MisterOJ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I finally finished Belly of the Bow by KJ Parker last night. Much of the book felt like a complete slog - but the last 100 pages or so picked up nicely and finished strong. Really not sure about what I think of the "magic" in this series. It's really odd and I don't think I care for it. I like Parker's other books I've read (the Engineer trilogy and The Folding Knife) more because of the lack of magic in them. I think this series would be better without all of that, but I am assuming it'll all get explained in the final book. I can't go on to the third book right now though. Need a break from Parker before that. So... I'll probably start Sand by Hugh Howey tonight. Looks like the whole thing is under 300 pages, so I may get through the whole thing this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkynJay Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Finished The Barrow by Mark Smylie. I don't know what to say, it is the best fantasy debut I have read in two years, and the first new series in that time frame with enough depth to be worth actually discussing. Not for everyone, it features more sex than Bakker and will probably be just as polarizing. I will save further talk for the inevitable spoiler thread. I was also given an opportunity to give away a copy, open internationally. So, ya know, feel free to enter here. Next up is Honor's Knight by Rachael Bach. Though I am over half done already because these books are pure crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melphis Amekia Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Read the Sinai Tapestry and I was blown away for... the first third of the book(and some moments later in the book). I just can't make myself like the rest of the book, even though I am still completely fascinated by it... slight paradox there, but yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First of My Name Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I finished Tigana and I loved it. Very good book, beautifully written, great ending. Now reading X-Wing: Wraith Squadron, from the Star Wars Expanded Universe, which does not come close to Tigana but is still a fun read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Picked up Leah Fleming's Remembrance Day this morning, a typical war novel that she tends to be pretty good at. This isn't one of her stronger ones, imho, but interesting all the same. May finish it today, if this bastard cold doesn't sod off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerolunar Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have been reading "Pet Sematary" but it is going slowly. Not much has happened so far, but I will be waiting patiently for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hope you enjoy Wolf Hall as much as I did! I'm like 300 pages into Wolf Hall and I love it. It took me a solid 50 pages to get used to the writing style but once I did I haven't been able to put the book down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkynJay Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have been reading "Pet Sematary" but it is going slowly. Not much has happened so far, but I will be waiting patiently for it.Keep waiting. Book bored me to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Keep waiting. Book bored me to death. I've read almost every King book, and I consider this one by and far the worst. It makes me want to kick babies it's so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procrastimancer Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I was really liking Wolfhound Century until I turned a page and instead of finding an epilogue or even the barest hint of an attempt to wrap things up some, found the author's bio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilKing Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Finished Shadow of the Torturer. Onto the next book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Nearly finished Remembrance Day. It's definitely picked up, and there have been some twists that I didn't see coming, so I'm enjoying it more. Not sure what to read next, my TRP is pretty big. And last night I broke my rule of not buying any more books until I've read all the ones I already have. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crow's Third Eye Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'm feeli.g pretty bad right now, and not really in the mood for any great masterpiece that is full of complexities and whatnot. That said, I still want somethig to read, otherwise i will be bored out of my mind (i'm in hospital for the foreseeable future). Can someone recommend something trashy but enjoyable thats an easy read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkess Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Depends what kind of books you're looking for me. Some of my favorite lighter books are Philippa Gregory, but that sort of historical romance isn't for everyone. I just started Christopher Moore's A Dirty Job for a book club meeting this Wednesday. Amusing so far, although I am a bit put off by the constant 'beta male' shit. Reminds me of PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted01 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm feeli.g pretty bad right now, and not really in the mood for any great masterpiece that is full of complexities and whatnot. That said, I still want somethig to read, otherwise i will be bored out of my mind (i'm in hospital for the foreseeable future). Can someone recommend something trashy but enjoyable thats an easy read?As Starkess said, Philippa Gregory is a good bet if historical fiction is your thing - I tend to turn to it when I'm ill too. Otherwise Leah Fleming is quite good, particularly The Captain's Daughter. It's a bit difficult to recommend anything without knowing more information on what you like. Speedy recovery! :)I started and almost finished The Day I Died by Polly Courtney last night. An interesting premise - girl has amnesia after a bomb hits a club she's in, runs away and starts a new life under a different identity - but it's probably not executed in the best way. I don't particularly care about Jo/Rebecca, I just want to find out why she ran away from the blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ashes Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Just finishing up my reread of The Silmarillion. It's as epic as epic gets but I can't help feeling a sense of relief that I'm almost done. It could probably have used a little levity but where to put it, I dunno (especially since I was most affected by the Tale of the Children of Hurin).That said, I will have to go through another reread cause I lost track of what happened to most of Feanor's sons and didn't realize they were down to two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crow's Third Eye Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Just finishing up my reread of The Silmarillion. It's as epic as epic gets but I can't help feeling a sense of relief that I'm almost done. It could probably have used a little levity but where to put it, I dunno (especially since I was most affected by the Tale of the Children of Hurin).That said, I will have to go through another reread cause I lost track of what happened to most of Feanor's sons and didn't realize they were down to two.:lol: I get that sometimes too. I'll be reading the Silmarillion and suddenly, damn, who's this guy and where did xyz go?! Anyone I lose track of goes to Ungoliant i. my mind :DThank youfor those who made suggestions. I was in a very crappy mood so please forgive the lack of information in the post. I will take a look at what you have suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Philippa Gregory is about as historicaly acurate as Robocop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowborn Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'm about 40% into Toll the Hounds, I have to say I don't get the hate. It's not the best Malazan book, probably, nor the second best, but it's good. Kruppe can get obnoxious after a while, but that's just the way he is. :lol: I don't mind the introspective characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkess Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Philippa Gregory is about as historicaly acurate as Robocop. So? I'd read a textbook if I wanted to know what really happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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