What Scifi/Fantasy book Are You Just Reading? - Page 4

Falagar · 07-14-2005, 05:05 PM

Douglas Adams with The Long, Dark Tea-Time of the Soul, second (and last finished) book in the Dirk Gently-series.

And BoP, if you're still listening: I just finished Dune Messiah. And liked it.

Lenya · 07-17-2005, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Falagar

Douglas Adams with The Long, Dark Tea-Time of the Soul, second (and last finished) book in the Dirk Gently-series.

And BoP, if you're still listening: I just finished Dune Messiah. And liked it.

Was Dune Messiah as good as the first book?

Falagar · 07-18-2005, 07:08 PM

I thought it was a bit better, though can't remember a lot of the first (been a while since I read it

). The first part of the book is mostly talk; but luckily intelligent talk. And when the action kicks in...Also, it was a lot shorter.

Lenya · 08-08-2005, 08:43 AM

Oh, ok. My friend liked the first one better. I haven't read it myself, it is still on my to-read-list

I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. I like long books though.

tomstheman · 08-13-2005, 12:01 AM

I am currently rereading the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix. I highly recomend the series. Its about magic and people who go around and control the dead with bells and music and stuff. Well written and definitley a good read. Another series worth reading if you have the time is the Necroscope Series which deals with a man who can talk to the dead and uses this power to save the world from Vampires. Written by Brian Lumley it is actually a lot better and much less cheesy than it sounds.

**Nurvingiel** · 08-16-2005, 05:08 AM

These books all sound interesting. I love Fantasy and Sci-Fi.

I read "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood. It's a bit dark, but extremely well-written. Atwood writes flashbacks unbelievalby well. They're so seamless, that this book actually has two slowly intertwining plots that meet at the end in a completely fascinating way. I recommend this if you don't mind some heavy reading.

This is one of my all-time favourite books now, and that's saying something.

hectorberlioz · 08-16-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

Oh. And my interest in the third movie begins to dwindle already. The only thing that makes me want to watch it is curiosity to see if they can connect the two story arcs without violating their own canon. (I thought eps I and II weren't exactly Lucas's cinematic best...)

Speaking of Star Wars books, have you ever read Timothy Zahn? I really enjoyed one he wrote about Han Solo and Princess Leia being married with kids.

The title escapes me though.

That would be the 'Heir to the Empire' Trilogy. Very good stuff.

cee2lee2 · 08-16-2005, 11:21 PM

I'm reading The OtherWorld by Mercedes Lackey with Mark Shepherd and Holly Lisle. It's a combined volume containing Wheels of Fire and When the Bough Breaks. Her take on the world of elves and their interactions with current day humans is both interesting and humorous.

(edit for misspelling of author's name)

cee2lee2 · 08-16-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Falagar

Ender's Game is very good!

Didn't like Speaker as much, though I spent an entire sunday/monday night (01 - 07 in the morning) with school the next (same) day reading it.......

Felt the same way. Was enthralled with Ender's Game and I still reread it every few years. But didn't care as much for the sequels.

Lenya · 10-22-2005, 12:42 PM

Good news, for me. I just found Dune Messiah in a second hand book shop! Yeah. Now I have all 3.

** its a thing with me - can't read a book unless it's yours

**

Jabberwock · 01-06-2006, 12:12 PM

I'm reading Dragonfly by Frederic Durbin. It's not bad. Reminds me of Tim Burton movies.

Anglorfin · 01-09-2006, 06:22 PM

Over the summer I read the Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman and loved it. It's now one of my favorite pieces of fantasy.

Now I'm reading the Dune series for the first time. Like it sofar.

Grey_Wolf · 01-11-2006, 08:24 AM

At the moment I'm having a Harry Turtledove's World War-marathon.

b.banner · 01-02-2007, 04:57 PM

right now i am reading a book called The Stone and thew Flute by Hans Behman a german guy the book was orignally released only in germany but it was translated into english and released here. really good book so far

Acalewia · 01-02-2007, 08:16 PM

Yesterday I stared Eragon and so far I'm a little over halfway done. Very impressive, imo. I'll have to check out Eldest when I'm done.

Lief Erikson · 01-02-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

That would be the 'Heir to the Empire' Trilogy. Very good stuff.

Timothy Zahn is really an incredibly good author. I love his Star Wars books.

BeardofPants · 01-03-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Falagar

Indeed, Gardens of the Moon is bad. The second book however, Deadhous Gates, is written 5 years later and IMO a lot better. A lot.

Is it worth struggling through or should I just give up and start on the 2nd book?

Falagar · 01-04-2007, 12:23 PM

Hm, depends a bit. It's still gritty and 'depressive' (even more so than Martin, though I think Bakker might beat him), Erikson isn't very good at character-building and his prose is a hit-and-miss experience. The story in itself, however, is great - at least "the Chain of dogs"-plotline, which is probably one of the most moving stories ever. It's also much easier to understand what's going on, the story is better organized and the prose is a bit better.

Erikson improves with each book (with the possible exception of House of Chains), IMO, though I haven't read his last one yet. He's the kind of author that either leaves you cold and unengaged, or sucks you in (though patience may be required).

Been a while since I read it though, think I'll have to refresh my memory soon. In conclusion, I think you should give it a go. If you still don't like it after the chain of dogs I don't think anything'll convince you.

Ireth · 01-04-2007, 02:37 PM

I'm currently reading book 4 of G.R.R.Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series.

Curubethion · 01-04-2007, 08:52 PM

What a coincidence, I've just started A Clash of Kings...

