R. Scott Bakker - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Rahl Windsong · 3rd December 2005, 12:35 AM

I had not heard of this author and a fellow poster, Gollum, recommended his, The Prince of Nothing series and I must say this series is excellent! I would recommend this author to anyone who likes Fantasy with lots of strong characters and subplots.

Rahl

GOLLUM · 3rd December 2005, 12:50 AM

Glad you liked it Rahl....

Bakker does indeed rank in my top 5 fantasy series of all time..

Maybe you can now give Paul Kearney's Mark Of Ran a try. A highly underrated and underexposed writer.

nixie · 4th December 2005, 12:28 AM

Feb release date for Bakker's next book....Should give me time to read it before I get my hands on Erikson's Bonehunters

GOLLUM · 4th December 2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nixie

Feb release date for Bakker's next book....Should give me time to read it before I get my hands on Erikson's Bonehunters

You mean you haven't read it yet! Shock Horror!!...

Looks like I'm going to have to make you my special project...

nixie · 4th December 2005, 12:41 AM

Thousand Fold Thought isn't due out till Feb

GOLLUM · 4th December 2005, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the clarification, I thought you meant you hadn't read any of the books so far.

HieroGlyph · 12th January 2006, 12:32 AM

Is there a chance this thread can be moved to 'General Book Discussion' area, please?

-- I did wish to discuss R. Scott Bakker (and still do), but will hold off till either it is moved, or I have a moment of steam-rolling again, or none of the above!

Ta.
HG

Omega · 12th January 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HieroGlyph

Is there a chance this thread can be moved to 'General Book Discussion' area, please?

-- I did wish to discuss R. Scott Bakker (and still do), but will hold off till either it is moved, or I have a moment of steam-rolling again, or none of the above!

Ta.
HG

You don't have to wait for a thread to be moved before adding to it.

HieroGlyph · 13th January 2006, 01:52 AM

I know.
(No need to state the obvious, sir.)

Im prompting for a move none the less.

I'll add what I wish to add, but it can wait.

GOLLUM · 13th January 2006, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HieroGlyph

I know.
(No need to state the obvious, sir.)

Im prompting for a move none the less.

I'll add what I wish to add, but it can wait.

Hey stop leaving everyone in suspense!...

HieroGlyph · 13th January 2006, 05:08 PM

Ah, but, Gollum, dont you think he's worthy of a little deliberation?

(With a most deliberate use of that last word...) There is no Author section for 'him' nor has anyone else started other threads specifically about him or his 'work'...

nixie · 13th January 2006, 08:05 PM

I did...ages ago....about how creepy I found Kellhus

HieroGlyph · 13th January 2006, 08:10 PM

cab

'Creepy'? I guess I can see where youre coming from...
After all it is the darkness that holds most fears!

dwndrgn · 13th January 2006, 08:14 PM

Sadly, I have yet been able to get my hands on any of his books. I've been very intrigued by the rave reviews he gets from other members but I can't find him (at a library or discount store...I know I can find it at amazon).

Gary Wassner · 13th January 2006, 09:38 PM

I know Scott pretty well and honestly, IMO, he's the best and the brightest author in the genre today. And considering that I write Epic Fantasy too, I still have no qualms about saying that. In fact, he's extraordinary. Whatever you pay for his books will be well worth it. And you'll read them more than once.

3rd December 2005, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rahl Windsong Last of the Windsong Clan Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 585	R. Scott Bakker I had not heard of this author and a fellow poster, Gollum, recommended his, The Prince of Nothing series and I must say this series is excellent! I would recommend this author to anyone who likes Fantasy with lots of strong characters and subplots. Rahl

3rd December 2005, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,293	Re: R. Scott Bakker Glad you liked it Rahl.... Bakker does indeed rank in my top 5 fantasy series of all time.. Maybe you can now give Paul Kearney's Mark Of Ran a try. A highly underrated and underexposed writer.

4th December 2005, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,874 Blog Entries: 3	Re: R. Scott Bakker Feb release date for Bakker's next book....Should give me time to read it before I get my hands on Erikson's Bonehunters

4th December 2005, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,874 Blog Entries: 3	Re: R. Scott Bakker Thousand Fold Thought isn't due out till Feb

4th December 2005, 12:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,293	Re: R. Scott Bakker Thanks for the clarification, I thought you meant you hadn't read any of the books so far.

12th January 2006, 12:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
HieroGlyph 70% water... Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 376	Re: R. Scott Bakker Is there a chance this thread can be moved to 'General Book Discussion' area, please? -- I did wish to discuss R. Scott Bakker (and still do), but will hold off till either it is moved, or I have a moment of steam-rolling again, or none of the above! Ta. HG

13th January 2006, 01:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
HieroGlyph 70% water... Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 376	Re: R. Scott Bakker I know. (No need to state the obvious, sir.) Im prompting for a move none the less. I'll add what I wish to add, but it can wait.

13th January 2006, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
HieroGlyph 70% water... Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 376	Re: R. Scott Bakker Ah, but, Gollum, dont you think he's worthy of a little deliberation? (With a most deliberate use of that last word...) There is no Author section for 'him' nor has anyone else started other threads specifically about him or his 'work'...

13th January 2006, 08:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,874 Blog Entries: 3	Re: R. Scott Bakker I did...ages ago....about how creepy I found Kellhus

13th January 2006, 08:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
HieroGlyph 70% water... Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 376	Re: R. Scott Bakker cab 'Creepy'? I guess I can see where youre coming from... After all it is the darkness that holds most fears!

13th January 2006, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
dwndrgn Fierce Vowelless One Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,745	Re: R. Scott Bakker Sadly, I have yet been able to get my hands on any of his books. I've been very intrigued by the rave reviews he gets from other members but I can't find him (at a library or discount store...I know I can find it at amazon).

13th January 2006, 09:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gary Wassner Gary Alan Wassner Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 100	Re: R. Scott Bakker I know Scott pretty well and honestly, IMO, he's the best and the brightest author in the genre today. And considering that I write Epic Fantasy too, I still have no qualms about saying that. In fact, he's extraordinary. Whatever you pay for his books will be well worth it. And you'll read them more than once.

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