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

Chompa’s comments from the Grimdark Fantasy group.

I do not believe so, but I can't say for sure. I know Sutter helped write the pilot.

I stumbled across this link for a new show in development by Kurt Sutter. Sutter is the brain behind the show Sons of Anarchy, which was both grim and dark despite it not being fantasy. In fact, I've known a few people who quit watching it before it was over because it was just so dark at times.

It will be interesting how he handles a medieval setting.

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com...

Jean is pretty awesome.

I'll have to give Prestigio a try myself. I'd never heard of it and the price is right.

I have an Android phone and I use MoonReader Pro, but you can get the free version to try out before you buy. At this point, I can't even tell you what the differences are.

I agree, this is not our world. I share Silvana's dislike of a fantasy setting that is actually our world far in the future.

I find the Elder Glass and other remnants of the previous civilization to be very interesting. Like the stove they had that heated when you put water on it. I'm not sure if the alchemical lights were actually from the previous civilization, but instead some strange mixture they made.

The fact they don't really have any idea about the previous civilization but just use the elderglass dwellings is both disturbing and interesting. It's a layer of the world that I have a feeling might eventually come up.

The third book reveals a lot of Locke's past. I can't wait for books 4 thru 7 that Lynch is SLOWLY writing.

While Locke and Jean are not truly flawed like many grimdark types, I feel that the tragedies that happen in (at least) the first two books push them into that realm. Agreed - not as grimdark as Abercrombie, Martin or Lawrence.

That element of humor and fun just make the darker parts much darker.

Regarding Flintlock Fantasy. I've read the the first couple of Django Wexler's Shadow Campaigns and Brian McLellan's first book in the Powder Mage series. What makes them "Flintlock" is that they actually have gunpowder and rifles in addition to magic.

In the latter series there are Powder Mages who actually snort gunpowder to give them a boost. They are stronger, faster, etc, but can also make amazing shots when high on gunpowder.

I've actually read all the Abercrombie except the Half World series so far. Best Served Cold and Heroes were also quite good.

I did read read Red Country. I personally enjoyed it. It is an homage to movie westerns, which I'm also a fan of. Very much a frontier setting with wagon trains, savages and other tropes from that genre. Also a revisit with old friends including Cosca.

Cosca is amusing. He shows up in a couple other of Abercrombie's books and is much the same in those.

I read Leviathan Wakes a while back. I've not continued with the series, but really enjoyed that first book. They are apparently making a television show based on the series.

Holy smokes, the board is just on fire. 22 new comments this morning.

I'm thinking Grim Company might be moving into my next slot. Depends on if I get hold of the next of Django Wexler's 3rd book in the Shadow Campaigns. Which is a "Flintlock Fantasy" (that genre name amuses me), but a bit grimdark too.

I guess we'd never discussed posts like this, but I'm not personally opposed. If you were to start pounding us over the head with "Read my book!" it'd be different, but this is cool. I've sent Flowers of Rock to my tablet. Not sure when I'll get to it, but I always appreciate a free book.

Pavle, I read the first book of the Powder Mage series and enjoyed it quite a bit. Some flawed characters, interesting setting, interesting magic. I need to read the next books too.

Klodovik - Where are you from? And your English is just fine.

Welcome Heather and Pavle!

Heather - what's your favorite(s) in Sci Fi?

Pavle - That's a strong statement on Memories of Ice. Maybe I do need to revisit Malazan.

I guess there were some amusing moments in Gentleman Bastards, but I personally didn't see it as a key element. That said, the elements of humor, heart and such did soften the overall tone, but at the same time made certain terrible things even more terrible for the loss.

I reached a point a couple years ago where I just quit trying to power through something that wasn't connecting. There are too many books and not enough time, so I usually will just put down a book if it isn't working out for me.