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<blockquote data-quote="Private|Par" data-source="post: 1623378" data-attributes="member: 120797"><p>Jdandy, I never quite could get into Dune. I've read two thirds of Dune two times, and I still find myself losing interest. I'll have to give it another go.</p><p></p><p>As to the OP, your opinions are good but need more structure. A deeper analysis would also be welcomed.</p><p></p><p>Edgedancer is 100% right about Matthew Reilly. I heard the guy speak and own all of his novels so far, and they're all brilliant. Even Contest, which he wrote at a young age, still manages to enthrall you. </p><p></p><p>I also have fond memories of Deltora Quest, although the series got a bit ridiculous near the end. </p><p></p><p>As for books I'd recommend;</p><p></p><p>Monster Blood Tattoo series: Juvenile fiction, but the world intrigues me, enough to get past the "orphan-goes-and-does-some-stuff" plot line that is common in 90% of fantasy these days. I won't delve too deep into the books or the world, save to say that the sea is made of vinegar, the monsters aren't always monsters, and being a lamplighter could possibly be the most dangerous job of all.</p><p></p><p>Star Wars - Legacy of The Force series: More juvenile fiction, this time set in the Star Wars universe. It involves the rise of a new Sith Lord (as usual) but raises some interesting questions about what is right and wrong.</p><p></p><p>The Wheel of Time series: I'm up to book six and I'm loving it. This series involves the prophesied return of an individual called The Dragon, who will save them all from the Shadow. It's a lot more complex than that though. Definitely a must-read series, but they're a bit of a slog (average about 700 pages).</p><p></p><p>Tom Clancy: I love Tom Clancy. Anything written by him (and when I say by him, I mean by him, not some other author whose just slapped Tom Clancy's name on the cover) I'm reading Rainbow Six at the moment and I can't put it down.</p><p></p><p>His Dark Materials has already been mentioned, and I don't feel the need to impress it upon you any more. Read it. Now.</p><p></p><p>That's all for now. I'm seriously considering writing more in-depth reviews, and perhaps even a "companion" to a book. Basically I think it would be along the lines of you read a chapter, then you can read my companion for analysis of it. I don't know how well it would work, but I'd be sure happy for any suggestions of books I should write a companion for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Private|Par, post: 1623378, member: 120797"] Jdandy, I never quite could get into Dune. I've read two thirds of Dune two times, and I still find myself losing interest. I'll have to give it another go. As to the OP, your opinions are good but need more structure. A deeper analysis would also be welcomed. Edgedancer is 100% right about Matthew Reilly. I heard the guy speak and own all of his novels so far, and they're all brilliant. Even Contest, which he wrote at a young age, still manages to enthrall you. I also have fond memories of Deltora Quest, although the series got a bit ridiculous near the end. As for books I'd recommend; Monster Blood Tattoo series: Juvenile fiction, but the world intrigues me, enough to get past the "orphan-goes-and-does-some-stuff" plot line that is common in 90% of fantasy these days. I won't delve too deep into the books or the world, save to say that the sea is made of vinegar, the monsters aren't always monsters, and being a lamplighter could possibly be the most dangerous job of all. Star Wars - Legacy of The Force series: More juvenile fiction, this time set in the Star Wars universe. It involves the rise of a new Sith Lord (as usual) but raises some interesting questions about what is right and wrong. The Wheel of Time series: I'm up to book six and I'm loving it. This series involves the prophesied return of an individual called The Dragon, who will save them all from the Shadow. It's a lot more complex than that though. Definitely a must-read series, but they're a bit of a slog (average about 700 pages). Tom Clancy: I love Tom Clancy. Anything written by him (and when I say by him, I mean by him, not some other author whose just slapped Tom Clancy's name on the cover) I'm reading Rainbow Six at the moment and I can't put it down. His Dark Materials has already been mentioned, and I don't feel the need to impress it upon you any more. Read it. Now. That's all for now. I'm seriously considering writing more in-depth reviews, and perhaps even a "companion" to a book. Basically I think it would be along the lines of you read a chapter, then you can read my companion for analysis of it. I don't know how well it would work, but I'd be sure happy for any suggestions of books I should write a companion for. [/QUOTE]
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