OT: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Thread - SPOILERS Part Three
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Surrounded By Ahos
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If anybody wants to read a very fun post-apocalyptic book and has a kindle, Wool is currently on sale for $1.99.
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This is the book that Silo on AppleTV is based on.
Surrounded By Ahos
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Well, I just finished The Shepherd's Crown, which marks the end of my Discworld journey*. I really can't recommend these books highly enough. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll groan at the incredibly lame puns, and if you're someone like @Beef Invictus you'll recognize some extremely obscure historical references. They're wonderful stories, with wonderful characters, with wonderful prose (even if they were written with 100% recycled words), by an absolutely wonderful man. Pratchett had a better grasp on the English language and the human condition than perhaps any other person who has lived.
Read these books people. You don't have to do all 41, but dip your toes in the water a bit. Your life will be better for it.
*I was reading on my Kindle, so I've yet to read The Last Hero, which is a graphic novel. I do have a copy of it, but I think I'll save it for a rainy day.
Read these books people. You don't have to do all 41, but dip your toes in the water a bit. Your life will be better for it.
*I was reading on my Kindle, so I've yet to read The Last Hero, which is a graphic novel. I do have a copy of it, but I think I'll save it for a rainy day.
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And if you have a hard time sitting down to read, the Penguin audiobooks are fantastic.
Surrounded By Ahos
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I have decided that this is the path of wisdom. I sat down figuring I'd read the first few chapters of Before They Are Hanged and read almost a fifth of the book. I really appreciate how the prose is subtly different between the various POV characters, who are all amazing. Glokta continues to be the standout, though. He's rapidly climbing the ranks of my favorite characters of all time.
Surrounded By Ahos
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So Before They Are Hanged was a freaking roller coaster. I don't know the last time I blazed through a book that size in a week. I may read something a bit lighter before I finish the trilogy. A lot of that was dense and pretty grim.
There's a trilogy by Brian Ruckley - the first book is called "Winterbirth." It's pretty much standard fantasy fare, but I really liked it. That could be something to try if you need a break from Abercrombie's grim neorealism.
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Don't tempt me Cap. That sounds like it'd be right up my alley, but I still need to finish reading the books I own (I realize this will never happen before I die lol). I never read the Sanderson secret projects, so I may actually start on those. From what I've heard about it Tress of the Emerald Sea should be a nice palate cleanser.
CanadianFlyer88
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Yes, Tress is a good change from Abercrombie.
Surrounded By Ahos
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Indeed it was! That was a very cute story. I loved the inspiration from the postscript. The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies, so Sanderson changing the parameters a little was a delight. I think I caught most of the Cosmere references. I definitely spotted the Kandra right away, although that was pretty obvious.Yes, Tress is a good change from Abercrombie.
For now, though, it's back to the mud. I'm really looking forward to Last Argument of Kings.
Embiid
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I guess I will check it out....
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‘Dune 2’ First Reactions From the Premiere: “Jaw-Dropping Masterpiece”
The first reactions to Denis Villeneuve's sequel say the film is even better than the first: "One of the best sci-fi films for generations."
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i'll see it whenever it hits Max lolI guess I will check it out....
‘Dune 2’ First Reactions From the Premiere: “Jaw-Dropping Masterpiece”
The first reactions to Denis Villeneuve's sequel say the film is even better than the first: "One of the best sci-fi films for generations."
Embiid
Marcus Hayes "bitch" slapper
Lol I meant HBO Max..but yeah I think KoP..my guy at work kept going on about this 4d movie experience ...I bet it would be wild there
Surrounded By Ahos
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Which reminds me, Lego is selling a dune ornithopter set, which I obviously bought. This thing is badass. The wings expand and retract all at the same time via black magic f***ery, and they even flap!I guess I will check it out....
‘Dune 2’ First Reactions From the Premiere: “Jaw-Dropping Masterpiece”
The first reactions to Denis Villeneuve's sequel say the film is even better than the first: "One of the best sci-fi films for generations."
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I saw that Microsoft Flight Simulator released a Dune ornithopter update where you're flying it on various missions and challenges on Arrakis.
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Finally read Ringworld. Now into Mistborn. I'm finding it significantly more enjoyable than the Stormlight Archive books, though I enjoyed book one of that as well.
