FWIW i've been an avid reader the vast majority of my life and Ray seems to be one of the best authors when it comes to character development. i've read through tons of classics, "pop culture", religious, sci-fi, and most of all Fantasy novels and there's only one or two that IMO match Ray in that category. personally there's only been ONE book i haven't read to it's conclusion (even in some cases were the book just plain sucked imo) and it just pains me to even say that. i believe in finishing what i start (even watching movies that totally sucked lol) but Steven King's IT is beyond my ability to finish (although i do like some of his other works) but i digress.
when it comes to modern day fantasy imo no can touch Ray's books. i thoroughly enjoy other authors but for my reading preference character development is a MUST HAVE. it baffles me how some people can sell some of the stuff they write but then again maybe i'm just too old to "get it". i'm getting less patient as i get older so books imo can't lolligag around for 2 books before it gets good in order to enjoy them. Harry Potter series was pretty good but the first book was kinda slow for my taste. (perhaps JK Rowling was "overdeveloping" the characters and trying to slug it all in at once?) i apologize for the long-winded drivel but hey it may just be my pain meds kicking in lol --- On Tue, 11/13/12, Lani cat <[email protected]> wrote: From: Lani cat <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [OT] Other books/authors/series (Was Re: Magician's End Cover?) To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 3:01 PM Ok ok Matt, Im 3/4 the way through, really REALLY going slow now but i will give it ONE more chance in the next book. Yes, i do like Quick Ben but he doesnt make much of an appearance in this book :=(. Keeping up with all the gods and warrens gives me a headache tehehehe. *muttering to myself*....At least Ray's books were cohesive, easy to read and follow the different story angles etc. Erikson flips around too much for me at the moment. From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [OT] Other books/authors/series (Was Re: Magician's End Cover?) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:36:33 +0000 You MUST keepin going.. the series just gets better and better and better and better and… better! Memories of Ice is the next one in the series and is one of the best of them all! PS Nakor type character = Quick Ben just give it some time! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lani cat Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [OT] Other books/authors/series (Was Re: Magician's End Cover?) WOW, Thanks so much for all of the reviews you guys.......... I was put onto Stephen Erikson, his 1st book was fab but the Deadhouse Gates im trying to get through its soooooooo dark. Too dark for my liking, he needs a Nakor type Character. At least Ray always had nice comic relief somewhere in his books and i dont think i can carry on with Stephen Erikson. My brother has also read all of Terry Pratchett but i watched a DVD of it and didnt really like it. I will however try this Jim Butcher though :=). (So much for me studying next year, i think i maybe reading for leisure instead) Lani This e-mail communication, including all attachments, may contain private, proprietary, privileged and/or confidential information and is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. Any unauthorized use, copying or distribution of the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, and have received it in error, please delete it and notify the sender immediately.
