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Gaiman actually has a new book out. I think it was called Anansi Boys. That any good?
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I can ********** and type on Alla's at the same time.
See?
See?
Can eveyone multi-task like you though? HUM?
Freak.
Edited, Thu Jan 12 14:51:10 2006 by fenderputy
For a good triology I suggest Dean Koontz's Frankenstein. It has very little to do with the original Frankenstein book, and comes out a lot better because of it. As far as I know, the third book isn't out yet, but I've read the first and second and enjoyed them a good bit.
My problem with Koontz, though, is once you've read a lot of his books they all start feeling extremely similar, almost as if you're reading the same book with different characters and events. He writes extremely well, though, so it's forgivable.
Kiterunner is one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. Simply astounding.
I read Wheel of Time until about 1/3 of the way through book 8. It just got too damn monotonous. Bodhi is right though, it was great until about book 6.
Another great sci fi / fantasy trilogy is The Coldfire Trilogy, by C.S. Friedman. Unlike, say, The Wheel of Time, something of imortance seems to be happening all the time. Every event is given an appropriate amount of weight, so the books never seem to grow stale. Also worth noting is the emphasis on character development, which adds a layer of depth that's nice to have. To top it all off, it takes place in an amazing world, and puts a nice spin on the whole "magic" thing. I recommend it.
My problem with Koontz, though, is once you've read a lot of his books they all start feeling extremely similar, almost as if you're reading the same book with different characters and events. He writes extremely well, though, so it's forgivable.
Kiterunner is one of the best books I've read in a long, long time. Simply astounding.
I read Wheel of Time until about 1/3 of the way through book 8. It just got too damn monotonous. Bodhi is right though, it was great until about book 6.
Another great sci fi / fantasy trilogy is The Coldfire Trilogy, by C.S. Friedman. Unlike, say, The Wheel of Time, something of imortance seems to be happening all the time. Every event is given an appropriate amount of weight, so the books never seem to grow stale. Also worth noting is the emphasis on character development, which adds a layer of depth that's nice to have. To top it all off, it takes place in an amazing world, and puts a nice spin on the whole "magic" thing. I recommend it.
Fenderputy wrote:
Can eveyone multi-task like me though? HUMMER?
Yes please.
Actually, I recall us having a conversation in WOW about 2 weeks back when we were talking about this book. It was the night you sawe Tyrion in the game. I had warned you I was reading the latest book and I didnt like it at all. So I gave you full warning. Not my fault our taste in literature is running paralell.
I came close to dropping the book as well, but I didnt only to see what happenhs. But I must say I was thoroughly disappointed in Georges latest attempt. You would think for the amount of time he continually puched the books publication back that it would have been worth it. Alas, it really really sucked
I came close to dropping the book as well, but I didnt only to see what happenhs. But I must say I was thoroughly disappointed in Georges latest attempt. You would think for the amount of time he continually puched the books publication back that it would have been worth it. Alas, it really really sucked
Lady DSD wrote:
Actually, I recall us having a conversation in WOW about 2 weeks back when we were talking about this book. It was the night you sawe Tyrion in the game. I had warned you I was reading the latest book and I didnt like it at all. So I gave you full warning. Not my fault our taste in literature is running paralell.
I came close to dropping the book as well, but I didnt only to see what happenhs. But I must say I was thoroughly disappointed in Georges latest attempt. You would think for the amount of time he continually puched the books publication back that it would have been worth it. Alas, it really really sucked
I came close to dropping the book as well, but I didnt only to see what happenhs. But I must say I was thoroughly disappointed in Georges latest attempt. You would think for the amount of time he continually puched the books publication back that it would have been worth it. Alas, it really really sucked
Time to go Annie Wilkes on his ***!
Im standing by my latest author I love, Diana Gabaldon. CHeck out the OUtlander Series if you can. While the idea behind the plot is cheesy at best, the way the writer actually writes makes it seem plausible. Books 1-6 I have yet to be dissapointed. In fact I cant put them down once I open them. And while some men may be squeamish about the fact that there are sex scenes in the story, the best I can offer you is that this aint no normal romance. It's quite rough and tumble and written so that I think even a guy could either forget its a romance per say, or really get into it.
Unless it has pictures I doubt it.
Does it have pictures? Preferably with step by step instructions?
Does it have pictures? Preferably with step by step instructions?
my only problem with the most recent GRRM book was that it introduced way too many new characters all at once, that I didn't really give a **** about. Plus I hate Cersei. A lot. ***** should never have gotten a narrating role. The only speaking characters I really cared too much about were Arya and Brienne, and I guess Jamie.
Do what now?
DSD:
You have to forgive bodhi for forgetting, iirc he was teabagged recently, and I hear that can cause dain bramage.
You have to forgive bodhi for forgetting, iirc he was teabagged recently, and I hear that can cause dain bramage.
I was there when he was teabagged
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I was there when he was teabagged
If George R. R. Martin's next book is late, time better slow the f[i][/i]uck down!
I hated all the extra characters too. Seriously, who the hell cares about the Dorne captain of the guards?
I hated that ***** too. Seemed like every other chapter was by Cersei too. I was ready to barf. I grinned ear to ear when she ran from the church.
