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I just finished 'Interesting Times'. It was about as good as Colour of Magic, which is to say occasional giggles, but not as good as other Pratchett books which have had me laughing from page to page during my lunch break.
"Humanity indisputably progresses, but neither uniformly nor everywhere"--Regine Pernoud
You work while you can, because who knows how long you can. Even if it's exhausting work for less pay. All it takes is the 'benevolence' of an incompetant politician or bureaucrat to leave you without work to do and no paycheck to collect. --Tjol
You work while you can, because who knows how long you can. Even if it's exhausting work for less pay. All it takes is the 'benevolence' of an incompetant politician or bureaucrat to leave you without work to do and no paycheck to collect. --Tjol
Still working my way through Runes for the second time, in preparation for FR. I'm loving every page this time around, as I understand enough of the story to enjoy its complexity, rather than just being confused.
Also, I'm impressed at SRD's melding of his new style of writing with touches of the operatic style from the first two chronicles. The prose is so dense, thick and full of meaning, that I'm reading it very slowly. Savouring the SRD goodness.
Also, I'm impressed at SRD's melding of his new style of writing with touches of the operatic style from the first two chronicles. The prose is so dense, thick and full of meaning, that I'm reading it very slowly. Savouring the SRD goodness.
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Just finished David Anthony Durham's Acacia: The War with the Mein.
Holy crap, but Acacia is a book that doesn't live up to the hype. Poor characterization throughout killed this one for me...
Check the blog for the full review.
Cheers,
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
Holy crap, but Acacia is a book that doesn't live up to the hype. Poor characterization throughout killed this one for me...
Check the blog for the full review.
Cheers,
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
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Just finished reading Watchers, by Dean Koontz, whilst waiting for Hedge Knight and Fatal Revenant to arrive.
I admit I am not a Dean Koontz fan, but this book was a literary delight, and I would suggest it to any dog lover.
-B
I admit I am not a Dean Koontz fan, but this book was a literary delight, and I would suggest it to any dog lover.
-B
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
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I finally finished writing my review of Fatal Revenant for my blog. I've not held back from mentioning certain things about the plot that I needed to in order to discuss them, but I don't think it's anything I'd consider major spoilers, and I made sure not to be specific.
Read it here.
(First "real" review I've attempted. Wouldn't mind receiving some comments on how I managed with it--structure, content, whether it gives a consistent impression of the book or jumps about all over the place, as I suspect.)
Read it here.
(First "real" review I've attempted. Wouldn't mind receiving some comments on how I managed with it--structure, content, whether it gives a consistent impression of the book or jumps about all over the place, as I suspect.)
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Just finished GRRM and co.'s newest Wild Cards offering, Inside Straight.
As a mosaic novel, I was concerned about possible glitches in terms of continuity, consistency, chronology, style and tone. I was also worried about how the individual stories would fit and further the plot of the overall story arc. But the various plotlines are woven together almost seamlessly, and the entire cast of writers involved in the production of this book maintain an even style and tone throughout.
With good characterization and way more depth than meets the eye, Inside Straight is hip, cool, fun and fresh. Fans of the Wild Cards series should flock back in droves, their numbers increased by new readers eager to learn more about all those aces and jokers.
Kudos to George R. R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Carrie Vaughn, Michael Cassutt, Caroline Spector, John Jos. Miller, Daniel Abraham, Ian Tregillis, and S. L. Farrell for a job well-done! The franchise is in very good hands, which bodes extremely well for the future. I'll be lining up for the forthcoming Busted Flush.
Check out the blog for the full review.
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
As a mosaic novel, I was concerned about possible glitches in terms of continuity, consistency, chronology, style and tone. I was also worried about how the individual stories would fit and further the plot of the overall story arc. But the various plotlines are woven together almost seamlessly, and the entire cast of writers involved in the production of this book maintain an even style and tone throughout.
With good characterization and way more depth than meets the eye, Inside Straight is hip, cool, fun and fresh. Fans of the Wild Cards series should flock back in droves, their numbers increased by new readers eager to learn more about all those aces and jokers.
Kudos to George R. R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Carrie Vaughn, Michael Cassutt, Caroline Spector, John Jos. Miller, Daniel Abraham, Ian Tregillis, and S. L. Farrell for a job well-done! The franchise is in very good hands, which bodes extremely well for the future. I'll be lining up for the forthcoming Busted Flush.
Check out the blog for the full review.
Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com
Just finished Kushiel's Chosen...was very good. I'm still a bit behind on that series though, first 2 books are excellent.
May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.
F.E.M.A. "Ferocious Educational Medical Aptitude" -Esmer
"Honestly; by the end of the Chronicles Lord Foul isn't going to be the Despiser anymore (we all knew he had to come to an end), however I find it vexing that the only reason is because he feels unworthy of the title and resigns to let Linden take his badge, Illearth Stone, and the keys to Linden's Creche."-Revan
F.E.M.A. "Ferocious Educational Medical Aptitude" -Esmer
"Honestly; by the end of the Chronicles Lord Foul isn't going to be the Despiser anymore (we all knew he had to come to an end), however I find it vexing that the only reason is because he feels unworthy of the title and resigns to let Linden take his badge, Illearth Stone, and the keys to Linden's Creche."-Revan
I am nearly 400 pages into Fatal Revenant, and to those who were still in the early chapters of the book,
After I finish Fatal Revenant, I'll be starting the Shadowfall series.
-B
Spoiler
it picks up and gets MUCH better, so don't worry.
-B
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"