Reading at t'moment?

#22541 Hammerhead88

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Posted 08 June 2018 - 10:47 AM

I've recently read Legend and I did think some of the dialogue seemed a bit odd/unnatural, has anyone else found that? Maybe its just because its quite old now. Having said that, the Characters are fantastic, especially for such a short book. Will be moving onto King Beyond the Gate shortly.

Also just got onto Dresden book 9 and absolutely loving it! Really takes off from about book 5.

I've also just been on amazon marketplace and bought about 8 new books from reading the last few pages on this thread... despite the fact i have about 30 unread books at home and 10 on the Kindle.....

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Posted 08 June 2018 - 05:48 PM

If they aren't relatively new releases always go for used on Amazon, you just pay postage (usually $3) as most are listed for a cent

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#22543 Whisperzzzzzzz

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Posted 09 June 2018 - 03:10 AM

I've been finding most of my used books via www.bookfinder4u.com. It's a meta-search engine for books (used and new) that will tell you the cheapest place to buy them (hint: it usually ends up being abebooks).

No affiliation, it's just useful.

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Posted 09 June 2018 - 05:18 AM

Hammerhead88, on 08 June 2018 - 10:47 AM, said:

...

I've also just been on amazon marketplace and bought about 8 new books from reading the last few pages on this thread... despite the fact i have about 30 unread books at home and 10 on the Kindle.....

You’re screwed. Just accept it and start building more shelves.

THIS IS YOUR REMINDER THAT THERE IS A
'VIEW NEW CONTENT' BUTTON THAT
ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW NEW CONTENT

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Posted 09 June 2018 - 05:25 PM

Fool's Errand: I just got to the name of The Fool's horse. LMFAO.

#22546 Chance

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Posted 10 June 2018 - 08:01 PM

Threw in The Library at Mount Char between my Troy read, I've read a lot of good books this year but it might be the best one so far. Might even be worth a re-read to see if the plot holds as well when you are aware of how it is supposed to go.

On to Fall of Kings which is likely to be pretty good too.

#22547 Tiste Simeon

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Posted 10 June 2018 - 11:56 PM

Oh my. Finished TTH. Such a stunning book and I say that with it sat nestled in a series of stunning books. It is definitely my favourite, I am emotionally drained and gobsmacked all over again.

Not at home at the moment so won't be starting on OST til I get back. Have my Kindle so might find a quick palate cleanser on there to keep me occupied...

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#22548 Tiste Simeon

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Posted 11 June 2018 - 09:11 PM

Home a bit earlier than expected so I'm moving onto OST. At this point this is the only Malazan book I didn't actually enjoy (FoL was close in fairness) and I'm hoping it holds up well on reread.

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#22549 worry

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Posted 11 June 2018 - 09:34 PM

On reread, I thought there was a lot to like about it, and a few glaring issues.

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#22550 Tiste Simeon

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Posted 12 June 2018 - 08:17 AM

Luv2B_Sassy, on 11 June 2018 - 09:34 PM, said:

On reread, I thought there was a lot to like about it, and a few glaring issues.

Yeah I'm trying to keep an open mind. I love the Seguleh so much and I'm not sure ICE did them justice. We'll see.

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#22551 TheRetiredBridgeburner

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Posted 12 June 2018 - 11:51 AM

Tiste Simeon, on 11 June 2018 - 09:11 PM, said:

Home a bit earlier than expected so I'm moving onto OST. At this point this is the only Malazan book I didn't actually enjoy (FoL was close in fairness) and I'm hoping it holds up well on reread.

Currently re-reading and I'm half way through Bonehunters. Considering a break for something lighter.

I've never been able to go back and re-read ICE yet. I felt, Night of Knives aside, I was reading them for the sake of completion and not because I really enjoyed them.

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#22552 Tiste Simeon

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Posted 12 June 2018 - 05:06 PM

I really like most of ICE's works. Stoneweilder especially is an excellent novel but OST just didn't flow well for me...

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#22553 Salt-Man Z

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Posted 12 June 2018 - 05:15 PM

I've only finished two ICE rereads: NoK I found much improved the second time around. RotCG I had to force myself to finish. SW (which I think of as my favorite in that series) I set aside about halfway through and never got back to.

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#22554 TheRetiredBridgeburner

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Posted 13 June 2018 - 06:01 AM

I am the Bachelorette, on 12 June 2018 - 10:08 PM, said:

Major Fitz 8 spoiler(to me anyway) around the 130 pg mark.

Spoiler

Agreed. I enjoyed the moment - better late than never - but it should have happened earlier.

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Posted 13 June 2018 - 09:48 PM

Finished "Siege Perilous", the last novel in the ForeWorld cycle.

It was decent. This wasn't the main Albigensian crusade, but the siege of Montsegur, and the end of the Cathars, so nothing overly epic, but still well enough written. I did get some closure about the backstory behind " The Mongoliad" and "Katabasis" , so it certainly served its purpose.

Next in commute I'll probably continue the completionist kick with the last Milkweed book.

At home, "Ink" is painfully slow due to overall lack of time being spent at home. I think I read maybe like 3 chapters so far, but I still intend to persevere.

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Jump Around, on 23 October 2011 - 11:04 AM, said:

And I want to state that Ment has out-weaseled me by far in this game.

#22556 Whisperzzzzzzz

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Posted 13 June 2018 - 10:07 PM

The moment toward the end of A Blade of Black Steel when the Immaculate queen

Spoiler

is so badass.

This entire series is just one moment of badassery after another. If you like asses and them both perpetrating bad things and having bad things perpetrated upon them, then this series is for you.

(Seriously, the author does seem to have a thing for asses — every definition of them)

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