MobileRead Discussion: Sheepfarmer's Daughter by Elizabeth Moon (spoilers)

pilotbob · 07-19-2010, 03:55 PM

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

thinkpad · 07-20-2010, 06:40 AM

I enjoyed it very much, although as some has stated the first book is a bit slow. Book 2 and 3 gets better.

ChristopherTD · 07-20-2010, 07:00 AM

I recently read these as well, and they unfolded nicely, and often in directions I didn't expect.

Cleva · 07-20-2010, 08:45 AM

I loved it. I read the full trilogy.

thinkpad · 07-20-2010, 10:13 AM

I would definitely buy book 4 if she was ever to come out with one.

thinkpad · 07-20-2010, 10:21 AM

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:

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Gird, the patron saint of warriors in The Deed of Paksenarrion, was once a man around whom legends grew. Poverty, hunger, fear, and anger shaped this future leader, whose weakness for drink almost ended his cause--and his life. But his love for "his" people and his innate hunger for justice make him worthy of the legends.

The two books are:
Surrender none and Liar's Oath available from Baen.

Apparently the two books above have been merged into one: The Legacy of Gird:

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Publisher's Note: The Legacy of Gird was previously published in parts as Surrender None and Liar's Oath. Now we are able to offer both in a single trade edition which, because of its size, will probably never be offered in a mass market edition.

John F · 07-20-2010, 10:34 AM

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.

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

.. 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. ...

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.

JSWolf · 07-20-2010, 10:42 AM

I've not yet finished book 1. But, I do plan to finish it. It's not all that bad. Just slow in places.

AnemicOak · 07-20-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

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.

Which is why the whole thing is what was nominated. It's been sold as one book for over a decade and I figured it was similar to Lord of the Rings which folks agreed was one book, but others decided that Deed was three and that Sheepfarmer's Daughter was what would be voted on.

JSWolf · 07-20-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Which is why the whole thing is what was nominated. It's been sold as one book for over a decade and I figured it was similar to Lord of the Rings which folks agreed was one book, but others decided that Deed was three and that Sheepfarmer's Daughter was what would be voted on.

I do think given how slow book 1 or the first part is, we may have had a lot more people not finishing it ever.

AnemicOak · 07-20-2010, 10:57 AM

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.

AnemicOak · 07-20-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I do think given how slow book 1 or the first part is, we may have had a lot more people not finishing it ever.

Maybe, I don't know. The first time I read the whole thing it took 4 or 5 days, but I know I read faster than some folks.

thinkpad · 07-20-2010, 10:59 AM

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.

GeoffC · 07-20-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

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.

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....

pilotbob · 07-20-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Maybe, I don't know. The first time I read the whole thing it took 4 or 5 days, but I know I read faster than some folks.

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

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.

Why are we all in such a hurry? Internet time that most people are on these days drives me crazy. If i don't respond to an email at work within a few minutes I am getting an IM about it. We are so used to the 1 hour TV show which is really 42 minutes of content and every problem gets wrapped up nice an neat when expected.

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

07-19-2010, 03:55 PM	#1
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	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

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07-20-2010, 06:40 AM	#2
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	I enjoyed it very much, although as some has stated the first book is a bit slow. Book 2 and 3 gets better.

07-20-2010, 07:00 AM	#3
ChristopherTD Addict Posts: 343 Karma: 1010002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London. UK Device: Marvin Reader on iPad Air (via Calibre)	I recently read these as well, and they unfolded nicely, and often in directions I didn't expect.

07-20-2010, 08:45 AM	#4
Cleva Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Suncheon, South Korea Device: Kindle	I loved it. I read the full trilogy.

07-20-2010, 10:13 AM	#5
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	I would definitely buy book 4 if she was ever to come out with one.

07-20-2010, 10:42 AM	#8
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,786 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I've not yet finished book 1. But, I do plan to finish it. It's not all that bad. Just slow in places.

07-20-2010, 10:57 AM	#11
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	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.

07-20-2010, 10:59 AM	#13
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	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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