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Dennis
Great Reader
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 Posted - 26 Jan 2011 : 13:38:50
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I don't care about Drizzt. Never did. I didn't read the book because of him. In fact, I might have finished it had he not been there.  |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 26 Jan 2011 : 14:46:28
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Originally posted by Dennis
I don't care about Drizzt. Never did. I didn't read the book because of him. In fact, I might have finished it had he not been there.
So you haven't read any of the other Drizzt novels then? How can you not care if you didn't try the first ones  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 26 Jan 2011 : 14:49:47
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Fighters as MAIN characters usually bore me. And swordplay bores me even more. I should have learned my lesson and not bothered reading that book. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 26 Jan 2011 : 15:02:33
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Originally posted by Dennis
Fighters as MAIN characters usually bore me. And swordplay bores me even more. I should have learned my lesson and not bothered reading that book.
Ah, but Drizzt is a ranger. Ok, he used to be a fighter, but anyways yeah I see your point. He does specialize in swordplay, and if that turns you off, you won't enjoy the rest of the series. |
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Arcanus
Senior Scribe
485 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2011 : 22:13:31
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Originally posted by Dennis
I don't care about Drizzt. Never did. I didn't read the book because of him. In fact, I might have finished it had he not been there.
The first two ras trilogies are by far the best. |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 05:32:44
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I finished Elminster Must Die (can't wait for the next one) and now it's on to trying to finish the last 4 Drizzt books starting with The Orc King.
Dennis, you would probably like Robillard's character in the other books as well as that is pretty much his attitude throughout. Unfortunately he isn't used that often. If you were at all interested in fighters, I would say check out some of the books that heavily involve Jarlaxle. I may not care for some of Salvatore's characters, but Jarlaxle is proof that he can write very interesting characters. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 09:37:53
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Originally posted by Tyrant
Dennis...if you were at all interested in fighters, I would say check out some of the books that heavily involve Jarlaxle. I may not care for some of Salvatore's characters, but Jarlaxle is proof that he can write very interesting characters.
Eh? Didn't I just say I'm not interested in fighters at all?
Anyway, the fact that I did not yet throw the book goes to say that I might resume reading it sometime in the near or far future... You see, those books that I abhor, I immediately throw away. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 31 Jan 2011 : 13:29:52
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Dennis
I'm not interested in Drizzt. I'm reading the novel because of Robillard and the Arcane Brotherhood. Unfortunately, those (ridiculous) Drizzt fighting scenes with the devils discouraged me, among many other things. I read on...but the story really doesn't grab me that much, and I feel like I'm just wasting my time just to get to those Arcane Brotherhood and/or Robillard scenes. So I stopped at Chapter 5. I may or may not resume reading... Only Ao knows when.
To be fair though, I wouldn't consider that novel in the top 10 drizzt novels.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 02 Feb 2011 : 08:11:46
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I don't know why (perhaps RAS's guardian angel whispered something when I was asleep last night) but I suddenly find myself reading The Pirate King. And I feel like I'm going to finish it, despite my previous scruples. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 02 Feb 2011 : 11:55:23
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Originally posted by Dennis
I don't know why (perhaps RAS's guardian angel whispered something when I was asleep last night) but I suddenly find myself reading The Pirate King. And I feel like I'm going to finish it, despite my previous scruples.
HAHA SUCKERRRRRRR!!!! |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2011 : 12:34:45
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Dennis
I don't know why (perhaps RAS's guardian angel whispered something when I was asleep last night) but I suddenly find myself reading The Pirate King. And I feel like I'm going to finish it, despite my previous scruples.
HAHA SUCKERRRRRRR!!!!
I don't think I'd like to call myself that. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2011 : 16:37:48
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Just finished The Captive Flame. Time to start Whisper of Venom. (I like dragonborn  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 19:15:26
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Now reading Whisper of Venom. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 02:36:20
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Just finished The Captive Flame. Time to start Whisper of Venom. (I like dragonborn
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 03:04:46
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| Re-reading the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy -- amongst about twenty-or-so-other-books -- for research into Shade-musical practices, that will eventually amount to something of an addition to a project you're all likely familiar with by now, and that I've been working on for Candlekeep. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 04:23:40
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Just finished The Captive Flame. Time to start Whisper of Venom. (I like dragonborn
Aha! You do exist!
