+Sorana Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 My brother recommendated Hyperion by Dan Simmons, so I've started that one today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, Sorana said: My brother recommendated Hyperion by Dan Simmons, so I've started that one today. That's a pretty good one. Fall of Hyperion is also good, and pretty much completes the story. The other two books in the series are flaming dumpster fires, though, and embodies all the socially problematic tropes of science fiction. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sorana Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, TheOoklaThatComesBefore said: That's a pretty good one. Fall of Hyperion is also good, and pretty much completes the story. He also gave me that one, the other two he didn't own. But if they're not worth reading I'll skip them. Especially if Fall of Hyperion completes the story. Thanks for the advice! I also finished my christmas book wish list today (easy presents, since I usually buy what I need, when I need it), so there will be a lot of books to (re)read in a few weeks, too. And you can't own too many books 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wax Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Sorana said: He also gave me that one, the other two he didn't own. But if they're not worth reading I'll skip them. Especially if Fall of Hyperion completes the story. Thanks for the advice! The final two books in the series are Endymion (book 3) and the rise of Endymion (book 4). They are actually pretty good books. I would say the book 1 had so much set up involved, that you don’t get real enjoyment till you hit book 2. But please don’t listen to the idea that book 3 and book 4 are bad. They are pretty good and a bit of fresh air after the heaviness of the first 2 books. Yes, a few things are tricky as the @TheOoklaThatComesBefore says. But here’s the thing, book 3 and book 4 give you a warmer feeling than the first 2 books. That’s all I am willing to say so that you don’t look for the flaws but enjoy the Hyperion Cantos as a whole. Plus you’ve already got the set, so do go ahead and read it. Seriously, even knowing what issues are being mentioned obliquely here, I don’t regret reading book 3 and 4 and would still recommend it if you can get to book 2. Book 1 was the challenge. It gets progressively easier after that. Also, book 2 doesn’t complete the series. Book 4 does. Edited December 9, 2018 by Wax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkelao Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 I seriously recommend The library at mount Char , by Scott Hawkings. Urban fantasy, but apart from that defies classification. Extremely good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sorana Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Wax said: Also, book 2 doesn’t complete the series. Book 4 does. Hmm alright. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briar King Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Started The Obelisk Gate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) On 12/9/2018 at 2:24 PM, Wax said: Book 1 was the challenge. It gets progressively easier after that. Also, book 2 doesn’t complete the series. Book 4 does. That's like saying Return of the Jedi doesn't complete Star Wars, Episode 9 does. It's a continuation of some minor points and leaves behind the epic scope of the first two to retread the same conflict on a smaller scale. Also, Hyperion is the one with all the awards Edit disclaimer: Star Wars is used as an example because it too has an unnecessary sequel series that people can still enjoy. Edited December 11, 2018 by TheOoklaThatComesBefore 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briar King Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Finished Broken Earth 2 and started 3. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draginon Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Just finished Oathbringer. Pretty good but did get a bit stale in places, some notable ones being the beginning of the flashbacks and the Kholinar sequences. Spoiler I liked that the flashbacks had an in-story reason to be seen, linked to when Dalinar himself is remembering them himself. Wondering if the Eshonai flashbacks will be 'triggered' by Venli remembering stuff about her. The Unmade were pretty cool the way they were depicted. I wasn't prepared for all the period stuff but did have a good laugh at it all the same. The journey through Shadesmar was probably my favorite sequence of the book. With how Viv is here I kind of want the Warbreaker sequel to see how she became such a badass and how she got herself an Awakened sword. Wonder what intent it was embued with? Screw you Moash, never cared for you even before you went turncoat. Goodbye Amaram! In the immortal words of Palona "Good riddance!" Was originally planning to read some Disney books while on vacation but I don't really want to bring 3-5 books so I'm going to be reading A Game of Thrones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winds Alight Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) After finishing Oathbringer, I'm continuing my reread of Naruto. Currently around chapter 400-something. After that, I'll mot likely reread Elantris and Warbreaker. Dunno which one will first though. Edited December 14, 2018 by Winds Alight 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammanas Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Almost to the very end of A Memory of Light. To make a long story short I have been trying to finish this series for about 8 years. I believe that Brandon Sanderson closed this series in a better way than Robert Jordan ever could. Sanderson has brought both energy, and focus to this series after Jordan spent so many books just drifting and going nowhere. I kind of like the symbolism of Sanderson finishing the series. This series is about people, cities, nations, and cultures coming together to try to defeat The Dark one. The task is bigger than them. Ultimately this task turned out to be bigger than even the author himself. I honestly believe Robert Jordan didn't even know how to close the series. Yes, he had the closing scenes worked out and the fates of characters, but didn't know how to trim the fat off his writing and story so he could get there. I hope my comments are not interpreted that I somehow rejoice in Jordans death. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I just stand in awe of Brandon Sanderson. He was given a almost impossible task and really pulled it off. Edited December 16, 2018 by Ammanas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wax Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 11:33 AM, TheOoklaThatComesBefore said: That's like saying Return of the Jedi doesn't complete Star Wars, Episode 9 does. It's a continuation of some minor points and leaves behind the epic scope of the first two to retread the same conflict on a smaller scale. Also, Hyperion is the one with all the awards Edit disclaimer: Star Wars is used as an example because it too has an unnecessary sequel series that people can still enjoy. See, the problems with comparisons is that unless they fit exactly, they end up confusing. The fall of hyperion resolved the original characters of Hyperion, but the next two books were clearly enjoyable and did bring it things to a close eg Spoiler the church So, I wouldn’t call star wars a good comparison. I think we’ll have to agree to disagree that book 3 and 4 are worth reading or not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Submission by Michel Houllebecq. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbird Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Started reading Vicious by V.E. Schwab this morning, and I've plowed through 3/4 of the book according to my Kindle's progress bar. I'm enjoying it a LOT. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkum Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Started reading the Thursday Next series from Jasper Fforde, but probably not going to finish it. there are pieces of it that I like, but it just isn't doing much for me. once the due date hits for it, i doubt i'll renew it or check it ou again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urrutiap Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Im currently reading Star Wars Scoundrels 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sorana Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Finished hyperion and started the second part this morning. I really liked it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, Sorana said: Finished hyperion and started the second part this morning. I really liked it. Goooood.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illian Tear Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Currently reading the Thomas Covenant books. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammanas Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Foundryside by Robert Bennett. Sanderson recommended it a few months ago. I really liked the first two books of his Divine Cities trilogy, but was very much dissapointed by the third one; evidently my view is the minority because a lot of other people seem to like the concluding book. This book is interesting. I think the world and magic system are unique and the main character's conversations with her enchanted key are funny! Lots of info dumps which is surprising from such a experienced author. Also Divine Cities felt more polished which is also surprising. All in all I am having fun. Only 70 pages in so I still have a lot left. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sorana Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Ammanas said: Foundryside by Robert Bennett. I've got that one on my list, and it just moved up. But first I'll finish Hyperion 2 and I guess I'll reread Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders afterwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winds Alight Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 I finished Elantris (reread) two days ago and moved to The Emperor's Soul yesterday which I haven't read yet. After that, it's a Warbreaker reread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sorana Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Winds Alight said: I finished Elantris (reread) two days ago and moved to The Emperor's Soul yesterday which I haven't read yet. After that, it's a Warbreaker reread. The Emperor's Soul is great. One of my favourites! I really hope you'll like it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Sorana said: The Emperor's Soul is great. One of my favourites! I really hope you'll like it! I would still say it's Brandon's best work to date, no contest. Finished Submission and Leviathan's Wake. Reading Master and Margarita now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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