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Not bothered as much as I am bemused by the ad hominems, to be honest Larry Send a noteboard - 12/04/2010 04:11:12 AM
But when someone points out perceived flaws and doesn't praise what you praise, it's okay to roast that person without giving due consideration to what s/he has observed?

I think you missed out on the fun a few years ago of the "great clodding foot of nerdism" that another author, M. John Harrison, wrote in regards to "worldbuilding." Sometimes, less is more and more is much, much less.

No I just have no interest in a sarcasm filled pseudo-review that has not a single original criticism in it. Show me something new or a fresh take on something and I'm happy to take it seriously. Show me a foot stamping poorly thought out whine about something and I'm going to dismiss you as uninteresting.


I dunno, for a first time reader, his comments certainly have been interesting and has reminded me of certain things that vaguely troubled me years ago, particularly the comments on gender relations in the latest review. The rest is just commentary, which considering the various ways it's been used over the years, can be interpreted in several ways ;)

Or it's just a sign that he wrote MOR fantasy that most readers read as an equivalent of a popcorn flick. They don't want or care to think too much about it. Similar to how most of Terry Goodkind's readers are not supporters of his Objectivist-leaning thoughts, despite those opinions shaping several of his SoT novels.

Spending 20 years reading a series is not my idea of a fun time. Have too many books to review, short fiction to read for anthologies, and translations to be done in my spare time to spend too much time on any particular author or literary genre. But if that floats your boat, OK, but I just wouldn't think that would be SOP for most readers.

Yet note that Roberts doesn't point any of these things out in his review? Don't you find it interesting that millions of readers are out there snapping up RJs work despite it's rather obvious flaws? Shouldn't Roberts at least bother with that question? If it's such utter trash, why then have so many people spent so many years with it? No one is arguing that WoT is a great work of literary achievement, or that RJ was more than an average writer.


I said it's MOR fantasy, in my opinion. That would constitute something that would have "mass appeal" precisely because it isn't anything more or less than standard, average fare. And as such, very little MOR is going to be spectacular in anything of a "creative" nature.

IMO these books are all about simple enjoyment. Much like seeing a blockbuster film. I still don't see why you bother reading the series if you are time pressed, don't enjoy them and think they are poorly written. If you just want to see how the story ends (which btw tells me you are more vested than you let on) there are a million places to find out online.


I picked up #10 on a dare to write something sarcastic, never read the novel version of the prequel, and read #11 and #12 only because I received a review copy of the latter. I have as much vested in this series now as I do in finishing King's Dark Tower series (which I haven't bothered reading since the fifth book came out) or in Martin's SOIAF series (I've only read the first three and although I have an autographed copy of the fourth, haven't read more than a few pages of that). In other words, only when I have a compelling reason to read something, do I bother with a multi-volume work.

It is quite amusing how some think that just because one pays closer attention to how a story is constructed that s/he cannot appreciate the story being told as well. I'd argue that in several cases, the enjoyment can be heightened from being more aware of these things. I heard the audio samples and thought they were tedious. Of course, I can finish the typical book in about 2-3 hours if I decide to spend that much time on a work, so the audio parts tend to be too slow for my liking :P

Then you aren't reading enough types of fantasy, then. The books I mention in that link are very, very different from epic fantasies.

I burned out on the research parts 13 years ago, after I earned my MA in History :P

I find it amusing when writers/reviewers spend so much time working themselves up over poorly constructed sentences and minor plot lines that they lose track of the central themes of a work. Or are so focused on attempts at humor (IMO Sarcasm is difficult to pull off in writing) that they lose control of what they are writing. I'm also not a fan of reviewers that add nothing to the longer conversation. Don't re-hash the same arguments 50 other reviews have put out there and expect me to be impressed.


Then I guess you haven't read any of my reviews, then? ;)

I agree, the audiobooks aren't really floating my boat, but I thought I'd give them a shot ... I don't hate them, but I'd rather just read the book.

Do you have a Fantasy novel you would recommend?


