Felt the same when reading Janny Wurtz’s Light & Shadow work. Chalk & cheese from the empire series, which has more Ray’s flowing narrative style. Just couldn’t get any emotional connection to the characters. Stopped caring after a while.
From: Scott Burchfield Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:28 PM To: feistfans-l Subject: Re: In need of something new I started reading Goodkind and stopped after two books. I found the characters to be whiney and irritating. On May 15, 2013 7:14 AM, "Ryan Hosiassohn" <[email protected]> wrote: Terry goodkind is also pretty good On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Barbara Allison <[email protected]> wrote: Yes Chris epic series. Being an illiterate kiwi, I had to keep large version of Oxford Dictionary alongside. The description of Lord Foulsbane absolutely dripped with malice & his malignity was palpable. There did I do that OK? I loved it, at times absolutely wanted to strangle Thomas Covenant, but 'impotence has' its use. From: Christopher Grouse <[email protected]> To: feistfans-l <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, 15 May 2013 3:00 PM Subject: Re: In need of something new Covenant s a legendary read! Tad heavy going in places, but the whole series is epic! Chris G Sent from my iPad On 15 May 2013, at 01:42, "Barbara Allison" <[email protected]> wrote: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - Stephen Donaldson - another of my favorites, the hero frustrates & angers hugeyl, may be difficult to begin but 'endure' & keep a packet of tissues with you at end. The Uplift series - David Brin also author of The Postman - Sci Fi but something for everyone in Startide Rising & The Uplift War Nine Princes in Amber Series- Roger Zelazny Songs of Earth & Power, (The Infinity Concerto & The Serpent Mage) - Greg Bear Ringworld - Larry Niven Lillith - 19th century author George McDonald a Scottish clergyman. You maybe surprised, I lent this copy to someone was very difficult to get hold of, but I see Amazon is stocking . I am am not home by my library, but do have many more suggestions. Barbara From: Dave Killingsworth <[email protected]> To: feistfans-l <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:12 PM Subject: Re: In need of something new Jordan is a great suggestion and the series is complete - it bogs a little in the middle and I have to say the kid that wrapped it up based on his notes had a great pacing and style that actually really lifts it up at the end On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:11 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: Robert Jordan large books...great read also Dragonlance so many to chose from -----Original Message----- From: Dave Killingsworth <[email protected]> To: feistfans-l <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, May 14, 2013 10:09 am Subject: Re: In need of something new Yes Anthony Xanth is fun popcorn candy reads Adept series is good Incarnations series is awesome. Also suggest Eddings (Belgariad (5), Mallorean (5), Ellenium (3) and Tamuli (3) On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:02 AM, Michael Hawksworth &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote: Peirs Anthony, although they do have blended in SciFi at times (besides his SciFi works). On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 2:57 PM, L B &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote: How about L.E. Modesitt's Recluce series? Sent from my iPhone On May 14, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Michael Hawksworth &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote: Most of the Drenia books are geared to that in one way or another but I don't think it is the core plot for the waylander/Sipstrassi(J.Shannow) books. That said epic end battles in individual books are a norm of the genre and David didn't do the now standard trilogy format giving him chance for hanging book endings etc so if you have to end an epic quest a major valiant fight is better than most. I would also say that the battle in Legend takes about 200+ pages on and off <G> and that it is the characters getting there that is the story not the end battle, and at least he is willing to kill off people. The Troy and greek series are bound by their outlines so are always going to be based on war which is probs why he picked them. I was never a great fan of Druss and prefer characters like Decado and Pagan who are more interesting and the thirty are fun but by default have to fit into epic battle format. I would say that there are over thirty books so most people will find something they like. On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Brian Jones (Trancendance) &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote: I'm quite willing to be shown one of his books that doesn't have that basic plot, but i have a significant proportion of them already :0p Sent from my Windows Phone From:Marsh, Paul (CA-CIB) Sent:14/05/2013 11:13 To:feistfans-l Subject:RE: In need of something new Sacrilege, get back under your bridge troll and never show your face again…………lol tbh as much as I love his work I have always seen his books as 300 pages of build-up to massive battle of 4 million people etc. that is somehow concluded in 12 pages. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Brian Jones (Trancendance) Sent: 14 May 2013 10:55 To: feistfans-l Subject: RE: In need of something new I loved Gemmells stuff although it generally tended to go old guy, does heroic stuff, meets nubile young lady, gets some, dies. mailto:from%[email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of Marsh, Paul (CA-CIB) [[email protected]] Sent: 14 May 2013 10:26 To: feistfans-l Subject: RE: In need of something new Wow fantastic response a few there that I have never heard of and some that are a staples to the fantasy reader Gemmell = Legend/Waylander nuff said Steven Ericson: I tried Gardens of the Moon but found it really hard going so I put it down. but I do hear good things about it all the time and thatIan Cameron Esslemont’s Malazan stuff is better 40k Horus Heresy books are great Dan Abnett is especially good. I’m on book 14 Dragon Lance: dragons of autumn twilight was the first fantasy book I ever read love them all. Thought they are Standard D&D fair along with forgotten realms. not read the Death gate cycle but I do have them on my shelf Fred Saberhagen book of swords, I have read a few and liked them but they are hard to get hold of Patrick Rothfuss never heard of so will give them a try Anne McCaffery never read any will give them a try Tom Lloyd: loved the stormcaller but found twilight herald a hard slog need to re-read that as I have the other sitting on my shelf. Has anybody ever thought about starting book clubs? We have all read the same stuff more or less and some of us must live in the same geographical areas. I live in UK Greenwich and work in Central London, anyone nearby fancy meeting for a beer and discussing the finer points of fantasy novels???? mailto:from%[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Ryan Hosiassohn Sent: 14 May 2013 09:56 To: feistfans-l Subject: Re: In need of something new Robert Jordan but he passed away unfortunately and haven't read his set since the new person took over the wheel of time series.On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:53 AM, Ryan Hosiassohn &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote:Kevin J Anderson is also good but hes more Sci-Fi On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Ryan Hosiassohn &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote:Yeah I would say Steven Erikson or Terry Brooks On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Harv Barker &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote:Can definitely recommend the Patrick Rothfuss books, Name of the Wind and Wise Mans Fear, but only two in the series out so far. Loved them though. H On 14 May 2013 09:24, Marsh, Paul (CA-CIB) &mailto:lt%[email protected]> wrote:After the excitement of the book signings, Meeting Ray and other fans and Reading Magicians End, I find myself feeling a little down. I’m in need of something new. Can anyone suggest other Authors / Sets of books that have a really fresh twist to the fantasy genre. Two such authors I have read recently that fit the bill are: David Farland: Rune LordsAdrian Tchaikovsky: Shadow of the Apt But I have exhausted their books in print so need something else Please help Cheers Paul This email does not create a legal relationship between any member of the Crédit Agricole group and the recipient or constitute investment advice. The content of this email should not be copied or disclosed (in whole or part) to any other person. It may contain information which is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you should notify us and delete it from your system. 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