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thinkpad · 07-06-2010, 03:35 AM

I've started on the second book in the Paks series and it involves more fantasy than the first one. More elves, orcs and magic.

I've finished the second book and find it more dark than the first one but at the same time a more interesting read.

Trebro · 07-11-2010, 03:20 PM

I know we can't discuss the book proper yet, but I'm curious:

Are the folks who usually like fantasy digging this one?

I haven't read fantasy in novel-length form in awhile, and I'm only ever able to get mildly interested, before the narration jerks to a boring stop. I'm wondering if it's me, who just isn't in to fantasy anymore, or if it's the book.

JSWolf · 07-11-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trebro

I know we can't discuss the book proper yet, but I'm curious:

Are the folks who usually like fantasy digging this one?

I haven't read fantasy in novel-length form in awhile, and I'm only ever able to get mildly interested, before the narration jerks to a boring stop. I'm wondering if it's me, who just isn't in to fantasy anymore, or if it's the book.

I'm a 1/3rd into it and I'm finding nothing special about it so far. It seems to be formulaic with nothing special about it. They are now marching with the Duke and boy is that getting dull.

Ea · 07-11-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Trebro

I know we can't discuss the book proper yet, but I'm curious:

Are the folks who usually like fantasy digging this one?

I haven't read fantasy in novel-length form in awhile, and I'm only ever able to get mildly interested, before the narration jerks to a boring stop. I'm wondering if it's me, who just isn't in to fantasy anymore, or if it's the book.

I share your sentiments and have been wondering as well if it was just me who've "grown away" from sword and sorcery fantasy.

JSWolf · 07-11-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea

I share your sentiments and have been wondering as well if it was just me who've "grown away" from sword and sorcey fantasy.

I still like a good fantasy book. Just this is not it (yet?).

Ea · 07-11-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I still like a good fantasy book. Just this is not it (yet?).

I lasted until 85% in when I finally gave up. It doesn't get any better IMHO.

Trebro · 07-11-2010, 04:14 PM

I will say there are flashes that interest me. But slogging through so much to get there just doesn't make me think I want to try book 2.

In my case, once I get to page 100, I always try to finish. But I can't blame anyone who bailed.

Is there another Baen book in the same genre I can try that others found more interesting, so I can see if maybe it's the book and not the genre?

WT Sharpe · 07-11-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm a 1/3rd into it and I'm finding nothing special about it so far. It seems to be formulaic with nothing special about it. They are now marching with the Duke and boy is that getting dull.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

I share your sentiments and have been wondering as well if it was just me who've "grown away" from sword and sorcery fantasy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trebro

I will say there are flashes that interest me. But slogging through so much to get there just doesn't make me think I want to try book 2.

In my case, once I get to page 100, I always try to finish. But I can't blame anyone who bailed.

Is there another Baen book in the same genre I can try that others found more interesting, so I can see if maybe it's the book and not the genre?

I think the author builds too slow. I wonder about Pacs' destiny, but so far, only hints have been given. Chapter 26 (the last one I read) was interesting. Chapter 27 begins the 84% mark. Will I last to the 85% mark at which Ea quit? Yes, I've invested this much into it, so unless a house falls on me, I'll see it through to the end.

Is it a coincidence that in Latin Pax, a homophone of Pacs, means peace?

glowhappy · 07-11-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I think the author builds too slow. I wonder about her destiny, but so far, only hints have been given. Chapter 26 (the last one I read) was interesting. Chapter 27 begins the 84% mark. Will I last to the 85% mark at which Ea quit? Yes, I've invested this much into it, so unless a house falls on me, I'll see it through to the end.

I haven't started the book yet and after reading some of these post I'm wondering if I should even attempt it. Reading a boring book annoys me b/c not only is it a waste of time but it keeps me from reading something truly enjoyable...to read or not to read?!! LOL

whiz16 · 07-12-2010, 12:06 AM

ohh.. the book starts n builds slow to get the readers to empathize and follow pak's growth from small sheepfarmer's daughter -> what she is at the 3rd book.

