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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
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 Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 19:19:32
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People I need Help!
I'm wanting to buy a new Series to read, but i dont know what
Can you please gimme some opinions and suggestions as to what would be a good choice ?
Thanks!
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Hymn
Senior Scribe
Sweden
514 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 21:08:53
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Hhmm, well I don't know what you have read so far so it's a little tricky.
I am currently reading the Cities Series, I have found them likable so far even though they are single stories.
The City of Raven's, by Richard Baker
Temple Hill, by Drew Karpyshyn
The Jewel of Turmish, by Mel Odom
There is always my alltime favorite Songs & Swords series by Elaine Cunningham
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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
29 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 21:33:07
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Oh Right, Forgot to say what i've read soz
thx for suggestions :)
I have Read the elminster series aswell as pretty much all the drizzt!
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Hymn
Senior Scribe
Sweden
514 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 21:41:12
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
Oh Right, Forgot to say what i've read soz
thx for suggestions :)
I have Read the elminster series aswell as pretty much all the drizzt!
Ok, your welcome. If you like R.A Salvatore you might want to try the Cleric Quintet as well. |
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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
29 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 21:48:24
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hmmm
My friend recently bought it so i can just borrow it from him :)
Have you read Starlight and Shadows series from Elaine Cunningham, coz my friend says it not as good as R.A. Salvatore's stuff, but i dont know.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36873 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 21:51:31
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
hmmm
My friend recently bought it so i can just borrow it from him :)
Have you read Starlight and Shadows series from Elaine Cunningham, coz my friend says it not as good as R.A. Salvatore's stuff, but i dont know.
It's a matter of preference, really. I preferred the Starlight and Shadows books to the Drizzt ones. |
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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
29 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 22:12:06
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hehe ok well i cant say, but Wooly, what would you suggest for the next series that i should read ?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36873 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 23:09:48
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
hehe ok well i cant say, but Wooly, what would you suggest for the next series that i should read ?
The aforementioned Songs & Swords books, by Elaine Cunningham. She is my personal fave among Realms writers, and Danilo Thann and Arilyn Moonblade are some of the best characters around. |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 00:34:14
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| The threat From The Sea trilogy is very good and i also really like the Finders Stone trilogy, the character development made a nice change. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36873 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 03:53:19
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Originally posted by Valdar Oakensong
The threat From The Sea trilogy is very good and i also really like the Finders Stone trilogy, the character development made a nice change.
Oh yes, the Finder's Stone trilogy is another good one. The duo of Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb holds second place on my list of fave Realms authors.
I also liked the two books they did for the Lost Gods trilogy, Finder's Bane and Tymora's Luck. Finder returns in these tales, and another of the characters is from the old Spelljammer comic. Oh, and there's a kender in the last book, too!  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 04:01:53
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
hmmm
My friend recently bought it so i can just borrow it from him :)
Have you read Starlight and Shadows series from Elaine Cunningham, coz my friend says it not as good as R.A. Salvatore's stuff, but i dont know.
It's a matter of preference, really. I preferred the Starlight and Shadows books to the Drizzt ones.
I'll second that. Although, the Lady Cunningham ranks as second on my listing of favorite Realms authors. Mr Greenwood occupies the august position of First...
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 04:27:44
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It's a matter of preference, really. I preferred the Starlight and Shadows books to the Drizzt ones.
Yes, opinions vary and passions flame at times when it comes to a preference in authors. I enjoyed the Starlight and Shadows series. I think it featured a wide range of fascinating characters that changed throughout the series. |
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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 04:40:40
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Well, the series isn't complete yet, but the first is out called Venom's Taste by Lisa Smedman. Personally, I loved this novel.
Also, there's the Counselors and Kings Trilogy by Elaine Cunningham. I haven't read the second two, but the first was amazing.
Check 'em out!  |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 04:46:54
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Originally posted by Valondil the Ranger
Also, there's the Counselors and Kings Trilogy by Elaine Cunningham. I haven't read the second two, but the first was amazing.
Check 'em out!
I've never read that series, but have been tempted on a couple of occasions. You're the second person, who I know has taste , to recommend the series. I may need to take a trip to Amazon after I logout here. |
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
895 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 07:43:19
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Valondil the Ranger
Also, there's the Counselors and Kings Trilogy by Elaine Cunningham. I haven't read the second two, but the first was amazing.
Check 'em out!
I've never read that series, but have been tempted on a couple of occasions. You're the second person, who I know has taste , to recommend the series. I may need to take a trip to Amazon after I logout here.
May I second the recommendation? I loved Counselors & Kings series; the plot is remarkably unpredictable, the characters are a joy to read about, and the setting of Halruaa is explored in fine, rich details.
As for Starlight & Shadows? Liriel is a distinctive, complex character with a less than black-and-white set of morals. The characters in the trilogy are never encased in a protective bubble -- they bleed, they experience life-changing events, and some of them even die. Liriel herself has real development over the course of three books, whereas some characters in other series remain static and flat throughout the course of five -- or ten, or twelve -- volumes. |
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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
29 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 10:46:53
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Thanks for all the recomendations, I'll be sure to check it out
I've also had a suggestion about the Erevis Cale Trilogy ?
