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Kno
Senior Scribe
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 Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 07:12:49
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| About a hundred, mostly old ones. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 18:37:30
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Originally posted by DragonReader
I count 228 novels (including anthologies)
This is saving me the trouble of counting my the contents of my bookcase lol
I am now finally reading House of Serpents trilogy. Currently on book two, Viper's Kiss. Got all the Waterdeep novels read since I last posted (the published ones anyways lol) |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 00:10:23
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I've read 226 then......
Whew!! Gonna make it 227 whenever I can afford to get Rosemary's City of the Dead. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 14:55:08
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Originally posted by swifty
blimey its all gone a bit quiet here.just started master of chains.disapointed with the sea devils eye.the trilogy started off really well but just seem to run out of steam.
Yes, it did a bit. The character of Falcane, for example, never really goes anywhere, does it?
'Master of Chains' is good, though. I think you'll like it.  |
"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 15:36:56
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Originally posted by J D Dunsany
'Master of Chains' is good, though. I think you'll like it.
Plus, it contains a significant number of Erlkazar Realmslore tidbits. Neat.  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 16:27:40
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| I'm not reading anything Realms right now, though I am working my way thru another bit of Ed lore -- The Five Shires. I managed to snag a copy in excellent shape for a relatively reasonable price. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 16:38:28
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| That's a fantastic product. And it works just as well in the Realms as most products with the Realms logo on the front. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 18:40:45
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Well, I've just finished 'Extinction'. Smedman's strength lies mainly in characterisation, I think. There are no big set piece battles here, just characters acting in ways that are mostly consistent with their formerly stated motivations. The one notable exception to this seems to be Jeggred, whose debasement as a character was started way before this novel and continues in this. The rest of the regulars are great, though - Halisstra, in particular, is drawn with great sensitivity and Valas actually gets something useful to do! :)
And, I'd better stop, I suppose, before I start reviewing in a supposedly spoiler free thread. The question now is: what do I read next?
'Annihilation' is the obvious choice, I know, but I tend to leave a novel's gap between the parts of long series - just for variety's sake. Maybe I should dip into the Harpers series - or should I go for a '4e' book?
Decisions, decisions...
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"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2009 : 12:25:38
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2009 : 12:36:43
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Originally posted by Jorkens
Does it surprise you if I suggest going for the Harpers?
lol
For some reason, no, it doesn't.
As it happens, I've been distracted by some of the newer and shinier novels on the shelf. I've started 'Frostfell' by Mark Sehestedt. I've not dipped into the Wizards series yet, so I thought I'd give it a go.
The Harpers books that are staring out at me at the moment are 'Elfshadow' and 'Soldiers of Ice'. One of those will almost certainly be the next one I read.
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"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2009 : 12:48:27
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Originally posted by J D Dunsany
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Originally posted by Jorkens
Does it surprise you if I suggest going for the Harpers?
lol
For some reason, no, it doesn't.
As it happens, I've been distracted by some of the newer and shinier novels on the shelf. I've started 'Frostfell' by Mark Sehestedt. I've not dipped into the Wizards series yet, so I thought I'd give it a go.
The Harpers books that are staring out at me at the moment are 'Elfshadow' and 'Soldiers of Ice'. One of those will almost certainly be the next one I read.
JDD
Marked and aged by loving use to an aesthetic glow of class are usually a better sign. Both with books and vinyl and other things.
And those two are among the better Harper books in my opinion. I am in the minority where Soldiers of Ice is concerned though. |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2009 : 18:06:58
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That's a very good point, Jorkens.
Something I'll have to bear in mind in the future.
It is true, though - those older Realms novels do have a feel to them that is fairly unique. A sense of wonder, I suppose. That everything's still fresh and unexplored.
JDD |
"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 27 Sep 2009 : 14:51:49
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Originally posted by J D Dunsany
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Originally posted by swifty
blimey its all gone a bit quiet here.just started master of chains.disapointed with the sea devils eye.the trilogy started off really well but just seem to run out of steam.
Yes, it did a bit. The character of Falcane, for example, never really goes anywhere, does it?
'Master of Chains' is good, though. I think you'll like it.
i think the problem for me was there was big gap between reading the first and second in the series.there was also quite a lot of undersea lore which i didnt care for. |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 27 Sep 2009 : 21:25:09
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The lore I didn't mind, but the way characters like Falcane were introduced and then not followed through did mystify me a bit. That said, I did enjoy the series as a whole. Jherek's journey and his on-off relationship with Sabine were particularly well-handled, I thought.
JDD |
"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2009 : 02:45:16
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Originally posted by J D Dunsany
It is true, though - those older Realms novels do have a feel to them that is fairly unique. A sense of wonder, I suppose. That everything's still fresh and unexplored.
I think that is an excellent description of how the older novels feel.  I loved this more naive style in Escape from Undermountain and Azure Bonds (which I am currently reading).
Looking forward to hear how you liked Frostfell. I think Sehenstedt has good and atmospheric settings, but pretty weak main characters. |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 09:26:58
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I'm three chapters in and enjoying it so far. The writing style is certainly good. The setting in particular is, as you say, very atmospheric and Sehestedt does a good job evoking a sense of menace through the sudden appearance of frost. As far as working out what's going on, it's a little confused, although becoming clearer. I get the distinct impression that I'm meant to respond with some kind of recognition to the descriptions of Lendri and the menacing villains, but I just don't have the necessary ranks in FR lore to do so. Perhaps I'll get an explanation of just who everyone is at some point...
