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afa · 11-21-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

You're not alone there. That's a popular gripe (of those that have a gripe). And yes... it continues in the second book (nor is significant overall plot progress made in the second book). Which is a shame, because I really like how Rothfuss writes, but his pacing through two books makes glaciers look speedy.

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Originally Posted by maianhvk

when reading, I always had the feeling "this is going nowhere!" I don't understand why Kvothe thought Denna was that lovely. She was... how to put it... well I guess you got the right word, Afa. And yeah in the second book their relationship continued to go nowhere, Denna still tried to find a rich man she could take advantage of, while Kvothe was still chasing after her.

Well, that's not encouraging. Isn't this supposed to be a trilogy? Shouldn't there be more progress in the second novel?

I really hope Rothfuss isn't planning on pulling a GRRM here.

maianhvk · 11-21-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin8or

I assume these are minor quibbles, right? You would recommend the book to others? I checked it out on goodreads and added it to the TBR.

4.53 rating with 27,012 ratings. Fairly impressive, as ratings go.

Ah. I like to think that the affair is minor too, but it took up too much space IMHO. Why don't you read it soon and tell us what you think?

Of course I didn't have any other complaint about the other details. Kvothe's adventure was very interesting. Enough for me to ignore his poor taste in woman.

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Originally Posted by afa

Well, that's not encouraging. Isn't this supposed to be a trilogy? Shouldn't there be more progress in the second novel?

I really hope Rothfuss isn't planning on pulling a GRRM here.

Yes, the story made some progress, though more slowly than I'd expected and prefered.

coderserdar · 11-21-2011, 07:33 AM

wilkie collins - dead alive

i first read a book of collins,
besides there was no blood it was a good mystery
characters are defined detailed and the athmosphere was so good

pdurrant · 11-21-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by coderserdar

wilkie collins - dead alive

i first read a book of collins,
besides there was no blood it was a good mystery
characters are defined detailed and the athmosphere was so good

I intend to read some Wilkie Collins, once my paid-for TBR list is a little smaller. I have heard good things about the books from many people.

pdurrant · 11-21-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

Next: F&SF, February 2005 by Spilogale Authors.

A very good issue. I liked pretty much all the stories in it. and didn't hate any of them. I especially liked the silly humour of 'Ayuh, Clawdius' and 'The Beau and the Beast'.

(Incidentally, that was the 175th paid-for ebook I've read this year, at an average cost of $2.90. Goodness, I'll miss fictionwise when my TBR list gets a lot smaller.)

Next: Swords Against Wizardry by Fritz Leiber, the fourth in his Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser series.

anijh · 11-21-2011, 11:30 AM

I started reading the Steve Jobs biography last night.

alansplace · 11-21-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alansplace

i finished the star svensdotter trilogy this morning. during the reading of the first book, second star, i was so enthralled with the experience that i sent this comment to dana stabenow about it in a pm on goodreads:

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alansplace said to Dana:
i have read the first two kate shugak books and enjoyed them immensely. then yesterday i got the firstbook and am approaching the halfway point in my reading of it. i really really like it and, in fact, i feel like i'm reading a brand new heinlein novel. thanks a lot!!!
--
Alan

then i immediately purchased the other two books in the series from here using the 'Buy direct from me' link (in the case of the first book that's offered for free you can use the 'Download FREE from Stabenow.com' link). they are inexpensive ($4.99) and you get both mobi and epub versions that are uncontaminated by drm

since finishing the star svensdotter trilogy i've read:

dead in the water, the 3rd kate shugak novel by dana stabenow
i, robot by isaac asimov
river marked, the 6th mercedes thompson novel by patricia briggs

i'm probably going to start reading black magic sanction the 8th the hollows novel by kim harrison later today

Traye · 11-21-2011, 01:20 PM

Sparrow Rock is picking up pace now and I'm rather liking it.

WT Sharpe · 11-21-2011, 04:48 PM

I went to the doctor's office today. It was a two-for: I'm due for a physical next week and had to come in for blood work, plus I've been sick. Last week, I tried unsuccessfully to get them to call something in for this cough I've had for the last couple of weeks. I couldn't come in then because my wife's truck is being worked on, and we're down to sharing one vehicle. As it is, I had to rely on my ex-daughter-in-law to take my wife to work today so I could use the car.

So here I am at the doctor's office, and after being told I have bronchitis and being prescribed some really swell drugs, the nice lady doctor goes out and leaves me sitting there for about 20 minutes. Then she comes in and tells me, I'm finished and could go. I asked her about the blood work. "Oh," she said. "I'll get someone in here for you."

Yes, they had forgotten me. But all was not in vain. I, of course, had my trusty Kindle with me, and was able to finish Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals by William James while I was waiting. Sometimes these lectures were dry-going, abut at other moments they were very inspiring and noteworthy. He was an interesting fellow.

Also today, a few minutes ago, I also finished the December 3 issue of Science News.

Life is good. (=cough=) (=hack=)

Nyssa · 11-21-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I went to the doctor's office today. It was a two-for: I'm due for a physical next week and had to come in for blood work, plus I've been sick. Last week, I tried unsuccessfully to get them to call something in for this cough I've had for the last couple of weeks. I couldn't come in then because my wife's truck is being worked on, and we're down to sharing one vehicle. As it is, I had to rely on my ex-daughter-in-law to take my wife to work today so I could use the car.

