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GOLLUM · 22nd April 2008, 01:57 AM

Having read both Cook and Erikson Yes it is correct that Erikson draws upon Cook to a not insignificant extent and Cook is basically acknowledged as the modern father of so-called Military fantasy with added grit (a pioneer of sorts) but Erikson still has enough original elements in there to be recognised as an independent force IMO.

Personally I enjoy that style of writing but I agree that Erikson is the better writer.

In fairness Erikson has always cited Cook as a major influence and e authors just like other aritsts will always be influenced to some degree by those who went before.

22nd April 2008, 01:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 5,229	Re: Steven Erikson is just a Glen Cook hack?? Having read both Cook and Erikson Yes it is correct that Erikson draws upon Cook to a not insignificant extent and Cook is basically acknowledged as the modern father of so-called Military fantasy with added grit (a pioneer of sorts) but Erikson still has enough original elements in there to be recognised as an independent force IMO. Personally I enjoy that style of writing but I agree that Erikson is the better writer. In fairness Erikson has always cited Cook as a major influence and e authors just like other aritsts will always be influenced to some degree by those who went before.