tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post8439270725212794402..comments2023-12-12T16:30:15.159+00:00Comments on Floor to Ceiling Books: Black Halo by Sam SykesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-58829984019257609012011-03-23T21:34:20.652+00:002011-03-23T21:34:20.652+00:00Thanks Amanda. I've 'done' Gemmell and...Thanks Amanda. I've 'done' Gemmell and enjoyed, so Erikson it is. I'll take my armbands with me and paddle like mad :-)Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326904214624189171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-65571951371295701782011-03-21T10:55:53.746+00:002011-03-21T10:55:53.746+00:00I can't wait to read this one :-) It sounds fa...I can't wait to read this one :-) It sounds fab!Mieneke van der Salmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782771945227479913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-21494876843004713732011-03-21T05:02:43.222+00:002011-03-21T05:02:43.222+00:00Hi Amanda,
This is completely off topic. I notice...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />This is completely off topic. I noticed the David Gemmell awards are open for voting again. I was under the impression that you should vote for the novel which is the most like David Gemmell's work, or at least in the same spirit.<br /><br />I was wondering if this was still the case or is it just a 'vote for your favorite novel?' I ask this so I can vote for the correct novel.<br /><br />Gemmell's books (Legend, Waylander and Lion of Macedon in particular) are what first made me a fantasy tragic. There is still today nothing like them.<br /><br />On another side note. I live in Australia but follow West Ham United. I think we have United next week. You're going down :)Allannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-45447684296269243662011-03-20T20:10:56.496+00:002011-03-20T20:10:56.496+00:00Hi Sean,
In terms of Terry Pratchett, I might be ...Hi Sean,<br /><br />In terms of Terry Pratchett, I might be tempted to suggest Jasper Fforde for totally surreal humour and satire. Start with The Eyre Affair, the first of his Thursday Next series, or Shades of Grey.<br /><br />In terms of the fantasy you suggest, I might be inclined to suggest some David Gemmell, which is a bit old school (if you haven't read him) - try Waylander, for a classic anti-hero and some sterling battle scenes.<br /><br />For big epic scale fantasy, I might be inclined to point you in the direction of the Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. Start with Gardens of the Moon, but bear in mind Erikson doesn't hold his reader's hand and plunges you right in the deep end!<br /><br />You might also enjoy J V Jones - start with A Cavern of Black Ice.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy, and let me know if any of these worked for you :-)Magemandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986754628836562869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-38874541412068679282011-03-20T20:05:04.710+00:002011-03-20T20:05:04.710+00:00Amanda
Interesting stuff Amanda.
off topic, can I...Amanda<br />Interesting stuff Amanda.<br /><br />off topic, can I ask for a recommendation for a book for my hols....I like GRR Martin/Feist/Abnett and Pratchett but standing in Waterstones today I want blank and walked out empty handed!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326904214624189171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-91937416313751033842011-03-19T18:33:47.596+00:002011-03-19T18:33:47.596+00:00Why delete the comment? It's an opinion - neg...Why delete the comment? It's an opinion - negative perhaps, but there it is. Anonymous as a shield or just lazy, hard to say.<br /><br />And public release doesn't mean much these days - how many folk end up reading a popular book before that date seems to be almost unguessable.<br /><br />The review's a bit rambling (as Amanda notes) but not every review need to equally polished or tight. As for the book, I'll reserve my thoughts until I've read it.Eric M. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464329371478605627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-1573702322607654042011-03-19T18:07:23.229+00:002011-03-19T18:07:23.229+00:00Amanda, please delete Anonymous's comment. Sin...Amanda, please delete Anonymous's comment. Since Black Halo isn't actually on public release yet, he's obviously talking out of his arse.<br /><br />Thanks for the review - I'm half way through Sam's first book and it's great. I personally can't wait to buy Black Halo!Charlienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-89258993313856104512011-03-19T15:31:56.097+00:002011-03-19T15:31:56.097+00:00Ah, have you read the book then? Black Halo? Maybe...Ah, have you read the book then? Black Halo? Maybe you could direct me to your review? Or perhaps you'd like to explain what you found so awful about it, rather than just making such an abrupt statement?Magemandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986754628836562869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463395374040679379.post-68037449248952205282011-03-19T14:04:48.002+00:002011-03-19T14:04:48.002+00:00An awful review of an awful book!An awful review of an awful book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com