07-14-2005, 05:05 PM	#61
Falagar Death of Mooters and [Entmoot] Internal Affairs Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 2,870	Douglas Adams with The Long, Dark Tea-Time of the Soul, second (and last finished) book in the Dirk Gently-series. And BoP, if you're still listening: I just finished Dune Messiah. And liked it. __________________ Fëanor - Innocence incarnated Still, Aikanáro 'till the Last battle. Last edited by Falagar : 07-14-2005 at 05:09 PM.

07-18-2005, 07:08 PM	#63
Falagar Death of Mooters and [Entmoot] Internal Affairs Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 2,870	I thought it was a bit better, though can't remember a lot of the first (been a while since I read it ). The first part of the book is mostly talk; but luckily intelligent talk. And when the action kicks in...Also, it was a lot shorter. __________________ Fëanor - Innocence incarnated Still, Aikanáro 'till the Last battle.

08-13-2005, 12:01 AM	#65
tomstheman Enting Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Some where between the ground and the sky Posts: 63	books I am currently rereading the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix. I highly recomend the series. Its about magic and people who go around and control the dead with bells and music and stuff. Well written and definitley a good read. Another series worth reading if you have the time is the Necroscope Series which deals with a man who can talk to the dead and uses this power to save the world from Vampires. Written by Brian Lumley it is actually a lot better and much less cheesy than it sounds. __________________ Why is the word phonetically spelled with a ph? Who's cruel idea was it to put a s in the word Lisp? Why is the word abbreviated such a long word? Why is the latin word for fear of long words Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Yes it is i checked online. Remember Remember the fifth of November

01-06-2006, 12:12 PM	#71
Jabberwock Enting Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canadian temporarily in USA. Posts: 55	... I'm reading Dragonfly by Frederic Durbin. It's not bad. Reminds me of Tim Burton movies.

01-09-2006, 06:22 PM	#72
Anglorfin Alasailon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: college Posts: 861	Over the summer I read the Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman and loved it. It's now one of my favorite pieces of fantasy. Now I'm reading the Dune series for the first time. Like it sofar. __________________ "and then this hobbit was walking, and then this elf jumped out of a bush and totally flipped out on him while wailing on his guitar." "Anglorfin was tall and straight; his hair was of shining gold, his face fair and young and fearless and full of anger; his eyes were bright and keen, and his voice like music; on his brow sat wisdom, and in his hand was great skill."

08-08-2005, 08:43 AM	#64
Lenya Elentári Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 727	Oh, ok. My friend liked the first one better. I haven't read it myself, it is still on my to-read-list I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. I like long books though.

08-16-2005, 11:21 PM	#68
cee2lee2 Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 2nd star to the left..... Posts: 566	I'm reading The OtherWorld by Mercedes Lackey with Mark Shepherd and Holly Lisle. It's a combined volume containing Wheels of Fire and When the Bough Breaks. Her take on the world of elves and their interactions with current day humans is both interesting and humorous. (edit for misspelling of author's name)

10-22-2005, 12:42 PM	#70
Lenya Elentári Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 727	Good news, for me. I just found Dune Messiah in a second hand book shop! Yeah. Now I have all 3. its a thing with me - can't read a book unless it's yours

01-11-2006, 08:24 AM	#73
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	At the moment I'm having a Harry Turtledove's World War-marathon.

01-02-2007, 04:57 PM	#74
b.banner Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Trying to keep a hold on my temper so I don't turn into a big green guy. Posts: 572	right now i am reading a book called The Stone and thew Flute by Hans Behman a german guy the book was orignally released only in germany but it was translated into english and released here. really good book so far __________________ "We are going to tickle some Aes Sedai under the chin, rescue a mule, and put a snip-nosed girl on the Lion Throne. Oh, yes. That's Aviendha. Don't look at her cross-wise or she'll try to cut your throat and probably slit her own by mistake."-Mat Cauthon from Wheel of Time "Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...."-Dr. Bruce Banner HULK BATMAN THE FLASH

01-02-2007, 08:16 PM	#75
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Yesterday I stared Eragon and so far I'm a little over halfway done. Very impressive, imo. I'll have to check out Eldest when I'm done. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

01-04-2007, 12:23 PM	#78
Falagar Death of Mooters and [Entmoot] Internal Affairs Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 2,870	Hm, depends a bit. It's still gritty and 'depressive' (even more so than Martin, though I think Bakker might beat him), Erikson isn't very good at character-building and his prose is a hit-and-miss experience. The story in itself, however, is great - at least "the Chain of dogs"-plotline, which is probably one of the most moving stories ever. It's also much easier to understand what's going on, the story is better organized and the prose is a bit better. Erikson improves with each book (with the possible exception of House of Chains), IMO, though I haven't read his last one yet. He's the kind of author that either leaves you cold and unengaged, or sucks you in (though patience may be required). Been a while since I read it though, think I'll have to refresh my memory soon. In conclusion, I think you should give it a go. If you still don't like it after the chain of dogs I don't think anything'll convince you. __________________ Fëanor - Innocence incarnated Still, Aikanáro 'till the Last battle. Last edited by Falagar : 01-04-2007 at 12:36 PM.

01-04-2007, 02:37 PM	#79
Ireth Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Posts: 193	I'm currently reading book 4 of G.R.R.Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. __________________ The sun be warm and kind to you. The darkest night a star shines through. The dullest morn a radiance brew. And where dusk comes, God's hand to you.

01-04-2007, 08:52 PM	#80
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	What a coincidence, I've just started A Clash of Kings... __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

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