Crown Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hey everyone,Coming over from the depths of the forum games to share an initiative to start reading Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy, and perhaps his other books when we finish the trilogy, with a few other forum members who haven't read it yet. We'll be using this thread to discuss as we make our way through the books.Current unspoiled participants:CrownAlex BaratheonJulifay GreyironFragile BirdDaniSnowbornKing Euron GreyjoyMya StoneSer Alek ScummyCurrent spoiled participants:Mister OJ (read The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Best Served Cold)Ferrum Aeternum (read The Blade Itself)The Lord's Kiss (read The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country)Petyr Baelish the First (read The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country)Harding Grim (read The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country)DaveSumm (read The Blade Itself)Future participants:Eyron I (read The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings, will join if we read Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country)Just tell us if you want to participate, and I'll make sure I'll add you to the list.Reading schedule:Explanation: the dates correspond with the chapters you read that day, the day after you'll be allowed to discuss them without spoilertags. Example: you read The End and The Survivors on Monday, and you can discuss them on Tuesday. If you want to discuss events from the next chapter(s) you need to spoilertag them and tell from which chapter it is.Monday, January 7thThe EndThe SurvivorsTuesday, January 8thQuestionsNo Choice at AllWednesday, January 9thPlaying With KnivesTeeth and FingersThursday, January 10thThe Wide and Barren NorthFencing PracticeFriday, January 11thThe Morning RitualFirst of the MagiSaturday, January 12thThe Good ManOn The ListSunday, January 13thAn Offer and a GiftThe King of the NorthmenMonday, January 14thA Road Between Two DentistFlatheadsTuesday, January 15thThe Course of True LoveHow Dogs are TrainedWednesday, January 16thTea and VengeanceWhat Freedom Looks LikeThursday, January 17thThe King's JusticeMeans of EscapeFriday, January 18thThree SignsThe Theatrical Outfitter'sSaturday, January 19thBarbarians at the GateNextSunday, January 20thBetter than DeathSore ThumbMonday, January 21thQuestionsNobilityTuesday, January 22thDark WorkWords and DustWednesday, January 23thThe Remarkable Talents of Brother LongfootHer Kind Fight EverythingThursday, January 24thShe Loves Me . . . NotThe SeedFriday, January 25thNever Bet Against a MagusIdeal AudienceSaturday, January 26thThe House of the MakerNobody's DogSunday, January 27thEach Man Worships HimselfOld FriendsMonday, January 28thBack to the MudMiseryTuesday, January 29thThe Tools we Have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm against setting up a reading schedule, but I think everyone should do their best to keep up. If anyone is lagging behind too much, spoilers will become an even larger issue.On that subject, I think we should use spoiler tags, pointing out which chapter it is above the tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juli Greyjoy Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm against setting up a reading schedule, but I think everyone should do their best to keep up. If anyone is lagging behind too much, spoilers will become an even larger issue.On that subject, I think we should use spoiler tags, pointing out which chapter it is above the tag. :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Shall we start with Book 1 - why not edit your thread title to say Book 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm against setting up a reading schedule, but I think everyone should do their best to keep up. If anyone is lagging behind too much, spoilers will become an even larger issue.On that subject, I think we should use spoiler tags, pointing out which chapter it is above the tag.I agree, that could work. Maybe we can do a reading schedule in weeks, let's say:Week 1 - page 1 to 100, and then after the week you don't need to use spoiler tags for the events you read in that week?Shall we start with Book 1 - why not edit your thread title to say Book 1?Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 EDIT: Nevermind. Name already changed.God, I'm so slow today...EDIT 2:I agree, that could work. Maybe we can do a reading schedule in weeks, let's say:Week 1 - page 1 to 100, and then after the week you don't need to use spoiler tags for the events you read in that week? :agree:I think that's the best method. Better than a full reading schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juli Greyjoy Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I agree, that could work. Maybe we can do a reading schedule in weeks, let's say:Week 1 - page 1 to 100, and then after the week you don't need to use spoiler tags for the events you read in that week?Sounds good to me. I think everybody should be able to keep up with that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Dammit guys.I just started the series a few weeks ago for the first time.But, I have put off starting the third book. So, I'll put it off a little while longer while y'all catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 OJ, but that means you can discuss Book 1, as long as you don't spoil for Book 2, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 OJ, but that means you can discuss Book 1, as long as you don't spoil for Book 2, eh?Yeah, he can just tag along as we make our way to Book 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Yeah, I'll probably do something like that. I'll give input and whatnot without spoiling anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I just started on The Blade Itself a few weeks ago too, and am a little over halfway through. I'm loving the book thus far and would be glad to participate in this thread in a fashion similar to MisterOJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lord's Kiss Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 After finishing Red Country, I was considering giving the trilogy a reread. Count me in.Edit: won't spoil anything, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Added some people to the list, I hope the unspoiled ones (including me) don't have a problem with spoiled participants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearbert Dondarrion Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'll reread it. No spoilers, naturally( just finished Red Country) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 In the interest of full disclosure, I've also read Best Served Cold. It was the first Abercrombie book I read. But, I can say that nothing that happens in it has really anything to do with the original trilogy (at least through the first two books) except for a couple of main characters in Best Served Cold having very minor roles in the first two books of the FIrst Law trilogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowborn Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'll join you too, Crown. I'm curious about these books. I may not post too often, though, it depends on whether I get internet at home again soon... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harding Grim Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have read all, but would like to throw my opinion in here and there if possible. No spoliers. Promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 We should take some time to discuss how we're going to handle spoilertags and whether we'll use a reading schedule or not. I suggest we don't use a reading schedule and make sure that you hide spoilers if you're ahead of the group.Yeah, I think a good rule of thumb would be to use spoiler tags whenever in doubt. I already have a couple of comments in the back of my mind that I'd like to make and will definitely put one in a spoiler tag, even though it is a broad observation with very, very limited spoiler information.When are y'all thinking about starting the read? I may even go back and re-read a bit on your schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 When are y'all thinking about starting the read? I may even go back and re-read a bit on your schedule.Next week, probably on Tuesday or Wednesday. I think around 100-150 pages a week is okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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