OT - Do we have any Fantasy/SciFi Readers here?

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:28 am

My latest read:

by **Don** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:46 am

I'm trying to get through this one but it is not as good as Storm of Swords. Supposedly a TV series is being made by HBO for the Song of Ice and Fire Book series but I can't see how it will translate well to Film. Any one into The War of the Roses historical period might like this as it's like a fictional reinterpretation of that era with a little magic thrown in.

by **conversationpc** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:42 am

Have you guys ever read this?

I've had the book for several years now but haven't actually read it yet. Is it any good?

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:45 am

Hmmm...never read any Martin. What's he like?

I read alot of Terry Brooks, Raymond Feist, Piers Anthony, and Barbara Hambly

by **conversationpc** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:49 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:Hmmm...never read any Martin. What's he like?

I read alot of Terry Brooks, Raymond Feist, Piers Anthony, and Barbara Hambly

I've never read anything of his, either. That's why I'm asking. Anyway, he's got two initials, so he HAS to be good. :lol:

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:50 am

conversationpc wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:Hmmm...never read any Martin. What's he like?

I read alot of Terry Brooks, Raymond Feist, Piers Anthony, and Barbara Hambly

I've never read anything of his, either. That's why I'm asking. Anyway, he's got two initials, so he HAS to be good.

Ahhhhh...the ole J.R.R. Tolkien technique..... :wink:

by **belar** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:51 am

conversationpc wrote:Have you guys ever read this?

I've had the book for several years now but haven't actually read it yet. Is it any good?

Yes! Go ahead and read it. It's a good one. (The book that Gunbot posted above is the 4th book in this series, if I remember correctly).

Also, check out David Eddings and Robert Jordan (if you're brave enough to delve into a 12,000 page series, that is).

Feist is also solid as mentioned above - I'm working through one of his series at the moment myself.

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:52 am

belar wrote:
conversationpc wrote:Have you guys ever read this?

I've had the book for several years now but haven't actually read it yet. Is it any good?

Yes! Go ahead and read it. It's a good one.

Also, check out David Eddings and Robert Jordan (if you're brave enough to delve into a 12,000 page series, that is).

Ah, I forgot about Eddings....I've read The Elenium, and the Tamuli.....but never got to the Malloreon, or the Belgariad.

How are they?

by **belar** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:54 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:
belar wrote:
conversationpc wrote:Have you guys ever read this?

I've had the book for several years now but haven't actually read it yet. Is it any good?

Yes! Go ahead and read it. It's a good one.

Also, check out David Eddings and Robert Jordan (if you're brave enough to delve into a 12,000 page series, that is).

Ah, I forgot about Eddings....I've read The Elenium, and the Tamuli.....but never got to the Malloreon, or the Belgariad.

How are they?

Better than anything else he's done, seriously. The Belgariad and the Malloreon are my favorite books. Stay away from his recent "Dreamers" series, though.

by **Don** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:55 am

conversationpc wrote:Have you guys ever read this?

I've had the book for several years now but haven't actually read it yet. Is it any good?

Your book is part of the series I am talking about in my post.
Here is info on the series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:56 am

I'm gonna check them out based on your recommendation. But I will NEVER try that Wheel series. I think that is the name of it. lol

by **belar** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:59 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:I'm gonna check them out based on your recommendation. But I will NEVER try that Wheel series. I think that is the name of it. lol

Yes, The Wheel Of Time. It's outstanding, but it does take patience. Each book is close to 1,000 pages. Jordan actually passed away last fall while working on the final book. He knew he wasn't going to make it, so he told the rest of the story to his wife and editor, I believe, and left tons of notes, so a ghostwriter could finish up for him.

by **Don** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:07 am

belar wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:I'm gonna check them out based on your recommendation. But I will NEVER try that Wheel series. I think that is the name of it. lol

Yes, The Wheel Of Time. It's outstanding, but it does take patience. Each book is close to 1,000 pages. Jordan actually passed away last fall while working on the final book. He knew he wasn't going to make it, so he told the rest of the story to his wife and editor, I believe, and left tons of notes, so a ghostwriter could finish up for him.

Hopefully they can do a good job. Christopher Tolkien Really made it his life to finish his Fathers work with LOTR

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:17 am

Nerdfest 2008 in here, huh? :lol:

by **Don** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:20 am

NealIsGod wrote:Nerdfest 2008 in here, huh?

We haven't even started yet :lol:

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:22 am

Gunbot wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:Nerdfest 2008 in here, huh?

We haven't even started yet

Yeah, what he said..... :lol:

by **Rhiannon** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:23 am

NealIsGod wrote:Nerdfest 2008 in here, huh?

My thoughts exactly...

by **Don** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:35 am

Rhiannon wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:Nerdfest 2008 in here, huh?

My thoughts exactly...

Put down that damn Dulcimer and crack open a book :lol:

by **Rhiannon** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:38 am

Gunbot wrote:Put down that damn Dulcimer and crack open a book

Leave me and my dulcimer be! :lol:

by **belar** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:39 am

Rhiannon wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:Nerdfest 2008 in here, huh?

My thoughts exactly...

You guys suck. Now who wants to discuss the merits of Star Trek? :shock:

by **S2M** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:41 am

Totally Mental, I must say....

by **Chevypv** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:59 am

belar wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:I'm gonna check them out based on your recommendation. But I will NEVER try that Wheel series. I think that is the name of it. lol

Yes, The Wheel Of Time. It's outstanding, but it does take patience. Each book is close to 1,000 pages. Jordan actually passed away last fall while working on the final book. He knew he wasn't going to make it, so he told the rest of the story to his wife and editor, I believe, and left tons of notes, so a ghostwriter could finish up for him.

I am totally obsessed with the wheel of time. I cant wait for the last book. Ive read every one twice so far.....

by **Clasicrockldy** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:07 pm

I don't read Sci-Fi books. I'd rather watch Sci-Fi movies instead! :lol:

by **Sarah** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:12 am

I used to read Star Wars novels, haha.

by **belar** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:15 am

Sarah wrote:I used to read Star Wars novels, haha.

I did, too, but in the last few years the quality has really gone downhill. I couldn't even get through the last couple I started. Oh well.

By the way, I LOVE your avatar. Does that make me an even bigger geek?

by **Sarah** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:31 pm

belar wrote:By the way, I LOVE your avatar. Does that make me an even bigger geek?

Thanks. Yeah I always liked that movie but I've been getting more into TOS lately so I busted it out and LOL'd. Best Trek film.

by **MCM** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:15 am

belar wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:
belar wrote:
conversationpc wrote:Have you guys ever read this?

I've had the book for several years now but haven't actually read it yet. Is it any good?

Yes! Go ahead and read it. It's a good one.

Also, check out David Eddings and Robert Jordan (if you're brave enough to delve into a 12,000 page series, that is).

Ah, I forgot about Eddings....I've read The Elenium, and the Tamuli.....but never got to the Malloreon, or the Belgariad.

How are they?

Better than anything else he's done, seriously. The Belgariad and the Malloreon are my favorite books. Stay away from his recent "Dreamers" series, though.

The Martin books are very good, but you've got to pay attention and don't take too long of a break in between them. The Belgariad and Malloreon are Eddings best, much better than Elenium ones. For the best read, start on the Katherine Kurtz Deryni series, there are tons of them and will keep you in books for a long time.

MR

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