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I mysteriously found a copy of Lees of Laughter's End in my underwear drawer, so I am now reading that.
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Posted 16 October 2007 - 03:20 AM
Got my read on last night and devoured two books. I got about half a page into the new Sarah Douglass book "The serpent bride" book one of the darkglass trilogy before I had to put it down and reread Threshold, her first novel, to refresh my memory.
It appears that this new trilogy of hers is drawing all the countries referred to in her other books/series into one big crossover as it were, it turns out they were all set on the same planet the whole time. If you haven't read Threshold, The Hanging Wall, and The Axis/Battleaxe; Sinner/Pilgrim/etc Tencendor series, I'd do that before starting the new book, if only to refresh your memory.
Serpent bride was not a bad read, but not that spectacular. It managed to suck me in to finish it in one sitting, but that was mainly due to insomnia on my part. I moderately enjoyed it, but like most of her books, I was left feeling a lack of...hmmm epic, no that's a bad word...her dramatics are not colourful enough, hmm not that either. I'll just say they lack something indefinable...like zazz!...they just weren't zazzy enough.
It appears that this new trilogy of hers is drawing all the countries referred to in her other books/series into one big crossover as it were, it turns out they were all set on the same planet the whole time. If you haven't read Threshold, The Hanging Wall, and The Axis/Battleaxe; Sinner/Pilgrim/etc Tencendor series, I'd do that before starting the new book, if only to refresh your memory.
Serpent bride was not a bad read, but not that spectacular. It managed to suck me in to finish it in one sitting, but that was mainly due to insomnia on my part. I moderately enjoyed it, but like most of her books, I was left feeling a lack of...hmmm epic, no that's a bad word...her dramatics are not colourful enough, hmm not that either. I'll just say they lack something indefinable...like zazz!...they just weren't zazzy enough.
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Posted 16 October 2007 - 07:35 PM
Due to my current slackness in reading novels, which isn't nice but happens from time to time, I started a russian book called In the world of aesthetics by Boris Lukianov out of personal interest. It was written in 1988 and is obviously influenced by the Soviet Union, but when one filters out these influences [which aren't that pungent, anyway] it's really interesting, at least for me, and I'm really surprised how easy reading this book turns out to be, regarding that I did have difficulties reading a russian newspaper ad lately O.o
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Posted 16 October 2007 - 11:53 PM
Shiara;214447 said:
I mysteriously found a copy of Lees of Laughter's End in my underwear drawer, so I am now reading that.
There must be a story behind that... best scrubs-esque interlude wins. Go!
O xein', angellein Lakedaimoniois hoti tęde; keimetha tois keinon rhémasi peithomenoi.
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Posted 17 October 2007 - 08:41 AM
Reading The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold (great name by the way), and loving it thus far.
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Posted 17 October 2007 - 11:43 AM
Ludlum's Bourne Supremacy (again) - because I needed a break from rereading RG. I am also reading no.39 of One Piece - would never read those in English, because the Swedish translators are the best.
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Posted 17 October 2007 - 02:51 PM
just finished cowl by neal asher and am currently working my way through brass man toward voyage of sable keech:D
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Posted 18 October 2007 - 12:33 AM
caladanbrood;214631 said:
There must be a story behind that... best scrubs-esque interlude wins. Go!
I blame Sombra, though the strategic positioning was carried out by Centz.
Am giving Night of Knives another go - it's not a bad read really, it just seems quite slow-paced for a book whose events only span a single night.
*casting the shaved knuckle*
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Posted 18 October 2007 - 06:46 AM
Temeraire by Naomi Novik...let's start a new series on top of all the other series I am in the middle of reading and can't get the sequels of...
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Posted 18 October 2007 - 07:55 AM
Just re-read NoK.
Re-reading Bonehunters now.
Re-reading Bonehunters now.
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Posted 18 October 2007 - 08:31 AM
Peter F Hamilton - The Reality Disfunction..... Good so far. I think the series is going to be a definate rea read though Im sure ive missed some important stuff already
"I think i was a bad person before. Before this time. I do not try to be good now but i am not bad. Perhaps if i try harder i may get a better hand dealt next time? But surely that makes it pointless? Perhaps i am good. Just good at being pointless. But that would make me bad. Bad at having a point. Ah…. I see now. I was nothing before, I am nothing now. I am bad purely because im pointless. "
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Posted 18 October 2007 - 01:02 PM
Flawed;214829 said:
Peter F Hamilton - The Reality Disfunction..... Good so far. I think the series is going to be a definate rea read though Im sure ive missed some important stuff already
More likely that he just throws so many people, places and plot lines at you from the very beginning that it's a little hard to keep straight at first. It becomes more familiar over time. imho, Hamilton's work, unlike SE, doesn't require rereads.
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 02:23 AM
After three disappointing books in a row, we're back on track with Joel Shepherd's Killswitch! 
Following in the wake of Crossover and Breakaway, Joel Shepherd's last volume in the Cassandra Kresnov series is yet another intelligent, action-packed and kick-ass scifi thriller!
A remarkable blend of political thriller and thrilling science fiction adventure, Killswitch is an exciting closing chapter to a terrific series. Shepherd brings the story to a satisfying ending, though the door is left open for possible sequels.
Readers who relish strong female characters, complex storylines, and incredible action and battle scenes should give this trilogy a shot. Chances are they won't be disappointed!
Highly recommended. Killswitch is another great read bearing the Pyr logo.
Check the blog for the full review.
Patrick
Following in the wake of Crossover and Breakaway, Joel Shepherd's last volume in the Cassandra Kresnov series is yet another intelligent, action-packed and kick-ass scifi thriller!
A remarkable blend of political thriller and thrilling science fiction adventure, Killswitch is an exciting closing chapter to a terrific series. Shepherd brings the story to a satisfying ending, though the door is left open for possible sequels.
Readers who relish strong female characters, complex storylines, and incredible action and battle scenes should give this trilogy a shot. Chances are they won't be disappointed!
Highly recommended. Killswitch is another great read bearing the Pyr logo.
Check the blog for the full review.
Patrick
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 07:50 AM
Harry Potter non-stop.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince...
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince...
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 10:52 AM
was really impressed by brass man though the aforementioned brass man was a non entity in the novel. Now onto the voyage of the sable keech and it rocks balls!! though not having keech in it is a disappointment cause i thought he was the best character in the skinner.
