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Which book are you reading currently? #4

Discussion in 'Booktalk' started by Taluntain, Oct 31, 2005.

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  1. Harbourboy

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    "The Warrior-Prophet" by R. Scott Bakker.

    It's no shock to read that this author lists Steven Erikson as his biggest inspiration. It's definitely the same sort of writing, but with less of the loving attention to minor characters.
     
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    Bradley has written quite a few worthwhile novels, was a while since I read them but she shouldnt get forgotten when speaking about fantasy.

    I need to pick up Bakker's second one, read the first and I really like the intentions of the author. He tries, he just isnt there. Hopefully he will be further along.

    I am myself reading "Transformation" by Carol Berg, saw two of them in the library and picked them up. A positive surprise and is of yet quite intruiging.
     
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    Well, I just tried to read Hitchikers guide to the Universe while I was in the bathroom, but in my drunken state it didn't make too much sense. When I'm sober, I often wonder if the guy who wrote it was high.
     
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    @joacqin I hope you have all 3 Transformation, Revelation and Restoration, I found it frustatting when I had to wait for Restoration. I hope you continue enjoying them as well she is different from other writers.
     
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    _Grendel_ by John Gardner. This is a retread for me, but it is such a good book. This very dark, yet funny book is a must read for anyone who has more than a passing interest in _Beowulf_.
     
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    Chandos, I have to ask... is your ' key not working? :lol:
     
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    Oh, sorry. The format I use is left over from my college days of having to email messages containing titles to literature professors. It's just a substitute for the italics.
     
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    @JSSB: I have to agree that King of Foxes is probably Feist's most uninspired book to date. I thought Exile's Return was much better, but the entire Conclave of Shadows series was one big disappointment for me. A shame, because I enjoyed almost all of his other work. He's not Tolkien, but his books used to be entertaining and well-written, and sometimes quite original.
     
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    I think the narrative is pretty good. But yeah, there is little tension because of how easily some of the story works out, especially the prison section. The lack of character development is the book's real weakness, however, IMO.
     
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    Started reading the Elric books by wassname...Moorcock?
     
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    I finished Exile's Return yesterday. I didn't like it but it was better than King of Foxes. I think it would have been a much better book if it had just been about Kaspar trying to survive and return from exile and left out the epic storyline components.

    I am probably not going to start on anything else until Monday. I am having a little trouble deciding what to read next so I am putting off the decision until then.
     
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    Revenge of the Babysat - Bill Watterson

    Took me all of 15 minutes to read it. Damn, I miss Calvin and Hobbes! :cry:
     
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    Anne Bishop - The Black Jewels trilogy
     
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    DS - I've been thinking about that one as well. Is it any good?
     
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    It's a re-read for me I enjoyed them before and think they are are worthwhile because they are different from most fantasy books the society is matriarchal with the Males in service/bonded to the Females. Try it.
     
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    Thanks, DS. I will. :)
     
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    Just read the first 150 pages of The Mad Ship, after just finishing the first one. Man, I ccan see this baby keeping me busy for a long time. You could build houses out of these damn things.
    Pretty good stuff though, as always with Hobb. Wonderfully well written. I feel like I want to just grab a hold of Malta and throttle her already.
     
  18. Harbourboy

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    Malta rules! She's one of my favourite characters in any book. Even though she's a spoilt brat, Hobb manages to show us why she thinks the way she does. That is a rare gift in a writer.
     
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    Black Jewels is pretty good, though the names are annoying--Daemon, Saetan, Lucivar? Gag me with a spoon.
     
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    After working at home Monday to Wednesday I finally started another book today. I am rereading A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. I plan to reread the first three books before tackling A Feast For Crows.
     
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