Texas_Wolf
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- Jan 14, 2008
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I just finished a ridiculously good sci fi novel, Eifelheim, by Michael Flynn. Most of the story takes place in the Middle Ages, but part of the tale involves a present day historian and physicist who are both studying events related to the bulk of the story that is taking place in the past. As a historical novel dealing with the medieval period it is not as good as Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose, but Flynn manages to recreate the period in excellent detail. More importantly the characters are memorable.
Currently reading The Terror by Dan Simmons. Also historical, dealing with the doomed voyage of the Erebus and Terror during their attempt to forge the Northwest Passage two centuries ago. Of course being Simmons, he also throws a nasty arctic beast at the poor buggers, as if the pack ice and related conditions aren't enough!
erm...... it's gets interesting but it is very annoying still. I don't know, a boy goes to a boarding school and goes off playing tricks and things and eventually grows into a man. The headmaster at the school is an actual one and he is an important character in it. There is a lot of criticism of changes in society, for example the construction of railways and the decling community erm strength or something like that. It goes way ott with the moralising though. Stoning chickens is ok but not getting confirmed is not. There is a bit were he is physically attracted to his friends mother, or at least that's part of it, anyway that was screwed. Healthy body + healthy mind = a good guy; that's a big point. Be a Christian. I do like the story it's just the language and the way the author keeps butting in and having a rant that are annoying. I have no interest in sport either, and that was a big deal in the book.
I just got done with the George RR Martin's, "Song of Ice and Fire" trillogy and Robin Hobbs, "Farseer" trilogy. both were absolutly amazing!
i just picked up
"The Knight" by Gene Wolfe.
Pilgrims Progress - John Bunyan and Vanity Fair - William Thackery....I have add so i always read multiple books what can i say?
peaceable kingdom by jack ketchum
Vanity Fair - William Thackery