AUyushu Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I wouldn't say it was a massive letdown, but I did prefer the first book. The second book was still reasonably good and an entertaining read but the first book was probably better in just about every respect.This is how I felt about both books really. But some of my favorite parts of the first book were the backstory flashbacks, so that would figure. The second book is still very good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I think I was a bit disappointed in that it didn't feel as energetic or as lively as the first novel, and in particular some of the plot turns were telegraphed from a mile away (Jean's fling was obviously doomed from the get-go). But a massive let down? I don't think I felt like that at the time. It just seemed rougher and more tentative, but that may just be a one-off, or it could be a sign that Lynch was pushing his writing and not quite getting where he wanted to be -- yet he clearly has oodles of talent.Very much looking forward to RoT, whenever it should come out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Someone proposed an interesting theory on Amazon about why the book has been delayed.I'm not sure if that's really possible, but I'd heard that Raymond E. Feist ended up in a similar situation. I assume the ongoing medical issues are the primary reason for the delays, but that's an interesting, if rather depressing, take on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 I really hope that's not the reason for the delay. That said, it would not shock me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I really hope that's not the reason for the delay. That said, it would not shock me.I'm pretty sure it isn't and it's his other medical issues. But it's an angle I hadn't considered before. If you're a writer (or director or whatever) and you get divorced, what is the other person entitled to? 50% of the earnings of all your work in perpetuity? Not something I've thought about much before, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie McBride Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 ...I didn't quote in case you prefer to edit the post. I'm not personally acquainted with Scott Lynch or his former wife, but from what I could gleam from their blogs at the time it didn't seem there was a bitter divorce battle going on, to the contrary they both seemed sad over the situation. To be sure I just searched the Wisconsin Court System website and what is almost certainly their divorce case file lists Lynch and is former wife as joint petitioners and is marked as "closed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Ah, you're right. Not the best angle to pursue, and contravention of my earlier suggestion we don't get into gossip-mongering. Probably a discussion for another time without this particular situation to base it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Merciful Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I just listened to the audio interview with Scott posted on Orion website, but either I missed it or he didn't mention the publication date. I only heard interviewer mention 2011 in his first question.So...when?EDIT: Stupid me...I found info in the next tab on Orion website...November 2011. Well, that's ... late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski the Swift Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Someone proposed an interesting theory on Amazon about why the book has been delayed.I'm not sure if that's really possible, but I'd heard that Raymond E. Feist ended up in a similar situation. I assume the ongoing medical issues are the primary reason for the delays, but that's an interesting, if rather depressing, take on it.When abouts in Ray's career did this happen? Just after the Serpentwar Saga? Or even just after Rage of a Demon King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 EDIT: Stupid me...I found info in the next tab on Orion website...November 2011. Well, that's ... late.At this stage it could turn out to be early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Here's the audio interview link, if folks have missed it. Pretty cool. I do love that cover -- is it Palencar?My biggest concern for RoT is that Sabetha just won't live up to the expectations that have been raised in the prior two novels. She's got a lot to live up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I do love that cover -- is it Palencar?I'm thinking "no." The brushwork seems all wrong for it to be Palencar.Digging around, the art is apparently by Benjamin Carre, although I can't confirm that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underfoot Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I just listened to the audio interview with Scott posted on Orion website, but either I missed it or he didn't mention the publication date. I only heard interviewer mention 2011 in his first question.So...when?EDIT: Stupid me...I found info in the next tab on Orion website...November 2011. Well, that's ... late.It's actually coming out this year?! I think that's good news! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I get such cognitive dissonance from that avatar, X-ray.And yeah, much more obvious it's not Palencar from this larger image. Very cool, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Merciful Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I get such cognitive dissonance from that avatar, X-ray.And yeah, much more obvious it's not Palencar from this larger image. Very cool, though.In the interview, Scott says its Benjamin Carre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grack21 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 In the interview, Scott says its Benjamin Carre. I absolutely love the cover to the second one. It's what got me to pick up the first one originally. (This was long before I knew this board even existed.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 The OCD side of me laments the fact that there is no continuity of styles between the covers in the series.OTOH, that is a pretty awesome cover jacket for RoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkynJay Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I dont mind the lack of continuity of covers, only because they went different every time. I hate it more when they start in one style, then switch (my Pratchett collection being the worst offender, but my Martin Millar books are trade paperback and 3 DIFFERENT SIZES?! I dunno who made that damn decision). Love the second cover anyway, and think the third cover looks amazing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lies And Perfidy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 OMGRELEASEDATE aside, it's kinda just nice to hear Scott talking about his writing with obvious enthusiasm. His radio silence was worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU-RAY Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yeah, listening to that made me rather happy. Glad to hear him in fairly good spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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