Nyssa’s Comments (group member since Jan 07, 2011)

Nyssa’s comments from the MobileRead Book Challenges group.

Finished ! Yay!

Will start book 8, Echoes of Honor, tomorrow.

I've always been one to read a series back to back. whenever possible. I think Harry Potter is the only one, recently, where I read the books as they came out. I thought about rereading the entire series before book 7, but didn't.

I did burn out the last time I tried to read this series (Honor Harrington), and that was just the novels. I made it about a quarter of the way through book 10 and just stopped cold. I thought about taking a break after book 5, but then changed my mind.

I know the next book is going to be pretty intense, so I may take a break after that one...I'll just have to wait and see how I feel at the end of it.

I've just finished the last short story in , the first anthology written for the Honor Harrington Universe.

With that I've completed 6 out of 13 novels and 15 out of 21 short stories/novellas. Besides the remaining novels and short stories there are also 4 sub-series novels to go.

Just finished . I promised myself that I'd slow down while attempting to finish the series, this time, but that just doesn't seem to be the case. I really am sucked in and I hope I don't burn out like I did last time.

MrsJoseph wrote: "I have a friend who was doing a series read of Honor not too long ago...

...eventually he said there were just too many of them...but he made a valiant effort!"

It is a lot! 13 main novels with a 14th expected as #13 was supposed to be longer than it is. 4 sub-series novels (2 from one sub-series and 2 from another) and 5 anthologies.

I read the first 9 & 1/2 before burning out my first time around...and that was without reading any of the anthologies. The sub-series books start around or shortly after book 9.

Just finished

Although it is the second anthology in the Honorverse collection, all of its stories take place early on, chronologically, including one of Honor's earliest assignments which foreshadows her ability for command, plus the early stages of the Mantacoran v Havonite war and its effect on other star nations.

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "Three Musketeers might be a good option, but too lengthy for a book club selection in my opinion. I really enjoyed War of the Worlds when I read it last year. Persuasion would require a lot of, umm..."

I agree that The Three Musketeers would be too long, unless we did like those who read the Iliad in January and dedicated a group discussion to the whole series.

As for Austin, I have yet to read or see any of her works. I really have no opinion, just curiosity.

Its alright Loosh, I accidentally left the screen door open and the wildlife came in to say hello...its safe here. :)

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "...this is your book club conscience speaking, have you started Neverwhere yet?..."

LOL Nope. I abstained from the 2nd vote altogether as I wasn't interested in reading any of the books in the Run-Off.

As for June, if neither Persuasion nor The War of the Worlds wins, then I will abstain from June as well. I'd like to read Three Musketeers but not now.

Ditto!! :)

MrsJoseph wrote: "Wow. How did the covers change in a quote? *scratches head*"

That's a good question...???

colleen wrote: "Nyssa wrote:
Yeah, that's a good one. If my TBR list wasn't so long I'd maybe do a reread of that series."

I read the first 9 novels quite a few years ago, and I plan to finish the complete series this time around.

I just finished last night and started today. The first three were a bit foggy in the old memory banks, but this story I remember and I'm not looking forward to the emotional toll, nor the outcome for Honor.

Just finished . Emotional & good!

Just read Weak on story but plenty of fun.

:)

Thanks. :)

I just finished reading and rating On Basilisk Station and I really enjoyed it, especially the last fee chapters.

Just finished Changer of Worlds: "Ms. Midshipwoman Harrington", which introduces us to Honor herself. Weber doesn't hold back on just about any prospect that can be found in the novels themselves.

I finished reading "A Beautiful Friendship" today. It was very bitter sweet for me as we had to put one of our cats, Little Bit, down today, and I was reading the story while we were waiting to hear from the vet before making the decision.

Personal emotions aside, it was an excellent introduction to the "tree-cats" based on what I know from reading a few of the Honor Harrington novels. Although we get a basic idea of the bond between a tree-cat and his/her human, this story not only tells us about the initial contact and pairing of tree-cat and human, but it also allows us to appreciate the depth & intensity of said bond.

Apparently, the next two chronological stories: Worlds of Honor - The Stray and Worlds of Honor-What Price dreams?, gives us additional examples of tree-cat and human interactions.

So my journey begins. Instead of jumping right into the first short story, however, I am reading through "The Universe of Honor Harrington", from the first anthology - More Than Honor, which is described as a "deep background" essay covering topics such as the physics of space travel, the mechanics space colonization and politics of various "star nations", such as Manticore, Haven and the Solarian League.

I'm skipping over the very technical parts and paying more attention to the historical and political sections.

I finished Ghost Story (and the series to date)earlier tonight. It is fantastic and I would highly recommend it to any fantasy, urban fantasy, and/or supernatural fans!!