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Pyar · 7th July 2008, 05:49 PM

I finished Doomsday Book by Connie Willis and I loved it! The ending was so perfect.

I'm not sure what I'm going to read next.

woodsman · 7th July 2008, 10:18 PM

Starting in on A Feast For Crows -G.R.R.M. I loved the others, but, have heard mixed reports about this one, so I'm somewhat ...dunno what I am. Oh well, here we go.

Hilarious Joke · 8th July 2008, 02:15 AM

Well I for one really enjoyed A Feast For Crows. I'll be interested to hear what you think, Woody.

woodsman · 8th July 2008, 01:51 PM

Well, upto page 500 I'm enjoying it, a little slower than the previous book but still Martin.

Pyar · 8th July 2008, 02:28 PM

I started Eon by Greg Bear. So far its interesting. I think I am going to read Rendevous With Rama next because it looks similar to that.

AE35Unit · 8th July 2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyar

I started Eon by Greg Bear. So far its interesting. I think I am going to read Rendevous With Rama next because it looks similar to that.

You realise of course that Eon is the first in a trilogy?

Ursa major · 8th July 2008, 08:27 PM

I have just finished reading Galactic North by Alastair Reynolds. After my recent disappointment with Diamond Dogs, I'm pleased to report that in this collection of eight stories (published over two decades - although three are newly published), the author is back on top form. Yes, there is horror (some of it similar to Diamond Dogs), but here the stories make far more sense (if often in a rather twisted way).

The stories are: Great Wall of Mars ('00), Glacial ('01), A Spy in Europa ('97), Weather ('06), Dilation Sleep ('90), Grafenwalder's Bestiary ('06), Nightingale ('06), Galactic North ('99). Some familiar characters appear (Clavin, Galiana and Remontaine being the most well known). In an essay at the back of the book, Reynolds gives us some insights into the way he sees his universe, together with the names of those who have influenced him.

An excellent read, as well as adding more depth to the author's universe.

Pyar · 8th July 2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AE35Unit

You realise of course that Eon is the first in a trilogy?

Really? I did not know that. Then I'll probably read the sequels. My brother gave Eon to read but he didn't tell me it was the first in a trilogy lol.

elvet · 8th July 2008, 09:22 PM

Finished Mordant's Need (Donaldson) today. It's one of my best reads of the year so far. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely more uplifting than the Covenant books - a better balance of emotions. It did read more like a fairy tale than an epic fantasy; I'm sure this was the author's intention. However, it was still a story that was complex and had me thinking quite a bit. What appeared to be simplistic held more meaning for me, especially the theme of inaction and sacrifice.
Not sure how to follow this up. I've got Sean Russel's Swan War trilogy, or perhaps J.V. Jones' Book of Words.

gully_foyle · 9th July 2008, 12:28 AM

Just finished Slan by A.E. Van Vogt. Now reading The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks.

AE35Unit · 9th July 2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gully_foyle

Just finished Slan by A.E. Van Vogt..

I have this on my shelf,what did you think of it?

Wybren · 9th July 2008, 12:54 AM

Currently reading The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny, I am one chapter of finishing Guns of Avalon

gully_foyle · 9th July 2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AE35Unit

I have this on my shelf,what did you think of it?

I really enjoyed it. It's a small book but quite dense in terms of action. Sometimes it moves a little too quickly and you can lose the thread. But overall it is definitely worth reading.

GOLLUM · 9th July 2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by elvet

Finished Mordant's Need (Donaldson) today. It's one of my best reads of the year so far. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely more uplifting than the Covenant books - a better balance of emotions. It did read more like a fairy tale than an epic fantasy; I'm sure this was the author's intention. However, it was still a story that was complex and had me thinking quite a bit. What appeared to be simplistic held more meaning for me, especially the theme of inaction and sacrifice.
Not sure how to follow this up. I've got Sean Russel's Swan War trilogy, or perhaps J.V. Jones' Book of Words.

Glad you liked Mordan't Need. I found Book Of Word and Swan War on a simlar level. They're both good but not overly brilliant IMO but I think Swan War is the better read.

Talysia · 9th July 2008, 04:41 PM

Reading Terry Pratchett's Going Postal.

7th July 2008, 05:49 PM	#106 (permalink)
Pyar anticipating destiny Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 104	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books I finished Doomsday Book by Connie Willis and I loved it! The ending was so perfect. I'm not sure what I'm going to read next.

7th July 2008, 10:18 PM	#107 (permalink)
woodsman Look, but also see. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 547	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Starting in on A Feast For Crows -G.R.R.M. I loved the others, but, have heard mixed reports about this one, so I'm somewhat ...dunno what I am. Oh well, here we go.

8th July 2008, 02:15 AM	#108 (permalink)
Hilarious Joke Fool Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 808	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Well I for one really enjoyed A Feast For Crows. I'll be interested to hear what you think, Woody.

8th July 2008, 01:51 PM	#109 (permalink)
woodsman Look, but also see. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 547	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Well, upto page 500 I'm enjoying it, a little slower than the previous book but still Martin.

8th July 2008, 02:28 PM	#110 (permalink)
Pyar anticipating destiny Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 104	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books I started Eon by Greg Bear. So far its interesting. I think I am going to read Rendevous With Rama next because it looks similar to that.

8th July 2008, 08:27 PM	#112 (permalink)
Ursa major Bearly Believable Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 1,654	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books I have just finished reading Galactic North by Alastair Reynolds. After my recent disappointment with Diamond Dogs, I'm pleased to report that in this collection of eight stories (published over two decades - although three are newly published), the author is back on top form. Yes, there is horror (some of it similar to Diamond Dogs), but here the stories make far more sense (if often in a rather twisted way). The stories are: Great Wall of Mars ('00), Glacial ('01), A Spy in Europa ('97), Weather ('06), Dilation Sleep ('90), Grafenwalder's Bestiary ('06), Nightingale ('06), Galactic North ('99). Some familiar characters appear (Clavin, Galiana and Remontaine being the most well known). In an essay at the back of the book, Reynolds gives us some insights into the way he sees his universe, together with the names of those who have influenced him. An excellent read, as well as adding more depth to the author's universe.

8th July 2008, 09:22 PM	#114 (permalink)
elvet Easily amused Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 491	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Finished Mordant's Need (Donaldson) today. It's one of my best reads of the year so far. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely more uplifting than the Covenant books - a better balance of emotions. It did read more like a fairy tale than an epic fantasy; I'm sure this was the author's intention. However, it was still a story that was complex and had me thinking quite a bit. What appeared to be simplistic held more meaning for me, especially the theme of inaction and sacrifice. Not sure how to follow this up. I've got Sean Russel's Swan War trilogy, or perhaps J.V. Jones' Book of Words.

9th July 2008, 12:28 AM	#115 (permalink)
gully_foyle Bester in show Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia, Australian Capital Teritory Posts: 623	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Just finished Slan by A.E. Van Vogt. Now reading The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks.

9th July 2008, 12:54 AM	#117 (permalink)
Wybren Domina Ultima Catastropha Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 801	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Currently reading The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny, I am one chapter of finishing Guns of Avalon

9th July 2008, 04:41 PM	#120 (permalink)
Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 3,360	Re: July's Jubilant Joust At New Books Reading Terry Pratchett's Going Postal.

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