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Post by
karsa
I finished reading all 6 1/2 pages of the thread, and then suggested books that are generally considered the top tier of the science fiction and fantasy genres, and implied that people should read them before reading anything else. It was in a manner that you (and others I'm sure) probably found condescending, and for that I apologize. I honestly could care less about getting into a meaningless argument when all I am trying to do is recommend phenomenal literature.
;)
I apologize too, it's just that when I read that it made my blood boil. Let's start off on a new foot, eh?
Sorry for the double post, I tried posting this in my previous one but something was lost in translation. Anyway --
I'm glad we can put silly things behind us and remember the literature comes first!
Post by
Queggy
I finished reading all 6 1/2 pages of the thread, and then suggested books that are generally considered the top tier of the science fiction and fantasy genres, and implied that people should read them before reading anything else. It was in a manner that you (and others I'm sure) probably found condescending, and for that I apologize. I honestly could care less about getting into a meaningless argument when all I am trying to do is recommend phenomenal literature.
;)
I apologize too, it's just that when I read that it made my blood boil. Let's start off on a new foot, eh?
Sorry for the double post, I tried posting this in my previous one but something was lost in translation. Anyway --
I'm glad we can put silly things behind us and remember the literature comes first!
Wewt! May I suggest the Mistborn books by
Brandon Sanderson
to you? His website has a page where you can read the first chapter, if you care to give it a test-drive. I think you'll find his take on "magic" interesting.
Post by
karsa
My buddy keeps recommending Brandon to me. I'm definitely going to read his ending to the WoT, which is a series I hold close to my heart, but has problems of its own. Like names you can't pronounce. Nynaeve? >:O
But yes, I will check out his Mistborn as well.
edit: Couldn't resist this, Terry Goodkind's new series.
The Law of Nines Terry Goodkind. Putnam, $27.95 (512p) ISBN 978-0-399-15604-5
Bestseller Goodkind (Confessor) ventures into thriller territory with results sure to please fans of his fantasy fiction. In the opening pages, Alex Rahl, the book's unwitting hero, saves the beautiful Jax from being run down on the street in Orden, Neb., by a plumbing truck flying a pirate flag. Jax, who turns out to be from an alternate reality where evildoers are attempting to seize control of her civilization, has traveled to Nebraska to seek Alex's help in saving her people. In Jax's world, magic takes the place of technology, but on earth she's stripped of her powers and forced to fight armed with only her trusty dagger. The author takes his time setting all this up, but once the story gets rolling, it's a gripping ride as the bad guys whoosh in between their world, which remains unseen, and ours. Fantasy and thriller readers alike will find themselves swept along to the final confrontation and looking forward to the next installment.
That is WFR 101 right there, but his "new" book. Give me a break.
Post by
Arkaen
So, this is really helpful since I have access to a bigger library now. :D
Also, currently reading DragonLance Tales by various authors, generally organised by either Margaret Weis or Tracy Hickman
Post by
ArgentSun
My buddy keeps recommending Brandon to me. I'm definitely going to read his ending to the WoT, which is a series I hold close to my heart, but has problems of its own. Like names you can't pronounce. Nynaeve? >:O
Nee-nee-v or nee-nay-v, I believe.
So I just came back to note that I finally read
Elantris
, and my opinion of Sanderson has only gone better. This gentleman not only gets better and better with each novel, but also manages to keep his originality levels high. Although I do admit I am starting to see a pattern in his style - which is good, because he does have a style. It's a little bad, because I suspect after so many books, some scenes will become predictable. But I believe he'll manage :)
On to
Warbreaker
as soon as it comes out softcover.
Post by
Skyfire
My buddy keeps recommending Brandon to me. I'm definitely going to read his ending to the WoT, which is a series I hold close to my heart, but has problems of its own. Like names you can't pronounce. Nynaeve? >:O
Nee-nee-v or nee-nay-v, I believe.
Nin-uh-eve or Neen-uh-eve... more the former for me.
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Haxzor
nn-aye-v
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Post by
Queggy
So I just came back to note that I finally read
Elantris
, and my opinion of Sanderson has only gone better. This gentleman not only gets better and better with each novel, but also manages to keep his originality levels high. Although I do admit I am starting to see a pattern in his style - which is good, because he does have a style. It's a little bad, because I suspect after so many books, some scenes will become predictable. But I believe he'll manage :)
On to
Warbreaker
as soon as it comes out softcover.
Like all that kind of God and redemption and politics and stuff?
:P
Btw, you can download Warbreaker fgrom his website, ya' know. It's quite good, but like you said, follows in the same vein as his other books.
My buddy keeps recommending Brandon to me. I'm definitely going to read his ending to the WoT, which is a series I hold close to my heart, but has problems of its own. Like names you can't pronounce. Nynaeve? >:O
Nee-nee-v or nee-nay-v, I believe.
Nin-uh-eve or Neen-uh-eve... more the former for me.
Accodring to the glossary in the back of the book it's pronounced "NIGH-neev".
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Post by
Queggy
For all those that love the Wheel of Time, the first chapter of the new book is
available
to read.
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Post by
ArgentSun
For all those that love the Wheel of Time, the first chapter of the new book is
available
to read.
oh my god, thank you! Robert Jordan win
This is written by Brandon Sanderson, by the way.
Post by
Septimus
How come only a few people realise that Eragon series = Inheritance cycle?
I mean its in the books.
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Post by
Dementuim
Blasphemers one and all. Not ONE person has mentioned Michael Moor#$%^?
I haven't read much of his work but as far as I've seen the "
Elric of Melniboné
" series is god. All in all there are 7 books,
Elric of Melniboné
,
The Sailor of the Seas of Fate
,
The Weird of the White Wolf
,
The Vanishing Tower
,
The Bane of the Black Sword
,
Stormbringer
and
Elric at the End of Time
You do not truely understand the meaning of guilt until you have read it. But as far as I'm concerned all his work is bloody brilliant.
Also, Douglas Adams deserves another mention and I would like to add
Dirk Gentlys Holistic Detective Agency
on to the previous
Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
reccomendation.
Post by
ArgentSun
You might want to figure out a way to bypass the filters, Michael's last name is not showing up.
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