And, yes, the old novels do have something about them. Even the first Moonshae trilogy (which, in some respects, had a LotR-lite feel to it), had that sense of things being fresh and new. But Azure Bonds is simply wonderful. Unbelievably so. Because it's both a quest narrative and a mystery, it's devilishly hard to put down. And the way Grubb and Novak take you round a lot of the key sites of the northern Realms is pretty fab, too. Enjoy!
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"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 14:36:24
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Originally posted by J D Dunsany
I get the distinct impression that I'm meant to respond with some kind of recognition to the descriptions of Lendri and the menacing villains, but I just don't have the necessary ranks in FR lore to do so. Perhaps I'll get an explanation of just who everyone is at some point...
When I said "weak characters", I refered to the main characters. Amira is in my opinion not really a character to get hooked up with and there is also not very much about her role in this novel that corresponds to "The Wizards" series apart from that she is a mage.
Same thing happened in Sentinelspire, but more extreme than in Frostfell: Truly great setting & atmosphere, good story but extremely annoying two main characters.
Well, just my personal opinion.
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Originally posted by J D Dunsany
But Azure Bonds is simply wonderful. Unbelievably so. Because it's both a quest narrative and a mystery, it's devilishly hard to put down. And the way Grubb and Novak take you round a lot of the key sites of the northern Realms is pretty fab, too. Enjoy!
Oh yeah, I just read the part in Shadowdale yesterday. Thatīs the realms how I love 'em! What a great atmosphere and great writing. All the lovely details... just great! |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 08:54:47
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Frostfell is getting better. Chapter Six, in particular, is a wonderful combination of much-needed backstory, epic Realmslore and intriguing character interaction. At the moment, I'd rate this as excellent.
My one problem is that Amira's quest for her son makes her (understandably) more one-dimensional than a main character should be. There are signs that that might be changing, but I'm already getting fed up with her arrogance and whining. I hope this changes soon.
Sehestedt's prose is virtually flawless, though - and he does some very nice things with descriptions of the landscape and the weather. I'm impressed.
JDD |
"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 14:19:08
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Very well put! Sehestedt is very very good in atmosphere, story, lore etc.
But Amira goes on like that forever and something similar happens in Sentinelspire too with the main character.
If it wasn't for the main characters, Sehestedt could be my favorite author. |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 04 Oct 2009 : 23:39:28
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| having just read the nether scroll,what became of lynne abbey.by far the best of the lost empires series.the realms could do with more like her. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2009 : 07:03:09
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Her 'Planeswalker' novel for M:TG was excellent, too. Highly recommended.
JDD |
"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2009 : 05:28:33
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I have 52 Realms novels (my newest acquisition being a copy of Cormyr from my local used book store), and have read 34 of them.
Currently, I'm reading Blackstaff, and, from what I can tell from the first three chapters, it seems like it'll be a great read. |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
581 Posts |
Posted - 29 Oct 2009 : 17:34:07
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| I have just finished the book Shadow Stone ... A very good book... Now I'm going to read the Sword play of Arcane Age trilogy..... |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2009 : 11:41:23
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| I finished the House of Serpents trilogy yesterday (makes me want to play a Yuan-ti in NWN 2 lol). Have started The Ghost King yesterday. |
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Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2009 : 13:24:37
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Rereading the Finder's Stone books right now... And I caught another joke I'd not noticed before. I already knew about the Clyde Caldwell/Cledwyll thing, but this time caught a reference to the Old Grey Box. In the OGB, there is mention of a halfling named Corkitron Allinamuck, who bears the nickname "High Roll". He's known for his habit of announcing "High Roll gets it!" when rolling dice -- and if others agree, he takes what he wants, regardless of the dice, because that was the agreement.
On page 215 of The Wyvern's Spur, Olive advises Giogi never to play dice with someone named High Roll. I'd never made that connection before.  |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2009 : 19:19:12
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That's a funny detail!  I am still reading Azure Bonds and that scene fits nice with Olive... |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2009 : 15:33:45
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I finished the House of Serpents trilogy yesterday (makes me want to play a Yuan-ti in NWN 2 lol). Have started The Ghost King yesterday.
I finished this trilogy yesterday afternoon. What did you think of it?
I am on to Downshadow |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 15:22:46
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Almost finished 'Frostfell' and I've got to admit that I'm very impressed. Not since Erik Scott de Bie's 'Ghostwalker' have I been this impressed by a Realms debut. At the risk of repeating myself, the writing is soooo good - measured when it needs to be, exciting and horrific at other times. This is intelligently written shared world fantasy of a kind we're increasingly seeing more of. The plot is also well-woven with a number of inter-connected threads coming together in unusual ways. (I'm not going to say more, because this is meant to be a spoiler-less thread.) I hope 'Sentinelspire' is as good, because, on the strength of this, it's slowly rising to the top of my massive to-read pile!
JDD |
"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 15:50:00
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Originally posted by scererar
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I finished the House of Serpents trilogy yesterday (makes me want to play a Yuan-ti in NWN 2 lol). Have started The Ghost King yesterday.
I finished this trilogy yesterday afternoon. What did you think of it?
I am on to Downshadow
I very much enjoyed it. It was a nice change of pace to read about psionics that much instead of just magic. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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