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Haven
Joined: 11 Sep 2004 Posts: 2 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject: Anyone read... |
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There's a book out by a new author called Brian Ruckley. The book is Winterbirth and I wondered if anyone has read it yet? It's a hardback so I would like to hear what it is like before committing myself! _________________ 'Run me through and I'm yours!' |
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Selik
Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 1524 Location: South Shields
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Not even heard of it, sorry. But it does sound interesting, so i'm probably going to check that out now.
If I read it before you, i'll let you know. _________________ "I sit on my arse, not my head." - Baron Gresse. |
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Parmenion
Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 584
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:58 am Post subject: |
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I have started it and its a great read so far, the cover makes a comparison to gemmell but i cant see that yet!! |
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DarrenT
Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 60 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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I have read it, and yes, it really ought to appeal to Barclayfans.
Check out www.brianruckley.com. There's a free sample of the book (the prologue, which ought to whet your appetite nicely) and he writes a regular blog as well.
Ruckley's not the new Gemmell - I don't think anyone can really claim that, although if anyone comes close it's probably our James (although he'll hate me for saying that) - but he does address many of the same themes: heroism, friendship, honour, and the imprecise nature of good and evil. And his world-building is rather supberb.
Oh, and a spot of disclosure: the website is another one of mine... _________________ www.uksfbooknews.net - fantasy, sf, horror and graphic novel news from UK genre authors, creators and publishers.
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Hobbit_SFFWorld
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 32
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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And you can get signed copies if you're into that sort of thing, Haven!
I have a copy: it's in the ever burgeoning 'to be read' pile. Having had a read of the beginning and a quick skim, I can see similarities between it and other books/writers, though as yet I'm not really struck by major differences from the rest in the pile. Can see hints of Gemmell, Barclay and Erikson in there, which may be good enough to make you read it!
I do like Joe Abercrombie's latest, The Blade Itself though. Book 2 seems even better so far.
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Drizzt
Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 1081 Location: Easington, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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I've not read it but I have heard good things, he's on my 'check this author out' list once my current pile of books has been exhausted. _________________ Pagan Music |
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