Loved this chapter! I wondered why Syme was so cool. He didn't seem to be upset or in fear. I wonder how wise it was to reveal who he was before he got out of that creepy place. I'm really looking forward to reading the rest of the book. I don't really want to read ahead because it's more enjoyable ...

I don't have much to say about the first chapter. I do disagree with both "poets". Does a tree's beauty or naturalness necessarily mean that it was due to anarchy and would a lamp have more "poetic" beauty if it were lit by a tree. I think the silliness of the argument is meant t...

I decided to read a little bit about the author. I always like get an idea about what the author is about. I found him to be very interesting and I had to chuckle about his getting lost. Something I do often. :lol: However, apparently he had a condition that resulted in this tendency. http://en.wiki...

Thanks for the welcome. I haven't read this one but I now have it on my list to be read.

Theomanic wrote:
Welcome to BookTalk, Moire! The most recent fantasy book recommended to me was In the Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - have you read it?

I haven't found too many stand alone fantasy books. Elantris by Brandon Sanderson was very enjoyable. It was a quick easy read and satisfying. I don't mind a trilogy as long as it stays just that. For some reason a writer often will not be able to stop at three. Christopher Paolini would have been b...

I wish you hadn't said that. It makes me wonder if it's worth reading if I'm going to walk away depressed or wanting to throw the book at the wall in frustration. Which leads me to another issue, I wouldn't want to criticize a forum member too much.

rchapman1tewantin wrote:this is not a happy ending book.

Love your handle! :D I too am new and love fantasy. Sadly these boards don't seem to be very active but then they will only be active if people post. :wink: names johnathan please call me john im male i love to read fantasy, and was looking for a place to get some good ideas for reading material hop...

Well it is about rabbits if that's all you see or get from the story. It certainly is nothing like the Hobbit. You can read it and think it's nothing but about rabbits or you can see the deeper meaning. I saw the underlying story when I first read it. I liked the way the author took a journey of rab...

I've read that book. Recently I was thinking I should read it again. It was a long time ago and I do remember really liking it. I don't know about you all, but I'm reading WATERSHIP DOWN. http://www.amazon.com/Watership-Scribner-Classics-Richard-Adams/dp/1442444053/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&...

Hi everyone! I'm new to the group. I hope I like it. I was looking for book discussions but I'm not sure I would be able to stick to a time line. I thought this forum might be better for me as I can comment on books I've read and not worry if I've read the chapters assigned. I love fantasy! I'm curr...