Khaled El-Gammal’s Notes

Khaled, "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...

posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )

Sunshine says

Hello, Khaled. I'm afraid it has been a long time since I have been on here, so I have only just now been able to accept your friend request, which I appreciate, by the way =].
Now, get me up to speed on what all you've read.
I'm curious haha.

posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

Dave H says

Khaled, thank you for friending me. I am looking forward to reading your comments about the books you are reading. Here are a few stories I think you will really like: "The Shadow of the Wind" and "The Angel's Game" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, "The Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End" by Ken Follett, and for a few laughs "Down Under" by Bill Bryson. Enjoy and READ ON...