Well, for older works, Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast novels were very good. I'll give the link to those reviews below. Then there are the five reviews of Gene Wolfe's masterpiece The Book of the New Sun series and its coda. Here's the URL for those:

http://ofblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Book%20of%20the%20New%20Sun


The amusing consequence of Roberts' reviews and the discussions here is that I'm contemplating re-reading the first 11 WoT volumes for the first time in ages (well, 10 years for the first 9). Of course, there's a poll on that, as I'm also considering re-reading Frank Herbert's Dune novels as well.
Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie

Je suis méchant.
Peake reviews (first two books)
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Author Adam Roberts tackled the WoT. Larry - 19/03/2010 09:30:25 PM 12336 Views
A question for Larry GateKeeper - 19/03/2010 09:40:37 PM 2832 Views
Roberto Bolaño Larry - 19/03/2010 11:09:57 PM 2630 Views
I completely agree with his review. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/03/2010 11:11:17 PM 2802 Views
Heh, While I agree with him about it being derivative, I still encourage people to read it. MightyYT - 20/03/2010 02:36:47 AM 2120 Views
I agrre with "after those, it gets complicated" part *NM* aragornital - 13/04/2011 01:11:45 PM 1223 Views
Ouch! Somebody pull that guy off RJ! *NM* Narg - 20/03/2010 03:47:07 AM 1374 Views
Can't say that I really disagree. Fanatic-Templar - 20/03/2010 05:19:26 AM 2117 Views
My problem with the reviews: Narg - 20/03/2010 06:29:08 AM 2761 Views
Hear Hear !!! ....................... = ........................ *NM* car'a'aman - 20/03/2010 06:37:11 AM 1326 Views
I agree Etzel - 20/03/2010 11:19:29 AM 2211 Views
You know what else I'm finding annoying? orius - 07/04/2010 07:29:37 AM 2166 Views
Fully Agree *NM* Lord Haart - 21/06/2010 12:41:05 AM 1198 Views
well I agree and disagree Sidious - 20/03/2010 06:51:29 AM 2511 Views
Re: well I agree and disagree Kieran - 20/03/2010 02:12:43 PM 2053 Views
I'd say just The Eye of the World Fanatic-Templar - 20/03/2010 05:26:19 PM 2071 Views
Indeed Kieran - 21/03/2010 12:34:19 AM 2027 Views
These reviews are pathetic AgentOrange - 20/03/2010 12:52:22 PM 2019 Views
I'm amused by some of the responses Larry - 20/03/2010 07:20:03 PM 2456 Views
+1 *NM* Yondaime - 20/03/2010 10:48:14 PM 1533 Views
Are you suggesting that we are unqualified to disagree with him ? AgentOrange - 20/03/2010 11:21:44 PM 2200 Views
No, I said rather that it's ridiculous to make such disparaging comments about his takes Larry - 20/03/2010 11:37:56 PM 2207 Views
I considered doing so AgentOrange - 21/03/2010 12:27:27 AM 2036 Views
I will reply to myself: What's the problem McFly , chicken ? AgentOrange - 21/03/2010 12:29:36 AM 1997 Views
My sister called me chicken once darius_sedai - 10/04/2010 01:18:31 AM 2037 Views
what's wrong runt... are you yellah? *NM* Sidious - 10/04/2010 10:40:16 AM 1278 Views
NICE! *NM* darius_sedai - 10/04/2010 02:19:44 PM 1149 Views
Re: I'm amused by some of the responses HyogaRott - 23/03/2010 04:50:42 PM 2098 Views
And I'm even more amused by this response Larry - 24/03/2010 01:11:50 AM 2036 Views
Re: And I'm even more amused by this response HyogaRott - 24/03/2010 03:03:28 AM 1899 Views
Nah, TGS was the only serious review of the series I've done Larry - 24/03/2010 04:31:28 AM 1977 Views
On a completely unrelated note... Fanatic-Templar - 24/03/2010 06:15:25 AM 1884 Views
Ha! Larry - 24/03/2010 06:34:48 AM 1939 Views
