[Whisperzzzzzzz]

About 2/3 of the way through Islington's The Will Of The Many. This is really, surprisingly good. It may be my favorite "dangerous school" book yet (topping The Scholomance books, and looking like it will edge out Lawrence's Sister books [the Labyrinth in Will sort of reminds me of the ropes course thingy in Lawrence's books]). I am enthralled and have no clue where this is going or what the answers to any of the mysteries are.

He's built a novel and interesting world, and I'm enjoying the ride.

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QuickTidal, on 05 August 2025 - 12:51 PM, said:

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 05 August 2025 - 12:25 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 05 August 2025 - 11:38 AM, said:

THE SILMARILLION. Every now and again I get the itch for a re-read.

I listened to the Andy Serkis audiobook again recently. I recognise that itch!

I'm SOOOOO tempted to get audible for another three month stint to listen to it with his narration. He's such a great narrator.

EDIT: And I did it. I can listen on my way to and from work.

It's wonderful. His LOTR and Hobbit are brilliant, but there's something about the mythological nature of Sil that really lends itself to the fireside mythmonger vibe he goes for with the reading. Just be prepared to turn the volume down when you get to anything involving Glaurung - for some reason, Serkis seems to feel the dragon has one volume and it's shouting