BEST.SERIES.EVER!
Yes, i do recognise that there are flaws, repetitiveness etc. But i just love the mixture of genres into something new, alongside the rejuvenation of old stories and themes that make it something truly special and unique. Yes, there have been other novels of this genre (i've heard the term cyberpunk tossed around) but none could be as truly epic as Otherland. And as i was just saying about Memory, Sorrow and Thorn:
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I just love the mystery element that Tad Williams injects into his books, that most other fantasy authors seem to lack, or use only sparingly. Tad on the other hand has such a complex world and plot line that by the time you get towards the end your'e left thinking theres no possible way he could tie up all the loose ends and mysteries that your'e dying to unravel. But as with Otherland, my fears were once again allayed - he manages to tie up everything (or just about) in what I found to be a really satisfying (and still believable) manner.
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It also helps that I love ancient history and my two favourite cultures/stories are Egypt and Troy both of which play dominant roles in the series
