Justin G
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My copy of The Night Eternal didn't show up, so I went ahead and ordered the second book in this series for the Kindle. It's off to a fun start so far.
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My copy of The Night Eternal didn't show up, so I went ahead and ordered the second book in this series for the Kindle. It's off to a fun start so far.
Pellaz
Tigron of Immanion
All 5 are well worth reading, IMHO. I noticed the movie diverged a lot from that first book, although I think both worked fine in their separate media.
Which leads me to the book I just finished...second book in Riordan's following series.
Oddly, I had just finished watching the movie The Eagle, which involves a Roman legion's eagle sigil being recovered, and that book also involves a legion's eagle being recovered.
Now reading:
Finished off this last night:
Gotta say that this is a very different book than The Garden Of Iden. No real dramatic tension and it seems to be more of a character study of Joseph and maybe setting up future stuff.
Gotta say that this is a very different book than The Garden Of Iden. No real dramatic tension and it seems to be more of a character study of Joseph and maybe setting up future stuff.
OrbWeaver
BECAUSE FALCONER
Gave up on Catch-22 for now. Read Bambi, and reading The Yearling. Will come back to Catch-22 at some point. Maybe.
Pellaz
Tigron of Immanion
Well, that was quick. Picked this one up at Sam's.
Needless to say, I thought the first book was great. Should make a great film next March.
Needless to say, I thought the first book was great. Should make a great film next March.
the_metalmaiden
New Metal Member
Power was out here for a couple days due to a freak storm. I had just gotten this and it turned out to be the perfect book to read by fire and candle light!
The Hypnotist - Lars Kepler
The Hypnotist - Lars Kepler
I'm currently reading "Garden of the Moon" by Stephen E. I really hope the other books are better, but so far, I'm about 1/2 way through the book and totally confused as to what's going on......Hopefully by the 2nd book things will improve, otherwise I don't think I'll be able to stomach reading the entire series....
Well the story did come together quite well. It left me wanting more. I'd have to rank the 3 Sanderson books I've read in this order:
Mistborn 1
Way of Kings
Warbreaker
Locust0311
Shopping Ape
Finished Game of Thrones, excellent as expected even though I knew what was going to happen. In hindsight it makes the first season the TV series that much more impressive; being able to stick as close to the book as they did. Next question is whether I read Clash of Kings before or after the 2nd season. Something to think about. In the meantime I'm now reading Steve Berry's The Alexandria Link.
Bwahahahaha...dude, that's too funny...!
Seriously, though...things do not improve. I love the books, but you should totally expect to remain thoroughly confused...
You've been warned.
Rock on!
Harvester
The Promoter
I love intricate books. However, some authors simply push it over the edge where to the point of it being a joke on the reader that only the author gets.
Prime example:
Yea, if that's the case, then this first book is the LAST Stephen E. book I'll ever read. I like books with structure and plots that make sense. I don't like books where the author has hapharzardly scattered stories and created a million charaters just to confuse you, and where the plot doesn't seem to go anywhere, and the pages are just filled with random mini stories that make no sense and never connect.... and then all all you end up with is a big mess.... Gardens of the Moon isn't that complex, it's just very disjointed
Books shouldn't be painful to read, they should be enjoyable.
If you're going to be confused anyway, skip ahead to House of Chains - I enjoyed that one the most, and I had no idea what the hell was going on most of the time either.
I do have an honest question though Jaime, why they heck would people enjoy a book series if it leaves them totally confused and not knowing what's going on?? I've asked myself that question over and over....
Orion Crystal Ice
Rider of the Astral Fire
I love intricate books. However, some authors simply push it over the edge where to the point of it being a joke on the reader that only the author gets.
Prime example:
Here's another one:
I read all the stories in this one, and I was left thinking, "What was the point in all of that?" Certainly he created a world. Too bad he couldn't create a plot.
I didn't think the Malazan books were confusing; although, they are complex and can seem somewhat haphazard. Rather I found it fascinating how small side events, and seemingly unrelated large stories, fit into the bigger picture later in the series.
The key to reading these books is to not get all wrapped up in what something meant or what its point is. Just make a mental note of it and wait. If one keeps reading everything ties back into place, but it could take several books to do so.
As an aside Esslemont's books in the series fill in a lot of holes, and clarify many issues.
I consider the Malazan books the best fantasy series written to date.
The key to reading these books is to not get all wrapped up in what something meant or what its point is. Just make a mental note of it and wait. If one keeps reading everything ties back into place, but it could take several books to do so.
As an aside Esslemont's books in the series fill in a lot of holes, and clarify many issues.
I consider the Malazan books the best fantasy series written to date.
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