My congratulations then . *NM* Fanatic-Templar - 24/03/2010 06:36:11 AM 1858 Views
You say it as if I had been condemned to hell! Larry - 24/03/2010 07:13:45 AM 1766 Views
No. Well, maybe. Fanatic-Templar - 24/03/2010 06:52:28 PM 1908 Views
! Larry - 24/03/2010 06:54:34 PM 1917 Views
Re: Author Adam Roberts tackled the WoT. orius - 22/03/2010 02:47:23 PM 2043 Views
Re: Author Adam Roberts tackled the WoT. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 23/03/2010 01:53:16 PM 2012 Views
Wow, you guys have completely missed the point of the Wheel of Time series BlackAdder - 22/03/2010 05:28:07 PM 2088 Views
There's a point to it? Larry - 22/03/2010 06:47:12 PM 2052 Views
Yes, RJ has explained it at least a few times and the main sequence of each book invokes his message *NM* BlackAdder - 24/03/2010 02:09:01 AM 1298 Views
You're not taking me seriously now, are you? Larry - 24/03/2010 02:54:37 AM 1997 Views
I meant the reason why RJ wrote WoT in the first place BlackAdder - 24/03/2010 06:39:47 AM 1951 Views
And which, arguably, could be viewed as being done in a hackneyed way Larry - 24/03/2010 07:15:55 AM 2015 Views
I thought the point was to write about a bunch of stuff happening? RugbyPlayingAshaman - 09/04/2010 03:42:49 PM 2040 Views
Re: Author Adam Roberts tackled the WoT. HyogaRott - 23/03/2010 04:54:38 PM 2004 Views
pfft wth-ever nigelgoboom - 26/03/2010 12:35:53 AM 1867 Views
Dude's been up for more awards for his writing than RJ ever was Larry - 26/03/2010 12:28:19 PM 2118 Views
bla bla bla nigelgoboom - 29/03/2010 06:17:07 AM 1981 Views
Usually, it's spelled "blah" Larry - 29/03/2010 07:03:51 AM 1942 Views
Wow. That post was more entertaining than Mr. Roberts' review. Thank you *NM* BlackAdder - 29/03/2010 08:23:41 AM 1463 Views
You must have low standards for entertainment Larry - 29/03/2010 08:54:03 AM 1901 Views
Re: You must have low standards for entertainment BlackAdder - 29/03/2010 09:13:44 AM 2022 Views
I know you were, thus the at the least of my comment Larry - 29/03/2010 09:19:30 AM 1881 Views
Unimpressed DomA - 29/03/2010 10:50:07 PM 2293 Views
Isn't that a bit uncharitable, Dom, considering how much you approved of what I did with CoT? Larry - 30/03/2010 12:03:48 AM 2314 Views
Thank you BlackAdder - 30/03/2010 12:35:39 AM 1786 Views
*Standing ovation for DomA* orius - 30/03/2010 07:36:59 AM 2027 Views
Yes. Also, Roberts is a wanker. *NM* AgentOrange - 05/04/2010 09:28:57 PM 1302 Views
Re: Dude's been up for more awards for his writing than RJ ever was HyogaRott - 29/03/2010 04:32:23 PM 2006 Views
Might want to re-read their Wikis again. Larry - 29/03/2010 07:07:11 PM 1915 Views
Awards HyogaRott - 29/03/2010 07:42:03 PM 1868 Views
That link is out of date Larry - 29/03/2010 07:54:56 PM 1848 Views
Re: That link is out of date HyogaRott - 29/03/2010 08:22:03 PM 1964 Views
This is a battle of win/lose? Larry - 29/03/2010 08:47:54 PM 1881 Views
Re: This is a battle of win/lose? HyogaRott - 29/03/2010 09:03:07 PM 1939 Views
*considers employing the Chewbacca defense* Larry - 29/03/2010 09:28:06 PM 1913 Views
Re: *considers employing the Chewbacca defense* HyogaRott - 29/03/2010 09:44:58 PM 2062 Views
The final point explains the "defense" Larry - 30/03/2010 12:24:56 AM 1808 Views
Re: The final point explains the "defense" HyogaRott - 30/03/2010 01:33:04 PM 1797 Views
No, no, no Larry - 30/03/2010 06:38:41 PM 1849 Views
Re: No, no, no HyogaRott - 30/03/2010 07:51:34 PM 1967 Views
Still continuing, huh? Larry - 31/03/2010 02:10:13 AM 1917 Views
Re: Still continuing, huh? HyogaRott - 31/03/2010 03:56:57 PM 1869 Views
Those were polls Larry - 31/03/2010 08:46:07 PM 1870 Views
