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The Red Walker
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 Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 02:52:24
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Started on Ghostwalker by Erik Scott De Brie. A good book so far.
a damn fine book indeed! I need to bump it up the re-read stack |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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3563 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 02:55:59
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
First book I read this year will be Dragons of Autumn Twilight (working on it now)...then the next two in the Dragonlance Chronicles. I usually don't read beyond those three in Krynn's setting...it ends the way I think it should and I don't like changing that...
So you'd never read "The Lost Chronicles" trilogy, also by Weis & Hickman, and composed much later? It's a trilogy that focuses on some of the more "skipped over" events of the original trilogy -- like the search for the Hammer of Kharas, the events at Icewall, and Raistlin's transformation.
On my next re-read of DL i will read the origianl chronicles, as well as the "lost chronicles" and Test of the Twins, raist and Caramon novels....then call it a day, the rest of my DL novels are boxed up and ready for a bookmonger. The whole Mina and disappearing Krynn spoiled everything but the original core DL for me.
You're only reading Test of the Twins? What about the other two books of the "Legends" trilogy?
well it's been long enough since i have read them that I has remembered the series as Test of the Twins!
Which if you think of it sounds like a title that Paul S Kemp could work wonders with
So yes Sage, I will read the entire Legends Series, the Annotated version of course |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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3563 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 02:57:57
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Neverwhere.....finally allowed myself to pick it back up and devoured it. Man that book went fast........easily one of my all time favorite fantasynovels. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 04:02:44
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About to finish the Erevis Cale series (including all short stories from Dragon, Halls of Stormweather, and Realms of Dragons). Yet to tackle Twilight War trilogy.
Question for the group, should I complete the Sembia series, with all of its authors or branch out into something else in the Realms? I am a sucker for completing a storyline and love series. Great writing is a must, however :)
I also have an interest in tackling Mistress of the Night (Bassingthwaite and Gross) - Priests #6 I believe.
Meanwhile, outside of the Realms...
I picked up Timothy Zahn's latest Star Wars book - Scoundrels - and am keen to get into it; my first Star Wars novel! I heard that Zahn's Thrawn trilogy is a must read so will likely jump on them next.
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 04:19:14
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
About to finish the Erevis Cale series (including all short stories from Dragon, Halls of Stormweather, and Realms of Dragons). Yet to tackle Twilight War trilogy.
Question for the group, should I complete the Sembia series, with all of its authors or branch out into something else in the Realms? I am a sucker for completing a storyline and love series. Great writing is a must, however :)
I also have an interest in tackling Mistress of the Night (Bassingthwaite and Gross) - Priests #6 I believe.
Meanwhile, outside of the Realms...
I picked up Timothy Zahn's latest Star Wars book - Scoundrels - and am keen to get into it; my first Star Wars novel! I heard that Zahn's Thrawn trilogy is a must read so will likely jump on them next.
Go for the Sembia series. I personally didn't really care much for the Priests series, and there are only 4 books in it. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 10:15:14
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
About to finish the Erevis Cale series (including all short stories from Dragon, Halls of Stormweather, and Realms of Dragons). Yet to tackle Twilight War trilogy.
Question for the group, should I complete the Sembia series, with all of its authors or branch out into something else in the Realms? I am a sucker for completing a storyline and love series. Great writing is a must, however :)
I also have an interest in tackling Mistress of the Night (Bassingthwaite and Gross) - Priests #6 I believe.
Meanwhile, outside of the Realms...
I picked up Timothy Zahn's latest Star Wars book - Scoundrels - and am keen to get into it; my first Star Wars novel! I heard that Zahn's Thrawn trilogy is a must read so will likely jump on them next.
The Sembia series is good but you can just read Shadows Witness and skip the rest if your interest is only in Cale. However as many of these characters are present in the Twilight war series I would recommend that you read it.
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 14:58:24
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| Forgot my current "Throneroom" reading: Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Daniken...I don't think I've ever read a book that asked so many questions of the reader! |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 16:35:51
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Forgot my current "Throneroom" reading: Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Daniken...I don't think I've ever read a book that asked so many questions of the reader!
I love that show on the History Channel: Ancient Aliens. It's very interesting because even if you don't believe in life on other planets, it's hard to argue some of the vast coincidences and facts that are mentioned on the show. |
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
2717 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 17:50:50
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I've completed The Thursday War by Karen Traviss and have moved on to Elminster Enraged by you know who.
I'm also reading Seth Parker's Scrapbook and reading Steve Martin's The Pleasure of My Company to my wife at bedtime. |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 18:41:36
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
About to finish the Erevis Cale series (including all short stories from Dragon, Halls of Stormweather, and Realms of Dragons). Yet to tackle Twilight War trilogy.
Question for the group, should I complete the Sembia series, with all of its authors or branch out into something else in the Realms? I am a sucker for completing a storyline and love series. Great writing is a must, however :)
I also have an interest in tackling Mistress of the Night (Bassingthwaite and Gross) - Priests #6 I believe.
Meanwhile, outside of the Realms...
I picked up Timothy Zahn's latest Star Wars book - Scoundrels - and am keen to get into it; my first Star Wars novel! I heard that Zahn's Thrawn trilogy is a must read so will likely jump on them next.
