Hood he/him Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 The magic is akin to power levels in Dragonball Z (i.e. mostly BS) so I wouldn't expect mechanics like you find in Sanderson. The plot is all over the place and a lot of questions you have will never be answered. Ever. Trust me, I've read the Esslemont books as well, and all I got was more infuriating. The magic!! It is so frustrating. After finishing the 7th book, I actually understood the warrens. And, I still don't know (I'm at book 8), what role Icarium has to play. He doesn't seem to be involved with Fokrul Assail. I think, he'll do something about K'chain Nah'ruk. Because in book 6, if I am not wrong, we see their skykeeps. And in book 7, seeing the desperation of KCCM matron, some action is imminent. Anyways, do I really have to read book 8 before going to book 9. I just don't feel the need to visit Darujhistan after nearly 6 novels (the last we were there was in book 3).
Hood he/him Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I am reading The Brothers Karamazov. I've the Penguin Classics edition. The language is a little tough, as compared to other books. I've put Malazan book 8 on hold. Just re-read 5,6, and read 7 the previous month. Too much... warrens and convergence in one month. I've been thinking about The Magicians trilogy by Lev Grossman. Is it any good ? And what about, The Gentlemen Bastards ? I read a little of book one. Is the series as cool as its name ?
Briar King Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Lies bk 1 is perhaps one of the best debut novels I've ever read. It's fantastic. Seas bk 2 is a lot of fun but not near the epic lvl of 1. Republic bk 3......I was bored to tears and very very mad I spent $ on getting it in HC. I will not do that again on this series unless the reviews are stellar I ll wait a year for PB.
Orlion Blight he/him Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Anyways, do I really have to read book 8 before going to book 9. I just don't feel the need to visit Darujhistan after nearly 6 novels (the last we were there was in book 3). Yes. A huge event happens at the end of book 8 that you should know about for at least book 10. It's important to note that after reading book 9, you will want to continue with 10 (book 9 is the only Malazan book with a legitimate cliffhanger. I believe you'll like it ) Actually, I mis-typed... the event at the end of book 8 is HUGE as in *spoilered in case you do not want to know anything about it* The moon kinda explodes during the course of events and that is probably one of the least epic things that happens during that event So yeah, book 8 can be frustrating... but you really, really, REALLY do not want to skip it. If you read Wheel of Time, it's kinda like book 6 Lord of Chaos, but replace the charlie fox at the end of that book with Tarmon Gaidon. Have I mentioned that the end of book 8 is HUGE? I might be over-stating it...
Argent he/him Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 I liked the Gentleman Bastard series. I've heard from a few people that the third book felt like a snoozefest to them, but I liked it a lot - probably more than the first one too.
Mailliw73 he/him Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I liked the Gentleman Bastard series. I've heard from a few people that the third book felt like a snoozefest to them, but I liked it a lot - probably more than the first one too. I'm going to start it soon, but just a random plug for it: On Writing Excuses, Howard Tayler said that the third was his favorite so far. Random plug over.
Hood he/him Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 So yeah, book 8 can be frustrating... but you really, really, REALLY do not want to skip it. If you read Wheel of Time, it's kinda like book 6 Lord of Chaos, but replace the charlie fox at the end of that book with Tarmon Gaidon. Have I mentioned that the end of book 8 is HUGE? I might be over-stating it... Hmm...Okay. I am clinging to it. Actually, I had forgotten some characters (so many characters here), and Darujhistan isn't really that interesting to me. But, if the spoiler is really that huge, then I am ready to go on. It is a hard ride. 1
sanderfuss he/him Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 What's the general feeling on the lies of Locke Lamora? As I'm just not feeling it.
Briar King Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 What's the general feeling on the lies of Locke Lamora? As I'm just not feeling it. We ev talked about it on this very page.
