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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
 Posted - 31 May 2013 : 03:46:28
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I'm sorry, but "Blood of the fold," did it for me, does the series get better after wards?
Since I have to scan the books before I can read, I sometimes have to get picky. |
We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2013 : 04:16:59
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Yes, I have to agree, and here I thought originally that I wasn't going to like it. He even delt with the parts of the prequils that I found really in poor taste.quote:
Originally posted by Thauranil
Halfway through Darth Plagueis and I have to say this is one of the best Star Wars novels in years.
James Luceno is a veteran author of the SW universe but he has really outdone himself this time. It really lets you see things from the perspective of the Dark Side.
"Sigh", if only Plagueis had survived that his upstart apprentice Sidious would not have ruined the Grand plan of the Sith.
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We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2013 : 05:07:20
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Originally posted by Sightless
I'm sorry, but "Blood of the fold," did it for me, does the series get better after wards?
Sightless,
I certainly didn't think so, and that's why I ended up stopping with Pillars of Creation. But, certainly, and for all good, 'to each their own.'
Entreri,
I did have a friend who kept up with it, and had a rather "eh" opinion once he had finished all of them. So, just curious if you had come around to that conclusion yourself as well. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2013 : 23:03:28
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Originally posted by Sightless
I'm sorry, but "Blood of the fold," did it for me, does the series get better after wards?
Since I have to scan the books before I can read, I sometimes have to get picky.
The series definitely takes a dip in the middle, but I thought it picked up in the end. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2013 : 23:06:12
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| The end of the Sword of Truth! Without giving anything away I will say that the conclusion of this series is worth plowing through Pillars of Creation and Naked Empire. Tons of things are going on and Goodkind throws in a few subtle twists which I enjoyed. Some of the twists were a little surprising, but I was able to see most of them coming. That being said, they were still entertaining. There was a fair amount of expected cornyness (not sure if that's a word) but the action of this book counter-balances all of that. I was very satisfied with how this series ended and am very curious to see what happens with the next book, The Omen Machine...but I need a bit of a break first. |
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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jun 2013 : 00:44:24
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| Well, when I get finished with my current list, both scanning and listening, I plan to start "Shadow moon," and then there's all the old Relms collections, OK, not all, but a lot of them I'd like to read, so it'll be a while before I go back to Goodkind. |
We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Entromancer
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jun 2013 : 19:56:41
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Dragons of Babel by Michael Swanwick
This novel restored my faith in stock fantasy races. The novel opens with elvess in dwarven-build dragons descending on a village populated by the fae. In the aftermath, one of the dragons survived and forms a sort of bond with the novel's protagonist, Will. THe symbosis between dragon and fae results in Will committing attrocities that get him exiled from his village.
The rest of the novel has a faily nihilistic tone. I won't say more, as I'd be spoiling the main plot. |
"...the will is everything. The will to act."--Ra's Al Ghul
"Suffering builds character."--Talia Al Ghul |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 03:15:23
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| Finished Pawn of Prophecy, the first book of David Eddings Belgariad. 260 pages of travelling around doesn't really cut it for me. |
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Entromancer
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 03:24:40
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| Same here, Entreri. |
"...the will is everything. The will to act."--Ra's Al Ghul
"Suffering builds character."--Talia Al Ghul |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 03:36:31
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I recently reread Edding's Elenium series-I still loved and adored the characters, but the story, pacing, and well, body of the book felt weak.
Now, I've always thought the Belgariad was far better. I absolutely adore those characters, it's prophecy done well in a manner I always liked, and the books always entertained-at least, that's how I remember it.
Since being disappointed in the Elenium reread, I'm afraid to see if the Belgariad falls apart for me now-as it's been...5-10 years since I've read it.
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Currently reading Bury Elminster Deep. Just not a fan...all I can see in my mind's eye is the characters getting into a situation; the action pauses, Waylon Jennings goes "Now, how do'ya 'spose dem Duke boys are gonna get out of this mess?", Storm and Mirt throw tables up in the air, the Keystone Kops that pass for Dragons and War Wizards fall over themselves, mash their hats up angrily, and our protagonists escape-yet again. Tired, played out, and not done well. |
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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 04:37:28
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I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that didn't particularly enjoy this one. Because everyone else I know that read it did. I kind of felt that a good hundred pages or so were removed, and something else was forced in their place. That's probably just me. quote:
Originally posted by Renin
I recently reread Edding's Elenium series-I still loved and adored the characters, but the story, pacing, and well, body of the book felt weak.
