originally posted by Clansman
Yes, I felt very much the same way, and stopped for a while, but then persevered.
RE: DHG: A nice, bloody beginning it is!
originally posted by Zorana Lewis
I've just bought Empress by Karen Miller. We're also on attempt the second to read The Wheel of Time Books. I've had them sat on my shelf for quite some time now, but never got round to it - so off we go again.
originally posted by David Gardner
Erikson is a fantastic writer, his Malazan books rank among my favourites. I'm counting down the days until Toll the Hounds is released, thankfully I'm going to be in the UK then so I can save myself a bit of international shipping 
originally posted by Zorana Lewis
Hmm…I've never been able to get into Erikson's books. I've tried, but for some reason I just find no enjoyment in them.
That said, I had another book thrown at me at the weekend. Yes, my dad frequently throws books at me when I complain of having no new books to read and been too much of a pauper student to afford them. *grin* And the book he threw at me was 'The Magic of Recluce' by L. E. Modesitt Jr… I haven't read much, as I'm busy reading books on doom and gloom for my university essay, but it's different; the whole "Dark is good, Light is bad" had me puzzled for a while. lol.
originally posted by Trys
David,
It appears that the Tor edition of Toll the Hounds is being published in September, 2 months after the British edition.
Clansman,
Yes, the opening of Deadhouse Gates is rather gruesome. Not sure which was worse, the flies or the bloodletting.
Trys
originally posted by Neil
'The Magic of Recluce' sounds interesting. Thanks Zoranna.
originally posted by Zorana Lewis
No problem Neil. It's the first of many in that Saga apparently; so I've got some reading to do!
I've been having a gander through the archives, and I'm quite surprised that 'Elantris' by Brandon Sanderson seems to have had little mention. It's a standalone novel and very good.
originally posted by Frank T Davis
Trys,
Thanks much for the info on US pub of "Toll the Hpounds". I truly enjoy all of Erikson's works and have read the first 7. Most were purchased from tyhe UK. Will now wait the two months and purchase from Tor US.
Frank
originally posted by Trys
You're welcome Frank.
I've now read 7 chapters of Deadhouse Gates. It reads quite differently than the first book. Still quite a dark book… probably has to do with the nature of the world… but Erickson truly has a 'knack' for the unusual horrific element.
Trys
originally posted by Frank T Davis
Just finished reading C.S. Friedman's "Feast of Souls" and it is truly an outstanding piece of Fantasy work. I had put off reading it for a few months because the lead-in on the back gave me the impression that it would be cold hearted and full of drudgery. Was I ever wrong and I should have realized that it wouldn't be as she is such a fantastic writer.
The plots within plots kept me enthralled until I had finished. My wife challenged me that I had to sleep sometime. Well, now I can.
Her descriptions are such that you never doubt that you are among the characters as the story unfolds. And the suspense is killing.
I thought I had guessed the ending, but was I ever surprised. It made the story that much more compelling.
Really will have a very difficult time waiting for book two of the trilogy.
Get it; you'll definitely like it.
Frank
originally posted by max
Greg Bear has a duology out called 'Darwin's Radio' and 'Darwin's Children'. Really excellant stories if you can get beyond the science. Alot of scientific jargon had me looking up alot of stuff in the dictionary. And also I have recently discovered Patricia Briggs' books which are fun because there is nothing to not understand!! Good stories and on the lighter side and strict sword and sorcery. Now if Janny's SF would just come out in America, I would be a very happy camper. I wouldn't mind ordering from Amazon, but have no idea how… [grinning at ya]
originally posted by Trys
Clansman,
Have you finished read Deadhouse Gates?
originally posted by Clansman
NO, DARN IT! I have been unusually busy at work the last month or so, and as a result, after the kids are in bed, and I have managed to grunt something about my day to my wife, I can barely press the "on" button on the remote, let alone read.
I'm at about page 110, and it's getting good (I read some on the weekend, about half-an-hour). The thing sits there and taunts me!
I need a break. A long one. My TBR pile has fallen over, and I have just decided to put them all on the shelf for now.
originally posted by Mark Stephen Kominski
They're working on that osmosis thing for you now, Clanny. Place book on head, close eyes and engage in mental slurping… 
Cheers over here, BTW, and you too, Greebo! If you're not placing me, "Scarpdale" should ring a bell…
originally posted by Clansman
GRIMWARD!!! Also known as "the Grim One", "Grim", or, more familiarly, as "Grimey"!
Excellent posts, btw. You really killed us on the Tolkien quoting trivia with that last one.
I tried sneaking DH at work, but a few pages two or three times a day during short breaks is worthless for that book. Too much like losing your train of thought. I keep on ending up back at the station. I'll take it camping this summer.
originally posted by Mark Stephen Kominski
Well met, my friend.
Re the Tolkien quotes, I looked at it when I wrote it and said to myself "I don't know that I would figure it out if I had a month"…it WAS pretty vague, at least to start with.
Bringing the book to work…more power to you! I barely get time to breathe at work!
originally posted by hosanna
have others read Obernewtyn?
I just read the five published books and although i really enjoyed them and want to see what happens next I had a horrible dream about torture after reading the latest one and I'm not sure I should continue when the next one eventually comes out.
I used to read Dean Koontz novels but stopped because they were too dark and i couldn't stop thinking about the nasty situations.
Other books have featured torture like some of Ray Feist's for example and Obernewtyn never even got so specific as his descriptions. The books aren't as well written either. The breadth of the ideas is marvellous with some wonderful 'moments' but I'd love to give them a good edit.
Anyway, it seems weird not to finish a series. What do you think?
originally posted by Trys
Clansman, any progress? I'm well into Memories of Ice.
originally posted by Clansman
Alas, I have only gone on a few pages. I am mired in a series of small trials, and together with family responsibilities, there is no room for leisure reading.
I did manage to read a whole chapter last night, though. It really is a good book, and the tension is building, if I could only sustain my reading. I'll get a chance this weekend to put a few hours of quality reading time together.
originally posted by BillBob
I don't know if anyone follows Robert Lynn Asprin's work, Thieves World, Phule's Company, the Myth Adventures, etc, but, he has passed away. He passed in New Orleans on May 22nd.