Gideon The Ninth discussion thread, spoilers OK but in blocks for now
#21
Posted 01 October 2019 - 08:03 PM
"Here is light. You will say that it is not a living entity, but you miss the point that it is more, not less. Without occupying space, it fills the universe. It nourishes everything, yet itself feeds upon destruction. We claim to control it, but does it not perhaps cultivate us as a source of food? May it not be that all wood grows so that it can be set ablaze, and that men and women are born to kindle fires?"
―Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch
―Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch
#22
Posted 02 October 2019 - 02:26 AM
Just finished — lots of fun, emotionally brutal, and so many intriguing regenerating skele-tendons threads left hanging for book 2.
Great romp.
Great romp.
#23
Posted 02 October 2019 - 05:14 AM
Stolen from Reddit/Twitter (spoiler only for Book 2 cover):
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"Here is light. You will say that it is not a living entity, but you miss the point that it is more, not less. Without occupying space, it fills the universe. It nourishes everything, yet itself feeds upon destruction. We claim to control it, but does it not perhaps cultivate us as a source of food? May it not be that all wood grows so that it can be set ablaze, and that men and women are born to kindle fires?"
―Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch
―Gene Wolfe, The Citadel of the Autarch
#24
Posted 02 October 2019 - 02:01 PM
I actually did send her a message on Goodreads but I have not heard anything back yet. Maybe she doesn't check Goodreads a lot but I didn't know how else to send a message to her.
#25
Posted 02 October 2019 - 02:34 PM
I'm finding the world and setting so intriguing. Loving the fact we are getting shown the world and not receiving any info dumps. Up to chapter 9.
Tehol said:
'Yet my heart breaks for a naked hen.'
#26
Posted 02 October 2019 - 02:51 PM
RACHEL, on 02 October 2019 - 02:01 PM, said:
I actually did send her a message on Goodreads but I have not heard anything back yet. Maybe she doesn't check Goodreads a lot but I didn't know how else to send a message to her.
She's active and interactive on Twitter.
Pretty entertaining too.
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#27
Posted 02 October 2019 - 03:00 PM
Ch 30... dear gods SO MANY character shifts.
Credit where due, i REALLY like how she sets a character so you think you know them, then throws in a twist that is completely surprising yet entirely reasonable and even foreshadowed.
Credit where due, i REALLY like how she sets a character so you think you know them, then throws in a twist that is completely surprising yet entirely reasonable and even foreshadowed.
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#28
Posted 02 October 2019 - 06:08 PM
I'm not on Twitter, but someone who is should contact her.
#30
Posted 02 October 2019 - 06:19 PM
RACHEL, on 02 October 2019 - 06:09 PM, said:
OoOOOOOOOOooooo!
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On the next books in the trilogy:
Harrow the Ninth is already in the main for June 2, 2020. If I give even a tentative date for Alecto the Ninth dramatic irony says that something will come out the sky and squash me, so all I can say is 2021 at some point. Everything’s basically done barring the last copy edits on Harrow for proof reading etc, and Alecto has all the ducks in a row for being written.
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#31
Posted 03 October 2019 - 06:52 AM
The ending of Gideon made me all but drool for the sequel. A rare thing for me, normally I prefer books that are entirely self contained.
I love the world building of this book. It's subtle and deep and filled with old and dusty secrets. Like BK said, there's a definite Wolf-like feel to the universe, with it's medieval sci fi and sword fighting technomancers. But there's something of Erikson too. The feel of age that weighs everything down like an oppressive heat wave. Although, I guess that is pretty Wolf-like as well.
I love the world building of this book. It's subtle and deep and filled with old and dusty secrets. Like BK said, there's a definite Wolf-like feel to the universe, with it's medieval sci fi and sword fighting technomancers. But there's something of Erikson too. The feel of age that weighs everything down like an oppressive heat wave. Although, I guess that is pretty Wolf-like as well.
Take good care to keep relations civil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
#32
Posted 04 October 2019 - 03:44 PM
Just Finished. More later, but wow did the author stick the landing. She NAILED it.
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#33
Posted 04 October 2019 - 03:50 PM
Mine has just arrived.
It's the pretty black leaf one
It's the pretty black leaf one
2012
"Imperial Gothos, Imperial"
"Imperial Gothos, Imperial"
#35
Posted 06 October 2019 - 04:55 PM
Just reread/listened to the end for the third time.
The level of set up/pay off is stunning. The pace is pretty much perfect. The descriptions are cinematic in a way only maybe Butcher and SE tend to pull off with any consistency. The dialogue, humor, pathos.... fuck me I think I need to read it one more time.
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The level of set up/pay off is stunning. The pace is pretty much perfect. The descriptions are cinematic in a way only maybe Butcher and SE tend to pull off with any consistency. The dialogue, humor, pathos.... fuck me I think I need to read it one more time.
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#36
Posted 07 October 2019 - 03:03 PM
Fuck me, what a stunning book... what an ending...
I had to read it a few times to let it sink in what happened... I think I'm still in shock!
I have so many questions I want answered... Roll on 2020.
Great recommend by the forum as always.
I had to read it a few times to let it sink in what happened... I think I'm still in shock!
I have so many questions I want answered... Roll on 2020.
Great recommend by the forum as always.
Tehol said:
'Yet my heart breaks for a naked hen.'
#37
Posted 07 October 2019 - 04:03 PM
OK so time for my thoughts on the book. I loved it (the sunglasses part was perfect). All aspects of the book nailed it as far as my tastes go and I am eagerly awaiting book 2.
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#38
Posted 07 October 2019 - 05:18 PM
Now then, some thoughts having Just Finished it (again, again).
Loved it.
Tamsyn Muir pretty much nailed every aspect of what i read genre lit for. Engaging characters, imaginative/original setting, great story with deep backstory, fun/interesting plot, killer actions scenes, and overall just a book that tells me a story i have not read before.
Utterly worth the money and the sequel is straight to on my 'pre-order and count down the minutes' list.
So yah, loved the book, can't wait for the sequel.
Loved it.
Tamsyn Muir pretty much nailed every aspect of what i read genre lit for. Engaging characters, imaginative/original setting, great story with deep backstory, fun/interesting plot, killer actions scenes, and overall just a book that tells me a story i have not read before.
Utterly worth the money and the sequel is straight to on my 'pre-order and count down the minutes' list.
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So yah, loved the book, can't wait for the sequel.
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#39
Posted 07 October 2019 - 09:11 PM
Sounds intriguing. It's next on my list as soon as I finish Morning Star.
So that's the story. And what was the real lesson? Don't leave things in the fridge.
#40
Posted 08 October 2019 - 08:32 AM
Bought it on sunday, made it to 70% in the Kindle version. Love it.
A physical copy will be bought and will grace the shelves of my bookcase really, really soon.
A physical copy will be bought and will grace the shelves of my bookcase really, really soon.
Everyone is entitled to his own wrong opinion. - Lizrad