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kennyc · 02-18-2010, 01:48 PM

Sorry. Connie and Dan are both acquaintances of mine. His "Hyperion" was that way. It just stopped at the end of the book, to be continued in the next one. There was no indication that it was only the first part of the story on the book or by the publisher etc.

I felt totally deceived.

BenG · 02-18-2010, 01:55 PM

I was totally into it and it's well worth reading but I would wait until the second book is nearer to being published.

jgaiser · 02-18-2010, 02:39 PM

Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson - Second time through. Read it years ago in hardback, but I think I'm enjoying it more this time. Nice to have the dictionary available when Neal uses big words I don't know.

A People's History of the United States - Howard Zinn - This one is thanks to a discussion here on MR. Interesting take on US History.

Witches Abroad - Terry Pratchett - Love Terry's Discworld books.

Oh, and about 80 more on my Kindle...

kainne · 02-18-2010, 09:37 PM

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is on my tbr pile & today I just saw a movie trailer for it. I had no idea it was coming out.

montsnmags · 02-19-2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Sorry. Connie and Dan are both acquaintances of mine. His "Hyperion" was that way. It just stopped at the end of the book, to be continued in the next one. There was no indication that it was only the first part of the story on the book or by the publisher etc.

I felt totally deceived.

It's funny, but I never felt that way with Hyperion. I actually always felt it was a standalone book, much like Neverness by David Zindell. Sometimes I like conclusions that aren't conclusions.

Cheers,
Marc

kennyc · 02-19-2010, 05:40 AM

I think it's one thing to leave it to the reader to conclude but another to just stop telling the story.....there were certainly mixed feelings about Hyperion from the reading community.

montsnmags · 02-19-2010, 07:52 AM

Certainly there may have been - I don't really pay much mind to community attitudes except for a portion of guidance on what to read rather than what I have read. But I guess you could say my feelings were on the sweet side to the sour in the mix. It's my favourite Dan Simmons, up there in my all-times, almost to the point where the subsequent books were superfluous (again, like Neverness).

Cheers,
Marc

neilmarr · 02-19-2010, 10:04 AM

There's a huge difference, Kenny, between books in series and 'serials', I think.

My own wee house won't touch 'serials' and insists that books in series must stand alone and that they can be read in any order. You see, shit happens.

For instance, an author of ours (the admirable Ron McLachlan) died suddenly last weekend while still working on the third in a series of novels. It shocked and saddened us. But, as far as the reader is concerned, he's not left them wondering what comes next. His first two books are perfectly self-contained and satisfyingly complete.

Few agents and publishers will look at a series of books from an untried and tested author. I certainly wouldn't. It's far too heavy a commitment -- and you'd be amazed how many submissions from inexperienced authors come in as 'part of a series -- currently working on book two', as though that's a selling point. It's actually the kiss of death.

Even with known and trusted authors who leave some threads dangling in a book to be tied up later, many publishers and editors (I'm one of 'em) won't run with one book until the follow-up is safely in house.

Cheers. Neil

jackinca · 02-19-2010, 11:09 AM

Try "The Piano Tuner" by Daniel Mason, a beautifully rendered story with background of British occupation in Burma in the late 1800's.

edbro · 02-19-2010, 04:52 PM

Starting Tin Roof Blowdown in audio format.

Does anybody else have series of books that they will only consume in audio format? I love the Dave Robicheaux series in audiobooks because of the narrator's LA accent.

Same goes for the Stepanie Plum series. Perfect for driving because it is light and the narrator's NJ accent is perfect.

Greg Anos · 02-19-2010, 04:54 PM

Reading the novella Rumfuddle by Jack Vance.

JSWolf · 02-19-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edbro

Starting Tin Roof Blowdown in audio format.

Does anybody else have series of books that they will only consume in audio format? I love the Dave Robicheaux series in audiobooks because of the narrator's LA accent.

Same goes for the Stepanie Plum series. Perfect for driving because it is light and the narrator's NJ accent is perfect.

But technically, that's not reading. That's listening.

edbro · 02-19-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But technically, that's not reading. That's listening.

Hence, the use of "consume" instead of reading!

roger the rabbit · 02-20-2010, 04:59 AM

After much grief trying to buy a copy I Recently finished *The girl with the dragon tattoo* by Stieg Larsson.

