EPTI would like to read the thread, but I was warned that there are people spoiling books in it, so whoever that is, big ol' middle finger from the walrus.
The First Law books. G.R.R. Martin fans rejoice! - Page 2
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Lemonwalrus
United States5465 Posts
I would like to read the thread, but I was warned that there are people spoiling books in it, so whoever that is, big ol' middle finger from the walrus. | ||
Zelniq
United States7166 Posts
On October 28 2008 06:20 Fontong wrote: Steven Erikson's Tales of the Malazan Empire is as good, if not better than A Song of Ice and Fire. However, these two authors write in a COMPLETELY different style so it's really up to your own opinion. hm, this series sounds interesting. reviews tell me that indeed the writing style is quite different. i will check it out next time im at the bookstore, thanks | ||
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SK.Testie
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Dark.Carnival
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Physician
United States4146 Posts
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Covenant The main character is Thomas Covenant, a cynical writer afflicted with leprosy, shunned and despised by society, who is destined to become the heroic saviour of an alternate world - or, perhaps, only of his own sanity. - it just had an unusual appeal for the likes of Entropy... | ||
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Zelniq
United States7166 Posts
Haha, but seriously yeah don't go in with crazy expectations and try not to make too many comparisons with ASOIAF, it's still different of course in many ways, and stands on its own as a masterpiece. I'm glad you guys are going to check it out. Testie and DC, you won't regret it! | ||
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defenestrate
United States579 Posts
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Fatmatt2000
United States159 Posts
On October 28 2008 17:10 defenestrate wrote: Bought it, ninety pages in. It feels like a more verbose version of Glen Cook so far. Theres nothing really wrong with that however. | ||
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defenestrate
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Osmoses
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{ToT}Strafe
Thailand7026 Posts
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Falcynn
United States3597 Posts
 On November 01 2008 13:34 {ToT}Strafe wrote: Isn't that the series that lasts 20 books, but the author died before finishing the last one?Wheel of Time is fucking boring yes? | ||
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ShadowDrgn
United States2497 Posts
On November 01 2008 13:53 Falcynn wrote: Isn't that the series that lasts 20 books, but the author died before finishing the last one? Yeah, Robert Jordan died last year but left a lot of notes about how he wanted the story to end. Brandon Sanderson is currently writing the last book in his place. I've actually just been reading Sanderson's final Mistborn book, which came out a few weeks ago. That's a series I strongly recommend to anyone looking for non-standard fantasy. The hook is "What happens if the prophesized hero fails to save the world?" The story begins 1000 years later. I read the first Malazan book and didn't really get into it. I've heard the later books are better, but I generally won't continue with a series if I don't like the first one. The first book didn't do a good job of telling a cohesive story - it dropped the reader into the middle of things, and the sequels occur both before and after those events. Too confusing for me. I read the first trilogy of the Thomas Covenant books and hated them (bought all three of them together). Thomas Covenant is just too unlikable as a character, the supporting cast is just trash, and the plot is flimsy. Amazon's been recommending The First Law series to me for awhile so I may check it out next. I have to find something to read while GRRM writes his one book every 5 years. Funny thing is that Amazon always recommends the second and third books, never the first one. | ||
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Brad~
United States63 Posts
I will have a read, so let's hope Joe Abercrombie is better... | ||
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Augury
United States758 Posts
On October 27 2008 17:12 {88}iNcontroL wrote: Sir You tricked me. I came to this thread when I saw George R.R Martin but in fact I find that you are simply claiming some guy is as good as Mr. Martin. Please do not continue with your blasphemus ways. agreed | ||
MasterOfChaos
Germany2896 Posts
On October 28 2008 10:27 Nebula wrote: Whilst not so epic in scale, I'd suggest Robin Hobbs Farseer Trilogy Assassin's Apprentice Royal Assassin Assassin's Quest Her talent in writing is unsurpassed imo and this is coming from someone who destroyed through all of Martins novels and short stories. Hope at least one person gives them a go because they really are amazing. Edit: Thanks to OP, I've finished reading everything i own atm, so I'll give these a go~ Yes the farseer trilo is quite good. I especially loved the first volume. The fool trilo(forgot the real name of it) is ok too, but not the same level as the farseer trilo. On the other hand I did't like the liveship trilo and stopped it somewhere in book 1 or 2. | ||
NonY
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On November 01 2008 17:52 ShadowDrgn wrote: The first book didn't do a good job of telling a cohesive story - it dropped the reader into the middle of things, and the sequels occur both before and after those events. Too confusing for me. Yeah, nobody is able to follow those damn Star Wars movies either. | ||
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Quint
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floor exercise
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Zelniq
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