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Glimpses: A Collection Of Nightrunner Short Stories (Nightrunner #3.5)
by
Lynn Flewelling (Goodreads Author),
Reece Notley , Laura Anne Gilman (Goodreads Author) , Anne Cain
A Collection of Nightrunner Short Stories Lynn Flewelling's Glimpses explores "lost" moments from her popular Nightrunner Series, events alluded to or passed over - Alec's parents and childhood, Seregil's early liaisons in Skala, Seregil and Alec's first night as lovers, how Seregil and Micum Cavish met.
Paperback, 130 pages
Published
September 19th 2010
by Createspace
(first published September 18th 2010)
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3.5 stars. This collection of short - mostly erotic - stories fills some blanks in the "Nightrunner" books. But it's not as good. I don't know, I found some of the stories lacking a bit.
"Misfit" tells the story of Seregil's first sexual relationship in Rhíminee and how Seregil became Nysander's pupil. I felt so, so sorry for Seregil in this one. Great story but rather painful to read in places, especially when you know how his apprenticeship ends. 4 stars.
"The Wild" tells the reader about how Al...more
"Misfit" tells the story of Seregil's first sexual relationship in Rhíminee and how Seregil became Nysander's pupil. I felt so, so sorry for Seregil in this one. Great story but rather painful to read in places, especially when you know how his apprenticeship ends. 4 stars.
"The Wild" tells the reader about how Al...more
I loved the first 3 books in the Nightrunner series. Seregil, Alec and the rest of the crew, the swift pace and vividness of the story was as manna to me. I love fantasy novels! The last two revisited the setting for me but I found them somewhat rushed and confusing although of course as a fan, I still believe and look forward to the next installments.
So I was looking forward to the world of Seregil and Alec to be expanded in "Glimpses", which is what I'm sure the author wished for her readers....more
So I was looking forward to the world of Seregil and Alec to be expanded in "Glimpses", which is what I'm sure the author wished for her readers....more
What could be more thrilling than to be able to read about your favorite characters while your are waiting for the book that features them to be released? Nothing, I guess.
This collection of short stories is a great companion to the original Nightrunner series. It throws some light upon different periods of Seregil's and Alec's lives when they were apart and had no idea about each other's existence as well as upon some moments of their lives when they were already together.
The only thing that di...more
This collection of short stories is a great companion to the original Nightrunner series. It throws some light upon different periods of Seregil's and Alec's lives when they were apart and had no idea about each other's existence as well as upon some moments of their lives when they were already together.
The only thing that di...more
(Note! This review was written before Casket of Souls was published, so certain things are a bit out of date in this review.)
Glimpses is a short story collection, which die-hard Nightrunner fans will be thrilled to read, because it's full of interesting details about the characters (I'm one of these die-hard fans, because I've liked Lynn Flewelling's books since reading Luck in the Shadows a few years ago). Glimpses is also a good collection for new fans, because it contains stories, which revea...more
Glimpses is a short story collection, which die-hard Nightrunner fans will be thrilled to read, because it's full of interesting details about the characters (I'm one of these die-hard fans, because I've liked Lynn Flewelling's books since reading Luck in the Shadows a few years ago). Glimpses is also a good collection for new fans, because it contains stories, which revea...more
I know I'm seriously in the minority here, and that's fine, but I found this absolutely excruciating to dredge through. I was hesitant to pick this up because I dislike erotica, but the temptation of seeing into the characters' pasts and missing moments was too much. I assumed there would be actual plot among all the sex. 'Twas not so.
I enjoyed the short snippet of Seregil meeting Micum, but it was little more than a palate cleanser between all the sex in the rest of the stories. I found myself...more
I enjoyed the short snippet of Seregil meeting Micum, but it was little more than a palate cleanser between all the sex in the rest of the stories. I found myself...more
On its own Glimpses is probably a pretty confusing book; snippets of stories with little or no character development, a huge array of artwork from various artists, and multiple pairings. The expectation is, of course, that you've read the Nightrunner series and you already know the characters.
