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The Book that Erikson just read and loved
#242 Guest_leto_*
Posted 17 March 2003 - 12:37 AM
Just ordered it from Amazon.Ca
Should arrive around April 2nd. (That was the estimate, anyway.)
I will post my impressions and hopefully others will too, and will do so more eloquently than I ever could. I'm not much of a reviewer.
Should arrive around April 2nd. (That was the estimate, anyway.)
I will post my impressions and hopefully others will too, and will do so more eloquently than I ever could. I'm not much of a reviewer.
#243 Guest_The Shadowlord_*
Posted 09 June 2003 - 10:31 AM
woohoo! This book is fantastic!!
The Nansur-Scylveni (sp?) battle was brilliant, i loved the sorcery (that ghostly head of a dragon was so cool). Sorcery in his world seems to be similar to tolkien's sorcery, not to mention Brooks' Wishsong.
320 pages in and i love the way he maks none of the characters perfect people, there is always somehting wrong with them, and they always have loads of prejuidices etc.
So far, i think the best part of the book was Kellhus and the Nonman's battle at the beginning. That was fantastic. Can't wait to till we see Kellhus again (is it Kellhus we see, or just another of teh Anasurimbor line with the same name?). Can't wait to see some more Nonmen either.
EDIT: lol, of course its the same Kellhus we see with Cnaiur, i missed the little date that split the prologue in two
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[This message was edited by The Shadowlord on 10 June 2003 at 11:55 AM.]
The Nansur-Scylveni (sp?) battle was brilliant, i loved the sorcery (that ghostly head of a dragon was so cool). Sorcery in his world seems to be similar to tolkien's sorcery, not to mention Brooks' Wishsong.
320 pages in and i love the way he maks none of the characters perfect people, there is always somehting wrong with them, and they always have loads of prejuidices etc.
So far, i think the best part of the book was Kellhus and the Nonman's battle at the beginning. That was fantastic. Can't wait to till we see Kellhus again (is it Kellhus we see, or just another of teh Anasurimbor line with the same name?). Can't wait to see some more Nonmen either.
EDIT: lol, of course its the same Kellhus we see with Cnaiur, i missed the little date that split the prologue in two
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"Life is an endless flight against the hunter we call the world."
- R. Scott Bakker
The Darkness that Comes Before
[This message was edited by The Shadowlord on 10 June 2003 at 11:55 AM.]
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Posted 15 April 2005 - 08:52 AM
It was only sideways stated, but strongly implied that part of the reason Cnaiur helped Moe kill Cnaiur's dad and escape was that they had a physical relationship.
This is even more complicated when it's also implied that Moe was gettin' it on with Cnaiur's mom as well.
And we thought Tiste/Elder God relationships were complicated...
@Falco re: chorae - i actually liked the fact that there was a relatively mundane and common anti-magic response. The Scarlet Bros. spent a LOT of time staying out of the action for this reason. All too often in fantasy, magic is either this unstoppable force, except by other magic (Jordan, Erikson) or seriously vague and indirect so that the average sword-swinger isn't directly confronted with it (Martin, Brooks). Bakker took a fairly novel middle-road - yes, the average soceror is a badass, but with a little luck, a farmboy with a pitchform and a piece of copper his dad gave him
can kebab the sorceror but good.
- Abyss, likes the Crusades theme.
This is even more complicated when it's also implied that Moe was gettin' it on with Cnaiur's mom as well.
And we thought Tiste/Elder God relationships were complicated...
@Falco re: chorae - i actually liked the fact that there was a relatively mundane and common anti-magic response. The Scarlet Bros. spent a LOT of time staying out of the action for this reason. All too often in fantasy, magic is either this unstoppable force, except by other magic (Jordan, Erikson) or seriously vague and indirect so that the average sword-swinger isn't directly confronted with it (Martin, Brooks). Bakker took a fairly novel middle-road - yes, the average soceror is a badass, but with a little luck, a farmboy with a pitchform and a piece of copper his dad gave him
can kebab the sorceror but good.
- Abyss, likes the Crusades theme.
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#245 Guest_Mithfânion_*
Posted 16 April 2005 - 08:46 AM
This is even more complicated when it's also implied that Moe was gettin' it on with Cnaiur's mom as well.
Yes. But I thought Cnaiur was just a boy in that time.
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Posted 02 February 2004 - 04:13 PM
Yep def out in the UK in march. About to start it shortly, will post a review when Ive finished the novel.
