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Posted 22 May 2006 - 08:27 PM
reading Ilium again. love that book. Dan Simmons
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Posted 24 May 2006 - 01:30 AM
Hi guys!
With Temeraire/His Majesty's Dragon, newcomer Naomi Novik came out of left field with what certainly appeared to be a winner. The quality of its sequel, Throne of Jade, demonstrated that the first volume was no fluke. Building on existing storylines, it showed that Novik's series possessed a lot more depth than its predecessor hinted at. And with Black Powder War, the author sets the bar even higher.
Some readers pointed out that this series didn't fill one with awe like works by authors such as George R. R. Martin, R. Scott Bakker and Steven Erikson. Be that as it may, in terms of entertainment this trilogy is definitely a breath of fresh air that enables it to stand out in the fantasy genre.
For the sole reason that it's a welcome change from the multitude of dark and gritty fantasy epics, I encourage everyone to give Naomi Novik a shot. You won't be disappointed. I haven't had this much fun reading fantasy books in quite some time!
For the full review, check out the blog. . .
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
With Temeraire/His Majesty's Dragon, newcomer Naomi Novik came out of left field with what certainly appeared to be a winner. The quality of its sequel, Throne of Jade, demonstrated that the first volume was no fluke. Building on existing storylines, it showed that Novik's series possessed a lot more depth than its predecessor hinted at. And with Black Powder War, the author sets the bar even higher.
Some readers pointed out that this series didn't fill one with awe like works by authors such as George R. R. Martin, R. Scott Bakker and Steven Erikson. Be that as it may, in terms of entertainment this trilogy is definitely a breath of fresh air that enables it to stand out in the fantasy genre.
For the sole reason that it's a welcome change from the multitude of dark and gritty fantasy epics, I encourage everyone to give Naomi Novik a shot. You won't be disappointed. I haven't had this much fun reading fantasy books in quite some time!
For the full review, check out the blog. . .
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
#1484
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 11:24 AM
finished blade trinity now reading KGB: the inside story of its foriegn operations from lenin to gorbachev
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 11:39 AM
The Divine Comedy.
I bought it today under the impression is was funny ... <_<
I bought it today under the impression is was funny ... <_<
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 04:46 PM
*wants to read Cauthon's book*
Still on BH, and A Way of Life by Reggie Kray. He cannot write and it is quite boring... oh well nearly finished it.
(That's Reg Kray not the author of BH.
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Still on BH, and A Way of Life by Reggie Kray. He cannot write and it is quite boring... oh well nearly finished it.
(That's Reg Kray not the author of BH.
)
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 26 May 2006 - 12:59 AM
Finished Brass Man, and what an awesome book it was!
Now reading Al Reynolds' "Century Rain"
Now reading Al Reynolds' "Century Rain"
O xein', angellein Lakedaimoniois hoti têde; keimetha tois keinon rhémasi peithomenoi.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 04:29 PM
Finished the Reg Kray book. It was tedious at best.
BH to focus on now.
BH to focus on now.
A Haunting Poem
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
I Scream
You Scream
We all Scream
For I Scream.
#1489 Guest_Jay Tomio_*
Posted 28 May 2006 - 02:51 PM
Starting Justina Robson's Keeping It Real (first book in Quantum Gravity sequence) - I read a preview of this book a couple of months ago, and loved it so looking forward to reading it). I'm also seriously thinking about doing the unthinkable and reading Terry Brook's new Armageddon's Children (which comes out in August and merges his Shannara setting to his Word/Void series).
I recently put up my interview with Scott Lynch, and my review of his debut The Lies of Locke Lamora.
If those fall through I'm going to start Paragaea by Chris Roberson, a sensational short story writer whose last novel Here, There & Everywhere was seriously slept on. I also have parts III and IV of Harper Collin's effort to reprint Osamu Tezuka's classic Buddah graphic novels.
I recently put up my interview with Scott Lynch, and my review of his debut The Lies of Locke Lamora.
If those fall through I'm going to start Paragaea by Chris Roberson, a sensational short story writer whose last novel Here, There & Everywhere was seriously slept on. I also have parts III and IV of Harper Collin's effort to reprint Osamu Tezuka's classic Buddah graphic novels.
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Posted 28 May 2006 - 03:31 PM
Am rereading DG and MoI. DG on the train (bad move though, that book is heavy on public transport!), MoI at bedtime (aah). Also reading Gemmel's Troy as light relief. Am about to start reading a Short History of tractors in Ukrainian.
'Tell me, Tool, what dominates your thoughts?'
The Imass shrugged before replying. 'I think of Mafia, Adjunct.'
'Do all Imass think about Mafia?'
'No. Few think at all.'
'Why is that?'
The Imass leaned his head to one side and regarded her. 'Because, Adjunct, they are sheeple.'
Sometimes I wonder, "Why is that frisbee getting bigger?" ... and then it hits me.
The Imass shrugged before replying. 'I think of Mafia, Adjunct.'
'Do all Imass think about Mafia?'
'No. Few think at all.'
'Why is that?'
The Imass leaned his head to one side and regarded her. 'Because, Adjunct, they are sheeple.'
Sometimes I wonder, "Why is that frisbee getting bigger?" ... and then it hits me.
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Posted 28 May 2006 - 03:54 PM
I just lent all my MBOTF (except BH) to a friend. He said it looked good and I was happy to lend it to him, but... my room doesn't seem so alive now they have gone...
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 28 May 2006 - 04:42 PM
don't know if I mentioned this but I read Sven Hassel's "SS General" some time back. good book, even if the exact story is mostly fiction.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 29 May 2006 - 04:15 PM
I just finished to read The Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay.
WOW! Here is the rest of my thoughts about it: http://www.malazanempire.com/forums/showpo...83&postcount=59
Going for Stephen King's Dark Tower all 7 books now.
