My first experience with sci-fi fantasy:
I honestly can say I loved it. The first few pages were rough. My mind was not used to such things as Firlbogs, Unicorns, and packs of wolves.
I had ask myself a few times--what the hell does a Firlbog look like? Then I thought about it and thought about it and decided upon a good look for one and then the rest of the book that image was in my mind.
It was great for my imagination.
I blew through the battle--it was like Mikey said 100 pages of intense action and sadness.
That was the hardest part for me. I grew super attached to some of the characters. When the jolly man who shared his BBQ with the gang died I cried.
When Angus and Arlen died, I cried.
When Canthus almost died I had a pit in my stomach...but I knew he wasn't dead..he couldn't be.
The love was real between Trystan and Robyn. I want that.
I look forward to Bud's book--how long is it?
Josher
Monday, November 26, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
"Her? Robyn? Uhh, No, She's Not My Type, Uh I mean There's Tons Of Other Girls I'm Intersted In. What? Only Guys, huh? Not Gay." -Hazgoroth
Bretheren of The Blog. Dan here. Sheepishly writing about the fact that I didn't finish the book. I'll take the punishment. I'll finish the book. I'm clean and square.
I'm excited about this book, mostly because I get to see it translated into English(I've read the Russian Version; contrived, but fairly smooth writing). Anytime I can read a book translated into my native tongue, I'm happy(I don't speak a foreign language, just read them). Plus, given that it was originally written in Portugese, we get the Brazilian discount. $3 on Amazon, baby!
Let me know how I can receive my punishment so that I may be restored to full fellowship.
Peace and Love,
Dan
I'm excited about this book, mostly because I get to see it translated into English(I've read the Russian Version; contrived, but fairly smooth writing). Anytime I can read a book translated into my native tongue, I'm happy(I don't speak a foreign language, just read them). Plus, given that it was originally written in Portugese, we get the Brazilian discount. $3 on Amazon, baby!
Let me know how I can receive my punishment so that I may be restored to full fellowship.
Peace and Love,
Dan
Here Comes That Hoo, Here That Hoo.... Ready or Not!
Gentleman,
After much deliberation, I believe I have come to a conclusion on the next book that we shall be reading in this band of brothers.
I have picked Dom Casmurro, by Joaquim M. Machado de Assis translated by John A. Gledson. This book is classic Brazilian literature, yatch! Machado de Assis is a great Brazilian author and translated much of Shakespeare into Portuguese back in the 1800's. You can get a taste of the Intro if you type it in to Google. If you order it online, make sure you get the English translation by this Gledson dude.
I have read a portion of this book in Portuguese and it is actually really pretty good. I am pretty sure none of you have read it. And the translation by this Gledson dude, I think really does well with the narrative.
I know what you are thinking, this book is going to be boring. Well, you know what it's my choice... so deal with it! This is a brotherhood, not a little club for little, cute little girls with pigtails and little dresses and little tights that like to read cute, little books. I enjoy inflicting Red Hands, so bring it. If you want to go to guns, my pleasure.
Any comments, complaints, etc...? Oh, and "Dom" is pronounced "Dohng" and Casmurro is pronounced "Kah ZMOO ho"..
Who is still in this?
After much deliberation, I believe I have come to a conclusion on the next book that we shall be reading in this band of brothers.
I have picked Dom Casmurro, by Joaquim M. Machado de Assis translated by John A. Gledson. This book is classic Brazilian literature, yatch! Machado de Assis is a great Brazilian author and translated much of Shakespeare into Portuguese back in the 1800's. You can get a taste of the Intro if you type it in to Google. If you order it online, make sure you get the English translation by this Gledson dude.
I have read a portion of this book in Portuguese and it is actually really pretty good. I am pretty sure none of you have read it. And the translation by this Gledson dude, I think really does well with the narrative.
I know what you are thinking, this book is going to be boring. Well, you know what it's my choice... so deal with it! This is a brotherhood, not a little club for little, cute little girls with pigtails and little dresses and little tights that like to read cute, little books. I enjoy inflicting Red Hands, so bring it. If you want to go to guns, my pleasure.
Any comments, complaints, etc...? Oh, and "Dom" is pronounced "Dohng" and Casmurro is pronounced "Kah ZMOO ho"..
Who is still in this?
Can't wait for the new book....
Ya that's all I had to say. I worked on the new layout for hours last night. Luke was right, National Treasure was my inspiration.
Does anyone find themselves stopping less hesitantly on the SCI-FI channel?
Let us know soon Bud!
Does anyone find themselves stopping less hesitantly on the SCI-FI channel?
Let us know soon Bud!
New Layout
Good choice on the new layout of the blog. It looks like a parchment on that movie National Treasure...WHIIIICH I'm pretty sure was made into a book...eh Budinger? (nudge) Eh..?? (nudge nudge)
Monday, November 19, 2007
Let's Get Ready to Rumble...
Gentleman,
I have been meaning to write a new post for a couple of days now. First, I wanted to talk about Darkwalker a little bit and second, I want to discuss Luke's last post.
1) I wanted to wait a few days after reading Darkwalker before I made any comments, so that I could have some time to mull over some thoughts. This book was truly fantastic. I have a few questions and thoughts. First, I am wondering if Doug Niles ever revealed anything about Kazgoroth in any readings after this book was published. I do find it curious that Kazgaroth was always after men and that he desisted so quickly from chasing lady Robyn in order to take a mud bath. Mr. Niles never did mention what Laric and Kazgaroth discussed before the battle, but Laric did come away from that with glossy red lips (reminds me of a certain tent at a certain beach in a certain mexico with a certain dan that didn't read a certain book that was picked by a certain luke that chose the book.... coincidence?).
I do agree with Luke about the role of Canthus in this book. I thought for sure that the Pack was going to remain under the control of Erian.