Re: Those were polls HyogaRott - 05/04/2010 03:22:13 PM 1857 Views
Does it gives him right to insult me? aragornital - 13/04/2011 02:10:32 PM 1853 Views
I wouldn't know. Was he speaking directly to you? Larry - 14/04/2011 11:28:16 PM 1996 Views
He's now reviewed the third book Larry - 26/03/2010 12:27:16 PM 2114 Views
Well, this time I must disagree with him . Fanatic-Templar - 29/03/2010 07:31:40 AM 1847 Views
I don't think he was claiming that RJ was alone in doing that Larry - 29/03/2010 07:44:07 AM 1811 Views
Hah! Fanatic-Templar - 29/03/2010 06:07:28 PM 1860 Views
Well... Larry - 29/03/2010 06:52:10 PM 1779 Views
Differing perspectives, I guess. Fanatic-Templar - 29/03/2010 07:58:13 PM 1922 Views
I suppose Larry - 29/03/2010 08:50:43 PM 1835 Views
Re: I suppose DomA - 30/03/2010 12:18:30 AM 2006 Views
True Larry - 30/03/2010 12:23:28 AM 1850 Views
Hey, DomA, do you know why the Shienarans randomly speak in the Old Tongue? Fanatic-Templar - 30/03/2010 12:52:01 AM 1786 Views
Re: Hey, DomA, do you know why the Shienarans randomly speak in the Old Tongue? orius - 30/03/2010 07:45:08 AM 1985 Views
But why only them? Fanatic-Templar - 30/03/2010 08:07:00 AM 1882 Views
Re: But why only them? HyogaRott - 30/03/2010 03:56:54 PM 1857 Views
Re: But why only them? Fanatic-Templar - 30/03/2010 08:29:37 PM 1953 Views
I really liked a lot of the minor characters in The Great Hunt. Fanatic-Templar - 30/03/2010 12:49:03 AM 1873 Views
I barely thought twice about those, to be honest Larry - 30/03/2010 06:39:55 PM 1897 Views
I can't wait what he's going to try to do with TFoH and beyond Artsapat - 28/03/2010 08:18:59 PM 1971 Views
Glad you enjoyed it Larry - 29/03/2010 09:33:43 PM 1800 Views
The Shadow Rising review Larry - 02/04/2010 09:42:53 AM 2099 Views
I wonder if this borders on trolling Sidious - 02/04/2010 02:29:58 PM 10644 Views
You want complaining? You got it... fionwe1987 - 02/04/2010 06:38:09 PM 1965 Views
That would be a mistake Larry - 02/04/2010 09:16:25 PM 2111 Views
Re: That would be a mistake Sidious - 02/04/2010 10:28:56 PM 1843 Views
I agree, Roberts is more and more coming across to me as just bitter darius_sedai - 10/04/2010 01:24:52 AM 1985 Views
Little late to this one as well Larry - 10/04/2010 11:12:04 AM 2001 Views
Perhaps you should have led with this bit darius_sedai - 10/04/2010 02:52:23 PM 2047 Views
I guess I just presumed that people would read the header to his blog Larry - 12/04/2010 03:54:10 AM 1928 Views
Re: I wonder if this borders on trolling orius - 04/04/2010 09:16:22 AM 1944 Views
What review? I couldn't find one... fionwe1987 - 02/04/2010 08:00:45 PM 2071 Views
Re: What review? I couldn't find one... Fanatic-Templar - 02/04/2010 09:22:13 PM 2049 Views
See my comment below Larry - 02/04/2010 09:32:54 PM 2129 Views
Re: See my comment below Fanatic-Templar - 03/04/2010 09:31:22 AM 2455 Views
Sorry I'm late in responding, but I've been quite busy this week Larry - 07/04/2010 09:45:48 PM 2291 Views
Yes, I can probably agree with what you say here. Fanatic-Templar - 08/04/2010 12:29:16 AM 1752 Views
Larry - 08/04/2010 12:32:53 AM 1889 Views
I agree completely. *NM* fionwe1987 - 02/04/2010 09:53:44 PM 1167 Views
Speaking of irritation Sidious - 02/04/2010 10:50:04 PM 2048 Views
To be fair, even among the RaFOers there have been tons of posts that missed certain events RugbyPlayingAshaman - 09/04/2010 03:47:30 PM 1871 Views
Commentary, then? Larry - 02/04/2010 09:27:18 PM 1871 Views
Here's the thing... fionwe1987 - 02/04/2010 10:11:18 PM 1859 Views
Re: Here's the thing... Larry - 02/04/2010 10:31:56 PM 1715 Views
