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Hmm. Maybe I will give it another shot. Craig was just trying to talk me into that yesterday. Tashmere Send a noteboard - 20/01/2010 12:29:25 PM
I didn't feel that way about the Jenny Wurtz books though talking about the Tsurani side of the story. I only got about halfway through the first book and gave it up because it seemed dark and hopeless. What did you think of her books? (I am assuming you read them.)


Yes, they're rather a lot darker, but the plot's better, the writing's better, and the story carries through all three of them, which I like. And at the end there's a real sense of satisfaction at how things turn out.

The really horrible stuff doesn't last all that long.


He pretty much says the same thing. I ought to listen to him since he is almost always right. It just takes so little to throw me into a dark mood though. I have a phobia of those so sometimes I am afraid to read things based on a small part of them.

:)
Tash
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Magician by Raymond E Feist: Book Club now open. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:13:45 PM 2002 Views
Characters Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:14:59 PM 1080 Views
My thoughts Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:33:08 PM 1083 Views
Actually, Caraline is one of my favourites AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:42:49 PM 1147 Views
Crazy. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:33:48 PM 1191 Views
I liked her also. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:53:33 PM 981 Views
Re: Characters Tashmere - 19/01/2010 12:03:30 AM 1012 Views
Re: Characters Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:32:06 PM 1013 Views
I feel just the opposite Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:10:56 AM 1047 Views
Oh, that I agree with. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:57:56 AM 952 Views
You do understand. I definitely agree. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:25:40 PM 1064 Views
Re: Characters *spoilers* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:49:30 PM 1170 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:35:32 PM 1065 Views
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World building. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:16:21 PM 1079 Views
Cool, simple and effective magic system. AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:47:15 PM 1086 Views
I haven't read Magician in ages, so... Legolas - 18/01/2010 10:16:46 PM 992 Views
The Hall of Worlds makes a first appearence in... AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 12:01:19 AM 1010 Views
No, that sounds right. Legolas - 19/01/2010 12:16:58 AM 1084 Views
Shodow of a Dark Queen was a very very good book AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 09:00:47 AM 1046 Views
Re: World building. Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:58:40 PM 1065 Views
there is a reason for that imlad - 27/01/2010 06:13:08 PM 975 Views
Doh! I had completely forgotten that. Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:28:08 PM 1102 Views
that said, it is my absolute favorite setting for D&D style gaming imlad - 29/01/2010 05:55:02 AM 982 Views
Re: World building. Cockatiel of Doom - 08/02/2010 02:05:59 AM 1312 Views
Plot. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:17:30 PM 1054 Views
Re: Plot. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:51:55 PM 986 Views
I really enjoyed the plot. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:52:28 PM 1048 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the plot. Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:14:52 PM 945 Views
Is the book too long? Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:20:54 PM 1066 Views
I would be curious to see the original version too. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:55:06 PM 1001 Views
To give an example of edited bits Wibble - 01/02/2010 11:17:26 PM 1143 Views
Thanks, Wibble. *NM* Tashmere - 02/02/2010 01:18:19 AM 450 Views
General stuff &c. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:21:52 PM 1083 Views
Magician is one of my favourite fantasy books. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:27:02 PM 1182 Views
I couldn't have said it better *NM* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:31:38 PM 480 Views
A "comfort read". I like that description. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:14:53 AM 1018 Views
The Empire series is better than Feist by himself, IMO. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:55:30 AM 1112 Views
Hmm. Maybe I will give it another shot. Craig was just trying to talk me into that yesterday. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:29:25 PM 967 Views
in that case, you should be wary of the most beautifully written fantasy series of all time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:32:07 PM 1000 Views
Oh, I loved that series! At least after the first hundred pages or so. That didn't qualify as dark Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:58:08 PM 899 Views
