11-01-2009, 08:31 PM | #76 |
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I've heard some positive things about these and almost bought them in their paper editions when I was in the U.S. So they really are that bad, then? What makes them worth not reading, in your opinion. Thanks, Don |
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It sounds like you've had some really great times with some of the greats. I really enjoyed the arcane knowledge that appeared in Amra, especially from De Camp. I realize now that these professional writers contributed to Amra because of their love for sword-and-sorcery and for the (as I see it) growing Fantasy trend during that period of time. There were a lot of sword-and-sorcery novels being published, and I read most of them. I would love to see a return to form of this sub-genre, but perhaps I remember it so fondly due to being the right age (a teenager) when I discovered it. "Devoured" is a better word. It was, as you surmise, The Incompleat Enchanter and other collaborations between Pratt and De Camp that just didn't ring right with me. I should probably go and pick up an ebook now and see how it strikes me. By the way, Dennis, thanks for the interesting personal information you've provided in your recent posts to this Thread - I find your remembrances fascinating. Have you thought of writing them down? This is a book I would gladly pay to read. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-01-2009 at 08:47 PM. |
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These days, I feel like it's more that he seldom interrupts the infodump with a mood of growing excitement. I mustn't hijack the fantasy thread with SF though ...but don't get me going on Bahzell of the Bloody Brogue...
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In the meantime...it's always interesting, Dennis. Thanks. Cheers, Marc |
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The phrase "as a teen" is the operative one there. They're fine for younger readers, reading them again as an adult would be painful to my brain.
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I did carefully add that phrase That said, I often have 'brain-dead' times where I want very, very unchallenging reading, and the Belgariad would probably still suit me in those periods!
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Terry Pratchett's Discworld series also ended for me the same way. Loved the first three and then Meh.. |
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@Don: I wouldn't call them bad per se. They tend to be long-winded and the first two are basically used solely for telling/building the history of the characters. In the third the action finally starts to happen only to leave you completely frustrated and dissapointed at the unsatisfying open-ended conclusion.
It's been a while so I don't remember all the specifics, just that I was severely dissapointed. |
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Now with Robin Hobb even the world and the characters are bores, not just the story.
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