I find them less interesting than the ash giants. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 04:35:10
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Originally posted by The Sage
Re-reading the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy -- amongst about twenty-or-so-other-books -- for research into Shade-musical practices, that will eventually amount to something of an addition to a project you're all likely familiar with by now, and that I've been working on for Candlekeep.
You're working on something for Candlekeep? I had no idea! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 05:14:05
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Re-reading the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy -- amongst about twenty-or-so-other-books -- for research into Shade-musical practices, that will eventually amount to something of an addition to a project you're all likely familiar with by now, and that I've been working on for Candlekeep.
You're working on something for Candlekeep? I had no idea!
Yeah, it's a little something Ed and I had been secretly chatting about late last year. The original plan called for my preview to be released around mid-January. But the amount of time that I wanted to devote to the project, kinda soured somewhat.
Now though, I've had some further moments to brush the dust off the project, and get my notes together.
More to be revealed... eventually!  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 05:21:16
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Originally posted by The Sage
More to be revealed... eventually!
Isn't that your mantra? |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 06:16:30
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
More to be revealed... eventually!
Isn't that your mantra?
Indeed. I should say to highlight "eventually." |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 06:43:53
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This might sound strange coming from Richard's fan...But I honestly find Whisper of Venom disappointing...I'm stuck in that part where Tchazzar expressed his desire to create a knightly order, and have no plan to finish it...
I've just read two disappointing novels in a row. Not a good sign. I'm taking a break from the Realms. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 12:28:45
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Originally posted by Dennis
This might sound strange coming from Richard's fan...But I honestly find Whisper of Venom disappointing...I'm stuck in that part where Tchazzar expressed his desire to create a knightly order, and have no plan to finish it...
I've just read two disappointing novels in a row. Not a good sign. I'm taking a break from the Realms.
shhhh im not at that part yet didnt read this weekend. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 01:29:38
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I think you would enjoy find the book interesting, Allistair, since you're fond of dragonborn--- they have a lot of screen time, much more than Aoth's. I on the other hand find them boring, which adds to the disappointment. Too many battles, too little story. It's like I'm watching a poorly done anime.
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 07:49:50
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| I just finished re-reading the Cormyr series. Now i'm gonna go and order the rest of the Ed Presents Waterdeep books. |
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Tyranthraxus
Senior Scribe
Netherlands
423 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 00:28:14
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| I've finally got my hands on the Moonshae Trilogy (never read it before). Despite some inconcistancies I think it's enjoyable. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 11:51:06
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I've finally got my hands on the Moonshae Trilogy (never read it before). Despite some inconcistancies I think it's enjoyable.
Yeah, they are actually good. Don't listen to Wooly.  |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 12:03:36
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Originally posted by Dennis
I think you would enjoy find the book interesting, Allistair, since you're fond of dragonborn--- they have a lot of screen time, much more than Aoth's. I on the other hand find them boring, which adds to the disappointment. Too many battles, too little story. It's like I'm watching a poorly done anime.
I'm about halfway through. Aoth looks like something out of Captain Power http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Power_and_the_Soldiers_of_the_Future....okay maybe not, but looking at it, it came to mind...
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 12:52:15
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Tyranthraxus
I've finally got my hands on the Moonshae Trilogy (never read it before). Despite some inconcistancies I think it's enjoyable.
Yeah, they are actually good. Don't listen to Wooly.
Just because I don't care for them doesn't mean other folks won't. I never tell people *not* to read a book -- just that I didn't care for it or like it. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 13:32:45
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Tyranthraxus
I've finally got my hands on the Moonshae Trilogy (never read it before). Despite some inconcistancies I think it's enjoyable.
Yeah, they are actually good. Don't listen to Wooly.
Just because I don't care for them doesn't mean other folks won't. I never tell people *not* to read a book -- just that I didn't care for it or like it.
Not directly or intentionally, but some people hold your opinion in high regard and make decisions based on it. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 17:21:43
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Tyranthraxus
I've finally got my hands on the Moonshae Trilogy (never read it before). Despite some inconcistancies I think it's enjoyable.
Yeah, they are actually good. Don't listen to Wooly.
Just because I don't care for them doesn't mean other folks won't. I never tell people *not* to read a book -- just that I didn't care for it or like it.
Not directly or intentionally, but some people hold your opinion in high regard and make decisions based on it.
Which is part of why I go out of my way to encourage people to decide for themselves, or why I oft point out that some books that I very much dislike were rather enjoyed by others.
And there's at least one series I disliked but haven't really said much about, and that's a trend I intend to continue. |
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