I personally enjoyed Mistress of the night, and think it's the best of the Priest's series. Well, I am kind of partial to werewolves and Our Lady of Silver.
Welcome to Star Wars fiction! Zahn's books are some of the best. Other authors to pick up are Michael Stackpole and Aaron Allston. You may want to try the X-wing series as well - some of my fave Star Wars novels. |
"Don't. The battlegrounds that you and I have returned from alive are too different."
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 18:44:04
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
The Sembia series is good but you can just read Shadows Witness and skip the rest if your interest is only in Cale. However as many of these characters are present in the Twilight war series I would recommend that you read it.
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly.
Thanks. I thought Scoundrels filled the gap on what Han was doing after the destruction of the first Death Star in Ep IV to try and pay off Jabba. Didn't know it was part of a series. I hope I can follow it too :) |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 18:59:07
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Originally posted by Thauranil
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly.
It sounds like a good book, and one I'd be interested in, myself... Does it build on prior novels, or is this purely a "between the movies" book, with few connections to prior novels? |
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 19:08:00
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Thauranil
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly.
It sounds like a good book, and one I'd be interested in, myself... Does it build on prior novels, or is this purely a "between the movies" book, with few connections to prior novels?
AFAIK Scoundrels is a between the movies book. Haven't cracked the spine yet...looking forward to diving into the SW universe (bit of a change up from FR). I think the two go well together. |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
http://darrentpatrick.com/the-rithhek-cage-trilogy/ |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 04 Jan 2013 : 20:20:28
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Thauranil
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly.
It sounds like a good book, and one I'd be interested in, myself... Does it build on prior novels, or is this purely a "between the movies" book, with few connections to prior novels?
AFAIK Scoundrels is a between the movies book. Haven't cracked the spine yet...looking forward to diving into the SW universe (bit of a change up from FR). I think the two go well together.
Ah, good. I've only read one Star Wars book that wasn't a Zahn book, and I'm behind on those by a book or two. Good to know that this one won't require knowledge of prior tales. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2013 : 01:33:55
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Thauranil
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly.
It sounds like a good book, and one I'd be interested in, myself... Does it build on prior novels, or is this purely a "between the movies" book, with few connections to prior novels?
You really don't need any knowledge of the majority of the EU material. Jeff Grubb does an admirable job on ensuring that Scoundrels is reader-friendly in terms of those who may not be up-to-date on the vast EU supporting background. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2013 : 03:06:32
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| Now reading A Feast of Crows, book #4 of A Song of Fire and Ice by George R.R. Martin |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2013 : 10:11:45
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Thauranil
As for Star Wars , congrats from a fellow fan on starting, but Scoundrels is the latest book to come out in a very long series, I hope you are able to follow the story properly.
It sounds like a good book, and one I'd be interested in, myself... Does it build on prior novels, or is this purely a "between the movies" book, with few connections to prior novels?
Ahh sorry about that I confused it with Crucible, another new release.
You should be able to enjoy this novel as long as you have seen the movies. Its only preceded by less important novels such as the Han Solo trilogy or the Lando Calrissian adventures. |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 05 Jan 2013 : 11:26:33
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| Slightly past halfway with [i]Brimstone Angels[i] and enjoying it so far. Lots of intrigue, fiends and 'hellish' lore...and Selune! |
"Don't. The battlegrounds that you and I have returned from alive are too different."
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2013 : 04:35:51
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| Finished Book 7 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen: Reaper's Gale. Wow! I loved this book and continue to be amazed at the truly massive and well scripted story that Steven Erikson has created. |
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Euranna
Learned Scribe
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2013 : 04:54:42
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| I am 3/4ths through Silver Shadows. I tend to like to finish off a series before I pick up something else. I kinda has a little CDO about it (no one with OCD calls it that since the letters are out of order..) |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2013 : 11:25:53
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished Book 7 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen: Reaper's Gale. Wow! I loved this book and continue to be amazed at the truly massive and well scripted story that Steven Erikson has created.
Seconded. Reapers Gale is one of my all time favorite books. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 06 Jan 2013 : 12:56:48
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I'm reading Mage's Blood, Book 1 of The Moontide Quartet by David Hair. I'm now on Chapter 14.
This is not your usual epic fantasy, where a bunch of nobodies-turned-powerful-wizards-and-warriors is thrown against a formidable force of darkness. This is about two very different groups of people from two gigantic continents who are not only divided by the seas, but also by their ideals, power, arrogance, and their perception of what is right and wrong.
The coming of age story of Alaron is not the usual orphan-turned-most-powerful mage in the world... His inadequacy in magical powers, he compensates for his dangerously curious mind and unflagging perseverance.
There is a strong emphasis on the roles of women that is not commonly present in this genre: the Queen-Regent Cera, the battle-mage Elena, the wife of an ancient and powerful mage, Ramita, and the “evil” Living Saint Mater-Imperia, Lucia. Each of them “moves” the world as they see fit. The last one you'd probably love to hate. Unfortunately, in more than one occasion, she appears ridiculously cartoonish.