Now, I've always thought the Belgariad was far better. I absolutely adore those characters, it's prophecy done well in a manner I always liked, and the books always entertained-at least, that's how I remember it.
Since being disappointed in the Elenium reread, I'm afraid to see if the Belgariad falls apart for me now-as it's been...5-10 years since I've read it.
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Currently reading Bury Elminster Deep. Just not a fan...all I can see in my mind's eye is the characters getting into a situation; the action pauses, Waylon Jennings goes "Now, how do'ya 'spose dem Duke boys are gonna get out of this mess?", Storm and Mirt throw tables up in the air, the Keystone Kops that pass for Dragons and War Wizards fall over themselves, mash their hats up angrily, and our protagonists escape-yet again. Tired, played out, and not done well.
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We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 13:16:57
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Originally posted by The Sage
I've been reading up on Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Shadows of the Apt" series... so I decided yesterday to pick up the first book:- Empire in Black and Gold.
And I must say, I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far.
As someone who has read the whole series I hope you enjoy it. 
Its has a very interesting and unique setting. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 13:43:19
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Originally posted by Sightless
Yes, I have to agree, and here I thought originally that I wasn't going to like it. He even delt with the parts of the prequils that I found really in poor taste.quote:
Originally posted by Thauranil
Halfway through Darth Plagueis and I have to say this is one of the best Star Wars novels in years.
James Luceno is a veteran author of the SW universe but he has really outdone himself this time. It really lets you see things from the perspective of the Dark Side.
"Sigh", if only Plagueis had survived that his upstart apprentice Sidious would not have ruined the Grand plan of the Sith.
Ah a fellow SW fan. It was a very good book, if you have not read them already try out The Unifying Force and Labyrinth of Evil by the same author.
Also the novelization of Revenge of the Sith is actually better than the movie itself. At least that's what I felt. |
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Captain Grafalcon
Learned Scribe
Brazil
131 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2013 : 16:40:12
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| Starting Undead (Book II, the Haunted Lands Trology, Richard Lee Byers).I´ve pretty much enjoyed the first book(Unclean). |
"Surely you recognize that armies carrying banners are almost always thieves—until they win."
Jarlaxle, mercenary leader of Bregan D'aerthe. |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 10:10:36
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I read The Last Threshold by Salvatore, this was the most interesting in the series.
Also I enjoyed The Grim Company by Luke Scull, similar world and style to Joe Abercrombie.
Still reading The Rithmatist by Sanderson cause it's boring. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 12:22:27
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Originally posted by Quale
Still reading The Rithmatist by Sanderson cause it's boring.
Boring is hardly enough to describe it. I nearly threw it away. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Emma Drake
Learned Scribe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 19:04:23
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| I'm currently reading the Cormyr trilogy and then moving on to the most recent Elminster books, starting with Elminster's Daughter. :) |
"I am always here, all about you. You are never truly alone. I flow wherever life flows, wherever winds blow and water runs and the sun and moon chase each other, for there is magic in all things."
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Captain Grafalcon
Learned Scribe
Brazil
131 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 20:07:32
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Originally posted by Emma Drake
I'm currently reading the Cormyr trilogy and then moving on to the most recent Elminster books, starting with Elminster's Daughter. :)
I´ve quite enjoyed the way Ed worked Cormyr´s Timeline in the first book. |
"Surely you recognize that armies carrying banners are almost always thieves—until they win."
Jarlaxle, mercenary leader of Bregan D'aerthe. |
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Emma Drake
Learned Scribe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 20:13:42
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Originally posted by Captain Grafalcon
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Originally posted by Emma Drake
I'm currently reading the Cormyr trilogy and then moving on to the most recent Elminster books, starting with Elminster's Daughter. :)
I´ve quite enjoyed the way Ed worked Cormyr´s Timeline in the first book.
I have to say I'm enjoying the chapters from the past far more than the current events. I keep rushing through the 1369 chapters to get more of the evolution of Cormyr. I thought it would be the other way around when I picked it up! |
"I am always here, all about you. You are never truly alone. I flow wherever life flows, wherever winds blow and water runs and the sun and moon chase each other, for there is magic in all things."
- Mystra (Ed Greenwood, Silverfall) |
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Captain Grafalcon
Learned Scribe
Brazil
131 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 20:16:53
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I have to say I'm enjoying the chapters from the past far more than the current events. I keep rushing through the 1369 chapters to get more of the evolution of Cormyr. I thought it would be the other way around when I picked it up!
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Haha same thing with me. |
"Surely you recognize that armies carrying banners are almost always thieves—until they win."
