Chompa’s Comments (group member since Feb 16, 2015)

Chompa’s comments from the Grimdark Fantasy group.

The important part is that you are reading the books in order. People that say, "So what? I'm reading the 4th book first." put my brain in a tailspin.

Sad revelation: My wife is sometimes one of those people.

I've been off this board too long! I did get some non-Grimdark reading in. The Daniel Faust series by Craig Schaefer is one that fills my Dresden Files want. I've read the first three books and enjoyed them. For those that like Harry Dresden, these are a good match.

I've also dipped into a couple other books that I'm not sure I'll even finish. I started Stephen King's "It" and absolutely love the writing, just not sure I want to read horror. I also started Warhammer Fantasy setting's Trollslayer which is fun, but not such great writing.

I didn't do anything, but you are quite welcome, James.

With the first two titles being Blood Red and Deep Blue, it strikes me odd that you'd depart from the "Adjective of Simple Color" naming scheme. That said, "Viridian and Amethyst" sounds good. I'm not trying to undervalue my fellow readers, but too complicated a title might be rough. Then again - if they've read the first two, they'll probably pick up the third book regardless of the title.

Wexler and McClellan are both awesome. I need to ponder if I have a suggestion.

I read the Night Angel series and it was pretty good.

I am reading The Long Way Down, an urban fantasy. It started out a bit slow for me, but really picked up. I'm kind of excited to find another UF series to read.

Royal Purple? I'm kind of ignorant on colors and my wife is always asking me what color I'm wearing and then tells me I'm wrong when I give my opinion. Kind of mean of her actually.

Welcome Jack!

Regarding YA - I have read a few and generally end up not liking them or even hating them (The Hunger Games). However, if young adults are reading them I'm happy just to have them read.

I just read Fahrenheit 451 a few days ago. I'd not read it in about 30 years I'm guessing and found it extremely relevant for 2016. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also read A Crown for Cold Silver before that. I'm going to work up that review next. Very Grimdark and pretty good.

Welcome Timy. I've read the first of the Rob Thurman books a while back. I've been meaning to return to them.

Yes, thanks so much Jeff. I'll be looking forward to more books from you.

My degree is in English Lit and I recall learning to read Middle English. I'm 30 years out of practice now, but recall it was quite different. Heather your point on hearing Middle English and the oral development of language is very insightful.

KFC and GoT are a good combo. ER trips with kids suck.

Angela, Jim Butcher is one of my favorite writers. I love the Dresden Files books and also loved his fantasy series. The new Steampunk book is pretty good too.

Despite being an e-reader, I love wandering through bookstores. I seldom buy there these days, but do find titles that intrigue me.

Heather, I think what you mean to say is "People who read Grimdark are really, really smart."

Cool!

Brooks must enjoy Hawaiian shirts.

Heather, that's an interesting question. Those items are in Grimdark, but do not define it in my opinion. For me Grimdark is more about being gritty, violent, amoral and as the name implies, Grim and Dark.

So for me, it isn't the people, places or actions as much as the morality behind it and the fact that there are perceivable consequences to actions.

As for reading something different - I do it all the time. Mysteries, urban fantasy, regular fantasy, sci fi, historic fiction and once in a while even a non fiction book. If I read only Grimdark, I'd probably be feeling pretty miserable about life.