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The Curse of the Mistwraith
Wars of Light and Shadow
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Curse of the Mistwraith: Is this your first read through? Or a re-read?
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I'm re-reading the book for the third time (I think it's number three) and I have to say that the style of the prose slips on like a well worn glove. At this point I've read the first four chapter sets and so the first major change has occurred. One little detail that impinged on me more this time than previously was what Dakar resorted to in an attempt to avoid a fit of prescience. The first time I read it, it was a "so what" moment. Now I understand the significance of the item he dropped and I was rather shocked that he would be act so negligently, even knowing what I know about how the fits of prescience impact him.
This was my first time reading Curse of the Mistwraith. It really hit me somewhere during the reading of this book that the series was called the wars of light and shadow and I understood what it meant. I was really sad about that. I liked both princes. That was before the half-way point where things really started rolling.So far, the style hasn't given me a problem. It's flowing smoothly. I have had to pull out a dictionary a couple of times. It's been fun to discover new words I didn't know.
I was a little bit confused about Luhaine and Karadmon. I kept waiting for them to return to their bodies somewhere, but they never did.
I'm really enjoying the series so far. I just finished The Ships of Merrior last night. I think it's great that so much of it's been published already, so I can move on to the next book.
Amelia wrote: "This was my first time reading Curse of the Mistwraith. It really hit me somewhere during the reading of this book that the series was called the wars of light and shadow and I understood what it ..."Amelia - great to see you enjoying yourself. Definitely: presume nothing. grin. Stock expectations tend to get blown to bits.
If I haven't said much in response, so far, it is because there is so much (yet) to discover.
Expect that half-point plunge - it is signature, though the pace of the start points picks up as you cross the tipping point volume of each arc.
I read them first time last month in a kind of blitz! I got obsessed and couldn't put them down. Had to finish the series. Last night I started rereading 'Curse' and thoroughly enjoyed the first hundred pages. On second read, I appreciated the importance of many things that puzzled me first time, like you said, Jeff, about Dakar, and other things.
This is my first time and I'm only on page 22 and love it already! Bet you seasoned Janny fans get it!
Jeanne wrote: "This is my first time and I'm only on page 22 and love it already! Bet you seasoned Janny fans get it!"Yes!
I thought this was my first time reading until I got about 50 pages in. Then it started to become familiar and shortly after I concluded that I had read this before.
Mawgojzeta wrote: "I thought this was my first time reading until I got about 50 pages in. Then it started to become familiar and shortly after I concluded that I had read this before."Hope to welcome you back with Ships of Merior. Your insights are always delightful.
Janny: I will be back for the next book. I decided that despite my aversion to paperback books, I would order some of yours from this series. I now own the first 4 books and, being the completist that I am, I will now have to buy all of the books in the series. Yeah for you! I am quite certain, yeah for me, too!
You are a dyed in the wool hardback lover, or you prefer e books? And cheers for you, the best way to guarantee a book will be there in today's fast changing world is to commit to getting it - I promise you, I did my job; there is a very intense story waiting for you. It will be my pleasure to see your responses in the discussions.
Janny: Hardcovers are my love. I like the sturdiness. I like the weight. I settle for paperbacks at times and then if I come across a hardcover version, I will buy it and give the paperback to my son.
Mawgojzeta wrote: "Janny: Hardcovers are my love. I like the sturdiness. I like the weight. I settle for paperbacks at times and then if I come across a hardcover version, I will buy it and give the paperback to ..."Used hardcovers are available from Amazon.com.
Mawgojzeta wrote: "Janny: Hardcovers are my love. I like the sturdiness. I like the weight. I settle for paperbacks at times and then if I come across a hardcover version, I will buy it and give the paperback to ..."I love hardbacks too! It hasn't been hard to find them - and there was both a US and a UK version produced.
I bought the paperbacks because I wanted Janny to have the new book sales numbers (figure that has to be important, right?).Amazon.com and I have a very strong relationship (haha) and eventually I will be tempted to buy some used hardcovers I am sure.