Re: Here's the thing... fionwe1987 - 03/04/2010 01:34:05 AM 1775 Views
I somehow overlooked this last week, it seems Larry - 10/04/2010 11:01:17 AM 2074 Views
Indeed Sidious - 02/04/2010 10:34:00 PM 1753 Views
Re: Commentary, then? HyogaRott - 05/04/2010 03:44:07 PM 1851 Views
for a man that bitterly complains about an author who is padding his work darius_sedai - 08/04/2010 09:41:07 PM 2039 Views
1400 words is long-winded? Larry - 09/04/2010 10:07:41 AM 2054 Views
since you can sum up those 1400 words in about 25 yes that's longwinded darius_sedai - 09/04/2010 01:36:16 PM 1930 Views
Except I didn't really sum it up, as I left out quite a bit Larry - 10/04/2010 11:15:42 AM 1990 Views
You are very defensive over this darius_sedai - 10/04/2010 01:54:15 PM 1767 Views
Nah, more of a devil's advocate than anything else Larry - 12/04/2010 03:57:12 AM 1846 Views
Re: Nah, more of a devil's advocate than anything else Sidious - 12/04/2010 05:30:53 PM 1767 Views
You sound like a Goodkind webmaster from a couple of years ago Larry - 12/04/2010 06:58:42 PM 1842 Views
You don't come across as a devil's advocate Helene - 30/03/2011 03:07:32 PM 1848 Views
Well Larry I have started reading Gradsil by Adam Roberts HyogaRott - 07/04/2010 08:59:28 PM 1992 Views
I demand a paragraph by paragraph review, with footnotes! Larry - 07/04/2010 09:50:39 PM 1856 Views
Re: I demand a paragraph by paragraph review, with footnotes! HyogaRott - 08/04/2010 01:06:20 PM 1737 Views
Which Invisible Man? Larry - 09/04/2010 09:58:44 AM 1952 Views
Re: Which Invisible Man? HyogaRott - 09/04/2010 01:26:42 PM 1893 Views
I have a very different take on that book Larry - 10/04/2010 11:17:13 AM 1808 Views
Re: I demand a paragraph by paragraph review, with footnotes! HyogaRott - 09/04/2010 01:45:44 PM 1861 Views
Hrmm... Larry - 10/04/2010 11:19:01 AM 1727 Views
Re: Well Larry I have started reading Gradsil by Adam Roberts HyogaRott - 12/04/2010 05:37:36 PM 1958 Views
He brings up some interesting points, if in an unnecessarily rude manner darius_sedai - 08/04/2010 12:42:25 PM 1921 Views
To be honest, I doubt most readers of the series obsess over it that much Larry - 09/04/2010 10:05:49 AM 1915 Views
Re: To be honest, I doubt most readers of the series obsess over it that much darius_sedai - 09/04/2010 01:28:17 PM 2466 Views
Re: To be honest, I doubt most readers of the series obsess over it that much Larry - 10/04/2010 11:40:22 AM 1900 Views
why are you so bothered by people being unimpressed with Roberts? darius_sedai - 10/04/2010 02:19:08 PM 1918 Views
I don't understand it either Sidious - 11/04/2010 12:44:25 PM 1901 Views
right? darius_sedai - 11/04/2010 02:13:00 PM 1918 Views
Nah Larry - 12/04/2010 04:13:44 AM 1723 Views
Not bothered as much as I am bemused by the ad hominems, to be honest Larry - 12/04/2010 04:11:12 AM 2218 Views
And in vol. 5, Roberts discovers the horrors of the circus Larry - 09/04/2010 09:57:03 AM 1876 Views
5 reviews without saying more than "I hate the series" darius_sedai - 09/04/2010 01:31:13 PM 1758 Views
Basically he just states the "nothing happens"-argument... Etzel - 09/04/2010 03:26:02 PM 1776 Views
Well, what was really resolved here? Larry - 10/04/2010 11:25:25 AM 1856 Views
Well... Etzel - 12/04/2010 05:05:20 PM 1959 Views
well exactly Sidious - 12/04/2010 05:33:11 PM 1992 Views
So very little was resolved and much was set into motion, then? Larry - 12/04/2010 06:55:45 PM 1968 Views
Yes... Etzel - 12/04/2010 10:51:08 PM 1685 Views
Ever read Umberto Eco's How To Travel with a Salmon? Larry - 12/04/2010 11:07:19 PM 1993 Views
I guess... Etzel - 13/04/2010 10:03:03 AM 1998 Views