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#247 Guest_Soth_*
Posted 21 April 2003 - 09:22 AM
#248 Guest_Mithfânion_*
Posted 11 January 2004 - 03:38 AM
So, at year's end, has anyone else read the books? I have seen it listed several times on the best of 2003 list..
"And those that endure in Middle-earth and come not to Mandos shall grow weary of the world as with a great burden, and shall wane, and become as shadows of regret before the younger race that cometh after."
"And those that endure in Middle-earth and come not to Mandos shall grow weary of the world as with a great burden, and shall wane, and become as shadows of regret before the younger race that cometh after."
#249 Guest_LooseCannon_*
Posted 23 April 2003 - 07:26 PM
Well I am nearly finished the book and it is an awesome read. Almost impossible to put down once you get going on it. I am impressed with the author's website as well, I've never seen any author actually post the maps and appendix from the book on their website before.
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#250 Guest_moonraker_*
Posted 11 April 2003 - 02:05 PM
Sounds very interesting. I just slapped this on my wishlist. The names are a bit halting but it sounds good. Thanks!
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Posted 17 June 2005 - 09:50 AM
quote:Originally posted by Fist Gamet:
SPOILERS FOR WARRIOR PROPHET....
...I am sure I am missing something but it eludes me.
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Apparently I'm in the minority on this, but I got the sense that Cnauir has some serious unresolved homosexuality issues, related to an affair with Kelhus' dad when he was a prisoner. By taking Serwe and treating her as he did, he was trying to assert his own masculinity.
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#252 Guest_LooseCannon_*
Posted 16 May 2003 - 04:52 AM
Rodeo, I really liked the end. I didn't see it coming at all and when it did it was awesome! But yeah, leaves you drooling for more. Lets just hope he delivers on that April 2004 date for the next one.
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#253 Guest_Narrefisse_*
Posted 28 July 2005 - 04:44 AM
Anyone else think thats the point? 
#255 Guest_leto_*
Posted 25 April 2003 - 02:17 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Malarion:
One question. Is it worth the time and effort?
If it is, I'll send for a copy.
_King of High House Death._
Yes, it's worth the time and effort. A little disturbing in some parts, but well worth the read. Looking forward to the next book.
#256 Guest_Jon_Snow_*
Posted 17 September 2003 - 07:47 AM
"When Sorcerers Sing?". Wasn't that some cheesy 80's song by a group called ABC?
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#257 Guest_Mithfânion_*
Posted 16 March 2003 - 01:01 AM
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143...1596432-4156849
I was reading the Q&A thread and noticed that Erikson said he really liked it, so I checked it out on Amazon but it isn't available yet, The summary sounds like something I and other Malazan fans might enjoy.
"And those that endure in Middle-earth and come not to Mandos shall grow weary of the world as with a great burden, and shall wane, and become as shadows of regret before the younger race that cometh after."
I was reading the Q&A thread and noticed that Erikson said he really liked it, so I checked it out on Amazon but it isn't available yet, The summary sounds like something I and other Malazan fans might enjoy.
"And those that endure in Middle-earth and come not to Mandos shall grow weary of the world as with a great burden, and shall wane, and become as shadows of regret before the younger race that cometh after."
#258 Guest_baldanders_*
Posted 31 March 2003 - 07:37 PM
i looked for this at chapters today. didnt see it there, but asked a staffer. after chcking on his comp. he told me its got an april pub. date so it should be in the shops (at least in canada) by the 2nd week of april or so.
i also checked bakka but they never have any idea whats going on with any even mildly interesting books. or so it seems to me everytime i go there.
i figure it should be available either a little earlier or later in the states depending on what its pub. date is there...
either way, cant wait to get my hands on it.
i also checked bakka but they never have any idea whats going on with any even mildly interesting books. or so it seems to me everytime i go there.
i figure it should be available either a little earlier or later in the states depending on what its pub. date is there...
either way, cant wait to get my hands on it.
#259 Guest_Duiker_*
Posted 02 June 2005 - 07:23 AM
I'll be gettin The Warrior Prophet soon too. Oh goodie
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Posted 25 September 2003 - 01:02 PM
@Mithfânion - Thanks!
Says so much and yet my questions just multiplied tenfold.
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Far has the journey been, clear the need for a place of rest and relaxation for the weary traveller. Such as Kruppe, wizened adventurer with more than a few leagues under his belt, not to mention spanning it.
Says so much and yet my questions just multiplied tenfold.
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