So here I am at the doctor's office, and after being told I have bronchitis and being prescribed some really swell drugs, the nice lady doctor goes out and leaves me sitting there for about 20 minutes. Then she comes in and tells me, I'm finished and could go. I asked her about the blood work. "Oh," she said. "I'll get someone in here for you."

Yes, they had forgotten me. But all was not in vain. I, of course, had my trusty Kindle with me, and was able to finish Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals by William James while I was waiting. Sometimes these lectures were dry-going, abut at other moments they were very inspiring and noteworthy. He was an interesting fellow.

Also today, a few minutes ago, I also finished the December 3 issue of Science News.

Life is good. (=cough=) (=hack=)

Aww!! I hope you feel better soon, Tom.

Bronchitis is no joke. I seem to now be prone to upper respiratory infections after a very bad bout of bronchitis a few years ago. Talk about UGH!!!
Glad you had your Kindle to keep you company.

I'm surprised they went ahead with your blood work knowing that you're not feeling well, but at least that's out of the way.

Get some rest, plenty of fluids, etc. etc. etc.

coderserdar · 11-22-2011, 02:33 AM

wilkie collins - frozen deep

it explains the emotion of love, the feelings in deep waters of oceans, and something about the crime
book can be a tension book, not a crime book
but book is so fluent

tecweston · 11-22-2011, 11:13 AM

I'm reading Analog Science Fiction and Fact (Jan/Feb 2012) right now, but I've encountered a problem. Here is how this particular page looks on my Nook. I opened it up in the Nook PC app and it looks the same way. Has anyone else read this issue? Is there supposed to be an image here or is there missing text? Otherwise I'm lost as to what this part is supposed to mean.

WT Sharpe · 11-22-2011, 11:16 AM

It looks like the page was scanned as a graphic. I hardly think it's a problem with the Nook. It was just a goof-up on the publisher's end, evidently.

tecweston · 11-22-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

It looks like the page was scanned as a graphic. I hardly think it's a problem with the Nook.

Sorry, I think you misunderstood. I'm not saying there's a problem with the Nook, I'm asking if there's something that's missing on this page. Maybe if someone's read the issue they can tell me what's supposed to be there.

maianhvk · 11-22-2011, 11:27 AM

Moby-Dick, by Herman Melville.
La conjugaison pour tous, by Bescherelle

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coderserdar Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 37852 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Türkiye Device: Amazon Kindle 3 Wifi, İpod Touch 4th Generation	wilkie collins - dead alive i first read a book of collins, besides there was no blood it was a good mystery characters are defined detailed and the athmosphere was so good

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anijh Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 2126 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Device: Nook 1e, Kindle Fire, and multiple iDevices	I started reading the Steve Jobs biography last night.

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Traye Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 18288 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle, Sony PRS505, Ipod touch, iPhone	Sparrow Rock is picking up pace now and I'm rather liking it.

11-21-2011, 04:48 PM	#11484
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I went to the doctor's office today. It was a two-for: I'm due for a physical next week and had to come in for blood work, plus I've been sick. Last week, I tried unsuccessfully to get them to call something in for this cough I've had for the last couple of weeks. I couldn't come in then because my wife's truck is being worked on, and we're down to sharing one vehicle. As it is, I had to rely on my ex-daughter-in-law to take my wife to work today so I could use the car. So here I am at the doctor's office, and after being told I have bronchitis and being prescribed some really swell drugs, the nice lady doctor goes out and leaves me sitting there for about 20 minutes. Then she comes in and tells me, I'm finished and could go. I asked her about the blood work. "Oh," she said. "I'll get someone in here for you." Yes, they had forgotten me. But all was not in vain. I, of course, had my trusty Kindle with me, and was able to finish *Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals* by William James while I was waiting. Sometimes these lectures were dry-going, abut at other moments they were very inspiring and noteworthy. He was an interesting fellow. Also today, a few minutes ago, I also finished the December 3 issue of Science News. Life is good. (=cough=) (=hack=)

11-22-2011, 02:33 AM	#11486
coderserdar Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 37852 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Türkiye Device: Amazon Kindle 3 Wifi, İpod Touch 4th Generation	wilkie collins - frozen deep it explains the emotion of love, the feelings in deep waters of oceans, and something about the crime book can be a tension book, not a crime book but book is so fluent

11-22-2011, 11:13 AM	#11487
tecweston Comic book artist Posts: 553 Karma: 1760679 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Device: Nook Glowlight, iPad, iPhone	I'm reading Analog Science Fiction and Fact (Jan/Feb 2012) right now, but I've encountered a problem. Here is how this particular page looks on my Nook. I opened it up in the Nook PC app and it looks the same way. Has anyone else read this issue? Is there supposed to be an image here or is there missing text? Otherwise I'm lost as to what this part is supposed to mean.

11-22-2011, 11:16 AM	#11488
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	It looks like the page was scanned as a graphic. I hardly think it's a problem with the Nook. It was just a goof-up on the publisher's end, evidently.

11-22-2011, 11:27 AM	#11490
maianhvk whimsical Posts: 2,779 Karma: 88193939 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: in darkness Device: current: PPW 4. brick: K3 & Voyage.	Moby-Dick, by Herman Melville. La conjugaison pour tous, by Bescherelle