Pretty much everyone knows that Lynn seemed to struggle with writing the erotica in this very much erotica-centric anthology (or so it was rumoured to be... the "erotica" was pretty soft and not overly expl...more
Pretty much everyone knows that Lynn seemed to struggle with writing the erotica in this very much erotica-centric anthology (or so it was rumoured to be... the "erotica" was pretty soft and not overly expl...more
Sep 21, 2010
Molly H.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Nightrunner fans, slash fans
Shelves:
on-my-bookshelf,
fantasy
SPOILER WARNING: This book itself, plus my review, is a spoiler if you haven't read any of the Nightrunner books by Lynn Flewelling (beginning with Luck in the Shadows) or if you've only read Luck in the Shadows and Stalking Darkness.
If you have read the Nightrunner series and wished the male/male sex scenes weren't always cut off, this is the short story collection for you. That being said, there's more to it than erotica (and more than just m/m erotica, even). Fitting the title, this collectio...more
If you have read the Nightrunner series and wished the male/male sex scenes weren't always cut off, this is the short story collection for you. That being said, there's more to it than erotica (and more than just m/m erotica, even). Fitting the title, this collectio...more
Glimpses is a more than apt title as that is exactly what the author delivers, no more and no less. These are glimpses of scenes that could have been, but weren't. This book is decidedly for diehard fans of the series, and is appropriately illustrated by fans themselves. I enjoyed it immensely.
The first story, Misfit, takes readers back to when Seregil first came to Skala, the origin of Phoria's hate of him, and how he became Nysander's apprentice. The tale made me want a prequel of some of Sere...more
The first story, Misfit, takes readers back to when Seregil first came to Skala, the origin of Phoria's hate of him, and how he became Nysander's apprentice. The tale made me want a prequel of some of Sere...more
Jan 04, 2011
Becky
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This review doesn't contain any spoilers for the book that fans of the Nightrunner series are not already aware of. I wouldn't reccomend this book to someone new to the series, but it is wonderful for those who have read at least the first two books of the series - Luck in the Shadows and Stalking Darkness.
Like many other Nightrunner fans, I've been looking forward to this collection of short stories with much anticipation. It's a nice "breather" for us who are waiting for the next novel, Casket...more
Like many other Nightrunner fans, I've been looking forward to this collection of short stories with much anticipation. It's a nice "breather" for us who are waiting for the next novel, Casket...more
3.5 stars rounding up to 4.0 stars out of great respect for the author.
I adore the Nightrunner series by Lynn Flewelling. Her characters are unforgettable; surely I actually know them in my real life? But in this collection of short stories, Seregil and Alec don't really come alive for me. Especially in the Bonding, the story of the first time Seregil and Alec make love, I felt as if the author were writing what she really didn't want to write. I could perceive her discomfort. Truthfully, it was...more
I adore the Nightrunner series by Lynn Flewelling. Her characters are unforgettable; surely I actually know them in my real life? But in this collection of short stories, Seregil and Alec don't really come alive for me. Especially in the Bonding, the story of the first time Seregil and Alec make love, I felt as if the author were writing what she really didn't want to write. I could perceive her discomfort. Truthfully, it was...more
3.5 stars, because despite being a collection of short stories taking us taken back in time in the Nightrunner series, it didn't capture the magic of Luck in the Shadows and Stalking Darkness for me.
'Misfit' shows us Seregil's life when he first came to Skala and how miserable he was, although to be honest, I could have done without knowing the full details of Seregil's relationship with Prince Korathan.
'The Wild' introduces us properly to Alec's father and how he and Alec's mother became involv...more
'Misfit' shows us Seregil's life when he first came to Skala and how miserable he was, although to be honest, I could have done without knowing the full details of Seregil's relationship with Prince Korathan.
'The Wild' introduces us properly to Alec's father and how he and Alec's mother became involv...more
In Glimpses, Lynn Flewelling gives us four short stories in the Nightrunner universe, covering events that have been referenced in theseries, but never told in full. The collection also consists of fanart of the series, a forward by fantasy author Laura Anne Gilman, and an excerpt from the next Nightrunner novel, Summer Players (recently renamed Casket of Souls). Ultimately, I felt as if Glimpses was a solid collection filled with some nice stories. The stories found here feel a little smaller t...more
What a perfect little book this is, and such a wonderful thing to read after finishing the current books in the series. I loved the collection of stories in this, especially getting the chance to read more about Alec's parents. And of course, the story of the bond forming between Alec and Seregil was a real gift. The artwork was gorgeous, and the perfect addition to the book.
The only story I didn't much care for was "Misfit". While I really felt for Seregil here, I didn't need his relationship...more
The only story I didn't much care for was "Misfit". While I really felt for Seregil here, I didn't need his relationship...more
Glimpses
OR
I'm Just Here To Get Into Seregil's Pants
A short collection, this is purely put together for the fans. And it's a fun book for fans, filling in some of the gaps that don't NEED filled for the main series, but are still fun to see filled. As a result, the most intriguing story is By the River, Micum and Seregil meeting, and this one is intriguing because it ends before we get more than, as the title says, a glimpse.
Overall, I have to say that I'm very glad we don't have a full book of y...more
OR
I'm Just Here To Get Into Seregil's Pants
A short collection, this is purely put together for the fans. And it's a fun book for fans, filling in some of the gaps that don't NEED filled for the main series, but are still fun to see filled. As a result, the most intriguing story is By the River, Micum and Seregil meeting, and this one is intriguing because it ends before we get more than, as the title says, a glimpse.
Overall, I have to say that I'm very glad we don't have a full book of y...more
(3.5 stars)
A nice collection of stories that provides a little more background of the two main characters - Seregil and Alec - in Flewelling's Nightrunner series. Flewelling is known more as a traditional fantasy author, so it was a little unexpected to find a few sex scenes - M/F and M/M - hidden within the pages, and honestly, I think they need a little more fine-tuning if they are to match the quality of her usual writing. (Of course, it doesn't help that (view spoiler)...more
A nice collection of stories that provides a little more background of the two main characters - Seregil and Alec - in Flewelling's Nightrunner series. Flewelling is known more as a traditional fantasy author, so it was a little unexpected to find a few sex scenes - M/F and M/M - hidden within the pages, and honestly, I think they need a little more fine-tuning if they are to match the quality of her usual writing. (Of course, it doesn't help that (view spoiler)...more
On a general note, the seemingly lack of proof-reading was infuriating. So many typos it hurt the eye !
It was otherwise quite nice to get a glimpse of Seregil's past adventures, even if the writting style is even poorer than in the main novels. It felt like reading fanfictions on the net (and god knows some fanfictions are better written than that). There is always that something childish in the writting that prevents Nightrunner to be a really good story. Because the plot has a lot of potential...more
It was otherwise quite nice to get a glimpse of Seregil's past adventures, even if the writting style is even poorer than in the main novels. It felt like reading fanfictions on the net (and god knows some fanfictions are better written than that). There is always that something childish in the writting that prevents Nightrunner to be a really good story. Because the plot has a lot of potential...more
This book was a collection of hidden scenes between the characters, you had a story of Micum and Seregil's first meeting, a erotic retelling of one of Seregil's first liasons upon coming to Skala, there was a touching story involving Alec's family among other stories.. but the true gem of this book was a recounting of Seregil and Alec's first night which takes place just after Stalking Darkness which certainly made me go 'd'aww'. Alot of people did not like that scene but you know what.. I thoug...more
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I don't even have the words for how fantastic this collection is. The artwork is amazing (and yet again makes me lament the fact that I have absolutely no artistic talent), and the stories are incredible, written with Flewelling's usual deft skill and rich characters. I'm not even sure I can pick a favorite, but I have to say that I was glad to finally meet Alec's parents. It wasn't quite what I expected, but in all the best ways. And the teaser for book six...damn does this woman know how to le...more
Feb 03, 2013
Anka
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adventure,
fantasy,
lgbt-books,
romance,
erotica,
art,
high-fantasy,
short-stories,
anthology
4.5/5 ★
I read Glimpses in a day.
There were a lot of lovely stories in here, and the art provided by the series' fans was gorgeous. The cover art is among my favorites, particularly because I haven't always liked the older ones.
I really enjoyed reading about Seregil's first meetings with Micum and Nysander; his difficult beginnings in court after exile; Alec's childhood and his parents' tragic love affair; Alec and Seregil's first time, etc. I would love to read Seregil's first meeting with Ther...more
I read Glimpses in a day.
There were a lot of lovely stories in here, and the art provided by the series' fans was gorgeous. The cover art is among my favorites, particularly because I haven't always liked the older ones.
I really enjoyed reading about Seregil's first meetings with Micum and Nysander; his difficult beginnings in court after exile; Alec's childhood and his parents' tragic love affair; Alec and Seregil's first time, etc. I would love to read Seregil's first meeting with Ther...more
Loved this book! It did exactly what a short story anthology based on an established series should do: it wonderfully filled in details of events referenced in the series, and give more insight into the characters. I don't know if this book would work for someone who is unfamiliar with the series, but for the Nightrunners fan, this is a perfect companion to the series.
It was also great to see the fan art interpretations of characters and scenes from the books. I sort of wish I had bought the pri...more
It was also great to see the fan art interpretations of characters and scenes from the books. I sort of wish I had bought the pri...more
A collection of short stories, taking place in the Nightrunner universe. These stories overall are a very fun and interesting read and give insight to a number of characters. Lovely works of art also compliment the pages as you read. To fully appreciate these shorts, I think you should at least read the first and second book of the Nightrunner series.
In "Misfit," we see Seregil in his younger days. He's living in the palace with the royals; Idrilain, Korathan, Phoria, Aralain. It was really engr...more
In "Misfit," we see Seregil in his younger days. He's living in the palace with the royals; Idrilain, Korathan, Phoria, Aralain. It was really engr...more
This is truly a collection for the fans and lovers of this series. I really liked the idea of illustrating
with works of fan art and I was not disappointed. Some of the artwork was absolutely stunning and the illustrations really enhanced the reading experience, despite the fact that the first time I read this
I had only a review PDF that Bea was kind enough to let me have after I whined about not being able to get the book here, and the pictures in that was naturally not full size files.(I have s...more
with works of fan art and I was not disappointed. Some of the artwork was absolutely stunning and the illustrations really enhanced the reading experience, despite the fact that the first time I read this
I had only a review PDF that Bea was kind enough to let me have after I whined about not being able to get the book here, and the pictures in that was naturally not full size files.(I have s...more
I really wanted to like this, but it kind of ruined the series for me. Flewelling is an incredible fantasy writer -- but NOT an erotic romance writer. The writing in Glimpses is uncomfortably mediocre; it reads like any typical sex scene out of any typical m/m novel.
You'll be tempted to read about Alec and Seregil's first night together; resist the urge. It's sweeter in your imagination.
You'll be tempted to read about Alec and Seregil's first night together; resist the urge. It's sweeter in your imagination.
It's a lovely add to the canon and definitely worth buying if you are longing for additional scenes between Seregil and Alec. The idea to work together with fans of the series and to include fanarts, is brilliant and even though the short stories don't quite manage to live up to the book - it's still worth your time and money if you love the Nightrunner series.
This is a wonderful collection that gives readers glimpses into events alluded to in the full length novels--how Seregil became Nysander's apprentice, Seregil and Micum's first meeting, Seregil and Alec's first night together as lovers...
There's also a short excerpt from the next novel, due out sometime this year, I believe.
There's also a short excerpt from the next novel, due out sometime this year, I believe.
A lovely mix of the sweet, the bitter, the sad and the sexy to augment the Nightrunner series background. Flewelling remains easy to read, and the shorts gave me such a range of experiences of the characters I loved, including Alec's childhood, Seregil's youth, when Seregil first came to Rhiminee and their first time toegether.
This was all right, if a quick read. This is for hardcore Nightrunner fans and it really shows in some of the events within the stories. I really enjoyed seeing more of Nysander and Seregil's relationship, and the ending of "The Wild" made me so sad! Recommended for Nightrunner fans, but not essential to understanding the entire series.
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Fantastic, as usual for Lynn Flewelling. Normally I don't like short stories because I just want more story. This was good, though, because there ARE other books on the characters! It was nice to read about some of the gaps in the stories and to get a teaser for the next book. Plus, a lot of the fan art was amazing.
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