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akots · 27-01-2009, 14:10

Yes. Erikson is very good, I've read them all quite some time ago and the last one which was published recently and also there are additional books of these series (necromancer trilogy by Erikson) and two books by Ian Esslemont (Night of Knives and Return of the Crimson Guard). Their forum is a nice community as well.

I'm waiting for the 5th George RR Martin's book and reading Joe Abercrombie's trilogy meanwhile. Also not bad at all.

barbu1977 · 27-01-2009, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Darkness

I've got to second this suggestion. I've just finished the first book of Erikson's Malazan books of the fallen series (Gardens of the Moon) and it was great. Very complex with many different storylines. Reading book 2 now (Deadhouse Gates) and this one is also very good.

It's available at my local Library, I'll probably make it next on my reading list.

BTW, I just finished Tom Clancy's Hunt for the Red October. I did enjoy it. You could call it "historical" in some ways.

Shabbaman · 27-01-2009, 16:18

I've started reading the Saga of the Seven Suns, by Kevin J. Anderson. He's a co-writer (probably better: ghost writer) for many "fake" Dune and Star Wars novels, and (thus) a true master at milking a storyline. Entertaining.

Darkness · 03-02-2009, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Shabbaman

I've started reading the Saga of the Seven Suns, by Kevin J. Anderson. He's a co-writer (probably better: ghost writer) for many "fake" Dune and Star Wars novels, and (thus) a true master at milking a storyline. Entertaining.

Why "fake" Dune ? Besides the original novel I think the books co-written by Anderson are actually better than the rest of the original series....

Shabbaman · 03-02-2009, 19:50

Yes, yes... it seems no one likes the other Dune novels, but I do: it might be weird ravings of an alcoholic, incoherent and whatnot, but at least it seemed original. Those prequels seem to elaborate on some existing information (at least they claim to...). It's entertaining, but Anderson is stretching very little new information over a lot of pages. Each book has basically the same page-long introductions, over and over again. It's the same in the Saga of the Seven Suns.

Dell19 · 15-02-2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by Shabbaman

Yes, yes... it seems no one likes the other Dune novels, but I do: it might be weird ravings of an alcoholic, incoherent and whatnot, but at least it seemed original. Those prequels seem to elaborate on some existing information (at least they claim to...). It's entertaining, but Anderson is stretching very little new information over a lot of pages. Each book has basically the same page-long introductions, over and over again. It's the same in the Saga of the Seven Suns.

Nah I also like the other Dune books more than the prequels etc. The Butlerian jihad books had promise but the last book let the trilogy down (specifically the ending). The Leto books tried to introduce too many links to the Dune book and introduced a ridiculous chain of events that seemed impossible.

romeothemonk · 16-02-2009, 13:04

I must not have read all the Dune books then. I read a couple, really liking the original, and then thought that most of the others were derivitive tripe. I can't say that I read the Anderson "prequels", but I did read his star wars, and I have to agree with Shabba that the man can milk a story line for 400 pages and a paycheck.

Darkness · 20-03-2009, 13:21

I recently read Brent Weeks' "Night Angel" trilogy. Fairly good books, even if the storyline is a bit chaotic...

Shabbaman · 20-07-2009, 11:47

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Originally Posted by romeothemonk

ON the historical fiction side, I have really enjoyed Harry Turtledoves WorldWar series, and I am just now finishing up his Southern Victory series.
I realize that his literary skills are probably only a 5, but the concept is fresh and loaded with enough fact to keep me interested and thinking hard about several things.
Most notably is my theory that Roosevelt with Social Security ended the proclivity of States to rebel, especially the southern states, as they draw more heavily on government assistance. With close to half of the population on the federal dole revolt becomes nearly unelectable.

Anyway, you can check his stuff out here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Turtledove

I found this guy in an online book store while searching for books for my holiday. I'll check it out, as well as A Game Of Thrones by George R.R. Martin and Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Should be enough for two weeks.

Shabbaman · 25-08-2009, 14:54

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Originally Posted by barbu1977

It's available at my local Library, I'll probably make it next on my reading list.

BTW, I just finished Tom Clancy's Hunt for the Red October. I did enjoy it. You could call it "historical" in some ways.

You should try Red storm rising by Tom Clancy, I think it's his best "historical" book.

I finished A Game Of Thrones and How Few Remain, and both got me to go for their sequels. As for How Few Remain, I'd say it's definately interesting to try this one. I like alternative history, but this one is about the american civil war, a period I don't know that much about. It's a good thing that I had read up a bit on it before I read the book, otherwise I would've missed quite a bit. The sequel is about WWI, I expect that to be more recognizable for a European.

And yes, Turtledove's literary skills might only be a 5, they're not worse than those of KJ Anderson

27-01-2009, 14:10	#141
akots Nebuchadnezzar II Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Glover Park Posts: 4,459	Yes. Erikson is very good, I've read them all quite some time ago and the last one which was published recently and also there are additional books of these series (necromancer trilogy by Erikson) and two books by Ian Esslemont (Night of Knives and Return of the Crimson Guard). Their forum is a nice community as well. I'm waiting for the 5th George RR Martin's book and reading Joe Abercrombie's trilogy meanwhile. Also not bad at all. __________________ Cujusvis hominis est errare; nullius, nisi insipientis in errore perseverare Ciceron (Marcus Tullius)

27-01-2009, 16:18	#143
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,494	I've started reading the Saga of the Seven Suns, by Kevin J. Anderson. He's a co-writer (probably better: ghost writer) for many "fake" Dune and Star Wars novels, and (thus) a true master at milking a storyline. Entertaining. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

03-02-2009, 19:50	#145
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,494	Yes, yes... it seems no one likes the other Dune novels, but I do: it might be weird ravings of an alcoholic, incoherent and whatnot, but at least it seemed original. Those prequels seem to elaborate on some existing information (at least they claim to...). It's entertaining, but Anderson is stretching very little new information over a lot of pages. Each book has basically the same page-long introductions, over and over again. It's the same in the Saga of the Seven Suns. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

16-02-2009, 13:04	#147
romeothemonk King Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yankton, SD. Posts: 1,310	I must not have read all the Dune books then. I read a couple, really liking the original, and then thought that most of the others were derivitive tripe. I can't say that I read the Anderson "prequels", but I did read his star wars, and I have to agree with Shabba that the man can milk a story line for 400 pages and a paycheck. __________________ I am not crazy cause I take the right pills..................................... Everyday

20-03-2009, 13:21	#148
Darkness Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 4,169	I recently read Brent Weeks' "Night Angel" trilogy. Fairly good books, even if the storyline is a bit chaotic... __________________ "Death is lighter than a feather, but duty is heavier than a mountain..." - The Eye of the World