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Onos T'oolan wrote:Capustan


You know, I've never come close to being disappointed in any of the books. But MoI... How one person came up with all that is beyond me. I'm in awe.
I'm starting to appreciate your comments more. I'm in the middle of the siege of Capustan - I've never experienced a body count this high :P

But I'm very much amazed by every turn of events, and am sure there are more horrifying, courageous, intense, mind-blowing scenes to come. Itkovian has just managed to escape the horde of peasants attacking him (not exactly unscathed though).
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Where are you now?!?! :D
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:lol: Chapter 18 - page 716 (I told you I was a slow reader :) )

Basically, Capustan is awash with bodies. The White Face Barghast have driven the Pannions out - Itkovian has just invoked Fener's justice on the betraying priest - Rath' Fener, and is now Shield Anvil of a different god - Trake. Paran, Humbrall Taur, Gruntle and Itkovian are outside the Thrall.

.... and
The Wizard's eyes opened.
- page 717 now ;)
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Interesting. His eyes opened on page 544 of my paperback. 913 pages in the book. So you have something like 1,200 pages in your copy?

Anyway, what an amazing moment for Itkovian! He's an extraordinary character! And he's not yet done!! Just you wait!!! :D
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Onos T'oolan wrote:Interesting. His eyes opened on page 544 of my paperback. 913 pages in the book. So you have something like 1,200 pages in your copy?
1180 pages - then the Glossary etc. From what I can gather, this is the "Bantam edition" published 2002 - paperback.
Onos T'oolan wrote:Anyway, what an amazing moment for Itkovian! He's an extraordinary character! And he's not yet done!! Just you wait!!! :D
:lol: :lol: - yes he says he's not done yet! I believe him, and you...
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I must say, I'm enjoying Quick Ben's character and story immensely. With Talamandas 'on his back' - it's an entertaining combination. :) Paran is growing on me too.
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Quick Ben does some amazing stuff throughout the series! And his visit with those two clowns in this book is maybe my favorite! :lol:
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Yeah that's very cool! Unleashing six warrens simultaneously - respect! I'm currrently in the middle of the 2nd gathering of the T'lan Imass - just starting to realise Onos T'oolan's significance....
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As if he wasn't cool enough even without knowing all that he was! heh
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*looks at calendar - taps foot*



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heh. i just restarted memories of ice. :biggrin:
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Me too :) Took me forever to finish CoD and I'm glad it's done with. Can't wait to get back to my Itkovian!!
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lucimay wrote:heh. i just restarted memories of ice. :biggrin:
You'll probably finish it before me at the pace I read!
Onos T'oolan wrote:*looks at calendar - taps foot*



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:) Up to Chapter 20 - about 20 pages into it. Silverfox is featuring currently...
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Waddley wrote:Me too :) Took me forever to finish CoD and I'm glad it's done with. Can't wait to get back to my Itkovian!!
Truly, one of the greatest characters I've ever run across. Even his simple exchange with Korlat gives him such depth and nobility.


OK, Stevie. Keep pluggin' along! :D
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oooo i just read that part where tool is talkin about the matron to toc! i had not remembered any such details regarding the k'chain che'malle and those specific details seem to relate directly to the new bit from the upcoming book.

yay!
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Man I'm not sure if I'll ever finish this book!

I'm only getting through about a page a night at the moment - still enjoying it - just starting too late, and then have to back-track, etc, etc - 3 steps forward, 2 back...

My target is to finish by end June (year not specified :P )
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yep. looks like i'm gonna beatcha stevie! :lol: i'm already at capustan.

arg! i had also forgotten all about the kell hunter attack!! arg!!!!! 8O
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~ george clooney, inside the actor's studio


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My target of finishing by June 30 is still a possibility. :lol:

I just passed page 1000 (this edition) !! Everyone's a-heading to Coral...
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I don't dare actually read this topic, as I haven't even started the book.

Just wanted to say that I'm looking forward to starting it soon, as I'm almost finished with Deadhouse Gates, which is superb and a whole order of magnitude better than GotM, as far as writing skill is concerned.
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/nod nod

deadhouse gates blew me away.
memories of ice even more so.

these books just get better and better if you ask me.
you're more advanced than a cockroach,
have you ever tried explaining yourself
to one of them?
~ alan bates, the mothman prophecies


i've had this with actors before, on the set,
where they get upset about the [size of my]
trailer, and i'm always like...take my trailer,
cause... i'm from Kentucky
and that's not what we brag about.
~ george clooney, inside the actor's studio


a straight edge for legends at
the fold - searching for our
lost cities of gold. burnt tar,
gravel pits. sixteen gears switch.
Haphazard Lucy strolls by.
~ dennis r wood ~
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