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Old 04-22-2011, 01:36 PM   #9037
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Next up is a first for me. A self-publishing author. The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J Sullivan. It's not my usual subject matter but the library was able to get me a print copy.
you'll like it

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although I must agree with Iri that this book is perhaps the worst in Riyria series when I finished it I thought it was flawless, wonderful but when I finished the others books in the series... no it's not bad at all, just not as mind-blowing as the later ones


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Well, it was OK. It was certainly better than I expected.

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The sudden conversion of the heroine from loner (in old school) to great popularity (in new school) is unexplained, and a weakness.

There are certainly problems with the working of the Meyer universe with vampires in it, and certain inconsistencies in the descriptions of vampire abilities.

And if you take it as an allegory for a controlling relationship, then it's rather disturbing. But I read it as a fantasy, as I think it should be read.

Bella's intention to become a vampire seems entirely rational to me.
Upsides: Beautiful, immortal, wealthy, strong, fast, with her love interest.
Downsides: Don't need to eat, breath or sleep. Inclination to murder people. Inability to have children (although that last isn't mentioned).

Being a vampire in Meyer's universe seems to have very few draw-backs at all - far fewer than in Charlaine Harris's universe.
that's right. I liked the Twilight saga generally, but being vampire appears ways too perfect. I don't like it to be idealistic. therefore I don't like Twilight any more

anyway, maybe you should consider reading Midnight sun (the 5th book in Twilight saga). It isn't released (or won't - in the near future) due to some illegal leaks, but on Wikipedia there's a link to a partial draft on the author's site. You can read it right away 'cause it has nothing to do with the 3 books in the middle - this one tells the story of the 1st book from Edward's perspective and I think it's much better than Bella's.


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Me? I just began A game of thrones. Some first pages only, and still I'm not impressed very much. 90% of the books are boring at the beginning, right?
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