The mages (Ascendants, purebloods, and even half-bloolds) are virtually gods here. I haven't yet decided if it's a good or bad thing; (no single mage has yet split the two continents using his bare hands). What I like about the nature of their powers is that they're not exactly tethered to some divine entity, despite the claims of many. Their system of magic is similar to that of The Forgotten Realms. It's divided into four major types, each of which is divided into another four sub-types.
The not so good part (so far) is that the places, customs, and names are taken straight from the real world: Yuros (Europe), Antiopia (Asia), Hebusalim (Jerusalem), shihad (jihad), crusade and raja (well, obviously as what they are), wedding practices mirroring those of India, Ahm (Islam), Sabbadai (Sabbath), and even the names of days (Torsdai, Freyadai) and months (Octen, Noveleve, Decore) . I prefer my epic fantasy to be as different from the real world as possible. Though, eventually I just resigned myself to the idea. Some novels feature multiple Earths; I simply like to think of this as one of those...
David Hair deftly relates all the characters, and with rich details, he sets the stage and establishes the points where they converge.
In a way, this book is like Malazan meets A Song of Ice and Fire. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
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3131 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2013 : 13:59:03
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished Book 7 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen: Reaper's Gale. Wow! I loved this book and continue to be amazed at the truly massive and well scripted story that Steven Erikson has created.
Seconded. Reapers Gale is one of my all time favorite books.
Have you completed the whole series yet? |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 13:36:01
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished Book 7 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen: Reaper's Gale. Wow! I loved this book and continue to be amazed at the truly massive and well scripted story that Steven Erikson has created.
Seconded. Reapers Gale is one of my all time favorite books.
Have you completed the whole series yet?
Ahh I finished the whole book of the fallen series but am only halfway through the Malazan Empire series. Needed a break after Stonewielder. |
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Dennis
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Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 15:12:47
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This is a decent cover of Magician's End. Though I don't think it's the official. It has the wrong subtitle: Chaoswar, not Demonwar, and Book Three, not Four. And of course, Pug should be in the center. This is supposed to be his "end" (whatever that means), not Tomas's. |
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Clad In Shadows
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 17:03:44
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished Book 7 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen: Reaper's Gale. Wow! I loved this book and continue to be amazed at the truly massive and well scripted story that Steven Erikson has created.
Seconded. Reapers Gale is one of my all time favorite books.
Have you completed the whole series yet?
Ahh I finished the whole book of the fallen series but am only halfway through the Malazan Empire series. Needed a break after Stonewielder.
I've been reading the books in order of publication. So I have finished up to Reaper's Gale in Book of the Fallen, and just completed Return of the Crimson Guard in the Malazan Empire series. I'll be onto Toll The Hounds next, but have taken a small break from the series. I'll probably get to it after 1-2 more books. |
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 17:51:57
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I've been eyeing the Malazan series for a long time and am into Deadhouse Gates ATM. They aren't easy reads, by any stretch. I really enjoy his writing though; his worldbuilding skills are mindblowing.
From someone wanting to make a dent into Erikson's work (and Easlemont's), would welcome any advice or encouragement about proceeding from here :) |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 17:58:07
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Originally posted by 9thChapter
I've been eyeing the Malazan series for a long time and am into Deadhouse Gates ATM. They aren't easy reads, by any stretch. I really enjoy his writing though; his worldbuilding skills are mindblowing.
From someone wanting to make a dent into Erikson's work (and Easlemont's), would welcome any advice or encouragement about proceeding from here :)
I just finished the 7th book Reaper's Gale and can tell you that even though the series is a little difficult to follow in the beginnning, it's well worth the patience. This series did not really take off for me until the 4th book, and so far the 3rd book has probably been my least favorite. However, books 4-7 REALLY start to build up the action and plot as more of the story is revealed. One thing I would recommend it to use the index/glossary any time you come across and new name for characters and especially for the warrens/holds. Some of them have some strange names and this makes it a little easier to grasp. Good luck with the series! |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 18:01:05
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| Reading Roger Zelazny's The Hand of Oberon. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
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3131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2013 : 18:27:32
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
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Originally posted by Thauranil
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Originally posted by Entreri3478
Finished Book 7 of the Malazan Book of the Fallen: Reaper's Gale. Wow! I loved this book and continue to be amazed at the truly massive and well scripted story that Steven Erikson has created.
Seconded. Reapers Gale is one of my all time favorite books.
Have you completed the whole series yet?
Ahh I finished the whole book of the fallen series but am only halfway through the Malazan Empire series. Needed a break after Stonewielder.
I've been reading the books in order of publication. So I have finished up to Reaper's Gale in Book of the Fallen, and just completed Return of the Crimson Guard in the Malazan Empire series. I'll be onto Toll The Hounds next, but have taken a small break from the series. I'll probably get to it after 1-2 more books.
I read Esslemont's first Malazan Empire Book Night of Knives before I had read any of the Erikson books. Needless to say, I didn't really know what was going on since I had none of the backstory from Erikson's books. I will finish up the Malazan Book of the Fallen series and then read all of the Malazan Empire books, including a re-read of Night of Knives. |
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