Pliskin Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 My opinion of the sequels is kind of mitigated.I thought Red Skies was very well done, but I can't ignore the feeling that it's just a filler, it didn't grasp my interest. But it's a good standalone.Republic of Thieves, on the other hand, I had great expectations, knowing the setting and Beth would be in it, but it didn't really deliver. The politics and the mind game were kind of low and disappointing. Underwhelming is the right word, yes.And the reveal about Locke was kind of lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hairy bear Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I actually found the reveal about Locke a very good one, with lots of potential. But I agree that the irrellevant politics and the mild pranks competition were really weak. RoT was underwhelming, although I'm convinced the next entry will come back to the level of the previous books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyanna Stark Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Just finished The Lies of Locke Lamora, thought it was a decent book for the first of a series. Hope that these keep getting better, which I'm sure they will. Really enjoyed the ending. And I'm assuming Locke's true name is very important to the story. He's a hidden bastard or something? Or, I'm just hoping so, I guess. Yes, he is the son of Rhaegar and Lyanna. I would like to say yes, unfortunately I didn't like the sequels as much as the first one. The name is very important, yes, but don't get your hopes too high either... I personally thought the reveal was really weird and disappointing... I'm not sure what people were hoping for though? That he was like the Spawn of Awesome? I thought it was an interesting choice, and will be fascinating to follow whether the future story will deal with the heritage vs making your own destiny issues. Whatever happens I for one am looking forward to more Jean Tannen, because he is dreamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 From UK publisher's website: Publication date: 15 Oct 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 From UK publisher's website: Wow. Was not expecting it this year. Good for Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Standard response: I'll believe it when the book is in my hands, not before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyphillip Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Standard response: I'll believe it when the book is in my hands, not before. There has not been a word mentioned by Mr. Lynch, and he is very interactive online. I'll believe it when he makes an announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 From Orion rights guide: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/assets/OrionPublishingGroup/downloads/Catalogues/Rights-Guide-Orion-2015-Frontlist.pdf The Thorn of Emberlain With a controversial twist in the tale coming, Locke and Jean find themselves sucked into the horror of war. I wonder what this "controversial twist" will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 From Orion rights guide: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/assets/OrionPublishingGroup/downloads/Catalogues/Rights-Guide-Orion-2015-Frontlist.pdf I wonder what this "controversial twist" will be...:dunno:Hard to believe it would be more controversial than the painting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 It depends if Jean and Locke hook up.:)But really, does anyone else assume the painting is just complete B.S.? I mean, really, look at who provided it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End of Disc One Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Nevermind. If a publisher posts a date, does that generally mean that they have good reason to expect it to be out then? As opposed to retailer dates, I mean, which you can never trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Any confirmation on Oct. release date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CityApache Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 If a publisher posts a date, does that generally mean that they have good reason to expect it to be out then? As opposed to retailer dates, I mean, which you can never trust. Why, of course a publisher's date is much more reliable than retailer's, but I wouldn't say it's set in stone either. Even if they have the script, author can always demand changes I guess. Remember a few publisher's dates that was definitely not delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Moody Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think a publisher date is more likely than a retailer date to be one that was real at some point. But that doesn't mean they're always current. The rights guide linked above listed a September date, with a note that the manuscript was due in May. Since we're now two months past that due date and the manuscript is apparently not finished (unless it is and Lynch just hasn't mentioned that on social media), I'd say both September and October are unlikely, and we're fast approaching the point where the book will be bumped out of 2015 entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Some online bookstores are now saying July 2016! :crying: Waterstoneshttps://www.waterstones.com/book/the-thorn-of-emberlain/scott-lynch/9780575077058 Amazon.dehttp://www.amazon.de/Thorn-Emberlain-GollanczF-Scott-Lynch/dp/0575077050/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Very unfortunate, but surprising absolutely no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Book Depository is now also saying July 2016: http://www.bookdepository.com/Thorn-Emberlain-Scott-Lynch/9780575077058 From [url=http://scottlynch78.tumblr.com/post/125076912423/how-can-one-get-their-hands-on-a-copy-of-the]Tumblr[/url]: How can one get their hands on a copy of The Bastards and the Knives? I would love a hardcover copy, but cannot find it anywhere. :( Is it just a lovely hoax to keep me wanting? It doesn’t exist yet. That’s the only complication with getting one’s hands on it, unless one possesses a TARDIS. The reason it’s listed in various databases as having been published is a cautionary testament to the essential impossibility of correcting a fuck-up in those databases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfTinyKittens Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Still no confirmation that the MS has been turned in? If so, October seems ridiculously unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdyphillip Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Again, Lynch has a very large online presence. He will be the first to let the readers know when this book is complete. All speculation based on website publication dates is frivolous at best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Again, Lynch has a very large online presence. He will be the first to let the readers know when this book is complete. All speculation based on website publication dates is frivolous at best... At the same time we can also acknowledge that all his estimates on this book have been wrong so far. It's always later, and later. There have been some pretty strong statements guaranteeing a 2014 release for Thorn, I'm a bit baffled it isn't coming out, even though I really shouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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