[Bauchelain the Evil]

Finished "Romanitas". I was disappointed. The author had this great idea of having the Roman empre still alive today but did nothing with it because except for different names and the existance of slaves,the world was exactly like ours. Plus there were too many romances for my liking.

[Astra]

amphibian, on May 3 2009, 03:25 AM, said:

You sure you and I read the same book?

Unfortunately (for me).

Cannot comment on Goodkind. Didn't read his books.

[Deathsythe]

I am about half way through Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks, a bit hard to follow and my first Culture novel besides, but I am enjoying it.

This post has been edited by Deathsythe: 03 May 2009 - 07:18 PM

[dreamscape]

I am also reading a Banks novel at the moment...one released as Iain Banks called Walking on Glass.
I am a huge fan of all his stuff, and this is incredibly interesting (about 1/3 through). 3 story threads, and they have sci-fi references, and one of the threads is a very interesting kind of sci-fi concept, with his usual incredible imagination. Im very interested to see where it goes, and think everyone should give it a go.

Also reading Oblivion by David Foster Wallace, who is an incredible writer

[Deornoth]

Just finished reading Tony Ballantyne's 'Twisted Metal' where robots knock lumps out of each other but wonder if they're doing the right thing... It's unbalanced in places (and very much a 'Book One' with some questions left unanswered) but is still a very entertaining read that made a rainy Bank Holiday Monday a bit more bearable. My full review is over Here. I'm now finishing off China Mieville's 'The City and The City' which is awesome...

[alestar]

Astra, on May 1 2009, 11:32 AM, said:

Next one is probably The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. Lets see whether it lives up to the hype or not.

I just finished it...loved it.

I am starting Before they are Hanged tonight, can't wait to get home from work and start it!

[Use Of Weapons]

Am re-reading all of Malaz -- starting with my (preciousssss) first edition GotM.

[Eddie Dean]

Just finished Dresden book 6. It was probably my fav so far. Starting to get really good.

[Astra]

alestar, on May 5 2009, 05:24 PM, said:

Astra, on May 1 2009, 11:32 AM, said:

Next one is probably The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. Lets see whether it lives up to the hype or not.

I just finished it...loved it.

I am starting Before they are Hanged tonight, can't wait to get home from work and start it!

Starting to enjoy it too. A bit of magic...a bit of mystery...not just pure political plots.

[stone monkey]

dreamscape, on May 4 2009, 04:20 AM, said:

I am also reading a Banks novel at the moment...one released as Iain Banks called Walking on Glass.
I am a huge fan of all his stuff, and this is incredibly interesting (about 1/3 through). 3 story threads, and they have sci-fi references, and one of the threads is a very interesting kind of sci-fi concept, with his usual incredible imagination. Im very interested to see where it goes, and think everyone should give it a go.

If you get a chance (or you might have already done it... who knows? {yes, I'm aware of the fact that you probably do...*sigh*}) have a look at Banks' The Wasp Factory fantastic stuff...

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Also reading Oblivion by David Foster Wallace, who is an incredible writer

Sadly, to be (very, very unfortunately) pedantic, that last should read "was"; he killed himself last year. An immense loss.

On topic, I'm currently reading The Dragons of Babel, Michael Swanwick's loose sequel to [i]The Iron Dragon's Daughter.

[Raymond Luxury Yacht]

Wild Ducks Flying Backwards - Tom Robbins
also The Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson

[alestar]

Raymond Luxury Yacht, on May 5 2009, 07:23 PM, said:

Wild Ducks Flying Backwards - Tom Robbins
also The Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson

The Diamond Age starts out so cool...its a shame it goes completely sideways about 2/3 of the way in, I couldn't even finish it.

Maybe I'm just not smart enough, but I did not get where Stephenson was going with this book...its like he dropped acid before writing the last 200 pages.

[Deathsythe]

Just finished Use of Weapons; which I enjoyed still need to let all the details roll around in my mind and settle, but I did enjoy it. On now to Deadhouse Gates (Yes, I am a bit late to the Malazan party).

This post has been edited by Deathsythe: 06 May 2009 - 02:54 PM

[Salt-Man Z]

I just started in on a tenth read of my all-time favorite book, Shardik.

[Deornoth]

I've just finished reading China Mieville's 'The City & The City' where a detective must solve a murder case in two cities that are unlike any you've seen before...
'The City & The City' can be a bit slow going at times (and I did have an issue with it's main concept) but it was a really engrossing read that I couldn't get enough of. My full review is over Here.
I'm now alternating between 'Tales of Heresy' (Warhammer 40k tie-in) and Jaye Wells' 'Red Headed Stepchild'...

[Deornoth]

I couldn't make it past the first twenty pages of 'Red-Headed Stepchild' so went straight to 'Tales of Heresy' instead. This collection of short stories was a bit of a mixed bag but still proved to be very entertaining, a full review is over Here. I'm now reading Lane Robins' 'Kings and Assassins'...

[MTS]

I'm reading Peter Brett's The Painted Man at the moment. I must say, I'm really enjoying it. Great premise, great writing, great characters...I hope the next one is this good.

[QuickTidal]

Just started "The Patriot Witch" by C.C. Finlay

[Use Of Weapons]

Finished GotM, but my DHG and MOI are with a friend. So, until they're returned, am reading _Eifelheim_ by Michael Flynn -- first contact in the 14th century. A bit self-consciously erudite, but interesting nonetheless.

[Eddie Dean]

Just finished Dresden book Death Masks. Right about the time the series gets awesome, I have to wait on the library for the next one. I NEED MORE DRESDEN!!! :zanth: