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Thanks for the heads up! I had no idea he even published a new one. The reviews look phenomenal
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It as much better pacing than Lisey's Story.
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It as much better pacing than Lisey's Story.
Come on man, I really wanted to like that. Maybe I'll revisit it later.
The Book of M is great so far.
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I am floored. You should really check out the YA series "Arch of the Scythe". They are enthralling and I am at a loss until book 3 comes out next year. I think you will enjoy it.
What I think is lacking in many YA novels and fantasy/sci-fi in general recently is multiple intrigues and complexity. There is often one story, one mystery. But throughout these first two books there is so much complexity and questions to answer, beyond world building. I like my sci-fis/fantasy to not just be complex world building, but complex plots.
I can say one thing, the second book (the Thunderhead) is not predicable.
I am floored. You should really check out the YA series "Arch of the Scythe". They are enthralling and I am at a loss until book 3 comes out next year. I think you will enjoy it.
What I think is lacking in many YA novels and fantasy/sci-fi in general recently is multiple intrigues and complexity. There is often one story, one mystery. But throughout these first two books there is so much complexity and questions to answer, beyond world building. I like my sci-fis/fantasy to not just be complex world building, but complex plots.
I can say one thing, the second book (the Thunderhead) is not predicable.
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thanks, looks like a good read and the series is at my library. It's on the list!
I am floored. You should really check out the YA series "Arch of the Scythe". They are enthralling and I am at a loss until book 3 comes out next year. I think you will enjoy it.
What I think is lacking in many YA novels and fantasy/sci-fi in general recently is multiple intrigues and complexity. There is often one story, one mystery. But throughout these first two books there is so much complexity and questions to answer, beyond world building. I like my sci-fis/fantasy to not just be complex world building, but complex plots.
I can say one thing, the second book (the Thunderhead) is not predicable.
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I have a list of about 10 books you recommended in the past 6 months to read in the new year, just seeing if I get any for the holidays/my birthday.
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@eddysnake
I highly recommend Book of M. The pacing is fantastic and the dystopian world that Shepherd creates is a fascinating one.
I highly recommend Book of M. The pacing is fantastic and the dystopian world that Shepherd creates is a fascinating one.
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I highly recommend Book of M. The pacing is fantastic and the dystopian world that Shepherd creates is a fascinating one.@eddysnake
I wish I was a faster reader and there was more time in the day to read what I want
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Listening to books with Overdrive on my phone at 1.25x speed is a game changer
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What I think is lacking in many YA novels and fantasy/sci-fi in general recently is multiple intrigues and complexity. There is often one story, one mystery. But throughout these first two books there is so much complexity and questions to answer, beyond world building. I like my sci-fis/fantasy to not just be complex world building, but complex plots.
I think I've mentioned it before, but for a YA-friendly fantasy/sci-fi series, I highly recommend the Heartstrikers series by Rachel Aaron.
It would fall into the "urban fantasy" genre, and the main character is a dragon in an alternate United States with magic. Really good characters, story, and writing. These books are good enough that I bought each one even though they are included in my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0793 ... rw_dp_labf
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What I think is lacking in many YA novels and fantasy/sci-fi in general recently is multiple intrigues and complexity. There is often one story, one mystery. But throughout these first two books there is so much complexity and questions to answer, beyond world building. I like my sci-fis/fantasy to not just be complex world building, but complex plots.
I think I've mentioned it before, but for a YA-friendly fantasy/sci-fi series, I highly recommend the Heartstrikers series by Rachel Aaron.
It would fall into the "urban fantasy" genre, and the main character is a dragon in an alternate United States with magic. Really good characters, story, and writing. These books are good enough that I bought each one even though they are included in my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0793 ... rw_dp_labf
Cool, I'll check it out!
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Yep, that’s a trick I use all the time.Listening to books with Overdrive on my phone at 1.25x speed is a game changer
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I really enjoyed this book. I read it all day yesterday, very hard to put down. Definitely one of the best books I read all year. The backwoods WV stuff was spot on 1st season of true detective creepy. I see he has another book, anyone read that?I'm currently #2 in line on hold for the audiobook. I'm hoping the timing works out that the book is available as soon as I finish my current bookIncludes a quote from Blake Crouch on the cover? I'm in@eddysnakeSo I'm reading The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch and it is indeed as good as advertised ('Inception meets True Detective'). eddysnake, I think this is right up your alley.
