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A Song of Ice and Fire
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Mech Warrior 6
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 Dec 31 2012, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(v0LtaGe @ May 11 2012, 01:38 PM) Anyone is reading this series and watching the movies also? I am currently on book 4   Let's discuss anything regarding GRRM's epic work here!  jst finished downloading 4books and am plannign to start...but jst to be sure..is it worth it? i see many ppl talking about it, like 50 shades of grey famous, but how is it? wanna know from the horse's mouth. and btw, i am into fantasy like Salvatore's Drizzt or Raymond E Fiest's saga..so will this be good? on par? or..? |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Jan 2 2013, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(highbury1913 @ Jan 2 2013, 01:40 PM) It is definitely worth reading but be warned, it's not your typical fantasy. In fact, most readers will tell you that there's so little 'magic' that it's almost not fantasy. It's more political fiction. The characters are grey, a lot of foreshadowing and death is as common as life. In terms of the way the characters are built, I'd say it's a lot like the First Law trilogy (if you've ever heard of it). Also remember that this is an Epic Fantasy which means the books might go on for a while (although GRRM said only two more books, I don't believe him). Robert Jordan died before he could finish WoT. Tolkien eventually got bored of fantasy after taking 20 years to write the Silmarillion (which he didn't finish). DO NOT expect these to be 'quick reads'. Well..magic or not doesnt worry me so long as the story's gooding. Still, thanks for the headsup..i needed books like such once a while.  |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Jan 10 2013, 10:54 AM
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Just started the 1st book...now on page 17 or so...it's pretty...captivating!
Though i still dunno wat are those Others they kept referring to yet...hopefully will be revealed soon.....
and btw, it's quite fresh to see the first 3 chars get wiped out so fast in a fantasy novel..i expected at least 1 to live and tell the tale and to last until the following book..or at least to the mid or so...
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Mech Warrior 6
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Jan 10 2013, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(highbury1913 @ Jan 10 2013, 02:08 PM) Keep reading.... You'll see a trend  ya man..it's quite good so far til page 17..can only read after work, hahaa.. thanks again!  |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Jan 10 2013, 03:43 PM
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QUOTE(reveur @ Sep 15 2012, 11:55 PM) Lol, there are those that love his book immensely and there are those that just dont get it. Sometimes I just want to smack those that are standing on the Fantasy Aisle and wondering what book they should read. GET THE KINGKILLER CHRONICLES YOU HALFWIT! That said, any other book that you are reading that you can recommend? I find that those that read Kingkiller generally have the same taste in terms of authors and genre. eh..i might have missed it..but King Killer Chronicles are written by whom? And what's the name of the book? 1st book, 2nd book and etc? So i know which one to buy 1st.. |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Feb 19 2013, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(highbury1913 @ Jan 10 2013, 05:05 PM) Patrick Rothfuss. 1. The Name of the Wind 2. The Wise Man's Fear Only two books so far. And you can take your time reading this series; like GRRM, Rothfuss is a slow writer. Some writers are really fast like Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson. Others like GRRM and Rothfuss tend to take their time writing. Edit: grammar. Alright!! On half of book 2 now..very interesting read!! Every free minutes i have, would whip them out and start reading...very very engrossing! Btw...any other author that is as good as GRRM besides Patrick Rothfuss u mentioned above? Coz i foresee i will finish all 5 books before GRRM could release the 6th...need interesting books to fill my empty braincells.. And thanks again! |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Feb 20 2013, 08:51 AM
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QUOTE(highbury1913 @ Feb 19 2013, 08:54 PM) Tolkien  well..apart that of course.... |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Feb 20 2013, 11:37 AM
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jst found this..for those that doesnt know yet..it's pretty awesome! i always like to refer to map whenever i read...but so far for the likes of raymond e feist or salvatore, they provide map.....except this GRRM..so here go..the map for it....now i can get a sense of where every location is... if only i can look for someone to print this out A2 size for free...kekeee.... http://www.sermountaingoat.co.uk/map/versi...ulative_map.jpg |
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Mech Warrior 6
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Feb 21 2013, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(highbury1913 @ Feb 20 2013, 08:03 PM) I don't know which version of the books you're reading, but all the editions I've seen has a map. Serious!  Then guess the enovel version's a bit different....mine doesnt come with map.  |
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