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07-19-2010, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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Discussion: Sheepfarmer's Daughter by Elizabeth Moon (spoilers)
Wow... time flies. Time to discuss Book 1 of The Deed of Paksenarrion titled Sheepfarmer's Daughter.
I am still working on reading this... so I will check in as soon as I have finished. But, I have enjoyed it thus far and expect to read the full trilogy. BOb |
07-20-2010, 05:40 AM | #2 |
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I enjoyed it very much, although as some has stated the first book is a bit slow. Book 2 and 3 gets better.
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I recently read these as well, and they unfolded nicely, and often in directions I didn't expect.
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07-20-2010, 07:45 AM | #4 |
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I loved it. I read the full trilogy.
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07-20-2010, 09:13 AM | #5 |
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I would definitely buy book 4 if she was ever to come out with one.
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I went to Elisabeth Moons space online. The Paksenarrion series originally was written as one long story, it was broken into three for practical reasons when first published. This makes a lot of sense. Just reading book 1 feels a bit slow and incomplete obviously the series wasn't ment to be read as 3 separate books.
There's apparently two books covering the story of Gird: Quote:
Surrender none and Liar's Oath available from Baen. Apparently the two books above have been merged into one: The Legacy of Gird: Quote:
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Read it and enjoyed it. I'll put the remaining books on my TBR list, but won'y get to them for quite a while.
The change of perspective (or person, or whatever you call it) seemed a little strange to me. The majority of the book is written from Paks view, and then there is one chapter from the tortured captain's point of view. A little strange, but maybe it makes more sense in latter books. |
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I've not yet finished book 1. But, I do plan to finish it. It's not all that bad. Just slow in places.
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I find the world in this book to be full and well developed built slowly with small details. Paks as a character is great, engaging and well developed with many layers and depths.
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Compared to the Mysterious Island (June month book club read) I found it went by in turbo speed , so I guess it's all relative.
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I agree. The tale of Gird is a 2 part sequel which explains a few things that occur in the later time frame. The "story" continues with a new book .... "Oath of Fealty" which is the story of Kieri Phelan as king.... |
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I think people that read for pleasure probably have more patience than most though. So, take your time, enjoy the book and don't be in such a hurry for it to move or end. I have never been board reading this book so far. BOb |
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