I have a Brienne-like crush on Jaime.
I hated all the extra characters too. Seriously, who the hell cares about the Dorne captain of the guards?
I hated that ***** too. Seemed like every other chapter was by Cersei too. I was ready to barf. I grinned ear to ear when she ran from the church.
I have a Brienne-like crush on Jaime.
From an interview conducted March 18th, 1999:
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Q: With the way people die in your books, will anyone be alive by the last one?
Martin: No one will be alive by the last book. In fact, they all die in the fifth. The sixth book will be just a thousand-page description of snow blowing across the graves.
Martin: No one will be alive by the last book. In fact, they all die in the fifth. The sixth book will be just a thousand-page description of snow blowing across the graves.
Wingchild wrote:
From an interview conducted March 18th, 1999:
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Q: With the way people die in your books, will anyone be alive by the last one?
Martin: No one will be alive by the last book. In fact, they all die in the fifth. The sixth book will be just a thousand-page description of snow blowing across the graves.
Martin: No one will be alive by the last book. In fact, they all die in the fifth. The sixth book will be just a thousand-page description of snow blowing across the graves.
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I was wondering the same thing. What with MMO's, SO's, ALLA's and all your IRL chat and school/work, I don't see how any of you even have time to **********.
Silly wabbit, there's ALWAYS time for **************
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Pikko Pots wrote:
Gaiman actually has a new book out. I think it was called Anansi Boys. That any good?
Yep! Similar in tone to American Gods.
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The Throne of Kings Series is the first time i've ever read main characters die and it suprised me. I've read all but the latest one and will be reading that when i get a chance to buy it. GRRM>Steven Jordan<Goodkind.
I havent finished the Sword of Truth series yet but i've read books 1-6 3 times in the last 4months. stupid overseas bookstores.
I didnt even bother trying to read the last 2 books in the Wheel of Time series.
holla
I havent finished the Sword of Truth series yet but i've read books 1-6 3 times in the last 4months. stupid overseas bookstores.
I didnt even bother trying to read the last 2 books in the Wheel of Time series.
holla
I love These books,but in all honesty it is a little frustrating to have to wade through chapters about people you wish were dead to get to the chapter where the people you like are killed.
Also Outlander and all the diana Gabaldon books are page turners awesome reads.
If you have not already got 'em read the vorkosigan novels starting with cordialas honor by Lois Mcmaster Bujold ... My wife and i buy two copys so there are no fights as to who reads it first.
Pillers of the earth is amazing probably the first book everyone in my family loved.
also on my must read list: Greg Bear-darwins children , laurell k hamilton - anita blake novels (trashy but fun), terry Pratchett - every book he has written is mana from heaven, jim butcher - harry dresden files (great magic noir stuff), george alic effinger- when gravity fails , laura joh rowland - way of the traitor (amazeing and fun historical mystery). many many more but I READ TOO DAMN MUCH!!!
Also Outlander and all the diana Gabaldon books are page turners awesome reads.
If you have not already got 'em read the vorkosigan novels starting with cordialas honor by Lois Mcmaster Bujold ... My wife and i buy two copys so there are no fights as to who reads it first.
Pillers of the earth is amazing probably the first book everyone in my family loved.
also on my must read list: Greg Bear-darwins children , laurell k hamilton - anita blake novels (trashy but fun), terry Pratchett - every book he has written is mana from heaven, jim butcher - harry dresden files (great magic noir stuff), george alic effinger- when gravity fails , laura joh rowland - way of the traitor (amazeing and fun historical mystery). many many more but I READ TOO DAMN MUCH!!!
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Many moons ago I asked for some good fantasy type books. DSD pointed me in the direction of Game of Thrones. I enjoyed it. 3-4 months later I read the sequel Clash of Kings. Not bad books. So another 3-4 months later I pick up Sword of Storms. Just slowly working my way through the series.
This morning I was reading the book and it got to the point where I just closed it. I completely detest the book. This is only the second time out of the hundreds of books that I have read that I have refused to finish a story. Now I will not put down any spoilers but something happened involving Catelyn Stark that has completely turned me off and there is not a chance in hell that I am finishing the book.
This morning I was reading the book and it got to the point where I just closed it. I completely detest the book. This is only the second time out of the hundreds of books that I have read that I have refused to finish a story. Now I will not put down any spoilers but something happened involving Catelyn Stark that has completely turned me off and there is not a chance in hell that I am finishing the book.
Like Lady DSD says, the Feast for Crows book isn't that much better. If you didn't care much for Sword of Storms, then I fear for it.
Nevertheless, I would advise continuing it, even if you just skim the rest of the book. Lots of things happen, if you continue the series, you will benefit from knowing the ending of SoS.
As for a good fantasy type book, Jack Vance's Lyonesse is brilliant imo. (loads of others too ofcourse)
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I was wondering the same thing. What with MMO's, SO's, ALLA's and all your IRL chat and school/work, I don't see how any of you even have time to **********.
There are 18 novels on my textbook list this semester, and I don't even have the book list yet for one of my history classes. No ************ here.
Much anyway.
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