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Aurik
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The first 5 books or so are very riveting. Unfortunately somewhere around book 8 or 9 he seems to lose his way and meander aimlessly, adding new plot threads without tying up any. Books 12 and 13 (co-written with Brandon Sanderson, after Robert Jordan passed) are phenomenal. Book 12 I read non-stop in one sitting, stopping only for bio breaks. It was that good. The final book is due to be released next spring/summer. I've been waiting for 10+ years to hear how this tale ends, and I'm now chomping at the bit to find out.
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06-23-2011, 10:21 AM
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Creechur
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 . 6 & 7 were just a little step down and they each took about a week. I have honestly been trying to chug through 8 for about a month, it just seems like absolutely nothing is happening haha. I will get it done though. Everyone is saying that the guy writing the Kingkiller Chronicles (Patrick Rothfuss) is supposed to be a big deal - The Name of the Wind is the name of the first one. As far as a Kindle goes - I'd rather have my good ol' books but I can see where they would come in handy. |
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06-23-2011, 10:32 AM
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BendtheBar
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I hit a wall with King's Dark Tower series at around book 4. Sounds a bit like the WoT series in the middle.
Anyone ever read the Rama series by Clarke? I devoured these books.
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06-23-2011, 10:48 AM
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Aurik
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06-23-2011, 11:45 AM
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@Steve, yes, has browser.
edit this for good measure. I'd stick to just reading on it however, it has a browser but its nothing fantastic, good for on the run situations or a quit "google" nothing more.
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06-28-2011, 01:41 PM
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Carl1174
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One word review: PREDICTABLE next book that I will be reading, The Santa Mysteries, by a certain S.William Shaw...  Carl.
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06-28-2011, 01:51 PM
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A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need from Washington (and a Trillion That We Don't!) (2/22/2011) byMike Huckabee Fear No Evil: A Test of Faith, a Courageous Church, and an Unfailing God . by Brady Boyd read alot of non fiction Last edited by hdjoe; 06-28-2011 at 02:02 PM. |
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07-25-2011, 06:56 AM
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Carl1174
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I have just finished The Santa Mysteries, by a certain S.William Shaw...
it was good clean fun and i enjoyed it. it was actually quite gripping in parts too which you dont always expect from a Childrens book... My 11 year old daughter has just started reading it now too  I have just started The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, AGAIN... Its one of my favourite stories...  Carl.
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07-25-2011, 08:29 AM
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BendtheBar
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I hope she likes it Carl. Thanks again!
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I've got more since then. Many are online, just post or ask for access. Currently I am reading Primary Book: "The Naked Roommate" on computer Secondary Book: "Fall of Giants" actual hardcover Back-up Book: "Anabolic Solution for Powerlifters"
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