: So here on the forums isn't a good place? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 29 Dec 2021 : 22:14:57
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Originally posted by Enthusior
Thanks for the suggestions! :)
@Wooly: So here on the forums isn't a good place?
Oh, you can try here, too. You'll reach a wider audience, though, in some of the Facebook groups or on eBay. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2022 : 17:27:26
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Originally posted by Enthusior
My database counts 298 novels, 286 of which were available in print.
I have completed my collection last year. All paperbacks and but a few of the early Drizzt titles as hardcover.
Due to a drastic change of direction in my life, I am actually trying to sell the collection off in the coming year. But I haven't the first idea how to get started and what price would be appropiate. Any guidance? Additional challenge: I don't live in the States, but Germany.
Is anyone familiar with market places suited to help me find another soul with a heart for these books? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Picture of paperbacks here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p8bdb0ycyb33i98/sc.jpg?dl=0
Sorted by series first, then by order of publication.
If you have a paperback copy of Fire in the Blood in great condition without any spine creasing then I'd be interested in buying it from you. |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
60 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2022 : 01:32:26
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Originally posted by Enthusior
My database counts 298 novels, 286 of which were available in print.
I have completed my collection last year. All paperbacks and but a few of the early Drizzt titles as hardcover.
Due to a drastic change of direction in my life, I am actually trying to sell the collection off in the coming year. But I haven't the first idea how to get started and what price would be appropiate. Any guidance? Additional challenge: I don't live in the States, but Germany.
Is anyone familiar with market places suited to help me find another soul with a heart for these books? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Picture of paperbacks here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p8bdb0ycyb33i98/sc.jpg?dl=0
Sorted by series first, then by order of publication.
If you still got stuff to sell I'm interested in Azure Bonds trilogy, Elfshadow (Song and swords) series, the Erevis Cale books and The Brimstone Angels series. |
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