Finally the next book in the Temeraire series is out

thinkpad · 07-13-2010, 03:41 AM

I've been waiting for this. Today the 6th book: Tongues of Serpents, in the Temeraire series from author Naomi Novik is out.

Ea · 07-13-2010, 10:16 AM

Now I will sit down and start reading

Ravensknight · 07-13-2010, 08:20 PM

better be MUCH better than the previous 4...

Ea · 07-14-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravensknight

better be MUCH better than the previous 4...

Or else?

nikkers · 07-14-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravensknight

better be MUCH better than the previous 4...

The first book was good but the just got worse with each following book.

Ravensknight · 07-15-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

Or else?

I won't be [buying/]reading any more of her stuff.

I agree with Nikkers. First book was FANTASTIC and I was so excited to read books 2 & 3. Then I read them. Then I read the next 2 thinking, it HAS to get better. Only they didn't.

So this book is her last chance for me. From the previews though, it seems like she continues her foray into alternate history/political theory with a small dash of dragons. If that is the case, I am through with her :-(

thinkpad · 07-16-2010, 04:25 AM

As for the 6th book I find it a bit slow. And I agree, the first one was the best.

Ea · 07-16-2010, 08:14 AM

I've finished it, and I thought it was a little difficult to follow who was who, and follow the politics of the colony. And the story was a little thin overall. I'd say it was so-so.

I'm not sure which of the previous ones I thought was best. The first was good with the establishment of the universe, meeting the dragons and so on, but I definitely liked 2 and 3 as well - and the one that takes place in the deepest, darkest Africa (with the Tswana tribe) no. 4 I think..? That was so much fun. Real boys' adventure story.

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So this book is her last chance for me. From the previews though, it seems like she continues her foray into alternate history/political theory with a small dash of dragons. If that is the case, I am through with her :-(

I wonder a little how much more it could be about dragons than it is?

As far as I can see, the dragons plays a huge part of the stories.

thinkpad · 07-18-2010, 08:52 AM

Just finished it, and I must say that of all 6th book this is by far the most boring. Nothing big happended throughout the whole book. I agree Ea the book when they're in the deepest of Africa was a very good read.

Came across this funny "one star" review on Amazon:

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This book should be renamed: How to Cook Kangaroo and Boil Water in the Australian Outback.

Ea · 07-18-2010, 05:08 PM

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Just finished it, and I must say that of all 6th book this is by far the most boring. Nothing big happended throughout the whole book. I agree Ea the book when they're in the deepest of Africa was a very good read.

Yes, there was not much of a story. Just that endless chase through the desert without a big climax. Sea serpents were put to good, new and interesting use. For lack of action, the story could have focused more on politics - but didn't. It all felt rather fragmented.

I'd still buy the next book though- and I think it's time for a re-read of the previous books

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Came across this funny "one star" review on Amazon:
This book should be renamed: How to Cook Kangaroo and Boil Water in the Australian Outback.

thinkpad · 07-20-2010, 05:51 AM

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I'd still buy the next book though- and I think it's time for a re-read of the previous books

I will also buy the next book and reread some of the previous titles first. My biggest mistake for the 6th book was perhaps to not have the others fresh in memory. I would have appreciated a short summary from book 5 as an introduction in book 6.

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Ea · 07-20-2010, 06:47 AM

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I will also buy the next book and reread some of the previous titles first. My biggest mistake for the 6th book was perhaps to not have the others fresh in memory. I would have appreciated a short summary from book 5 as an introduction in book 6.

I completely agree. I couldn't quite remember who everyone was.

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Ravensknight · 07-20-2010, 07:48 PM

well, thanks all for your thoughts. I won't be wasting my time on it then :-)

AnemicOak · 07-26-2010, 04:23 PM

B&N is having a live chat with Novik on Wednesday the 28th on Facebook in case anyone's interested...

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Time: Wednesday · 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?to...uid=9122810019

More Info: Naomi Novik will be stopping by B&N's Facebook page next Wednesday, July 28th, at 6:30p.m. ET for a LIVE chat with her fans! NOTE: This is the RSVP page; the live discussion will take place here: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?to...uid=9122810019

Ea · 07-26-2010, 04:26 PM

ET time zone - does anyone know if that eastern USA?

BTW; thanks for the info!

07-13-2010, 03:41 AM	#1
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	Finally the next book in the Temeraire series is out I've been waiting for this. Today the 6th book: Tongues of Serpents, in the Temeraire series from author Naomi Novik is out.

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07-13-2010, 10:16 AM	#2
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Now I will sit down and start reading

07-13-2010, 08:20 PM	#3
Ravensknight Serpent Rider Posts: 1,123 Karma: 10219804 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony 350; Nook STR; Oasis	better be MUCH better than the previous 4...

07-16-2010, 04:25 AM	#7
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	As for the 6th book I find it a bit slow. And I agree, the first one was the best.

07-20-2010, 07:48 PM	#13
Ravensknight Serpent Rider Posts: 1,123 Karma: 10219804 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony 350; Nook STR; Oasis	well, thanks all for your thoughts. I won't be wasting my time on it then :-)

07-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#15
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	ET time zone - does anyone know if that eastern USA? BTW; thanks for the info!