Argent he/him Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 What's the general feeling on the lies of Locke Lamora? As I'm just not feeling it. It's generally a book people like in varying degrees. I don't know if I've talked to anyone who is actually unhappy about it. I finished Django Wexler's The Price of Valor and was very happy with it. If only I could stop thinking about it as The Prince of Valor... Now I am working on Queen of Fire by Anthony Ryan. I don't expect to like it very much (the middle book, Tower Lord, was a step back from the already mediocre Blood Song), but it's the last one in the series and I can't bring myself to leave it unread.
GreyPilgrim he/him Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 What's the general feeling on the lies of Locke Lamora? As I'm just not feeling it. Most think it has gotten weaker with every book. I personally would rate them 9/10, 7/10, 6.5/10, respectively. I have a feeling the next books are going to bring it back to its original level, or at least close to it.
StormingTexan he/him Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I've been thinking about The Magicians trilogy by Lev Grossman. Is it any good ? I liked the books. Fair warning it is pretty dark. It is an adult version of Harry Potter meets Narnia Chronicles with a little bit of originality. Currently reading Lord of All Things by Andreas Eschbach. I am about half way through and like it so far although took a while to really get going for me. I just got The Cycle of Arawn complete trilogy audio book purely for the fact it is 65 hours. A great value for one audible credit. Hopefully it is good.
Dunkum he/him Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I liked the books. Fair warning it is pretty dark. It is an adult version of Harry Potter meets Narnia Chronicles with a little bit of originality. A lot more Narnia than Harry Potter, honestly, especially the later books, but yes, pretty dark. also, some of the characters, including the main character, can be annoying.
StormingTexan he/him Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 A lot more Narnia than Harry Potter, honestly, especially the later books, but yes, pretty dark. also, some of the characters, including the main character, can be annoying. Agreed on the characters. Similar to the King Killer books in that aspect for me. I actually liked some of the secondary characters more than the main. As dark as it was I thought the ending somewhat made up for it.
Dunkum he/him Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Agreed on the characters. Similar to the King Killer books in that aspect for me. I actually liked some of the secondary characters more than the main. As dark as it was I thought the ending somewhat made up for it. after her bit in book 3, I decided the second book would be a lot better if all of quentin's chapters were replaced with whatever Janet was doing at the time. but yes, the ending to book 3 was a bit less depressing
vietnamabc Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Just finished Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner, Sazed can learn a bit from these guys on how to be the hero of ages.
Briar King Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Most think it has gotten weaker with every book. I personally would rate them 9/10, 7/10, 6.5/10, respectively. I have a feeling the next books are going to bring it back to its original level, or at least close to it. If I was using 10's id give it 10/10, 8/10, 3/10
Left he/him Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Still working through Flash by Modesitt, picked up Thief's of Time because I never read Pratchett's in order, and am not sure what I think of Asimov's second Robot's book, The Naked Sun.
Who Sharded? Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 If I was using 10's id give it 10/10, 8/10, 3/10 I'd say 10, 8, 7 for the Gentleman Bastard series.
sanderfuss he/him Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I did jugde it to quickly and I have thouroughly enjoyed the first enstallment of the gentlemen bastards series. I myself wouldn't give it 10/10 but I can see why the first instalment would encourage you to carry on with series, as I will myself. And if I believe, as the rest of you seem to that the follow ons don't live up to the first then it's easier to rate the first higher than it deserves. I did find it thouroughly entertaining but it's far from the best I've read.
sanderfuss he/him Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 That last post wasn't meant to sound as condescending as it reads. Apologies.
Orlion Blight he/him Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 and am not sure what I think of Asimov's second Robot's book, The Naked Sun. Let me help you there: it's a masterpiece that is almost as good as Caves of Steel. One is not complete without reading the Naked Sun!
Hood he/him Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 I liked the books. Fair warning it is pretty dark. It is an adult version of Harry Potter meets Narnia Chronicles with a little bit of originality. Hmm... I think, then I should put it away for some time.
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