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- c4master disse...
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- Abr 5 2007, 10h22
Which book are you reading?

I'd like to know which book you're reading at the moment. I've just finished "Reaper Man" from Terry Pratchett. It's been very funny, Ireally liked it. Anyway, now I went on to "Child Of An Ancient City" from Tad Williams and Nina Kiriki Hoffman. It's only a novel, sad enough. Anyway, it seems to be great again as anything from Tad Williams I#ve read so far has been amazing!

What about you? Which book are you reading?

[quote][b][user]c4master[/user][/b] disse: I'd like to know which book you're reading at the moment. I've just finished "Reaper Man" from Terry Pratchett. It's been very funny, Ireally liked it. Anyway, now I went on to "Child Of An Ancient City" from Tad Williams and Nina Kiriki Hoffman. It's only a novel, sad enough. Anyway, it seems to be great again as anything from Tad Williams I#ve read so far has been amazing! What about you? Which book are you reading?[quote]

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- Eleniel disse...
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- Abr 5 2007, 22h34
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, and The Sandman #9: "Tales in the Sand", the first number The Doll's House, by Neil Gaiman.

[quote][b][user]Eleniel[/user][/b] disse: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, and The Sandman #9: "Tales in the Sand", the first number The Doll's House, by Neil Gaiman.[quote]

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- JakobM disse...
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- Abr 6 2007, 11h03
For the last weeks I read 'The Tale of the Horned God' by Andreas Bull-Hansen, he's a Norwegian author.

He has a homepage with some excerpts: bull-hansen.com.

This six-volume book series is a story of gods and is a really complex saga, it's not like the fantasy books which are so popular nowadays ...

Anyone already read them?

Jakob

[quote][b][user]JakobM[/user][/b] disse: For the last weeks I read 'The Tale of the Horned God' by Andreas Bull-Hansen, he's a Norwegian author. [img]http://bull-hansen.com/images/portrett_l.jpg[/img] He has a homepage with some excerpts: [url=http://bull-hansen.com/index.php?page=om]bull-hansen.com[/url]. This six-volume book series is a story of gods and is a really complex saga, it's not like the fantasy books which are so popular nowadays ... Anyone already read them?[quote]

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- c4master disse...
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- Abr 7 2007, 10h06
No, never heard of him.

I've now finished "Child Of An Ancient City". It has been amazing, I really like Tad Williams :D
Now I'm moving on to fool's gold part 2 ("Wild Magic") from Jude Fisher. I'm sure I'll love it since the first book has been great.

[quote][b][user]c4master[/user][/b] disse: No, never heard of him. I've now finished "Child Of An Ancient City". It has been amazing, I really like Tad Williams :D Now I'm moving on to fool's gold part 2 ("Wild Magic") from Jude Fisher. I'm sure I'll love it since the first book has been great.[quote]

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- disse...
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- Abr 12 2007, 17h46
JakobM said:
For the last weeks I read 'The Tale of the Horned God' by Andreas Bull-Hansen, he's a Norwegian author.

He has a homepage with some excerpts: bull-hansen.com.

This six-volume book series is a story of gods and is a really complex saga, it's not like the fantasy books which are so popular nowadays ...

Anyone already read them?

I've read it, as well as Lushons Plater and Profetier: Memoarer om John Thiersen. They're all excellent, but I don't think any of them have been translated to English.

I'm currently reading Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King (book 5 of his excellent The Dark Tower series) and The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker, the first book of The Prince of Nothing trilogy.

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] disse: [quote][b][user]JakobM[/user][/b] said: For the last weeks I read 'The Tale of the Horned God' by Andreas Bull-Hansen, he's a Norwegian author. [img]http://bull-hansen.com/images/portrett_l.jpg[/img] He has a homepage with some excerpts: [url=http://bull-hansen.com/index.php?page=om]bull-hansen.com[/url]. This six-volume book series is a story of gods and is a really complex saga, it's not like the fantasy books which are so popular nowadays ... Anyone already read them?[/quote] I've read it, as well as [i]Lushons Plater[/i] and [i]Profetier: Memoarer om John Thiersen[/i]. They're all excellent, but I don't think any of them have been translated to English. I'm currently reading [i]Wolves of the Calla[/i] by Stephen King (book 5 of his excellent [i]The Dark Tower[/i] series) and [i]The Darkness That Comes Before[/i] by R. Scott Bakker, the first book of [i]The Prince of Nothing[/i] trilogy.[quote]
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- svinx disse...
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- Abr 14 2007, 18h52
i've just started on the Narnia series

Fairy tales are more than true, not because they tell us dragons exist, but that they can be beaten.