I was disappointed in Daryth a little bit. He was a spy? I mean yeah he helped beat all those firbolgs in the gate entrance but I thought he was gonna be a little bit more awesome than he was.
Lady Robyn was hot.
I feel like Mr. Niles tried too hard on the comic relief with Newt the pseudo-dragon. If Darkwalker were made into a movie I feel like they would have tried to cast Eddie Murphy as Newt, but would have ended up with David Spade, Carrot Top, Bob Saget or the one Andy guy with blond hair and glasses.
I wanted better closure on the Corwell royal family. How did daddy and little Tristan end up?
I can't believe dirty little Trahern lived and that he got away with Kazgaroth's heart. I wanted a final druid v. druid battle either between him and Robyn or between him and the lady that flew around as a swallow or between him and the priest dude (not a druid) but that guy had to get killed by Kazzy.
2) First of all, I agree that there needs to be some accounting and punishments need to be given.
Secondly, I am deeply honored by the chance at choosing the next book. I take this nomination incredibly seriously (i hate writing two adverbs together). I was in the book store for 45 minutes today during my lunch break. I, like Bone Thugs before me, have found myself at a crossroads. I am not sure what book to choose quite yet. I really want to pick a book that I have not read before, but that makes me nervous that the book that I pick will be lame or that the book that I pick will contain something offensive. You wouldn't believe the pervasive violence and sex that is proliferated in economics literature these days. I did almost pick Still Hood by K'Wan or Kanye's new book, Thank You & You're Welcome, but desisted when the cashier wanted to see photo ID. I hope to have a book chosen by tomorrow afternoon at the latest, so that we can use some of the Thanksgiving break to get going on it.
Let me know your thoughts on any of the comments that I have made. Peace & Love brothers.
I have been meaning to write a new post for a couple of days now. First, I wanted to talk about Darkwalker a little bit and second, I want to discuss Luke's last post.
1) I wanted to wait a few days after reading Darkwalker before I made any comments, so that I could have some time to mull over some thoughts. This book was truly fantastic. I have a few questions and thoughts. First, I am wondering if Doug Niles ever revealed anything about Kazgoroth in any readings after this book was published. I do find it curious that Kazgaroth was always after men and that he desisted so quickly from chasing lady Robyn in order to take a mud bath. Mr. Niles never did mention what Laric and Kazgaroth discussed before the battle, but Laric did come away from that with glossy red lips (reminds me of a certain tent at a certain beach in a certain mexico with a certain dan that didn't read a certain book that was picked by a certain luke that chose the book.... coincidence?).
I do agree with Luke about the role of Canthus in this book. I thought for sure that the Pack was going to remain under the control of Erian.
I was disappointed in Daryth a little bit. He was a spy? I mean yeah he helped beat all those firbolgs in the gate entrance but I thought he was gonna be a little bit more awesome than he was.
Lady Robyn was hot.
I feel like Mr. Niles tried too hard on the comic relief with Newt the pseudo-dragon. If Darkwalker were made into a movie I feel like they would have tried to cast Eddie Murphy as Newt, but would have ended up with David Spade, Carrot Top, Bob Saget or the one Andy guy with blond hair and glasses.
I wanted better closure on the Corwell royal family. How did daddy and little Tristan end up?
I can't believe dirty little Trahern lived and that he got away with Kazgaroth's heart. I wanted a final druid v. druid battle either between him and Robyn or between him and the lady that flew around as a swallow or between him and the priest dude (not a druid) but that guy had to get killed by Kazzy.
2) First of all, I agree that there needs to be some accounting and punishments need to be given.
Secondly, I am deeply honored by the chance at choosing the next book. I take this nomination incredibly seriously (i hate writing two adverbs together). I was in the book store for 45 minutes today during my lunch break. I, like Bone Thugs before me, have found myself at a crossroads. I am not sure what book to choose quite yet. I really want to pick a book that I have not read before, but that makes me nervous that the book that I pick will be lame or that the book that I pick will contain something offensive. You wouldn't believe the pervasive violence and sex that is proliferated in economics literature these days. I did almost pick Still Hood by K'Wan or Kanye's new book, Thank You & You're Welcome, but desisted when the cashier wanted to see photo ID. I hope to have a book chosen by tomorrow afternoon at the latest, so that we can use some of the Thanksgiving break to get going on it.
Let me know your thoughts on any of the comments that I have made. Peace & Love brothers.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
a few things
first, i'm glad we finished what we started.
second, we need a reckoning of who read, and who gets red handed.
third, one of the best sentences in the book: "the goddess wept for the suffering of her child, but her tears healed and restored and replenished." Isn't that the truth?
fourth, how about that laric, was he a trip or what?
fifth, right to choose the next book nominator goes to the man who picked the book, namely me. and i choose...he who is farthest away, yet still managed to travel through Myrloch Vale with the rest of us. Bud.
sixth, who would have thought that Canthus, presented in the first 3 pages, would play such a pivotal role in the fight against kazgaroth. and how about that silver dog collar?? pure genuis!
lots of love, and looking forward to another wild ride.
Luke
second, we need a reckoning of who read, and who gets red handed.
third, one of the best sentences in the book: "the goddess wept for the suffering of her child, but her tears healed and restored and replenished." Isn't that the truth?
fourth, how about that laric, was he a trip or what?
fifth, right to choose the next book nominator goes to the man who picked the book, namely me. and i choose...he who is farthest away, yet still managed to travel through Myrloch Vale with the rest of us. Bud.
sixth, who would have thought that Canthus, presented in the first 3 pages, would play such a pivotal role in the fight against kazgaroth. and how about that silver dog collar?? pure genuis!
lots of love, and looking forward to another wild ride.
Luke
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