Karsa Orlong Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Oh dear, well the first one looks pretty rare as well. Strange, cos they seem quite popular books. A lot of people over on the Malazan Empire forums rave about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Strange, cos they seem quite popular books. A lot of people over on the Malazan Empire forums rave about them. Ah, hence your attempt? Have you read the Codex Alera by Jim Butcher? I know you've been reading the Dresden Files but this looks more my sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Finally started The Wheel of Time, and already it seems like an epic undertaking. Very excited about it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) I look forward to hear/read what you think, I hope you like it . Edited February 9, 2013 by Athena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Finally started The Wheel of Time, and already it seems like an epic undertaking. Very excited about it though. I'm about to stary it myself! The Stand was too large to hold in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Ah, hence your attempt? Yeah, I always look for recommendations on there. It's the first one that I haven't really enjoyed. Have you read the Codex Alera by Jim Butcher? I know you've been reading the Dresden Files but this looks more my sort of thing. I haven't as yet, but it's a definite at some point soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) 500 pages into The Eye of the World and thoroughly enjoying it! Started off a bit predictable and familiar but quickly found it's own path.I usually have a rough plan of what my next books will in my head, but I thought I would rip-off Steve's idea and post them on here and see how well I follow.Sharpe's Battle - Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe 12)Under the Dome - Stephen KingStorm of Swords: Blood and Gold - George R.R.Martin (Song of Ice and Fire 3)Dr. No - Ian Fleming (James Bond 5)No Country for Old Men - Cormac McCarthyDiary of Anne FrankWise Man's Fear - Patrick Rothfuss (Kingkiller Chronicles 2)The Desert Spear - Peter V. Brett (Demon Cycle 2)The Pheonix Rising - Richard Sanders (Pheonix Conspiracy 2)WarBreaker - Brandon SandersonRetribution Falls - Chris Wooding (Tales of Ketty Jay 1)Furies of Calderon - Jim Butcher (Codex Alera 1)Cabal - Clive Barker The Great Hunt - Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time 2) Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King (Dark Tower 8). The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie My main aim is to try and catch up with a few series, yet keep it varied, so these are in no particular order. Some are kindle, some I am waiting for the Library reservation. Some are very long and some very short. I may add a couple but will try not to take away.... Edited February 19, 2013 by Timstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) 500 pages into The Eye of the World and thoroughly enjoying it! Started off a bit predictable and familiar but quickly found it's own path.That's great to hear, I'm glad you're enjoying it . The Desert Spear I really enjoyed, I hope you do too when you read it . I own some of the books you mention or it's on my wishlist (no. 1 of the series) but nothing else I've read so can't advise you on it. Edited February 13, 2013 by Athena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Under the Dome - Stephen King I enjoyed this, loved the premise and the story. Hope you enjoy it Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I see you have Sharpe's Battle on your list Timstar i'm currently up to book 9 in the series, i've loved all the ones i've read so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 I see you have Sharpe's Battle on your list Timstar i'm currently up to book 9 in the series, i've loved all the ones i've read so far Yeah same, I read Sharpe's Eagle first which is still my favorite then went back and read them in chronological order. I added The Great Hunt to the list above which was always meant to be on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I usually have a rough plan of what my next books will in my head, but I thought I would rip-off Steve's idea and post them on here and see how well I follow. I'm quite surprised by the way mine is going so far - haven't yet felt tempted to change it to any great degree. Good luck with yours! Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold - George R.R.Martin (Song of Ice and Fire 3) Best book in the series by a country mile, imo - enjoy! Well, when I say 'book' I mean 'half book'. Still can't get over the publisher's shameless money-grabbing, making fans pay twice for what should be one volume The Desert Spear - Peter V. Brett (Demon Cycle 2) I'll be reading this soon, too. Although obviously not whilst I'm working through the current plan Furies of Calderon - Jim Butcher (Codex Alera 1) Oh good, you can be the test subject! I hear the first book is pretty average but then things pick up - seems to be a recurring theme with fantasy series. I like the idea that it's based on Ancient Rome, though. If Dresden is anything to go by it should be a lot of fun. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Best book in the series by a country mile, imo - enjoy! I'll be reading this soon, too. Although obviously not whilst I'm working through the current plan Oh good, you can be the test subject! I hear the first book is pretty average but then things pick up - seems to be a recurring theme with fantasy series. I like the idea that it's based on Ancient Rome, though. If Dresden is anything to go by it should be a lot of fun. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Very much looking forward to all three of these. Well done with your plan, We'll see how it goes for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Well, when I say 'book' I mean 'half book'. Still can't get over the publisher's shameless money-grabbing, making fans pay twice for what should be one volume I don't mind that myself, as it makes it easier to hold and it's not so much weight to carry around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The one-volume edition of ADwD is the smaller trade paperback size and is only marginally thicker than AFfC. Naturally, the publishers didn't want that version in the shops, as they'd only make half the money from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 The Eye of the World - Robert Jordan Synopsis Life in Emond's Field has been pretty boring for Rand Al'Thor and his friends until a strange young woman arrives in their village. Moraine is an Aes Sedai, a magician with the ability to wield the One Power, and she brings warnings of a terrible evil awakening in the world. But it is only the beginning of their troubles. For Moraine believes Rand Al'Thor is the Dragon Reborn, and that he is fated to unite the world against the rising darkness and lead the fight against a being so powerful and evil it is known simply as the Dark One Review Ever since I got into fantasy all those years ago this has been on my list of 'I'll get round to it eventually', then after seeing 7 of the now 14 books in the series for 50p each I thought it was time to give it a go. My expectations were understandably high due to all the hype around this series, the problem is that the hype is created by those thoroughly invested into it and the first book doesn't quite live up to it. However, this is also what those same people say, 'don't be put off by the first book', 'it's good but gets a LOT better' etc. They also say that the whole series should be viewed as one book, with this in mind it is hard to be critical of a book after reading 1/14th of it, so I will try not to be. I did enjoy it, I was looking forward to coming back home so I could start reading it again. It started off quite predictable and formulaic but quickly found it's own path and thrust the readers into the journey with Rand. Exploring this immense world was something that I loved and will no doubt continue to love, but I would say that most of the characters felt a little two-dimensional. I am hoping they will be flushed out nicely as there is tonnes of potential. The other criticism I have is that it dragged a bit in the second half. Other that I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book. Overall 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Great review! In my opinion, the characters get fleshed out a lot more in the rest of the books. I don't remember which ones exactly for which characters, but you get to know them a lot better throughout the series. I'm glad you enjoyed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The reason it's so long is that each individual character gets their own storyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 The other criticism I have is that it dragged a bit in the second half. Great review, Tim, although I personally thought it picked up a bit in the second half. The first half had me losing the will to live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 It seemed to be a bit more sporadic in the second half, a good tense section followed by a long period of nothing. I am going to have to be naughty and add two more books to my plan...but I can justify them: Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King (Dark Tower 8). I heard originally the paperback wasn't out till May but just saw it is out at the end of Feb so I have pre-ordered it. The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie. Almost finished the Red Country audio book and I love it so much I have to read more Abercrombie and soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It seemed to be a bit more sporadic in the second half, a good tense section followed by a long period of nothing. The pacing was poor, yeah, for sure. Lots of padding. The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie. Almost finished the Red Country audio book and I love it so much I have to read more Abercrombie and soon! This is good news about Red Country (I'm waiting for the paperback, although I could have got a signed copy of the hardback in Forbidden Planet this morning and am kind of wishing I had . . . ). The Heroes was almost my favourite read of last year. Awesome book from start to finish. I hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King (Dark Tower 8). I heard originally the paperback wasn't out till May but just saw it is out at the end of Feb so I have pre-ordered it. I can't remember if you have read The Dark Tower series. I read this one last year, and I think of it as a book separate to the series, possibly because we don't actually learn anything new about the characters and they don't move further on in their quest. It was still an ok read, but can easily be read as a stand alone novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 I can't remember if you have read The Dark Tower series. I read this one last year, and I think of it as a book separate to the series, possibly because we don't actually learn anything new about the characters and they don't move further on in their quest. It was still an ok read, but can easily be read as a stand alone novel. I have read it and mostly enjoyed it, but I have heard good things about the new one, and really looking forward to delving back into the Dark Tower world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Although extended I am sticking to the plan: Sharpe's Battle - Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe 12) - ReadUnder the Dome - Stephen KingStorm of Swords: Blood and Gold - George R.R.Martin (Song of Ice and Fire 3)Dr. No - Ian Fleming (James Bond 5)No Country for Old Men - Cormac McCarthyDiary of Anne Frank - StartedWise Man's Fear - Patrick Rothfuss (Kingkiller Chronicles 2)The Desert Spear - Peter V. Brett (Demon Cycle 2)The Pheonix Rising - Richard Sanders (Pheonix Conspiracy 2) - StartedWarBreaker - Brandon SandersonRetribution Falls - Chris Wooding (Tales of Ketty Jay 1)Furies of Calderon - Jim Butcher (Codex Alera 1)Cabal - Clive Barker The Great Hunt - Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time 2) Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King (Dark Tower 8). The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have No Country For Old Men on the basis of the film is amazing, but when I tried it I couldn't get very far due to really disliking the writing style. I'll be interested to read your thoughts if/when you get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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