Have you read the WoT series and enjoyed it why not join the Wheel of Time group

[quote][b][user]svinx[/user][/b] disse: i've just started on the Narnia series[quote]

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- Losthiliel disse...
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- Abr 15 2007, 11h22
currently nothing, i'm eagerly waiting or Feist's Silverthorn. It shoud be delivered any day now, oooooh :)

[quote][b][user]Losthiliel[/user][/b] disse: currently nothing, i'm eagerly waiting or Feist's Silverthorn. It shoud be delivered any day now, oooooh :)[quote]

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- Rhanyc disse...
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- Abr 17 2007, 9h32
Into the heart of earth

Action comedy from greyhawk stories

Walk lightly with joy

[quote][b][user]Rhanyc[/user][/b] disse: Into the heart of earth Action comedy from greyhawk stories [quote]

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- rainbowrider disse...
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- Abr 19 2007, 10h55
I just finished "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini and now started "Eldest", the second book of the series. At first I wasn't too sure if I should read them actually coz they were said to be children's books, but after reading the first one I can only say they're great fantasy (and honestly, I wouldn't let a child read them, coz partly they're far too brutal)

[quote][b][user]rainbowrider[/user][/b] disse: I just finished "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini and now started "Eldest", the second book of the series. At first I wasn't too sure if I should read them actually coz they were said to be children's books, but after reading the first one I can only say they're great fantasy (and honestly, I wouldn't let a child read them, coz partly they're far too brutal)[quote]

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- aboumonkey disse...
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- Abr 19 2007, 14h25
i am reading now the sword of truth trilogy.

viva la revolution comrades

[quote][b][user]aboumonkey[/user][/b] disse: i am reading now the sword of truth trilogy.[quote]

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- Soulmate13 disse...
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- Abr 23 2007, 20h13
I am reading Assassin's quest by Robin Hobb.

[quote][b][user]Soulmate13[/user][/b] disse: I am reading Assassin's quest by Robin Hobb.[quote]

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- Losthiliel disse...
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- Abr 24 2007, 10h55
aboumonkey said:
i am reading now the sword of truth trilogy.

i have heard about that one. what do you say to it? what is it like?

[quote][b][user]Losthiliel[/user][/b] disse: [quote][b][user]aboumonkey[/user][/b] said: i am reading now the sword of truth trilogy.[/quote] i have heard about that one. what do you say to it? what is it like?[quote]

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- Venso-Howlie disse...
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- Abr 29 2007, 9h33
Reading a book recounting ALL the legends in Greek Mythology, afterwards I'm gonna read Eragon.

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[quote][b][user]Venso-Howlie[/user][/b] disse: Reading a book recounting ALL the legends in Greek Mythology, afterwards I'm gonna read Eragon.[quote]

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- LordDEEP disse...
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- Abr 30 2007, 8h14
I still havent finnished them yet, but its:
The Essential Tolkien Library.

[quote][b][user]LordDEEP[/user][/b] disse: I still havent finnished them yet, but its: The Essential Tolkien Library. [quote]

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- Aterius-Gmork disse...
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- Mai 1 2007, 14h49
Terry Pratchet, several of his books. His books are just great, he has so much humour.

