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Schism by Catherine Asaro
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Sep 12, 10

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This book was incredibly boring. I can't read books anymore that I'm not interested in. I got 30 pages and then went screw it. The author had nothing to give a 30 pages, so I set it down. By at most a book should get interesting at page 15.

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message 1: by Lynne (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 11, 2010 08:36pm

Lynne I think it's best to start with the book about the beginnings of the Valdoria/Skolia family. Skyfall is the first and helps readers understand the characters and background better. I believe the beginning of this book wouldn't be boring if readers had more knowledge of the overall plot.


message 2: by Darcy (new) - rated it 1 star
Oct 26, 2010 07:04pm

Darcy Yeah, but if a writer is good enough a reader should be able pick up anywhere in the series and somewhat get an idea about what the series is about.


message 3: by Lynne (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 27, 2010 10:18am

Lynne Well, not all books begin like that. War and Peace doesn't start out all that interestingly. I like the Skolian books because her human portraits are really well done.

As for Schism, Asaro means to have the books stand on their own. They are just more interesting as the reader begins to know all the characters. I haven't read them in order but still like them.

To each, her own.


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