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The Book that Erikson just read and loved
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Posted 13 February 2005 - 07:03 AM
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
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Posted 10 February 2005 - 07:28 PM
no. Im serious. read it again and think about what they are saying.
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Posted 11 January 2005 - 07:50 PM
Abyss. The charge of the Shrial Knights was awesome. Who doesn't like Templar clones? 
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Posted 27 June 2004 - 08:18 AM
Anyone who enjoyed TDTCB but thought it could have used a little more action is in for a pleasant surprise in the Warrior-Prophet. There are a lot of huge battles and lots of individual sword fighting. The book is amazing.
I'd say my favorite character is Achamiam. He has a lot of flaws and that makes him more believable. I also like the fact that he is this massively powerful sorceror yet he has to suffer so much humiliation from people and can't do anything about it.
I'd say my favorite character is Achamiam. He has a lot of flaws and that makes him more believable. I also like the fact that he is this massively powerful sorceror yet he has to suffer so much humiliation from people and can't do anything about it.
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Posted 28 April 2004 - 04:58 AM
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Originally posted by Stone Monkey:
He's one of those cool ideas that appeal to the insecure adolescent in us all: the infinitely competent person who is always in control of himself and the events around him. Which makes him a little pointless if you're trying to build any kind of jeopardy into the plot
Except for two things. First, Kellhus himself has no idea why he is journeying to Shimeh, so I am wondering - what happens when he finds out? (Not to mention, what is his purpose?) Second, the Logos is not a 100% accurate system of prediction - Kellhus may have made mistakes to which his Conditioning has left him blind - what happens when those mistakes come back to haunt him? That's why I find his character so interesting...
OK, I think I got it, but just in case, can you say the whole thing over again? I wasn't really listening.
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Posted 17 April 2004 - 08:02 AM
I was fortunate enough to be sent an unpublished proof of the Warrior-Prophet courtesy of the author.
70 pages in right now and it is VERY good so far. Contained some nice info on the events of the First Apocalypse in the first or second chapter. Anyway, I will post more non-spoiler thoughts later.
70 pages in right now and it is VERY good so far. Contained some nice info on the events of the First Apocalypse in the first or second chapter. Anyway, I will post more non-spoiler thoughts later.
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Posted 06 January 2005 - 08:19 PM
Yes I love the magic system Abyss. And mages battling in the sky, who wouldn't like that? 
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Posted 01 March 2005 - 12:06 PM
ah well i actually thought about re-reading the ending while I was reading it only problem was it was so late at nite and i just wanted to get it done with and figured i'd re-read it the next day...and then I kind of forget lol. But I'll do it as soon as I get the novel back from my friend. It was one of those things, where even before you start reading you know you'll have to re-read it to get a better understanding.
Tiste from the DG forum we were spamming again lol
R. Scott Bakker
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1. The Darkness that Comes Before
2. The Warrior Prophet
3. The Thousandfold Thought(late 2005 release date)
Im currently reading book 2, so far really good. Bakker also explains a lot of things, which is extremely helpful in analysing the novel further, in terms of character personalities and stuff at the start of book 2. Been busy doing other stuff lately so haven't gon much far, but really good novel. It'll be a good break from SE's writing style too. Its different yet on the same level of complexity and depth. The philosophical aspects are also great, if I was to compare I'd say this is one area that Bakker exceds Erikson in. But that is understandable as Bakker is a Philosopher where as Erikson is not...lol...still check it out I'm sure you'll enjoy it. After all it comes Erikson reccomended
Tiste from the DG forum we were spamming again lol
R. Scott Bakker
Prince of Nothing
1. The Darkness that Comes Before
2. The Warrior Prophet
3. The Thousandfold Thought(late 2005 release date)
Im currently reading book 2, so far really good. Bakker also explains a lot of things, which is extremely helpful in analysing the novel further, in terms of character personalities and stuff at the start of book 2. Been busy doing other stuff lately so haven't gon much far, but really good novel. It'll be a good break from SE's writing style too. Its different yet on the same level of complexity and depth. The philosophical aspects are also great, if I was to compare I'd say this is one area that Bakker exceds Erikson in. But that is understandable as Bakker is a Philosopher where as Erikson is not...lol...still check it out I'm sure you'll enjoy it. After all it comes Erikson reccomended
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Posted 27 June 2004 - 01:15 PM
That was an awesome interview! Thank ye kindly for that! 
Bakker sounds like a dude I coud for sure have a beer with!
Bakker sounds like a dude I coud for sure have a beer with!
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Posted 08 March 2005 - 07:32 AM
BS...that means I have only a month between that book and BH...BLAST!...that means I shall have to read through it faster...*sigh*
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Posted 03 March 2005 - 02:05 PM
Well I can agree with the raving loon bit, but whos patty lillis the third? Or is that a non too subtle mockery of any faith at all?quote:Originally posted by Ramiel:
nono... I meant more like what someone will say if they have read/heard of it. Of course, I'm just a raving loon with no faith in Patty Lillis the Third, forgive me.
I dunno what they will say if I am reading them, I guess I'll have to find out huh?Well I'll try nonetheless... Things are loads cheaper there now what with the stupid exchange rates...quote:and its only out in major bookstores, and as fantasy hardly sells across the board in the US
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
#72 Guest_Aldarion_*
Posted 27 June 2004 - 10:51 AM
I just happened to be reading this forum today and thought that some (if not all) of you might be interested in reading an interview I just conducted with Bakker over at wotmania's Other Fantasy forum. Here's the link: Bakker Interview
There's some interesting comments in there, especially for those who followed the multi-forum debates over China Miéville's statements about Tolkien. Hope you enjoy!
There's some interesting comments in there, especially for those who followed the multi-forum debates over China Miéville's statements about Tolkien. Hope you enjoy!
#73 Guest_LooseCannon_*
Posted 28 June 2004 - 04:00 PM
Yeah he is a really nice guy. Sent a bunch of us galleys a few months ago thanking us for spreading the virus around the net. 
He also lives in the same city as me and teaches at the same college I go to so that is pretty neat.
He also lives in the same city as me and teaches at the same college I go to so that is pretty neat.
#74 Guest_Mithfânion_*
Posted 07 March 2005 - 02:13 PM
January 2006, probably. Was scheduled for October 2005, but like Erikson's book, this one is also delayed.
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Posted 25 April 2004 - 08:03 AM
So how high would you rate it compared to TDTCB, Erikson's books or Martin's stuff?
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Posted 25 April 2004 - 09:04 AM
*Looks at Loose with envy*
I've got to wait until August before reading that.
And yes, farad, its well worth reading.
I've got to wait until August before reading that.
And yes, farad, its well worth reading.
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Posted 26 August 2004 - 10:03 AM
On a recent trip to Canada I picked up Bakkars first two books mainly from the good word from this forum and I have to say the I agree with Stone Monkeys comments more than other reviews. Kellus and his kin are too powerful and upset the balance of the series. I think this is a shame because large parts of the books are very well written,the philosophical elements are thought provocing and flow into the story better than you would expect. In my view he is well worth a read but not worth importing as they are not that special.
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Posted 26 August 2004 - 01:36 AM
how have you got hold of book 2 mal?
through a canadian site, damn canucks
through a canadian site, damn canucks