WOW! Here is the rest of my thoughts about it: http://www.malazanempire.com/forums/showpo...83&postcount=59
Going for Stephen King's Dark Tower all 7 books now.
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
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Posted 29 May 2006 - 05:37 PM
I've got the first two Dark Tower books on order, but they are taking forever to arrive....not that I've got time to read them....
'Tell me, Tool, what dominates your thoughts?'
The Imass shrugged before replying. 'I think of Mafia, Adjunct.'
'Do all Imass think about Mafia?'
'No. Few think at all.'
'Why is that?'
The Imass leaned his head to one side and regarded her. 'Because, Adjunct, they are sheeple.'
Sometimes I wonder, "Why is that frisbee getting bigger?" ... and then it hits me.
The Imass shrugged before replying. 'I think of Mafia, Adjunct.'
'Do all Imass think about Mafia?'
'No. Few think at all.'
'Why is that?'
The Imass leaned his head to one side and regarded her. 'Because, Adjunct, they are sheeple.'
Sometimes I wonder, "Why is that frisbee getting bigger?" ... and then it hits me.
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Posted 29 May 2006 - 05:51 PM
Bought the last books in the series more than 1 year ago. Only now got time to read them 
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
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Posted 29 May 2006 - 10:34 PM
Hi guys!
No fantasy debut received this much hype on this side of the Atlantic Ocean since the release of Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule. Indeed, we've been hearing about Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora for months now. Rave reviews abound, generating the sort of buzz authors and editors can only fantasize about.
Unfortunately, too much hype can also raise expectations to a level where readers' disappointment becomes inevitable. Aware of that particular fact, I wished to remain purely objective when I began to read this novel. It's been hailed as the best debut ever, after all.
And to ascertain that readers will not rush to buy this one based on the wrong idea, here is what The Lies of Locke Lamora is not: A grand fantasy epic vast in scope, the likes of which Robert Jordan, George R. R. Martin and Steven Erikson produce. There are no philosophical and spiritual dimensions such as can be found in the works of R. Scott Bakker. There is no subtle human touch such as can be glimpsed in books by Robin Hobb and L. E. Modesitt, jr.
What The Lies of Locke Lamora is, however, is one ripping good yarn! In an interview, Lynch claimed that he wanted the novel to be "kick-you-in-the-ass fun." Well, it certainly is just that! If you're looking for something that will move you and stir your soul, look elsewhere. This one is an imaginative and convoluted caper. And as such, this fun-filled ensemble of adventures and misadventures is sure to breathe new life into the genre.
My advice to potential readers: Forget the hype. Don't buy this book thinking that it will awe you and blow your mind. Scott Lynch said he wanted to write something that would have people saying "oh cool!" as often as possible. And it's mission accomplished. This novel is a very entertaining read, to be sure.
The Lies of Locke Lamora is a complete joyride strewn with a remarkable number of corpses (he did mention George R. R. Martin as an inspiration, after all!). And if he keeps up the good work, Lynch will rapidly establish himself as one of the major players in the fantasy genre. I'm eager to sink my teeth into the sequel. . .
For the full review, check the blog. Also, there is still a copy of this one up for grabs on the blog. . .
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
No fantasy debut received this much hype on this side of the Atlantic Ocean since the release of Terry Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule. Indeed, we've been hearing about Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora for months now. Rave reviews abound, generating the sort of buzz authors and editors can only fantasize about.
Unfortunately, too much hype can also raise expectations to a level where readers' disappointment becomes inevitable. Aware of that particular fact, I wished to remain purely objective when I began to read this novel. It's been hailed as the best debut ever, after all.
And to ascertain that readers will not rush to buy this one based on the wrong idea, here is what The Lies of Locke Lamora is not: A grand fantasy epic vast in scope, the likes of which Robert Jordan, George R. R. Martin and Steven Erikson produce. There are no philosophical and spiritual dimensions such as can be found in the works of R. Scott Bakker. There is no subtle human touch such as can be glimpsed in books by Robin Hobb and L. E. Modesitt, jr.
What The Lies of Locke Lamora is, however, is one ripping good yarn! In an interview, Lynch claimed that he wanted the novel to be "kick-you-in-the-ass fun." Well, it certainly is just that! If you're looking for something that will move you and stir your soul, look elsewhere. This one is an imaginative and convoluted caper. And as such, this fun-filled ensemble of adventures and misadventures is sure to breathe new life into the genre.
My advice to potential readers: Forget the hype. Don't buy this book thinking that it will awe you and blow your mind. Scott Lynch said he wanted to write something that would have people saying "oh cool!" as often as possible. And it's mission accomplished. This novel is a very entertaining read, to be sure.
The Lies of Locke Lamora is a complete joyride strewn with a remarkable number of corpses (he did mention George R. R. Martin as an inspiration, after all!). And if he keeps up the good work, Lynch will rapidly establish himself as one of the major players in the fantasy genre. I'm eager to sink my teeth into the sequel. . .
For the full review, check the blog. Also, there is still a copy of this one up for grabs on the blog. . .
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 02:53 AM
Kate Elliot's "The Kings Dragon"
I'm not to sure so far. it's good, but ... I think I may be sexist =
I'm not to sure so far. it's good, but ... I think I may be sexist =
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 09:34 PM
I read Legend by David Gemmell today. I have read it a couple of times before and while it isn't the deepest book as far as character development or plot go, nor is it the best written, it is a splendid tale that is great to read and thoroughly enjoyable. It draws me in every time. I love it!
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 04 June 2006 - 12:47 PM
Paramhansa Yogananda - Autobiography of a Yogi
OK, I think I got it, but just in case, can you say the whole thing over again? I wasn't really listening.