[quote][b][user]Aterius-Gmork[/user][/b] disse: Terry Pratchet, several of his books. His books are just great, he has so much humour.[quote]

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- aboumonkey disse...
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- Mai 4 2007, 7h57
sword of truth is shit I did not even finish the first book .boring as hell and the author expresses some politicl ideas which I personally cannot tolerate . stay away .... now I am finnishing a collection of Edgar Alan Poe's works .pretty good especially in the descriptions of mental illness and despair

viva la revolution comrades

[quote][b][user]aboumonkey[/user][/b] disse: sword of truth is shit I did not even finish the first book .boring as hell and the author expresses some politicl ideas which I personally cannot tolerate . stay away .... now I am finnishing a collection of Edgar Alan Poe's works .pretty good especially in the descriptions of mental illness and despair[quote]

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- Dekkja disse...
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- Mai 21 2007, 16h51
After recently having finished Elaine Cunningham's and Ed Greenwoods "the City of Splendors" (which is a fantastic read if you're into the Forgotten Realms), I started Terry Pratchett's "Going Postal" which has me laughing out loud quite frequently. :)

I'm reading more books than just that one but the rest isn't of the fiction variety. Because of my chronic multitasking when it comes to reading I'm not very quick at finishing novels - which may be a good thing 'cause I'm already spending more than enough money on books as it is. ;)

There are 10 types of people. Those that read binary and those that don't.

[quote][b][user]Dekkja[/user][/b] disse: After recently having finished Elaine Cunningham's and Ed Greenwoods "the City of Splendors" (which is a fantastic read if you're into the Forgotten Realms), I started Terry Pratchett's "Going Postal" which has me laughing out loud quite frequently. :) I'm reading more books than just that one but the rest isn't of the fiction variety. Because of my chronic multitasking when it comes to reading I'm not very quick at finishing novels - which may be a good thing 'cause I'm already spending more than enough money on books as it is. ;)[quote]

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- disse...
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- Mai 28 2007, 13h31
Just finished "1984" by George Orwell. I know, its actually no fantasy book, but its been so great that i couldnt help me making a post here.
Its amazing how the author is able to draw a world of terror and darkness which appears absolutely realistic and logical. Several times while reading i just put the book away, trying to comprehend what i had just read.
So guys, if there are people amongst you not knowing "1984", BUY IT!.

He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] disse: Just finished "1984" by George Orwell. I know, its actually no fantasy book, but its been so great that i couldnt help me making a post here. Its amazing how the author is able to draw a world of terror and darkness which appears absolutely realistic and logical. Several times while reading i just put the book away, trying to comprehend what i had just read. So guys, if there are people amongst you not knowing "1984", BUY IT!. He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future[quote]

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- c4master disse...
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- Mai 28 2007, 13h39
c4master said:
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Now I'm moving on to fool's gold part 2 ("Wild Magic") from Jude Fisher. I'm sure I'll love it since the first book has been great.
Just finished this one. Awesome work! I decided not to continue with the Song of Ice And Fire but rather stick with this series and go on to book number three of Fool's Gold. This should be advise enough reading it. ;-)

[quote][b][user]c4master[/user][/b] disse: [quote][b][user]c4master[/user][/b] said: .... Now I'm moving on to fool's gold part 2 ("Wild Magic") from Jude Fisher. I'm sure I'll love it since the first book has been great.[/quote] Just finished this one. Awesome work! I decided not to continue with the [i]Song of Ice And Fire[/i] but rather stick with this series and go on to book number three of [i]Fool's Gold[/i]. This should be advise enough reading it. ;-)[quote]

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- Losthiliel disse...
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- Mai 28 2007, 17h42
Azrael6 said:
Just finished "1984" by George Orwell. I know, its actually no fantasy book, but its been so great that i couldnt help me making a post here.
Its amazing how the author is able to draw a world of terror and darkness which appears absolutely realistic and logical. Several times while reading i just put the book away, trying to comprehend what i had just read.
So guys, if there are people amongst you not knowing "1984", BUY IT!.

He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future

I read this one sometime ago too. I also had to put the book away several times, but from different reason. I was either terified of what was happening or afraid to read further to find out what was going to happen. I have to say the book his really of very high quality, it will definately leave a strong impression (either negative or positive) in you. I would strongly recommnend to anyone to read it, althought i would not read it again (it was very frightening experience for me - and i am not the kind of person, who is too easily frightened).
Conclusion: deep thouhgt, high quality read, a bit mind torture

