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chaplainchris
- Stonedownor
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Hi all! Chaplainchris here, first read the Chronicles in about 6th grade, mid-1980s. I took Lord Foul's Bane on a family trip to my grandparents one Christmas, was enthralled, got to the rape scene and was so appalled that I stopped reading, and for some reason stuck the book under my grandparents freezer in their basement. I left it there, never intending to finish it. I'd never read anything so awful, esp. from the "hero."
Then, of course, I couldn't stop wondering what was going to happen to the Land, and I retrieved it several months later on another trip to the grandparents. I've been a huge fan ever since.
Donaldson's vivid descriptions are great, and his characters and the Land itself are so enthralling - so brave and courageous, usually so tortured, but so real and powerful. The story itself, and its themes, get deeper each time I read it, and continues to resonate with me.
So, that's me. I love both the first and second chronicles. I was originally very disappointed with Runes of the Earth, and found it very unbelievable and kind of sci-fi -ish, with the time travelling and all. (Not that sci-fi is bad, but it didn't fit with the Land.) But I reread it in preparation for Fatal Revenant, and discovered that I really, really like it after all, as I do Fatal Revenant. CAN'T WAIT FOR AGAINST ALL THINGS ENDING! Which is why I joined the forum, finally, after lurking periodically over the years - I want to participate in the closed forum for folks who've read ch. 1 of AATE!
So, big Covenant fan. I also really, really like Mordant's Need. Not quite as profound, but not so disturbing either, and still really inspiring. "I have always believed that problems should be solved by those who see them" has had a lasting impact on me since I first read it, and on my ministry.
FWIW, I've not read the Gap series. I tried the first one a couple of times and could never get into it. It felt...dirty and depressing, rather than inspiring. Or is that just me?
Then, of course, I couldn't stop wondering what was going to happen to the Land, and I retrieved it several months later on another trip to the grandparents. I've been a huge fan ever since.
Donaldson's vivid descriptions are great, and his characters and the Land itself are so enthralling - so brave and courageous, usually so tortured, but so real and powerful. The story itself, and its themes, get deeper each time I read it, and continues to resonate with me.
So, that's me. I love both the first and second chronicles. I was originally very disappointed with Runes of the Earth, and found it very unbelievable and kind of sci-fi -ish, with the time travelling and all. (Not that sci-fi is bad, but it didn't fit with the Land.) But I reread it in preparation for Fatal Revenant, and discovered that I really, really like it after all, as I do Fatal Revenant. CAN'T WAIT FOR AGAINST ALL THINGS ENDING! Which is why I joined the forum, finally, after lurking periodically over the years - I want to participate in the closed forum for folks who've read ch. 1 of AATE!
So, big Covenant fan. I also really, really like Mordant's Need. Not quite as profound, but not so disturbing either, and still really inspiring. "I have always believed that problems should be solved by those who see them" has had a lasting impact on me since I first read it, and on my ministry.
FWIW, I've not read the Gap series. I tried the first one a couple of times and could never get into it. It felt...dirty and depressing, rather than inspiring. Or is that just me?
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aliantha
- blueberries on steroids
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Welcome, chaplainchris! No, you're not the first person to have trouble getting through the Gap series. I read them all -- once. Once was plenty. 
Altho others here love them. I can't explain it.
Altho others here love them. I can't explain it. 
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"Dreaming isn't good for you unless you do the things it tells you to." -- Three Dog Night (via the GI)
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Hello and Welcome Chaplainchris and Toddler
There's a nice steady trickle of new members here isnt there?
Many years ago, I thought I'd come off 2nd by swapping my Anne McCaffrey Dragon books for the first 3 TC books and had a similar reaction about the hero (I wanted him to get his come-uppance). However I quickly developed a fascination of all the Land's characters and am the richer for it.
I started the Gap books well over 15 years ago and really enjoyed 'The Gap into'... Conflict. 15 years later and I'm 90% of the way through ... Power after 2 or 3 re-starts. I am savouring them
There's a nice steady trickle of new members here isnt there?
Many years ago, I thought I'd come off 2nd by swapping my Anne McCaffrey Dragon books for the first 3 TC books and had a similar reaction about the hero (I wanted him to get his come-uppance). However I quickly developed a fascination of all the Land's characters and am the richer for it.
I started the Gap books well over 15 years ago and really enjoyed 'The Gap into'... Conflict. 15 years later and I'm 90% of the way through ... Power after 2 or 3 re-starts. I am savouring them
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chaplainchris
- Stonedownor
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Thanks for the welcomes, Menolly (great name - I'm a musician and loved the Harper Hall!), Mick, Stevie G., Aliantha (one of the best things in the Land!), Avatar.
Thanks for the info on The Gap series, all. Maybe one day, when I'm braver...right now I'm scared enough of the torment awaiting in AATE and TLD. (And anxious as anything to read 'em, of course!)
Thanks for the info on The Gap series, all. Maybe one day, when I'm braver...right now I'm scared enough of the torment awaiting in AATE and TLD. (And anxious as anything to read 'em, of course!)
"The glory of God is a human being who is fully alive." - St. Irenaeus
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Menolly
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chaplainchris wrote:Thanks for the welcomes,
You're very welcome!
Thank you!chaplainchris wrote:Menolly (great name - I'm a musician and loved the Harper Hall!)
If you are a musician and haven't discovered the Vespers forum here on the Watch yet, I hope you make your way over there soon.
I'll look forward to your posts.
It's never too late
Hi,
I finally answered the summons. Back in 1978 I bought the first 3 TC books and was immediately hooked.
Us Brits are part of the Land, too, you know.
I finally answered the summons. Back in 1978 I bought the first 3 TC books and was immediately hooked.
Us Brits are part of the Land, too, you know.
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aliantha
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Based on fantasy sales these days, I'd say Brits are more in the Land than Americans are.... Welcome, webbo.
Welcome, webbo.EZ Board Survivor
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Orlion
- The Gap Into Spam
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Welcome, webbo, chaplainchris, Toddler, and all the newbies! It's always a pleasure to see new perspectives!
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Govern the reasoning creature, man.
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I am Lazarus, come from the dead,
Come back to tell you all, I shall tell you all!
"All creation is a huge, ornate, imaginary, and unintended fiction; if it could be deciphered it would yield a single shocking word."
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Govern the reasoning creature, man.
- Herman Melville
I am Lazarus, come from the dead,
Come back to tell you all, I shall tell you all!
"All creation is a huge, ornate, imaginary, and unintended fiction; if it could be deciphered it would yield a single shocking word."
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wilkomorph
- Servant of the Land
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Saying Hello
Hi All,
New to the site, but not to Mr Donaldson. One of my dearest childhood memories is my Grandmother reading me the description of the Ranyhyn when I was a wee nipper of 8 or so!
Looking forward to random debates, as when I've tried to convince my friends to read the Chronicles or even the Gap series they've taken one look a t the size of them and run away screaming! lol
New to the site, but not to Mr Donaldson. One of my dearest childhood memories is my Grandmother reading me the description of the Ranyhyn when I was a wee nipper of 8 or so!
Looking forward to random debates, as when I've tried to convince my friends to read the Chronicles or even the Gap series they've taken one look a t the size of them and run away screaming! lol