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Jun 25, 2021 06:53AM
Yes, a monumental feat! Sounds like you were caught in a different world!
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Matt wrote: "I just finished my year and a half re-read of the Shannara series I had started back in 2020 (34 book series, 11,922 pages of reading) and am ready to get back to BINGO! I'm going to catch my breat..."I remember reading some of the Shannara books as a teenager, (the original trilogy and one or two others) and I was just wondering the other day if it might be fun to read them again and add on the ones I hadn't read. I didn't realize there was quite that many books though! Re-thinking now. On the other hand, I was also a bit worried that I wouldn't like them now. The Spouse watched the Shannara TV-series a while back, and it was absolutely awful. But also nothing like I either of us remembered the books. It can be dangerous to revisit favourites from earlier in life. But you make me think it could be safe to do so.
Impressive!Haven’t read any Shannara books, although they are in my TBR :O)
I’m enjoying quite a few re-reads too, for comfort, but also to re-visit truly amazing books.
Matt wrote: "imo, the Shannara series did grow and mature over the years. The original trilogy probably wouldn't hold up for most readers except maybe for nostalgia. The Genesis trilogy had some pretty cool urban fantasy going on that I thought was well done.I also enjoyed the whole "never ending" story of Grianne Ohmsford"
Yes, I'm not sure I'm up for all 34 books (especially since I'd have to buy them first, and find room for them if I don't get them on Kindle), but maybe I could do an abbreviated version - re-read the original trilogy to remind myself, and then some of the others. Voyage of the Jerle Shannara for sure. I read the first book when it came out and found it really gripping. I would have read the rest except by the time they were published I had moved on to other things. That's a thing with me... I try not to start a series before all the books are out, because either the author dies, moves on to something else, or I move on to something else. I need to binge. lol
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Wow, Matt, that’s quite a feat! It must feel good to complete something so huge!
You're nearly there, Matt. Congratulations with your progress!
You are doing great, Matt, and I like your ambitious plans for August. Enjoy!
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Well done Matt! The two you’re working on sound interesting but quite challenging so good luck with those :)
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You're doing great, Matt, and Dickens may be the perfect antidote to a reading lull.
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Congratulations, Matt! You’re almost there! You’ve read some great books this year.
Enjoyed your review of Our Mutual Friend, Matt. Kudos to you for completing such a long one! Something short and light is definitely in order. :-)
Perfect timing, Matt! Congratulations on completing a great challenge.
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Congratulations, Matt! Excellent timing!
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Congratulations, Matt! You can now start planning the next one ;)
Congratulations! =) (I haven't even made one single row, and I didn't last year either =D - because I keep reading other to many other books. But I'll try again. )
Congratulations, Matt! You've read some great books. I loved your thoughts on the books you read. I look forward to seeing your picks for 2022.
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