Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy" discussion
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What are you currently reading?
Clint wrote: "Renegade Swords. My first DMR book, and based upon the quality so far, not my last."Never heard of it. Sounds interesting. I think I'll add this to my reading list.
Will you be leaving a review at some point?
Thank you for sharing!
@Myron I’m pretty sporadic at best about leaving reviews. I enjoyed the book. It’s cover is old school greatness. The stories are all enjoyable, some better than others. I would not call it a good jumping in point for anyone unfamiliar with S&S, as these aren’t the best S&S I’ve read, but for the initiated, this collection is great.
About to start my Malazan re-read, in chronological order (starting with the Kharkanas books). I've not read these books since early 2013 so it will be my first time reading Fall of Light, the Dancer trilogy, and the second collection of Bauchalain/Broach novellas.
Currently reading a few booksThe Hungry Moon by Ramsey Campbell
Collected Fiction Volume 1 (1905-1925): A Variorum Edition by H.P. Lovecraft
The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe
I think this one I'm reading counts as sword and sorcery. I like it so far!
The Sundered Realm by Robert E. Vardeman and Victor Milán
@RichardStrong adult themes, so be forewarned."
I was fore-encouraged! I already plan to read the whole series, and probably others from this author, based on what I've read so far!
And really, the content I've seen as of 1/3 of the way in seems to be no stronger than what I've seen in Sarah J. Maas' work. 😆
The Unbearable Heaviness of Remembering by L. Jagi LamplighterOpens with a lock-down. Which obviously, given the length of time it takes to write a book, is a coincidence.
DaemonslayerDuring the lock-down, i was determined to clear some of the older books off my bookshelf. I really liked the first two in this series.
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(Although I much prefer its original title, Vazkor, Son of Vazkor.)
I remember that series. Though the library had only the second and third books.What I remember best at the moment is that there is a plague as plot device in the third.
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So far, the narrator is pretty unsympathetic, with that kind of casual 1970s attitude towards sexual violence.
He doesn't get better.Though circumstances jogged my memory about the third book. 0:)
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Though circumstances jogged my memory about the third book. 0:)"
I wasn't expecting him to, TBH. :)
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Yeah, I read it several times when I was young. I also liked her Indigo series. She did also write two other Time Master-related trilogies -- a sequel trilogy and a prequel trilogy -- but they didn't do as much for me.
Finally reading, really, THEIVES' WORLD. And MCDONALDIZATION: THE READER. Just cuz that's how I roll.
Jason M wrote: "Finally reading, really, THEIVES' WORLD. And MCDONALDIZATION: THE READER. Just cuz that's how I roll."Loved Thieves World! I read the book club omnibus containing the first three paperbacks. Can't wait to get back into them again.
I'm currently enjoying Dragonslayer for the Groupread
I think tonight I will dive into Tales From the Magicians Skull #4
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Loved that book!
I've moved onto another LitRPG series, The Divine Dungeon by Dakota Krout. It's fun, popcorn style reading.
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Joseph wrote: "And finished Shannach - The Last: Farewell to Mars (man, Brackett was good!)I need to read more from her. I've only read one story so far.
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I'll try Enchantress of Venus next!
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