Aug 2011 * The Black Prism: Roll Call - Planning to read; first impressions

[Sandra]

Please post here if you are planning to read this book, or have already started. Use spoiler tags for any spoilers.

Thanks and happy reading!

[Jean]

yes, planning to read it but can't start it before next week.

[Jon]

I checked this out weeks ago (and hope I can renew it!). I plan to start reading this weekend.

[Maggie]

I started this yesterday

[[deleted user]]

I am hoping to read this as well, but may not start it immediately.

[Chelsea]

Planning on participating with this one. I love color-themed magic.

[Mach]

I won't be reading this one, because i was not impressed by the author's previous series the Night Angel.

[[deleted user]]

I want to join in on this ... hopefully I get these other books put away...I'm rather excited!

[Diane]

I plan on reading this book.

[Kara]

Enjoy everyone!
I have too many books started right now, and am looking forward to reading book 2 in the Night Angel trilogy, before more of Week's work.

[Chad]

I'm in. Looking forward to it.

[Jeanette]

I want to read it, not quite sure whether I'll be able to for this month since I haven't managed to get a copy of it yet.. But here's to hoping :)

[Jesse]

This will be my first book to read since joining this group a couple days ago, and I'm very excited. I recently finished the Night Angel series and loved it; I was planning on reading this book as soon as I could get my hands on it. I'm excited for good discussion!=

[Jenny]

I started Black Prism today :)

[pauliree]

I read it last month in anticipation of this discussion group. I will refrain from any discussion of plot until a few more people have finished though. All I can say is that I loved it!! I thought it was better than the first series and I really liked that too

[Chelsea]

On the facebook page for this group, Brent is posting some stills from a book trailer! Pretty neat!

[Sandra]

Chelsea wrote: "On the facebook page for this group, Brent is posting some stills from a book trailer! Pretty neat!"

I just looked and did not see them. Jon, our Facebooker, posted it as our next group read.

[Chelsea]

Sandra aka Sleo wrote: "Chelsea wrote: "On the facebook page for this group, Brent is posting some stills from a book trailer! Pretty neat!"

I just looked and did not see them. Jon, our Facebooker, posted it as our nex..."

Ack, I meant on the facebook page for this BOOK. My apologies.

[Ben]

I'm a hundred pages in and having a very difficult time of it. Am I missing something ? I think, I'm about to stop reading, unless someone can make a case for the book getting better ?

[Nick]

The book may be slow to start, and a little different than his other works but it gets much better. 100 pages is not that far in when the book is over 600 pages long, and the ending is way worth it. I can't wait for the next book. :)

[Lily]

Started today, I'm looking forward to it.

[Chelsea]

Ben wrote: "I'm a hundred pages in and having a very difficult time of it. Am I missing something ? I think, I'm about to stop reading, unless someone can make a case for the book getting better ?"

What's giving you trouble?

[Jan]

I read his Night Angel series and enjoyed them, but I can't get into this series. I will look for something that holds my attention better.

[Nick]

Not every book or series is for everyone, and I agree that the Night Angel Trilogy was better... but The Black Prism is just the start of his new series. I for one, really liked this book still.

I know when I read the Adamantine Palace by Stephen Deas, the first half of the book was pretty boring and I thought about giving up on it a time or two but I stuck with it and it was worth it in the end.

[Mark]

I have it upstairs. I'll read it soon.

[Ben]

Chelsea wrote: "Ben wrote: "I'm a hundred pages in and having a very difficult time of it. Am I missing something ? I think, I'm about to stop reading, unless someone can make a case for the book getting better ?"..."

Hey Chelsea, my problems are mostly to do with story structure and writing style. I've documented my thoughts in a preliminary review . I'd be interested in discussing these aspects of the book (what works/doesn't work, why), but don't want to be a downer on a book that it seems everyone else is enjoying.

[Jon]

I'm a bit behind in my reading. The last book took my twice as long as I thought it would to read. But, I lugged the hardcover of Black Prism with me to work today to force me to start it. At over 600 pages, I doubt I'll finish by the weekend. :)

[Chelsea]

Ben wrote: "Chelsea wrote: "Ben wrote: "I'm a hundred pages in and having a very difficult time of it. Am I missing something ? I think, I'm about to stop reading, unless someone can make a case for the book g..."

Hi Ben, I don't mind at all discussing the negative aspects of a book I liked; it's more challenging that way! Is there going to be another discussion thread for more in-depth discussion and potential spoilers?

[Sandra]

I posted a 'Finished reading' thread.

[Jess]

I started reading this last Friday. I'm currently 62% into it.

To be honest, I'm having trouble visualizing a lot of this one. I read and loved the Night Angel Trilogy, however, I don't remember having to constantly stop and try to picture what was being described. Is it just me or is anyone else having the same issues? Two examples are (view spoiler)[the boat that Kip ran all night on and the the Prism's flying skimmer with tubes. When I got to these points I decided to just keep reading in hopes that I would eventually get it. Maybe i just need to go back and reread?

So far, I like the story line and I always root for an underdog. Whats not to Love? Kip is fat, poor, had drug addicted mother and is a bastard Tyrean.

At this point my thoughts/questions are:

How did the King Garadul know that Lina had the dagger? Even Gaspar Elos, the crazy color wight from the beginning knew Kip's name and that his mom had something that the King was after.
It seemed weird to me that Corvan Danavis just abandoned Karris. Why didn't he attempt to follow and break her out? Thought he was Mr. Honorable. I guess he at least went for help.
What were Kip's real test results? Is he the next Prism?
Isn't Dazen supposed to be a bad guy? Other than lock his brother away and impersonate him I've seen no real evil. Wait he did strangle kip with a mask, I forgot about that.... (hide spoiler)]

[Maggie]

See, I feel the opposite, that there is over-description that is getting in the way of telling the story....personal tastes, I guess!

[Jess]

I agree with you Maggie. However I believe it's overkill in some areas and underdone in others.

[Maggie]

ok, I can agree with that! lol

[Jenny]

Jess wrote: "I started reading this last Friday. I'm currently 62% into it.

To be honest, I'm having trouble visualizing a lot of this one. I read and loved the Night Angel Trilogy, however, I don't remember ..."

There's a discussion going on in the Finished Reading folder, you should join :) Lots of good discussion topics!