Janny wrote: "Mawgojzeta wrote: "Janny: Hardcovers are my love. I like the sturdiness. I like the weight. I settle for paperbacks at times and then if I come across a hardcover version, I will buy it and giv..."I figure I've done my bit for Janny's book sales as I now have all 8 books in both hardcover and paperback, and the last five in two ebook formats - one for my Nook and one for Kindle for PC that I bought before I realized I could get them on my Nook!
I'm on my first read through, and trying to get to the others in order to catch up with you all. I AM NOT going to miss out on a series read!!! It may mean a few late nights, couple pots of coffee, but both the series and the group discussion are worth it.
Mawgojzeta wrote: "I bought the paperbacks because I wanted Janny to have the new book sales numbers (figure that has to be important, right?).Amazon.com and I have a very strong relationship (haha) and eventually ..."
You have no idea, YES, it's important. After a lengthy period waiting for rights to come back, and now, a full release of all these books - the publisher will be looking carefully at the sales of NEW books (other sales, sadly, are not tracked). The treatment of the final books in the series will be determined by what happens to these titles, right now. Bless you for understanding this. Your effort in this manner always helps to sustain the 'in print' status of these, or any titles.
If any reader here enjoys a living author - understand that the books were not created for free. More, the creation of stories and books - e form or paper - creates many jobs that leave a genuine legacy.
Sandra AKA Sleo wrote: "Janny wrote: "Mawgojzeta wrote: "Janny: Hardcovers are my love. I like the sturdiness. I like the weight. I settle for paperbacks at times and then if I come across a hardcover version, I will ..."Sandra - when we meet, I owe you a beer!!!!
Laurel wrote: "I'm on my first read through, and trying to get to the others in order to catch up with you all. I AM NOT going to miss out on a series read!!! It may mean a few late nights, couple pots of coffe..."Laurel, the older readers are going to just itch, watching you progress, and knowing what's in store. Your fresh take will complete the experience, and you may not need coffee when you hit the convergency. The story will probably keep you plenty awake. :)
Hello!I've just discovered goodreads, and lurked in this forum for some weeks because you read what I read right now :)
I'm from Sweden, so while I'm used to reading fantasy in English these books are a challenge because the language is much more intricate. I'm often very tempted to rush through - to see what will happen but also to skip difficulties - but this time I'm determined not to do that.
I've read the first books before, but got stuck some chapters into Peril's Gate. (Don't ask me why, I don't know.) So... the first four I've read one or two times before, while the rest one time (well, I'm two thirds into Traitor's knot right now and obviously haven't tounched the last yet...)
I know I noticed much more this time around, probably because I knew how some things were going to play out. Me being older this time also play a part, I believe - after all it's been some five years or so and I'm in a different part of life now than last time I read this.
Siv wrote: "Hello!I've just discovered goodreads, and lurked in this forum for some weeks because you read what I read right now :)
I'm from Sweden, so while I'm used to reading fantasy in English these boo..."
Siv - that is often the case, that these books play better with a little more maturity. I am glad to have you here - and you are not the only Swedish reader - my hat is off to you for reading this in a language not your own, that definitely is heroic! I wish someday to have a translation - you Swedes are not faint hearted!
If so, how are you finding the story and the style, what hit you hardest and what puzzled you? Have you found the 'turning points' yet where everything converges?
Being unfamiliar with this book or the style and format of the story, older readers may be of help to you.
If you are an older reader on a revisit, what has changed, what little details sprang out in a different light?
Older readers will know that everything evolves, unveils and changes, and the visible details will spring out fresh, upon reexamination, and in fact, whole scenes may play entirely differently. Which scenes might a newer reader watch more closely, first time out?
PLEASE, to respect people who are starting out, mention the scenes in general terms, and avoid outright spoilers. Another thread can be started for specifics if there is interest. While there is an existing in depth discussion of this title (link provided in this group), do feel free to start a thread here if you feel there is something you wish to address.