Having been warned the first two chapters were a bit slow, I found the rest of the book a terrific and entertaining read - very highly recommended!

5 stars from me.

edbro · 02-20-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Just blazed through 'The Palmyra Impact' and what a page turner!

Where does one get the Palmyra Impact from? I can't find it a Sony, Amazon, Fictionwise, or author's site.

02-18-2010, 02:39 PM	#3888
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson - Second time through. Read it years ago in hardback, but I think I'm enjoying it more this time. Nice to have the dictionary available when Neal uses big words I don't know. A People's History of the United States - Howard Zinn - This one is thanks to a discussion here on MR. Interesting take on US History. Witches Abroad - Terry Pratchett - Love Terry's Discworld books. Oh, and about 80 more on my Kindle... Last edited by jgaiser; 02-18-2010 at 02:39 PM. Reason: Two 't's in Pratchett

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02-18-2010, 01:48 PM	#3886
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,907 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Sorry. Connie and Dan are both acquaintances of mine. His "Hyperion" was that way. It just stopped at the end of the book, to be continued in the next one. There was no indication that it was only the first part of the story on the book or by the publisher etc. I felt totally deceived.

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BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I was totally into it and it's well worth reading but I would wait until the second book is nearer to being published.

02-18-2010, 09:37 PM	#3889
kainne Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 51520 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PRS-700	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is on my tbr pile & today I just saw a movie trailer for it. I had no idea it was coming out.

02-19-2010, 05:40 AM	#3891
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,907 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I think it's one thing to leave it to the reader to conclude but another to just stop telling the story.....there were certainly mixed feelings about Hyperion from the reading community.

02-19-2010, 07:52 AM	#3892
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Certainly there may have been - I don't really pay much mind to community attitudes except for a portion of guidance on what to read rather than what I have read. But I guess you could say my feelings were on the sweet side to the sour in the mix. It's my favourite Dan Simmons, up there in my all-times, almost to the point where the subsequent books were superfluous (again, like Neverness). Cheers, Marc

02-19-2010, 10:04 AM	#3893
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	There's a huge difference, Kenny, between books in series and 'serials', I think. My own wee house won't touch 'serials' and insists that books in series must stand alone and that they can be read in any order. You see, shit happens. For instance, an author of ours (the admirable Ron McLachlan) died suddenly last weekend while still working on the third in a series of novels. It shocked and saddened us. But, as far as the reader is concerned, he's not left them wondering what comes next. His first two books are perfectly self-contained and satisfyingly complete. Few agents and publishers will look at a series of books from an untried and tested author. I certainly wouldn't. It's far too heavy a commitment -- and you'd be amazed how many submissions from inexperienced authors come in as 'part of a series -- currently working on book two', as though that's a selling point. It's actually the kiss of death. Even with known and trusted authors who leave some threads dangling in a book to be tied up later, many publishers and editors (I'm one of 'em) won't run with one book until the follow-up is safely in house. Cheers. Neil

02-19-2010, 11:09 AM	#3894
jackinca Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 34 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: sony 900	Try "The Piano Tuner" by Daniel Mason, a beautifully rendered story with background of British occupation in Burma in the late 1800's.

02-19-2010, 04:52 PM	#3895
edbro Banned Posts: 640 Karma: 4911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grapevine, TX Device: iPad4	Starting Tin Roof Blowdown in audio format. Does anybody else have series of books that they will only consume in audio format? I love the Dave Robicheaux series in audiobooks because of the narrator's LA accent. Same goes for the Stepanie Plum series. Perfect for driving because it is light and the narrator's NJ accent is perfect.

02-19-2010, 04:54 PM	#3896
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,531 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	Reading the novella Rumfuddle by Jack Vance.

02-20-2010, 04:59 AM	#3899
roger the rabbit Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 10215 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wherever I lay my hat! Device: Sony PRS-T3, 650 Black, 505, Kobo Glo HD Aura ONE	After much grief trying to buy a copy I Recently finished The girl with the dragon tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Having been warned the first two chapters were a bit slow, I found the rest of the book a terrific and entertaining read - very highly recommended! 5 stars from me.