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300 of 600 pages into The Hidden City, Book 3 of Tamuli, by David Eddings.
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pat5150 
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Posted 25 March 2006 - 03:56 AM
Hi guys!
I've just finished reading the third volume of A Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. And I'm left utterly speechless. Memories of Ice in an undeniable masterpiece. After reading fantasy novels for well nigh two decades, I can't believe that I can still be awed to such a degree by an author's work.
Steven Erikson set the bar rather high with the first two volumes, Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates. Yet somehow, the author found a way to outdo himself with this new installment. Without the shadow of a doubt, Memories of Ice is one of the best books I have ever read.
Epic in scope and vision since the very beginning, this addition brings even more depth to a series that is rapidly growing into a body of works that stands at the front of the pack. In worldbuilding and depth, I now believe that Erikson is without equals.
The myriad storylines weave an ever-growing tapestry which shows the potential of being the best fantasy series ever written. And even better, in Memories of Ice Steven Erikson's saga reaches an emotional and spiritual level that is rarely encountered in works of fiction. Moreover, the author does it all with a grace that left me baffled.
Chalk me up for the Malazan Reading Cult!
For the full review, you can check the blog. . .
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
I've just finished reading the third volume of A Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. And I'm left utterly speechless. Memories of Ice in an undeniable masterpiece. After reading fantasy novels for well nigh two decades, I can't believe that I can still be awed to such a degree by an author's work.
Steven Erikson set the bar rather high with the first two volumes, Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates. Yet somehow, the author found a way to outdo himself with this new installment. Without the shadow of a doubt, Memories of Ice is one of the best books I have ever read.
Epic in scope and vision since the very beginning, this addition brings even more depth to a series that is rapidly growing into a body of works that stands at the front of the pack. In worldbuilding and depth, I now believe that Erikson is without equals.
The myriad storylines weave an ever-growing tapestry which shows the potential of being the best fantasy series ever written. And even better, in Memories of Ice Steven Erikson's saga reaches an emotional and spiritual level that is rarely encountered in works of fiction. Moreover, the author does it all with a grace that left me baffled.
Chalk me up for the Malazan Reading Cult!
For the full review, you can check the blog. . .Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
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Posted 30 March 2006 - 08:12 PM
I have finished Tamuli by D. Eddings. Not impressive at all, although the best of his books. Today I started Starship Troopersby R.A. Heinlein.
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 30 March 2006 - 08:24 PM
A Feast for Crows by GRRM
Enjoying it so far.
Enjoying it so far.
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Posted 30 March 2006 - 10:08 PM
1984 - orwell
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Posted 31 March 2006 - 08:47 AM
City of Saints and Madmen by Jeff VanderMeer
Take good care to keep relations civil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
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Posted 31 March 2006 - 04:18 PM
What perfect timing to read TBH for the fourth time? I'm definitely getting a lot of enjoyment out of this one.
Hello, soldiers, look at your mage, now back to me, now back at your mage, now back to me. Sadly, he isn’t me, but if he stopped being an unascended mortal and switched to Sole Spice, he could smell like he’s me. Look down, back up, where are you? You’re in a warren with the High Mage your cadre mage could smell like. What’s in your hand, back at me. I have it, it’s an acorn with two gates to that realm you love. Look again, the acorn is now otataral. Anything is possible when your mage smells like Sole Spice and not a Bole brother. I’m on a quorl.
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Posted 31 March 2006 - 08:54 PM
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett, quite good so far.
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Posted 02 April 2006 - 03:40 AM
Read King's Dragon by Kate Elliott, and Guards! Guards! by Pratchett after that. Now on The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson:) All good books.
@Morgoth - Does it improve? I read the first few dozen pages and just couldn't get into it. Nowhere near as good as Veniss Underground from what I've seen so far...
@Morgoth - Does it improve? I read the first few dozen pages and just couldn't get into it. Nowhere near as good as Veniss Underground from what I've seen so far...
O xein', angellein Lakedaimoniois hoti têde; keimetha tois keinon rhémasi peithomenoi.
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Posted 02 April 2006 - 02:51 PM
Right now I'm reading Jeffrey Ford's second collection Empire of Ice Cream which is thus far magnificent, and finishing up Stephen Baxter's Emperor (which will be out in July) which a really nice Baxter project, from a writer who usually delivers with either brilliance, or is a bit uneven (even with his collaborations with Arthur C. Clarke).
Right now finishing up reviews on Jacqeline Carey's Kushiel's Scion (which comes out in June) and Jeff Vandermeer's (who I interviewed last week) Shriek: an afterword - which is just a outrageously well crafted, and ambitious narrative from one of my favorite writers.
Right now finishing up reviews on Jacqeline Carey's Kushiel's Scion (which comes out in June) and Jeff Vandermeer's (who I interviewed last week) Shriek: an afterword - which is just a outrageously well crafted, and ambitious narrative from one of my favorite writers.
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Posted 02 April 2006 - 06:59 PM
I does indeed improve. Slightly Gaiman/Mieville-ish I thought. It's diffciult to explain why, but I liked it. Haven't read Veniss Underground but ordered a few for the store, so I'll see if I can manage to sell some
Take good care to keep relations civil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
#1417 Guest_Jay Tomio_*
Posted 03 April 2006 - 08:08 AM
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@Morgoth - Does it improve? I read the first few dozen pages and just couldn't get into it. Nowhere near as good as Veniss Underground from what I've seen so far...
IMHO betrer than Veniss Underground, and I like Venis Underground quite a bit.
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Posted 09 April 2006 - 08:42 AM
Just finished B'Hunters. Yes ...I know I took an age.
Going back to "Cry of the Newborn" or "Vellum". Can't decide. Also reading "Fables" comic.
Going back to "Cry of the Newborn" or "Vellum". Can't decide. Also reading "Fables" comic.
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Posted 10 April 2006 - 08:46 AM
Finished Diamond Age, along with yet another Stephenson non-ending. Getting quite frustrating, those...
Just about to start Tim Powers' "Last Call". Might need to brush up on my knowledge of poker first though.
Just about to start Tim Powers' "Last Call". Might need to brush up on my knowledge of poker first though.
O xein', angellein Lakedaimoniois hoti têde; keimetha tois keinon rhémasi peithomenoi.
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Posted 10 April 2006 - 09:17 AM
just finished 'Childhood's End' by Arthur C. Clarke, and before that 'Inversion' by Iain Banks...
distracting
distracting