Does anyone know if it's any good ? |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 14:37:15
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Originally posted by Winterfox
May I second the recommendation? I loved Counselors & Kings series; the plot is remarkably unpredictable, the characters are a joy to read about, and the setting of Halruaa is explored in fine, rich details.
You may, but who do you think was the first person that I referred to in my previous post? 
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As for Starlight & Shadows? Liriel is a distinctive, complex character with a less than black-and-white set of morals. The characters in the trilogy are never encased in a protective bubble -- they bleed, they experience life-changing events, and some of them even die.
They die? Without coming back or not really being dead? That's just crazy talk.
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Liriel herself has real development over the course of three books, whereas some characters in other series remain static and flat throughout the course of five -- or ten, or twelve -- volumes.
It definitely makes the character more realistic....at least in my not so humble opinion. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 14:41:53
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
Thanks for all the recomendations, I'll be sure to check it out
I've also had a suggestion about the Erevis Cale Trilogy ?
Does anyone know if it's any good ?
I've read the first two books in the trilogy and have enjoyed them a great deal. Cale's another character that has evolved as time goes on.
There are a few threads devoted to this trilogy. If you don't mind possible spoilers you could check them out to learn more about the story.
Additionally, you could start with Paul Kemp's work in the Sembia series where Cale first appears. |
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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
29 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 16:59:52
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I see, well i will consider it in the least :P
SilverFall: Story of the Seven Sisters also looks interesting to me.
I also enjoyed Cadderly,Dannica and the Bouldershoulder brothers in Paths of Darkness, so Cleric Quintet might be worth looking at.
I would really like it if R.A.Salvatore could write a book about Jarlaxle and Artemis Entreri in the future, because they are my favourite characters and they take the main roles in my favourite book(The Servant of the Shard) so that would please me greatly :) |
Edited by - GnomeBoy on 04 Jul 2004 17:03:06 |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 17:33:23
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
I would really like it if R.A.Salvatore could write a book about Jarlaxle and Artemis Entreri in the future, because they are my favourite characters and they take the main roles in my favourite book(The Servant of the Shard) so that would please me greatly :)
Get ready to be pleased then. Another thread on this board detailed R.A. Salvatore's announcement that he will be writing an upcoming novel featuring those two characters. No word yet on a publication date. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36873 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 17:52:18
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
I would really like it if R.A.Salvatore could write a book about Jarlaxle and Artemis Entreri in the future, because they are my favourite characters and they take the main roles in my favourite book(The Servant of the Shard) so that would please me greatly :)
Get ready to be pleased then. Another thread on this board detailed R.A. Salvatore's announcement that he will be writing an upcoming novel featuring those two characters. No word yet on a publication date.
I, too, am looking forward to that book. I like Jarlaxle a lot more than Drizzt. He's just plain got good style. (yes, I know that grammar was hideous, but it works) |
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GnomeBoy
Acolyte
South Africa
29 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 22:38:54
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Woooohooooo!!
That's Great news!
Even better than the fact that it's my birthday tomorrow !
thanks for the info Sirius
Wooly, I agree completely.
He has unmatched style, with his plumed hat and low bows! :) |
Edited by - GnomeBoy on 04 Jul 2004 22:40:24 |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jul 2004 : 01:26:35
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Originally posted by GnomeBoy
Woooohooooo!!
That's Great news!
Even better than the fact that it's my birthday tomorrow !
thanks for the info Sirius
Wooly, I agree completely.
He has unmatched style, with his plumed hat and low bows! :)
You're welcome and may I wish you an early Happy Birthday! |
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Windancer
Acolyte
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2004 : 01:38:56
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| try the avatar series. It is a really great series. start on shadowdale. |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2004 : 01:03:26
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| I agree with Windancer.It's where I started.I just think that with al the interaction of some of the main dieties of the realms is a great starting point for a new series.Especially if you are fairly new to the realms. |
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Ignorance Personified
Seeker
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2004 : 01:51:58
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Originally Posted By Hymn
The City of Raven's, by Richard Baker
I second that.
If you enjoyed the El Series then Spellfire is an excellent choice.
If Entreri holds your interest then I believe you will find Riven (in Kemp's Cale Novels-->starting with Shawdow Witness) to be captavating as well.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6680 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2004 : 10:42:22
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My favourite is Ed's "Shadows of the Avatar" trilogy.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2004 : 15:02:45
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I really enjoy Veronica Whitney-Robinson's, Ed's and Cunningham's novels. Look out for them.
The Sembia series is a good one too. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2004 : 03:13:04
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I can mention various series that are very good, but at the top of my list is the Erevis Cale Series. I like the author's writing style as well as the characters he uses.
Another good series to read is the Cormyr series. They have a very well though out story as well as some new fiends that are interesting to see. I practically read this one in two days. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2004 : 05:24:58
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Originally posted by Anubis
I can mention various series that are very good, but at the top of my list is the Erevis Cale Series. I like the author's writing style as well as the characters he uses.
An excellent series. The author and his novels have quite a few threads within these forums. Be sure to share your thoughts within them if you get the chance. |
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