[acesn8s]

Still working my way through Blood and Bone. Saeng just tattooed old man moon's cheek. I'm not sure I'm digging the fantasy treaty on the central american creation myth.

[Salt-Man Z]

The Endymion books are fine, but they don't live up to the earlier duo. Still some fascinating stuff in there, though.

[amphibian]

 McLovin, on 13 May 2015 - 04:31 PM, said:

The most hated ex-president in US history

Not actually true.

He's probably the most casually dismissed in the 20th century, but much more bilious hate was/is reserved for many others in US presidential history. Some deserved to be hated that much and some didn't.

[Baco Xtath]

 Salt-Man Z, on 13 May 2015 - 07:00 PM, said:

The Endymion books are fine, but they don't live up to the earlier duo. Still some fascinating stuff in there, though.

Seconded. If you like the Hyperion universe, read the Endymion books.

[Binder of Demons]

I'll third the recco to read the Endymion duology as well. Not as good as the Hyperion duology to be fair, but plenty to enjoy, especially if you enjoyed the first 2.

It's really sad that no-one has managed to bring HYPERION to either the big or small screen. There are so many 'Holy Shit' moments in those first 2 books that I'd love to see brought to life on the screen.
He's made a tidy sum from just having the books optioned to be made into a film several times already, and there were whispers that a TV series could be a possibility. But you'd need an awesome budget.

[Chance]

Finished up Deathless and found it a strange read, often brilliant and evoking strong emotions and at other times rather poor. It was interesting reading something so deeply entrenched in russian mythology/society and many scenes are hillarious parody of the dark/grim stuff during the soviet times but I felt they fit rather ill with other extremely grim parts of the book.

Also finished up my re-read of Instrumentalities of Night and enjoyed it a lot, easily Cook at his best.

[QuickTidal]

Started into my latest dose of Katestacy with the 6th book, MAGIC RISES and only 50 pages in and we're already wonderfully knee deep in the magic shapeshifter shit...and it's awesome. This is my vacation read (along with Hickman's NEW AVENGERS comic run) and it should be a solid cruise-ship choice.

[Abyss]

 Briar King, on 13 May 2015 - 05:38 PM, said:

 Tiste Simeon, on 13 May 2015 - 01:15 PM, said:

 Andorion, on 13 May 2015 - 11:31 AM, said:

 Rictus, on 13 May 2015 - 07:39 AM, said:

I am reading Hyperion by Dan Simmons at the moment. Interesting stuff. Time debt, time travel, space travel, space Muslims, narration inside narration. Good sci-fi fluff. Besides, I've never seen any writer combine the words "steel" and "vagina". Tell me more, Mr. Simmons.

Hyperion is awesome. The duology is some of the best stuff I have read.

I really liked it and also the 2nd one. Was warned off the Endymion books though.

Good to know. I bought book 1 when I was reading Commonwealth just to have enough $ to get free shipping.

 Salt-Man Z, on 13 May 2015 - 07:00 PM, said:

The Endymion books are fine, but they don't live up to the earlier duo. Still some fascinating stuff in there, though.

 Baco Xtath, on 13 May 2015 - 10:31 PM, said:

 Salt-Man Z, on 13 May 2015 - 07:00 PM, said:

The Endymion books are fine, but they don't live up to the earlier duo. Still some fascinating stuff in there, though.

Seconded. If you like the Hyperion universe, read the Endymion books.

 Binder of Demons, on 14 May 2015 - 12:52 AM, said:

I'll third the recco to read the Endymion duology as well. Not as good as the Hyperion duology to be fair, but plenty to enjoy, especially if you enjoyed the first 2.

It's really sad that no-one has managed to bring HYPERION to either the big or small screen. There are so many 'Holy Shit' moments in those first 2 books that I'd love to see brought to life on the screen.
He's made a tidy sum from just having the books optioned to be made into a film several times already, and there were whispers that a TV series could be a possibility. But you'd need an awesome budget.

So conflicted on this... HYPERION (both) was a formatively epic book in my reading history, but among most people i trust ENDYMION was universally slammed.
Suspect at some point I'll attempt a Hyperion reread and see if it carries me into the sequel.

[Tattersail_]

Yes I'm still alive. No thanks to Quick Tidal and company. Over the last couple of weeks I have read all of the Kate Daniels books and pre ordered the one that comes out on the 4th August. Oh my God. I want more and I want it now. The only cringe worthy bits are the sex scenes haha and I gloss over them.

There's only so many places I want to see clitoris written down. In fact I can't think of any.

