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Posted 26 August 2007 - 02:05 AM
Just finished Hunter's Run by GRRM, Dozois and Abraham.
This story's first incarnation was a novella titled Shadow Twin, which was a limited edition published by Subterranean Press in 2005. Unfortunately, I haven't read the novella-length version of this book, so I can't draw comparisons between the two versions. All I can say is that Hunter's Run is a damn good read!
With this being a collaboration between George R. R. Martin, Gardner Dozois and Daniel Abraham, I was concerned that their different writing styles would result in a work lacking a certain cohesion. I'm glad to report that such is not the case. The whole tale streamlines quite seamlessly and one can never tell where one author's inspiration or style ends and his collaborators' begin.
Survival, identity and loyalty are probably the three main themes explored within the pages of Hunter's Run. And although there's enough action to satisfy most readers, what with the principal protagonist being pursued by aliens across outlandish wilderness, the underlying storyline which carries this novel remains that of Ramon's inner journey.
Ramon, Hunter's Run's main character, is far from being a likeable fellow. Truth to tell, he's quite antipathetic at the beginning. And yet, as it gradually dawns upon him that he might be more than a fry or two short of a good meal, Ramon slowly grows on you. This character growth is without a doubt the most compelling facet of this book.
To the nay-sayers out there, there is nothing I can write that will make them want to pick up a GRRM work that isn't ASOIAF. So be it. . . In the end, it's too bad, for Hunter's Run is a solid effort and a fun read. If all of Martin's side-projects are this good, few of his fans should complain!
Check the blog for the full review!
Patrick
This story's first incarnation was a novella titled Shadow Twin, which was a limited edition published by Subterranean Press in 2005. Unfortunately, I haven't read the novella-length version of this book, so I can't draw comparisons between the two versions. All I can say is that Hunter's Run is a damn good read!
With this being a collaboration between George R. R. Martin, Gardner Dozois and Daniel Abraham, I was concerned that their different writing styles would result in a work lacking a certain cohesion. I'm glad to report that such is not the case. The whole tale streamlines quite seamlessly and one can never tell where one author's inspiration or style ends and his collaborators' begin.
Survival, identity and loyalty are probably the three main themes explored within the pages of Hunter's Run. And although there's enough action to satisfy most readers, what with the principal protagonist being pursued by aliens across outlandish wilderness, the underlying storyline which carries this novel remains that of Ramon's inner journey.
Ramon, Hunter's Run's main character, is far from being a likeable fellow. Truth to tell, he's quite antipathetic at the beginning. And yet, as it gradually dawns upon him that he might be more than a fry or two short of a good meal, Ramon slowly grows on you. This character growth is without a doubt the most compelling facet of this book.
To the nay-sayers out there, there is nothing I can write that will make them want to pick up a GRRM work that isn't ASOIAF. So be it. . . In the end, it's too bad, for Hunter's Run is a solid effort and a fun read. If all of Martin's side-projects are this good, few of his fans should complain!
Check the blog for the full review!
Patrick
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 01:53 PM
god is not great, by Christopher hitchens (i think). i'm just reading this so i have ammunition when the uni religious nutbags comes a'callin
Question:
Does being the only sane person in the world make you insane?
If a tree falls in the woods and a deaf person saw it, does it make a sound?
Does being the only sane person in the world make you insane?
If a tree falls in the woods and a deaf person saw it, does it make a sound?
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Posted 29 August 2007 - 04:59 PM
just started the five people you meet in heaven
CRY HAVOC AND LET LOOSE THE DOGS OF WAR
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Posted 29 August 2007 - 07:43 PM
Beware inviting anyone to "mount you" around here 
OK, I think I got it, but just in case, can you say the whole thing over again? I wasn't really listening.
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Posted 01 September 2007 - 11:50 AM
Finished yesterday The Terror by Dan Simmon.
Good book. A bit depressing, but very realistic with a quite odd ending but I like it.
Now back to a more positive stuff - fantasy
I started to read HP for the first time.
Only one chapter so far but my first impression is very positive. Easy going and entertaining. I like her style so far
Good book. A bit depressing, but very realistic with a quite odd ending but I like it.
Now back to a more positive stuff - fantasy
I started to read HP for the first time.
Only one chapter so far but my first impression is very positive. Easy going and entertaining. I like her style so far
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
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Posted 01 September 2007 - 04:22 PM
I'm reading the Garret P.I. Files by Glen Cook, pretty funny stuff.
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Posted 01 September 2007 - 04:43 PM
The Making of the Roman Army by Lawrence Keppie
good so far, although he could have provided a clearer explanation (or at least hypothesis) about exactly how and when the hastati and principes switched their main weapon from the hasta to the gladius/pilum.
good so far, although he could have provided a clearer explanation (or at least hypothesis) about exactly how and when the hastati and principes switched their main weapon from the hasta to the gladius/pilum.
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Posted 02 September 2007 - 08:38 PM
Taking a break from the Hamilton, reading Jasper Fforde's new Thursday Next book, First Among Sequels.
O xein', angellein Lakedaimoniois hoti têde; keimetha tois keinon rhémasi peithomenoi.