Sounds like you value prolixity for the sake of prolixity, to be honest Larry - 13/04/2010 04:41:07 PM 3137 Views
Nah... Etzel - 13/04/2010 05:29:34 PM 1720 Views
He's read and enjoyed Proust, among others Larry - 13/04/2010 07:37:39 PM 1791 Views
Ah, well... Etzel - 13/04/2010 09:45:45 PM 1749 Views
Dismissive, much? Larry - 13/04/2010 10:52:30 PM 1889 Views
About that bifurcation... fionwe1987 - 14/04/2010 02:02:15 AM 1872 Views
Sorry that I was busy yesterday and didn't have a chance to reply until now Larry - 15/04/2010 01:46:54 PM 1988 Views
I'm rather moderate Etzel - 14/04/2010 10:11:30 AM 1780 Views
I'm just a liberation theologist at heart Larry - 15/04/2010 01:51:16 PM 2691 Views
So, if you don't mind... Fanatic-Templar - 13/04/2010 05:51:06 AM 1884 Views
That's fine with me Larry - 13/04/2010 06:31:41 AM 1847 Views
I'm sorry, but he's totally right. "The Circus" made me put down this series for 5 YEARS. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 09/04/2010 03:38:16 PM 1877 Views
I didn't find it quite that bad, but... orius - 11/04/2010 08:27:52 AM 1866 Views
LoC represented a sharp drop in quality!!? Rurouni_Kenshin - 19/05/2010 03:27:21 PM 1880 Views
And ignores everything else... fionwe1987 - 09/04/2010 05:10:00 PM 1918 Views
Inchoatus went offline a couple of years ago Larry - 10/04/2010 11:42:26 AM 2845 Views
This guy is going to get what he deserves... Narg - 09/04/2010 10:26:14 PM 1859 Views
I'm waiting with bated breath for his CoT review *NM* BlackAdder - 10/04/2010 01:00:59 PM 1256 Views
Just wanted to point out that he is not reviewing the series. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 16/04/2010 04:04:49 PM 1802 Views
Lord of Chaos commentary Larry - 16/04/2010 03:39:39 PM 1859 Views
He has reached - The Hump. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 16/04/2010 03:55:51 PM 1801 Views
Re: He has reached - The Hump. orius - 18/04/2010 08:08:59 AM 2271 Views
No no. It was Lord of Heaven! fionwe1987 - 16/04/2010 05:51:11 PM 1775 Views
Yeah, I noticed that Larry - 16/04/2010 11:16:26 PM 1703 Views
I would love the see him review Goodkind... fionwe1987 - 16/04/2010 11:51:07 PM 1892 Views
I don't wish that on anyone who doesn't have copious amounts of alcohol Larry - 16/04/2010 11:57:41 PM 1835 Views
Finally re-read that post Larry - 20/04/2010 09:35:45 PM 1881 Views
The magic items are mostly irrelevant... fionwe1987 - 21/04/2010 03:37:36 AM 1868 Views
A Crown of Swords - or is it deco-porn? Larry - 23/04/2010 08:36:17 AM 1978 Views
Re: A Crown of Swords - or is it deco-porn? orius - 29/04/2010 06:02:28 PM 1915 Views
I disagree Larry - 29/04/2010 09:34:49 PM 1724 Views
I agree. fionwe1987 - 29/04/2010 09:45:29 PM 1915 Views
Took me a moment to realize with whom you were agreeing Larry - 29/04/2010 10:19:05 PM 1814 Views
Well, I did mention the necklines get overdone... orius - 06/05/2010 06:17:46 PM 2159 Views
Well, there's now also the tea to comment about Larry - 07/05/2010 11:29:03 AM 1946 Views
A bit of a stumble this week Larry - 30/04/2010 01:53:31 PM 1981 Views
The Path of Daggers commentary Larry - 07/05/2010 10:39:03 AM 2009 Views
You'd think a Brit would like the tea... *NM* orius - 11/05/2010 04:05:42 PM 1118 Views
Maybe he's just a contrarian? Larry - 11/05/2010 07:55:43 PM 1804 Views
Winter's Heart Werthead - 21/05/2010 12:46:14 PM 1991 Views
To be fair Sareitha Sedai - 21/05/2010 01:56:49 PM 2139 Views
I think WH was my least favorite of the WoT novels I re-read Larry - 21/05/2010 04:49:31 PM 1854 Views
Re: I think WH was my least favorite of the WoT novels I re-read orius - 25/05/2010 05:05:09 PM 2016 Views