Yet the series is fantastic. It has everything I want in my fantasy books. I could not put down. I love the world, I love the history and how she is so knowledgeable. I love the weapons, the creatures, the characters.

She holds nothing back either. So good.

[QuickTidal]

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 05:12 PM, said:

Yes I'm still alive. No thanks to Quick Tidal and company. Over the last couple of weeks I have read all of the Kate Daniels books and pre ordered the one that comes out on the 4th August. Oh my God. I want more and I want it now. The only cringe worthy bits are the sex scenes haha and I gloss over them.

There's only so many places I want to see clitoris written down. In fact I can't think of any.

Yet the series is fantastic. It has everything I want in my fantasy books. I could not put down. I love the world, I love the history and how she is so knowledgeable. I love the weapons, the creatures, the characters.

She holds nothing back either. So good.

Sorry Not sorry.

I'm on book 6 and it's excellent. I'm glad to know that the Katestacy has caught on here at the boards, and that you have so ravenously enjoyed it!

[Tattersail_]

What next?

[Abyss]

 QuickTidal, on 14 May 2015 - 05:22 PM, said:

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 05:12 PM, said:

Yes I'm still alive. No thanks to Quick Tidal and company. Over the last couple of weeks I have read all of the Kate Daniels books and pre ordered the one that comes out on the 4th August. Oh my God. I want more and I want it now. The only cringe worthy bits are the sex scenes haha and I gloss over them.

There's only so many places I want to see clitoris written down. In fact I can't think of any.

Yet the series is fantastic. It has everything I want in my fantasy books. I could not put down. I love the world, I love the history and how she is so knowledgeable. I love the weapons, the creatures, the characters.

She holds nothing back either. So good.

Sorry Not sorry.

I'm on book 6 and it's excellent. I'm glad to know that the Katestacy has caught on here at the boards, and that you have so ravenously enjoyed it!

Ok now i'm intrigued.



...because i really need another urban fantasy series in the e/TRPFH.... dammit....

[Tattersail_]

Obviously you have Dresden. What else do you have in your locker?

I highly recommend this series.

[Tattersail_]

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

[QuickTidal]

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

I love any scene with Kate and Andrea bantering.

[Tattersail_]

 QuickTidal, on 14 May 2015 - 06:14 PM, said:

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

I love any scene with Kate and Andrea bantering.

Where are you up yo? There's about 10 scenes that stand out in your book.

[QuickTidal]

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:17 PM, said:

 QuickTidal, on 14 May 2015 - 06:14 PM, said:

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

I love any scene with Kate and Andrea bantering.

Where are you up yo? There's about 10 scenes that stand out in your book.

Spoiler

Basically they are still setting up the team to go to the Carpathians, and Curran and Saiman have said they'll play nice on the boat across the ocean. So far the scene where Kate confesses about Roland, Voron, and her whole past to Julie is the standout.

[Abyss]

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:08 PM, said:

Obviously you have Dresden. What else do you have in your locker?

On the urban fantasy side these days i myself have Jacka's ALEX VERUS, Aaronovich's PETER GRANT, Carey's FELIX CASTOR, Grossman's MAGICIANS trilo ...and the first ten books of Hamilton's EXECUTIONER series but dear god go no further. Opinions vary on Hearne's IRON DRUID.... i liked some parts (Jesus, Celtic, Native American mythology), skimmed/skipped others (vampires, werewolves, Norse yawn).

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:08 PM, said:

I highly recommend this series.

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

 QuickTidal, on 14 May 2015 - 06:14 PM, said:

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

I love any scene with Kate and Andrea bantering.

NOT HELPING.

[QuickTidal]

Abyss, you and I both know this is all your fault for reading that Kate Daniels short story way back when...which prompted me to read the series...which prompted the recent influx of forumites also taking the Katestacy plunge.

Really it's all your fault to begin with, so you may as well just get on board.

[Tattersail_]

 QuickTidal, on 14 May 2015 - 06:19 PM, said:

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:17 PM, said:

 QuickTidal, on 14 May 2015 - 06:14 PM, said:

 Tattersail_, on 14 May 2015 - 06:11 PM, said:

Each chapter is a page turner. There's so many good scenes.

I love any scene with Kate and Andrea bantering.

Where are you up yo? There's about 10 scenes that stand out in your book.

Spoiler

Basically they are still setting up the team to go to the Carpathians, and Curran and Saiman have said they'll play nice on the boat across the ocean. So far the scene where Kate confesses about Roland, Voron, and her whole past to Julie is the standout.

Oh okay I thought you were on the next book BUT that one is awesome.