Went to our very busy library (Chester County Library) on the way home and was shocked to see this in the stacks. Can't wait to dig in tonight.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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I've never read any Kafka up to this point so I'm enjoying the Breon Mitchell translation of The Trial as my first dive into his work.
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I haven’t but this is a good reminder to put it on holdI really enjoyed this book. I read it all day yesterday, very hard to put down. Definitely one of the best books I read all year. The backwoods WV stuff was spot on 1st season of true detective creepy. I see he has another book, anyone read that?I'm currently #2 in line on hold for the audiobook. I'm hoping the timing works out that the book is available as soon as I finish my current bookIncludes a quote from Blake Crouch on the cover? I'm in@eddysnakeSo I'm reading The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch and it is indeed as good as advertised ('Inception meets True Detective'). eddysnake, I think this is right up your alley.
Went to our very busy library (Chester County Library) on the way home and was shocked to see this in the stacks. Can't wait to dig in tonight.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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I'm reading Pachinko right now. It reminds me of turn of the century stuff, I'm into it.
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Finally got around to reading "Hillbilly Elegy".
Finished in two days.
Was really fantastic, and depressing, and explanatory of a number of things.
Highly recommend.
Finished in two days.
Was really fantastic, and depressing, and explanatory of a number of things.
Highly recommend.
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i mean I liked hillbilily elegy but I did not have any aha moments while reading it.
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I grew up in that environment (not my nuclear family, but all my relatives and friends grew up like him) so it "spoke to me" in a lot of ways. He and I joined the Marines primarily for the same reasons. Was cool to see that.
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Why Marlon James Decided to Write an African “Game of Thrones”
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019 ... type=owned
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I thought Book of M was terrific.
Picked up The Chronicles of Prydain for my kids to read, but while they were finishing the City of Ember I picked it up and am hooked. I am not sure how I missed this series when I was younger, but am having a lot of fun with it. Reminds me of Tolkien light.
Have Scythe and Fencing the Sky sitting on standby.
Has anyone read Hyperion by Dan Simmons?
Picked up The Chronicles of Prydain for my kids to read, but while they were finishing the City of Ember I picked it up and am hooked. I am not sure how I missed this series when I was younger, but am having a lot of fun with it. Reminds me of Tolkien light.
Have Scythe and Fencing the Sky sitting on standby.
Has anyone read Hyperion by Dan Simmons?
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I thought Book of M was terrific.
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Hyperion is fantasticI thought Book of M was terrific.
Picked up The Chronicles of Prydain for my kids to read, but while they were finishing the City of Ember I picked it up and am hooked. I am not sure how I missed this series when I was younger, but am having a lot of fun with it. Reminds me of Tolkien light.
Have Scythe and Fencing the Sky sitting on standby.
Has anyone read Hyperion by Dan Simmons?
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I thought Book of M was terrific.
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Put this on hold at the library, finally.What I think is lacking in many YA novels and fantasy/sci-fi in general recently is multiple intrigues and complexity. There is often one story, one mystery. But throughout these first two books there is so much complexity and questions to answer, beyond world building. I like my sci-fis/fantasy to not just be complex world building, but complex plots.
I think I've mentioned it before, but for a YA-friendly fantasy/sci-fi series, I highly recommend the Heartstrikers series by Rachel Aaron.
It would fall into the "urban fantasy" genre, and the main character is a dragon in an alternate United States with magic. Really good characters, story, and writing. These books are good enough that I bought each one even though they are included in my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0793 ... rw_dp_labf
Cool, I'll check it out!
I took at look at this book on goodreads, and I had to laugh at one of the questions/answers:
Q: Is there swearing or sex
A: Yes, there's a kiss, and a couple almost kisses. He's 24, she's 25, it works
Ma'am, that is not sex.
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