Michael Seswatha Jordan Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm currently doing a reread of TSA, but been looking into other series to start afterwards. These two caught my eye, and would like those of you, who have read them, to give your thoughts on which you liked better. And the pros and cons of both. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Long Price >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Every Other Completed Series In The History Of Fantasy Literature. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well, yes, what the spock dog hybrid thing said. Also if you, say, don't do ebooks, the second Caine book will cost you about 9 million dollars or so. It's why I've never read them. *ducks rocks* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Dude, the Stover stuff's been on kindle for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yes, notice I said if you DONT do ebooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Ah, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 It's quite possible these are the two best series in modern fantasy. Both nearly flawless. They're also so completely different that they're basically impossible to directly compare. Read both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Seswatha Jordan Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yea, I read almost everything on Kindle. So, LPT is better than any fantasy you've ever read @ spockydog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Seswatha Jordan Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 It's quite possible these are the two best series in modern fantasy. Both nearly flawless.They're also so completely different that they're basically impossible to directly compare. Read both.OK then, which one first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underfoot Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 The series are really different. What are you looking for in a book right now? Character-driven stuff or action? Unusual setting or gritty yet standard fantasy? Swearing and violence or polite hand gestures and politics? You gotta give us more to go on. Both are great, and I'd recommend both, but they're so different I don't know how to recommend one over the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End of Disc One Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Can't go wrong with either, but Long Price is a bit overhyped on this board. Good series, but not one of the best out there IMO. I prefer Abraham's other fantasy series, Dagger & Coin. Acts of Caine on the other hand, is not overhyped at all. Totally awesome, though I'm only nearing the end of the second book right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Depends. Do you want a fast-paced and very angry action spectacle with plenty of character or a beautiful, poetic study of emotion and obligation? Basically Long Price is Audrey Hepburn and Caine is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstark Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I have not read Acts of Caine so I cannot address the OP, but I am one of those who is hyping Long Price.. I think it's vastly underrated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I have not read Acts of Caine so I cannot address the OP, but I am one of those who is hyping Long Price.. I think it's vastly underrated.. Put me in this category as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yes, notice I said if you DONT do ebooks. But because they're now available on ebooks, the price for a mmpb has dropped dramatically. Amazon has many copies for less than $20. A far cry from $9M. It's quite possible these are the two best series in modern fantasy. Both nearly flawless. They're also so completely different that they're basically impossible to directly compare. Read both. Agreed. It's my favorite work of fiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Seswatha Jordan Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well, I understand LPQ is political right? Is there is still action and intrigue. I'm really looking for a lot of intrigue and something to make ya think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underfoot Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well, I understand LPQ is political right? Is there is still action and intrigue. I'm really looking for a lot of intrigue and something to make ya think. You're probably looking more at Long Price then. The first book is a slow burn, and very little/no action, but it's got intrigue and politics like crazy. The third and fourth books have more action elements. Acts of Caine has intrigue as well, especially book two (which is as far as I've read so far), but not at the same level as Long Price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unJon Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Caine. It will make you think and is more up OP alley from what I can tell from posts in Bakker thread. I predict you will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 But because they're now available on ebooks, the price for a mmpb has dropped dramatically. Amazon has many copies for less than $20. A far cry from $9M. Agreed. It's my favorite work of fiction.Oh really, I'll have to look into finally reading these then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unJon Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 So worth it Darth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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