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I really did feel like Winter's Heart was refreshing after reading the two previous books. It was more of a return to the spirit of the first part of the series. I don't know that it was my *favorite* but it was quite good :)
Almost my exact hierarchy; matt ] perrin ] rand. Lan and the others I usually consider separately.. it would be hard for me to give all of the characters a hierarchy. There's too freakin' many of them.
You know, the Dragon Reborn *might* be my favorite of the series. I like matt the best of the three, and he really shines in that one.
So I’m all about the long epic stories. Cris had just made the comment the other day that I was reading a ton of Jim Butcher lately, which is true as I burned through three of his last four “Dresden Files” books in two weeks. Looking back on it I don’t think I could tell you where one book ended and the next began. They all just flowed one right into the next, and that is strange for Butcher as he normally writes stories that seem much more self-contained.
I think you're stretching it a bit... First of all, while merry and pippin were in their 20's, sam was in his 30's and frodo was 50; not really young adults necessarily, especially as the two youngest were not primary characters necessarily. Secondly, in the fellowship of the ring, the only magical member was Gandalf; not a fellowship of varied magical members. Thirdly, the old man in EoTW is a bard type character, not a magic user, and does not have Gandalf's place in the party; that place is given to moiraine, whose character isn't very similar to Gandalf. And, for the last part, young people traveling to defeat a great evil, discovering themselves, and eventually defeating said evil... pretty much describes 80% of all fantasy books.
I personally fail to see striking similarities to LoTR
I really don't understand what you mean by similarities to LOTR; other than a long journey perhaps?
I think I was about 14-15 when I first read it
Ok, I found a copy, going to start on it tonight.
It does, and it doesn't really pick back up for a few books after that. That first book is just one of my favorites; whether or not you read the rest of the series, the Eye of the World is worth reading.
Brian, "Tales of the Dying Earth" by Jack Vance is perhaps the quintessential collection of sci/fi fantasy/adventure stories ever written by one of the most revered and awarded authors to write in this genre. The words that come to mind when trying to describe his incredible achievement are: wondrous, magnificent, epic, spellbinding, dazzling, exquisite, inventive, wordsmithery, magical, elegant, enthralling, engrossing, imaginative, original, mellifluous pacing, atmospheric backdrops, transformational, fantastical storylines! I read the first story in this collection when i was 11 years old and the others in the ensuing years. Over the years I have read the collection over 20 times, each time reflecting on the joy it brings me and its life changing impact on my reading addiction. Just imagine being able to transform written words from your minds eye into life-like visions and you will then understand the sensual impact of Jack Vance's brilliance! Ironically, because of its unique qualities I have always been protective and therefore reluctant to expose this truly fabulous literary experience to others for fear of diminishing its value to me...a misguided supposition I know, but true never-the-less. So, if you want to share my journey into the unknown and wander through the beautiful worlds as penned by a master scribe then you will read this incredible collection of stories and revel in their beatific perfection. Storytelling at its best; a masterpiece...
I thought you'd read those? The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, and The Last Argument of Kings?
Just finished reading the Tawny man series, too. Also good; in some ways I liked them better, because Fitz wasn't as much of a wuss as he was in the last book of the Farseers. Among other things. Great wrapup to the first series.
I have *not* read the name of the wind yet, I'll get on that if I can find a copy.
I am also glad to see that you liked the warded man; it came as my science fiction book club book for last month, and I'm planning on reading it when I get home.
You haven't added the Eye of the World yet!
sorry about that double post a few days ago. I blame my internet.
Just read the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb and very much enjoyed it; I suppose I was a little more lenient to the style and setting than you were, but I was also disappointed in the changes to fitz' personality in the third book. Still quite enjoyable
Just finished reading the First Law trilogy. I loved the first two books, but MAN that last one is rough. Talk about no happy endings; I was really sad for pretty much everybody involved. Good series though, really kept me rooted to the page.
Just finished reading the First Law trilogy. I loved the first two books, but MAN that last one is rough. Talk about no happy endings; I was really sad for pretty much everybody involved. Good series though, really kept me rooted to the page.
You should read the Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. Its one of my absolute favorites.
I finished the sword of truth series, by the way. I agree that the later books became far too preachy and repetitive, but the stories were still good. I actually ended up skipping the large sections of preaching in the last few books just because I'd read them so many times before. I do agree in some part with the philosophy of Objectivism, but I think it discounts faith a little too much. There are some things that can be arrived at through reason, but still require faith.
I am legend is a great little novelette, I'm sure you'll enjoy it :)
Also I loved that the wizard's first rule was that people are stupid :)
Glad you liked it! One of my coworkers suggested it to me while I was at work and I've been devouring it since.. its an awesome series so far.
hey there. i found your review of Assassin's Quest and then looked up your review of The Name of the Wind. i gotta say, you've piqued my interest in it. hopefully i can pick it up soon.
and instead of looking through the rest of your reviews, i'll just ask.
how did you like A Game of Thrones? i got pretty wrapped up in that series.