[quote][b][user]Losthiliel[/user][/b] disse: [quote][b][user]Azrael6[/user][/b] said: Just finished "1984" by George Orwell. I know, its actually no fantasy book, but its been so great that i couldnt help me making a post here. Its amazing how the author is able to draw a world of terror and darkness which appears absolutely realistic and logical. Several times while reading i just put the book away, trying to comprehend what i had just read. So guys, if there are people amongst you not knowing "1984", BUY IT!. He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future[/quote] I read this one sometime ago too. I also had to put the book away several times, but from different reason. I was either terified of what was happening or afraid to read further to find out what was going to happen. I have to say the book his really of very high quality, it will definately leave a strong impression (either negative or positive) in you. I would strongly recommnend to anyone to read it, althought i would not read it again (it was very frightening experience for me - and i am not the kind of person, who is too easily frightened). Conclusion: deep thouhgt, high quality read, a bit mind torture [quote]

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- Venso-Howlie disse...
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- Mai 31 2007, 10h23
Started reading all the Harry Potter books again due to the movie and final book's near release, upto Goblet of Fire.

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[quote][b][user]Venso-Howlie[/user][/b] disse: Started reading all the Harry Potter books again due to the movie and final book's near release, upto Goblet of Fire.[quote]

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- Greebo_Rox disse...
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- Jun 16 2007, 7h26
aboumonkey said:
Now I am finnishing a collection of Edgar Alan Poe's works .pretty good especially in the descriptions of mental illness and despair
E.A.P. is one of the best stuff I've ever read. Unique atmosphere, great descriptions. Ligea is my fav i guess, just after the fall of house of usher :P

Back to the topic:

I'm re-reading H.P. Lovecrafts stuff.
Currently, The shadow out of time.

[quote][b][user]Greebo_Rox[/user][/b] disse: [quote][b][user]aboumonkey[/user][/b] said: Now I am finnishing a collection of Edgar Alan Poe's works .pretty good especially in the descriptions of mental illness and despair[/quote] E.A.P. is one of the best stuff I've ever read. Unique atmosphere, great descriptions. Ligea is my fav i guess, just after the fall of house of usher :P Back to the topic: I'm re-reading H.P. Lovecrafts stuff. Currently, The shadow out of time.[quote]

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- Jul 2 2007, 23h00
i just finished lord of the rings for the 5th time, and it is still great :D

today i has begun reading "mark of chaos" by anthony reynolds

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] disse: i just finished lord of the rings for the 5th time, and it is still great :D today i has begun reading "mark of chaos" by anthony reynolds[quote]

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- _cvance disse...
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- Jul 8 2007, 8h40
I'm reading "The Icewind Dale Trilogy" by R.A. Salvatore. I like it so far. Anyone read it?

[quote][b][user]_cvance[/user][/b] disse: I'm reading "The Icewind Dale Trilogy" by R.A. Salvatore. I like it so far. Anyone read it?[quote]

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- c4master disse...
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- Jul 10 2007, 10h23
_cvance said:
I'm reading "The Icewind Dale Trilogy" by R.A. Salvatore. I like it so far. Anyone read it?
I read them, too, and didn't like them. But hi other books (previous and following ones) are great. These three books are his first ones and there is too much fighting and too less nice characters in it. Later on, Drizzt, Cattie-Brie and Wulfgar will become nice chars, but in the beginning they are just so stereotype...

I've just finished Jude Law's "Fool's Gold" trilogy. The ending has been a bit strange and too fast, but still I liked it. Now I'm going on with the "Song Of Ice And Fire", currently book number 5 (in German, so 3 in English). It's awesome! Maybe the best fantasy out there!

[quote][b][user]c4master[/user][/b] disse: [quote][b][user]_cvance[/user][/b] said: I'm reading "The Icewind Dale Trilogy" by R.A. Salvatore. I like it so far. Anyone read it?[/quote] I read them, too, and didn't like them. But hi other books (previous and following ones) are great. These three books are his first ones and there is too much fighting and too less nice characters in it. Later on, Drizzt, Cattie-Brie and Wulfgar will become nice chars, but in the beginning they are just so stereotype... I've just finished Jude Law's "Fool's Gold" trilogy. The ending has been a bit strange and too fast, but still I liked it. Now I'm going on with the "Song Of Ice And Fire", currently book number 5 (in German, so 3 in English). It's awesome! Maybe the best fantasy out there![quote]

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