I hear JRR Tolkien did some fantasy series in the 20's and 30's. maybe track that down. ;) Who is this JRR Tolkien you mention, is he new?? Obviously done the Tolkien thing, and without doubt he set the standard. On the fantasy front I will check out Robin Hood, sorry Hobb as I have seen the books f...

Any other author, due to the power of SRD's writing? Myself, I find that I read othet authors, then return to SRD's books just to reconfirm that he is indeed one of the best authors I have read. However... There may be other authors out there I am not doing justice. So, who in the fantasy genre is a...

Pretty much anything by David Gemmel

I guess its whatever the writer feels he can warp to make a good story, personally I can overlook some hazy areas to enjoy a story

There was me thinking these books were Science Fiction and not Science Fact

The Real Story can be extremely disturbing to some readers. (I know that because I found it to be so). I made it through because I had read everything else SRD had written and I trusted him as a writer to find some redemption for at least some of the characters. If I had never read any of his other...

When rereading the books a few years ago, it amazes me how like todays weather climates the books are. Whether this is coincidence or me reading to much into it, but as I look out the window I see myself saying "Hmm today will be a sun of fertility", or "Todays sun is the sun of rain&...

I think neither Lord Foul nor the Creator actually have names. Lord Foul mentions that all his names were given to him by the various people of the Land; my idea is that, as immortal principles of the universe where the Land resides, neither of them actually needed a name, especially if they were t...

Yes indeed Fleshharrower was the ravers name, its been a while since I read the books. (Which reminds me, I must reread them sometime). I also agree that a name like "Sauron" just doesnt cut the mustard. Satansheart Soulcrusher is more along the lines, but ideally suited to the Giants as i...

Maybe its just me, and I should have explained myself a little better. The names you quote there are other characters name for him, but his chosen name and the name SRD uses to describe in narrative is Lord Foul. I sometimes wonder if there would not be a better name for him for description than that.

Personally I think its a gash name for someone of such potent power.

He is a 100 pages in and already he is saying it is the sickest book he has ever read. I dont think he can read any more as he has moved onto other books. I keep trying to tell him to stick with it, as it pays off in the end but he is having none of it. Dont know what to suggest to get him back into...

The Somberlain wrote:A sprightly 27.

Is that Radiohead at the V festival in your sig?

I will be 40 years old in 2013 when the final book is released. That will be 29 years after reading Lord Fouls Bane!

Wow, what started out as a "I wonder if other people think the same?" turned into a 3 page discussion!

Thanks all for the input!

I just sort of started dating a girl (dont want to tempt fate!) and will try to impress TCTC to her, and hopefull who knows......!

Personally I plan to use white gold as my wedding band if I ever get married. For some reason it now appeals to me more than normal Gold. Does anyone else feel the same? Don't you think that is asking for it? ;) I admit I like the idea of white gold since reading TC some 20 years ago now, luckily I...

Personally I plan to use white gold as my wedding band if I ever get married. For some reason it now appeals to me more than normal Gold. Does anyone else feel the same?

The Somberlain wrote:STOP.

Bannor-time.

Quality, I can see it now.. A wedge of ur-viles attacking and 4 or 5 bloodguard come out to defend with Bannor at the front!


STOP.

Bannor-time

They all start shuffling from side to side with baggy trousers flapping.

Fantastic

Anyone have any ideas on this. I for one think the intro should be along the music and rythm of MC Hammer and You can't touch this. Except the lyrics are "Don't touch me"

I been around the land
with just a half hand


oh oh ooh oh oh oohh

Don't touch me

Discuss

Thanks, good to be here.

I agree the theory is too easy, but it would make sense.

What would I win if I am right :p