Jarlaxle, mercenary leader of Bregan D'aerthe. |
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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 21:14:03
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Sightless
Yes, I have to agree, and here I thought originally that I wasn't going to like it. He even delt with the parts of the prequils that I found really in poor taste.quote:
Originally posted by Thauranil
Halfway through Darth Plagueis and I have to say this is one of the best Star Wars novels in years.
James Luceno is a veteran author of the SW universe but he has really outdone himself this time. It really lets you see things from the perspective of the Dark Side.
"Sigh", if only Plagueis had survived that his upstart apprentice Sidious would not have ruined the Grand plan of the Sith.
Ah a fellow SW fan. It was a very good book, if you have not read them already try out The Unifying Force and Labyrinth of Evil by the same author.
Also the novelization of Revenge of the Sith is actually better than the movie itself. At least that's what I felt.
Of the two you mentioned, I've read the first in brail, but not the second. It was to me a very good wrap up of the New Jedi Order series. |
We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 01:57:36
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| Started Peter Orullian's The Unremembered and abandoned it 230 pages in. Just didn't work for me. |
Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way. -Steve Martin
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 11:04:53
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Quale
Still reading The Rithmatist by Sanderson cause it's boring.
Boring is hardly enough to describe it. I nearly threw it away.
It has one interesting part near the end. Now to finish Magician's End and Promise of Blood. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 12:45:53
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Originally posted by Quale
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Quale
Still reading The Rithmatist by Sanderson cause it's boring.
Boring is hardly enough to describe it. I nearly threw it away.
It has one interesting part near the end.
Nah. I couldn’t get past chapter 2. The concept of Rithmatics is simply ridiculous. A dolt with a knife can easily kill a Rithmatist before he even completes half of his defensive circle.
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Originally posted by Quale
Now to finish Magician's End.
I envy you. My order has probably been lost in the aether. I’ve been waiting for it for almost a month now. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 13:40:06
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Just finished "Shadow Moon," If you liked the movie/book Willow, then I recomend it. So long as you pay attention to the beginning and so catch the name change. Later on I'll read the rest of the series.
Now, on to Weapons of mass instruction. |
We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 13:54:48
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Originally posted by Sightless
Ah a fellow SW fan. It was a very good book, if you have not read them already try out The Unifying Force and Labyrinth of Evil by the same author.
Also the novelization of Revenge of the Sith is actually better than the movie itself. At least that's what I felt.
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Of the two you mentioned, I've read the first in brail, but not the second. It was to me a very good wrap up of the New Jedi Order series.
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Yeah it was, especially as the series was ended in a bit off a rush.
The latter book, Labyrinth of Evil, is a clone wars era book about the near redemption of Count Dooku by Yoda. Its a good book to read if you are a fan of Yoda and want to know more about him. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 14:34:03
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Originally posted by Quale
I read The Last Threshold by Salvatore, this was the most interesting in the series.
Glad to hear it. I am about half way through Charon's Claw and have really liked this series so far. I would probably be done by now, but life keeps intruding on my reading time.
I also took a short break at lunch yesterday to read Terry Brook's new Shannara short, The Black Irix, which I rather enjoyed. |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2013 : 14:13:23
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I count Sword of Shannara as one of my all time favorite books as it is what got me into fantasy.
However, Terry Brooks has fallen off the list of 'go-to' writers for me since reading his Landover book dealing with his teenage daughter. Just...awful...awfulness. My mouth still fills with disgust thinking about it.
So, I've just avoided getting this latest Shannara trilogy.
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Finished the Erevis Cale Trilogy. Loved it! Can't wait to read the next one!
On to City of Splendors with Elaine (and Ed). |
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Emma Drake
Learned Scribe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2013 : 16:43:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Renin
I count Sword of Shannara as one of my all time favorite books as it is what got me into fantasy.
However, Terry Brooks has fallen off the list of 'go-to' writers for me since reading his Landover book dealing with his teenage daughter. Just...awful...awfulness. My mouth still fills with disgust thinking about it.
So, I've just avoided getting this latest Shannara trilogy.
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Finished the Erevis Cale Trilogy. Loved it! Can't wait to read the next one!
On to City of Splendors with Elaine (and Ed).
What's so bad about it? I googled Landover and didn't come across anything right away. |
"I am always here, all about you. You are never truly alone. I flow wherever life flows, wherever winds blow and water runs and the sun and moon chase each other, for there is magic in all things."
- Mystra (Ed Greenwood, Silverfall) |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2013 : 18:34:10
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| Started Steven Pressfield's Last of the Amazons. |
Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way. -Steve Martin
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