Otherland or Shadowmarch? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Suzakk · 25th March 2007, 12:42 AM

I recently bought both Shadowmarch and City of Golden Shadow, and I can't decide which to read first. Which series would you all recommend? I prefer fantasy to sci-fi, but some folks on this board have suggested that the Otherland series isn't exactly sci-fi... What do you think?

Talysia · 26th March 2007, 07:28 PM

I've only flicked through Otherland so far (it's on my "to read" list) but it looked interesting.

Suzakk · 28th March 2007, 02:17 AM

Anyone have an opinion on this?

Michael01 · 16th April 2007, 01:28 AM

Well, since I haven't read Shadowmarch, I couldn't tell you anything about it. But Otherland is a great story. Oh, it has a bit of science, but most of the story takes place in a virtual world and it reminds me very much of fantasy.

GOLLUM · 16th April 2007, 11:33 AM

Shadowmarch is closer to Tad's original Memory, Sorrow and Thorn classic fantasy trilogy. Otherland is a science fantasy affair but still worth a look in.
Shadowplay is now out so ony 1 more book to go to complete the series. Otherland is a completed series so read that first followed by the other 2 books in the Shadowmarch series.

Connavar · 16th April 2007, 11:41 AM

Me i want to read Otherland first cause of the sci fi thing.

Rosemary · 20th April 2007, 03:21 AM

I didn't enjoy Otherland at all, although I know many who did. After Memory, Sorrow and Thorn it seemed to me as if it was a different author!
If you enjoy science fiction then I expect you will like Otherland, Connavar.

Diana Levin · 14th September 2007, 01:23 AM

I have read Otherland twice already and am now close to finishing Shadowmarch. I think Otherland is great (obviously since I've read it twice) and Shadowmarch is okay...I have to wait until I finish the first book before I can really make a judgment. If you want to read something long...go with otherland. It feels more like a fantasy than sci-fi.

25th March 2007, 12:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Suzakk The Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17	Otherland or Shadowmarch? I recently bought both Shadowmarch and City of Golden Shadow, and I can't decide which to read first. Which series would you all recommend? I prefer fantasy to sci-fi, but some folks on this board have suggested that the Otherland series isn't exactly sci-fi... What do you think?

26th March 2007, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 3,233	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? I've only flicked through Otherland so far (it's on my "to read" list) but it looked interesting.

28th March 2007, 02:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Suzakk The Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? Anyone have an opinion on this?

16th April 2007, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Michael01 Coven of the Worm Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 211	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? Well, since I haven't read Shadowmarch, I couldn't tell you anything about it. But Otherland is a great story. Oh, it has a bit of science, but most of the story takes place in a virtual world and it reminds me very much of fantasy.

16th April 2007, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 5,192	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? Shadowmarch is closer to Tad's original Memory, Sorrow and Thorn classic fantasy trilogy. Otherland is a science fantasy affair but still worth a look in. Shadowplay is now out so ony 1 more book to go to complete the series. Otherland is a completed series so read that first followed by the other 2 books in the Shadowmarch series.

16th April 2007, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,189	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? Me i want to read Otherland first cause of the sci fi thing.

20th April 2007, 03:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 2,890	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? I didn't enjoy Otherland at all, although I know many who did. After Memory, Sorrow and Thorn it seemed to me as if it was a different author! If you enjoy science fiction then I expect you will like Otherland, Connavar.

14th September 2007, 01:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Diana Levin www.wickedwidow.com Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 33	Re: Otherland or Shadowmarch? I have read Otherland twice already and am now close to finishing Shadowmarch. I think Otherland is great (obviously since I've read it twice) and Shadowmarch is okay...I have to wait until I finish the first book before I can really make a judgment. If you want to read something long...go with otherland. It feels more like a fantasy than sci-fi.

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