As the story follows her point of view and she only sees the events that involved her ( she's jus a grunt/recruit intially) so it might be boring to some readers.... until you read to a point where "certain" thing happen to Paks (2nd or 3rd book) , then it ties up neatly and u will notice that everything happens for a reason

lila55 · 07-12-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by glowhappy

I haven't started the book yet and after reading some of these post I'm wondering if I should even attempt it. Reading a boring book annoys me b/c not only is it a waste of time but it keeps me from reading something truly enjoyable...to read or not to read?!! LOL

After reading "Sheepfarmer's Daughter" and really getting into it, I even bought the complete big book and am now just starting Book 3. I find it very entertaining and, for the most part, quite interesting - only the parts that describe weapons practice could, according to my taste, be a bit shortended

And that in view of the fact that I usually never read fantasy books.

So, I would recommend you start reading it and decide for yourself, as tastes are different. And, after all, it is free

thinkpad · 07-12-2010, 02:28 AM

Book 2 and 3 are better than the first which is a bit slow.

HarryT · 07-12-2010, 03:06 AM

This is one of my all-time favourite fantasy series. Just goes to show that different things appeal to different people. Book 3 is the real "core" of the story. Very, very dark, but absolutely gripping stuff (for me at least).

Ea · 07-12-2010, 04:27 AM

It was the prose that did me in. Not "bad" as such, just dull, bland and flat. Serviceable, but without life.

Over · 07-12-2010, 05:33 AM

I confess I've only read the prologue and half the first chapter. Something puts me off. I don't know if it's the style of the author or if I just can't resonate with the female character (although I love some other books with female protagonists from female authors, so I guess it isn't a male vs female thing).

Or maybe because I'm also reading pillars of the earth, which is completely absorving.

View Poll Results: July 2010 Mobile Read Book Club Vote
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien	17	13.08%
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik	13	10.00%
The Deed of Paksenarrion: The Sheepfarmer's Daughter (book 1) by Elizabeth Moon	24	18.46%
Magic Kingdom For Sale — Sold! by Terry Brooks	6	4.62%
American Gods by Neil Gaiman	22	16.92%
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll	8	6.15%
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift	5	3.85%
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien	8	6.15%
The Princess Bride by William Goldman	11	8.46%
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin	16	12.31%
Voters: 130. You may not vote on this poll

07-06-2010, 03:35 AM	#151
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	I've started on the second book in the Paks series and it involves more fantasy than the first one. More elves, orcs and magic. I've finished the second book and find it more dark than the first one but at the same time a more interesting read. Last edited by thinkpad; 07-10-2010 at 02:33 AM. Reason: added info

07-12-2010, 12:06 AM	#160
whiz16 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: sony	ohh.. the book starts n builds slow to get the readers to empathize and follow pak's growth from small sheepfarmer's daughter -> what she is at the 3rd book. As the story follows her point of view and she only sees the events that involved her ( she's jus a grunt/recruit intially) so it might be boring to some readers.... until you read to a point where "certain" thing happen to Paks (2nd or 3rd book) , then it ties up neatly and u will notice that everything happens for a reason Last edited by whiz16; 07-12-2010 at 12:10 AM.

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07-11-2010, 03:20 PM	#152
Trebro Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2010 Device: nook	I know we can't discuss the book proper yet, but I'm curious: Are the folks who usually like fantasy digging this one? I haven't read fantasy in novel-length form in awhile, and I'm only ever able to get mildly interested, before the narration jerks to a boring stop. I'm wondering if it's me, who just isn't in to fantasy anymore, or if it's the book.

07-11-2010, 04:14 PM	#157
Trebro Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2010 Device: nook	I will say there are flashes that interest me. But slogging through so much to get there just doesn't make me think I want to try book 2. In my case, once I get to page 100, I always try to finish. But I can't blame anyone who bailed. Is there another Baen book in the same genre I can try that others found more interesting, so I can see if maybe it's the book and not the genre?

07-12-2010, 02:28 AM	#162
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	Book 2 and 3 are better than the first which is a bit slow.

07-12-2010, 03:06 AM	#163
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	This is one of my all-time favourite fantasy series. Just goes to show that different things appeal to different people. Book 3 is the real "core" of the story. Very, very dark, but absolutely gripping stuff (for me at least).

07-12-2010, 04:27 AM	#164
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	It was the prose that did me in. Not "bad" as such, just dull, bland and flat. Serviceable, but without life.

07-12-2010, 05:33 AM	#165
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	I confess I've only read the prologue and half the first chapter. Something puts me off. I don't know if it's the style of the author or if I just can't resonate with the female character (although I love some other books with female protagonists from female authors, so I guess it isn't a male vs female thing). Or maybe because I'm also reading pillars of the earth, which is completely absorving.

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