WH was my least favorite novel in the series, and that is saying a lot. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 28/05/2010 03:15:13 PM 1902 Views
I completely agree with his KoD post. Here is my favorite quote: RugbyPlayingAshaman - 28/05/2010 03:08:31 PM 2177 Views
CoT, you mean (link to actual post included) Larry - 28/05/2010 04:56:10 PM 2002 Views
Yep, I meant COT. *NM* RugbyPlayingAshaman - 28/05/2010 07:02:48 PM 1126 Views
Knife of Dreams Larry - 18/06/2010 09:07:27 AM 1874 Views
Re: Knife of Dreams orius - 19/06/2010 05:49:38 AM 1969 Views
Agree... Lohikaarme - 19/06/2010 05:08:44 PM 1927 Views
Roberts reflects back on WoT 1-11, with answers to questions asked of him Larry - 25/06/2010 12:51:29 PM 1967 Views
This guy should be burned at the stake Sidious - 25/06/2010 03:22:34 PM 9390 Views
Are you done making a fool out of yourself, Mark? Larry - 26/06/2010 06:53:37 PM 1902 Views
Oh come on... fionwe1987 - 26/06/2010 09:06:01 PM 1982 Views
Well, the burning at the stake was a bit much... Larry - 26/06/2010 10:19:40 PM 2001 Views
Well, really! You brought the comment to his notice... fionwe1987 - 26/06/2010 11:34:08 PM 2009 Views
And your point is...? Larry - 27/06/2010 12:37:00 AM 2022 Views
Well... fionwe1987 - 27/06/2010 05:38:12 AM 1982 Views
Indeed... I think it's rather clear that Larry's goal has been to cause trouble Sidious - 27/06/2010 10:57:36 AM 2119 Views
There is no "borderline" about it. HyogaRott - 28/03/2011 05:17:15 PM 1834 Views
It's not about honour being beschmirched. It's about poor quality arguments. *NM* Helene - 30/03/2011 04:09:23 PM 1148 Views
Ridiculous Deadsy - 27/06/2010 06:38:46 AM 1877 Views
I like his FAQ and his overall musings on its' popularity. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 29/06/2010 06:35:10 PM 1918 Views
One year later... Larry - 27/03/2011 03:40:29 AM 1844 Views
Re: One year later... HyogaRott - 28/03/2011 05:03:32 PM 2051 Views
I see you subconsciously support critical takes. Larry - 28/03/2011 11:41:48 PM 2059 Views
No I conciously support telling you and him that you are pathetic, arrogent, & jelous. *NM* HyogaRott - 30/03/2011 01:40:36 PM 1191 Views
Jealous? Larry - 30/03/2011 05:20:32 PM 1840 Views
You both are jelous of Jordan's tremendous succes. HyogaRott - 30/03/2011 10:27:36 PM 1865 Views
Please learn how to spell the word "jealous" before tossing it about in the cavalier fashion you do Larry - 30/03/2011 10:54:36 PM 1872 Views
The fact that you teach is supposed to be a surprise? HyogaRott - 31/03/2011 01:23:45 PM 1801 Views
After reading the standard-issue checklist of generic, tossabout pejoratives... Larry - 01/04/2011 03:06:18 PM 1933 Views
I agree, I didn't even notice it was an old post, definitely did not deserve to be revived. *NM* Lo'oris - 30/03/2011 02:41:12 PM 1113 Views
Seconded. Kronin al'Sulc - 30/03/2011 04:04:36 PM 1793 Views
Now I notice as well that this is a year old. You're very silly, Larry, very silly. *NM* Helene - 30/03/2011 04:13:38 PM 1237 Views
Yep! Larry - 30/03/2011 05:16:38 PM 1783 Views
Jeez Larry, you're starting to sound like a GRRM detractor. Silence_DoGood - 31/03/2011 03:01:38 PM 1942 Views
Nah, no detractor Larry - 01/04/2011 03:00:41 PM 1936 Views
Could a thread be locked? Lo'oris - 31/03/2011 07:48:26 PM 1798 Views
Re: One year later... BlackAdder - 01/04/2011 02:55:02 AM 2177 Views
Yep Larry - 01/04/2011 02:57:52 PM 1944 Views
He's not an "author", he's just a stupid troll, do not feed him *NM* Lo'oris - 30/03/2011 02:39:19 PM 1124 Views
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