first time i read Servant of the Empire imlad - 27/01/2010 06:19:42 PM 969 Views
i loved Riftwar bu TOTALLY LOVED the Empire trilogy imlad - 27/01/2010 06:17:14 PM 1071 Views
nm *NM* Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:15:20 AM 497 Views
I think that my husband made a good choice when he used it to help hook and reel me into fantasy. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:58:00 PM 1053 Views
It is a very good introduction into the fantasy genre... and a fun read. *NM* Jacob - 19/01/2010 03:26:34 PM 455 Views
Is it, though? Nebhead - 20/01/2010 06:32:19 PM 1167 Views
If not Magician, then what? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 07:50:35 PM 1065 Views
How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:22:05 PM 970 Views
Re: How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:45:48 PM 1096 Views
Absolutely. Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:19:19 PM 1035 Views
May I ask... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:25:19 PM 1012 Views
I think Feist's writing is superior to Jordan's. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:29:20 PM 964 Views
Well, as I said, I'm having to base this on the Empire books... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:56:27 PM 957 Views
Jordan has written not one believable female. Not one. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:59:25 PM 980 Views
I find the suggestion insulting. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:13:03 PM 951 Views
I meant no offense. Legolas - 21/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 1104 Views
Jacob - 29/01/2010 07:28:02 PM 1077 Views
I've reread the original Riftwar books and the Empire series multiple time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:29:27 PM 1038 Views
yeah, much better intro to fantasy then say David Eddings ** shudders ** *NM* imlad - 27/01/2010 06:22:51 PM 454 Views
Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:28:10 PM 945 Views
Re: Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:46:38 PM 1124 Views
Aye, so do I. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:57:29 PM 1048 Views
Re: Aye, so do I. Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 09:02:03 PM 952 Views
Agreed - people who first read him as adults are probably going to find him boring and repetitive. Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:19:05 PM 1051 Views
I'm pretty sure that that criticism can be levelled at many 'popular' genre writers/series. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:19:11 PM 960 Views
I imagine so, yeah. Legolas - 21/01/2010 07:45:45 PM 985 Views
if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this imlad - 27/01/2010 06:41:14 PM 1004 Views
Re: if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:40:52 PM 957 Views
Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:20:30 PM 913 Views
Re: Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 10:58:36 PM 1022 Views
I like the word "billiondy" *NM* Nolan - 31/01/2010 03:58:28 PM 478 Views
Thanks. You have my permission to use it. *NM* Myrdhyn - 04/02/2010 06:40:40 PM 452 Views
I started with Narnia at age 7 and read the Hobbit within a year imlad - 29/01/2010 06:01:01 AM 898 Views
While it has its dark moments, it is much lighter than most fantasy. A very fun, easy read. *NM* Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:50:52 PM 460 Views
Best thing about it is spawning the Empire Series mick - 21/01/2010 02:09:14 AM 929 Views
Thanks Rebekah!!!! Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:37:03 PM 943 Views
A great popcorn read Mark - 27/01/2010 11:28:34 PM 917 Views
Has anyone decided to continue on with the series? Knightscape - 29/01/2010 06:12:01 AM 1040 Views
Shadow of a Dark Queen is where I stopped with Feist. Rebekah - 29/01/2010 07:45:11 AM 881 Views
Yes Mark - 29/01/2010 10:08:20 AM 1051 Views
Re: Yes Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:18:15 PM 874 Views
I know Mark - 29/01/2010 03:52:09 PM 1047 Views
Re: I know Myrdhyn - 30/01/2010 01:46:31 AM 1054 Views
Prince of the Blood (Original if possible) Why? Nolan - 31/01/2010 04:05:25 PM 966 Views
Due to some Retcon Mark - 01/02/2010 11:12:47 AM 1143 Views
you mean there are now THREE versions?? imlad - 05/02/2010 05:45:51 AM 1132 Views
I don't think so Mark - 05/02/2010 10:42:59 AM 1159 Views
thats probably the one i am thinking of then imlad - 05/02/2010 11:40:48 PM 1157 Views
I want to, yes. Spriteling - 29/01/2010 01:40:22 PM 1355 Views
I have them all. Shall I add it to your list? Wibble - 29/01/2010 07:44:46 PM 1075 Views
I will read more after I finish The Count of Monte Cristo *NM* Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:59:52 PM 448 Views
As far as I know, I have read everything imlad - 05/02/2010 05:39:35 AM 906 Views
At The Gates of Darkness is the most recent Mark - 05/02/2010 10:54:26 AM 1324 Views
don't think I've even seen that one yet imlad - 05/02/2010 11:46:29 PM 892 Views
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