What book are you reading now / or recommend?

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I'm currently reading 'The Kill List' by Frederick Forsyth absolutely fantastic, a real page turner. Usual Non Fiction and Fiction all weaved into a really believable story line which with whats going on in the real World today with IS only makes it more believable. The Kindle copy is only three and a half quid and I would recommend it to anyone who likes espionage thrillers. Fantastic read.

 

[ell]

I'm currently reading 'The Kill List' by Frederick Forsyth absolutely fantastic, a real page turner. Usual Non Fiction and Fiction all weaved into a really believable story line which with whats going on in the real World today with IS only makes it more believable. The Kindle copy is only three and a half quid and I would recommend it to anyone who likes espionage thrillers. Fantastic read.

I just finished this last week. A decent read but felt the ending was a bit flat and rushed, although i'm not sure where else it could have gone I suppose

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I'm currently reading 'The Kill List' by Frederick Forsyth absolutely fantastic, a real page turner. Usual Non Fiction and Fiction all weaved into a really believable story line which with whats going on in the real World today with IS only makes it more believable. The Kindle copy is only three and a half quid and I would recommend it to anyone who likes espionage thrillers. Fantastic read.

I just finished this last week. A decent read but felt the ending was a bit flat and rushed, although i'm not sure where else it could have gone I suppose

Ah don't tell me the ending, my kindle says 30%. I'm at the stage where the geek in the attic is trying to track down the IP address of "The Preacher"

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I'm currently reading 'The Kill List' by Frederick Forsyth absolutely fantastic, a real page turner. Usual Non Fiction and Fiction all weaved into a really believable story line which with whats going on in the real World today with IS only makes it more believable. The Kindle copy is only three and a half quid and I would recommend it to anyone who likes espionage thrillers. Fantastic read.

I just finished this last week. A decent read but felt the ending was a bit flat and rushed, although i'm not sure where else it could have gone I suppose

Ah don't tell me the ending, my kindle says 30%. I'm at the stage where the geek in the attic is trying to track down the IP address of "The Preacher"

I've just bought another couple of Forsyths novels the Fist of God and The Afghan to read next.

 

[stony]

Has anyone read Stephen Kings 'Dark Tower' series? Looking for a really good series of fantasy type books. Done most of the GOT, Feist, Donaldson, Tolkein, Gemmel. Looking for something to really get into.

Heard mixed reviews on the wheel of time books and discworld, so was put off a bit on those.

The Wheel of Time is possibly the most tedious fantasy book ever written. It's more like a soap opera. Remember that time Gandalf rocked up in Coronation street? Well, that was more exciting than The Wheel of Time. If you want fast paced action then avoid it. If you want to read 20 pages on how a character is feeling as he is taking a piss, and then another 30 describing the wallpaper, then the Wheel of Time is for you.
Dark Tower is a strange one. It was originally just a short story about a gunslinger, and the first book is exactly that. King then expanded on it and turned out some of the most imaginative and engrossing fantasy fiction ever produced, before disappearing up his own arse after a massive attack of inflated ego.
Discworld started as a satire of the genre and quickly developed into something more. I wouldn't class them as fantasy fiction, they are purely comedy.
Blue Moon Rising is an excellent stand alone. Action from start to finish and plenty laughs too. If you're looking for a decent series, then The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb is well worth a read. They are beautifully written, with enough action to keep the people with a short attention span going.
The Deverry Series by Katherin Kerr often gets overlooked but is well worth reading.

 

[Main Stand Hotdog]

Has anyone read Stephen Kings 'Dark Tower' series? Looking for a really good series of fantasy type books. Done most of the GOT, Feist, Donaldson, Tolkein, Gemmel. Looking for something to really get into.

Heard mixed reviews on the wheel of time books and discworld, so was put off a bit on those.

The Wheel of Time is possibly the most tedious fantasy book ever written. It's more like a soap opera. Remember that time Gandalf rocked up in Coronation street? Well, that was more exciting than The Wheel of Time. If you want fast paced action then avoid it. If you want to read 20 pages on how a character is feeling as he is taking a piss, and then another 30 describing the wallpaper, then the Wheel of Time is for you.
Dark Tower is a strange one. It was originally just a short story about a gunslinger, and the first book is exactly that. King then expanded on it and turned out some of the most imaginative and engrossing fantasy fiction ever produced, before disappearing up his own arse after a massive attack of inflated ego.
Discworld started as a satire of the genre and quickly developed into something more. I wouldn't class them as fantasy fiction, they are purely comedy.
Blue Moon Rising is an excellent stand alone. Action from start to finish and plenty laughs too. If you're looking for a decent series, then The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb is well worth a read. They are beautifully written, with enough action to keep the people with a short attention span going.
The Deverry Series by Katherin Kerr often gets overlooked but is well worth reading.

I'm on book nine of Wheel of Time at the moment and completely understand where you're coming from it can be very tedious at times I'm just hoping there's going to be an almighty pay off as I've invested too much time in it now to just stop. Brandon Sanderson finished them off so I'm hoping the last few pick up significantly.

I loved the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. I can't wait to finish off both series once I've gotten these Wheel of Time bastards out of the way.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Has anyone read Stephen Kings 'Dark Tower' series? Looking for a really good series of fantasy type books. Done most of the GOT, Feist, Donaldson, Tolkein, Gemmel. Looking for something to really get into.

Heard mixed reviews on the wheel of time books and discworld, so was put off a bit on those.

The Wheel of Time is possibly the most tedious fantasy book ever written. It's more like a soap opera. Remember that time Gandalf rocked up in Coronation street? Well, that was more exciting than The Wheel of Time. If you want fast paced action then avoid it. If you want to read 20 pages on how a character is feeling as he is taking a piss, and then another 30 describing the wallpaper, then the Wheel of Time is for you.
Dark Tower is a strange one. It was originally just a short story about a gunslinger, and the first book is exactly that. King then expanded on it and turned out some of the most imaginative and engrossing fantasy fiction ever produced, before disappearing up his own arse after a massive attack of inflated ego.
Discworld started as a satire of the genre and quickly developed into something more. I wouldn't class them as fantasy fiction, they are purely comedy.
Blue Moon Rising is an excellent stand alone. Action from start to finish and plenty laughs too. If you're looking for a decent series, then The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb is well worth a read. They are beautifully written, with enough action to keep the people with a short attention span going.
The Deverry Series by Katherin Kerr often gets overlooked but is well worth reading.

I'm on book nine of Wheel of Time at the moment and completely understand where you're coming from it can be very tedious at times I'm just hoping there's going to be an almighty pay off as I've invested too much time in it now to just stop. Brandon Sanderson finished them off so I'm hoping the last few pick up significantly.

I loved the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. I can't wait to finish off both series once I've gotten these Wheel of Time bastards out of the way.

You've read NINE books you're not enjoying in the hope the ending will be good?

 

[stony]

Has anyone read Stephen Kings 'Dark Tower' series? Looking for a really good series of fantasy type books. Done most of the GOT, Feist, Donaldson, Tolkein, Gemmel. Looking for something to really get into.

Heard mixed reviews on the wheel of time books and discworld, so was put off a bit on those.

The Wheel of Time is possibly the most tedious fantasy book ever written. It's more like a soap opera. Remember that time Gandalf rocked up in Coronation street? Well, that was more exciting than The Wheel of Time. If you want fast paced action then avoid it. If you want to read 20 pages on how a character is feeling as he is taking a piss, and then another 30 describing the wallpaper, then the Wheel of Time is for you.
Dark Tower is a strange one. It was originally just a short story about a gunslinger, and the first book is exactly that. King then expanded on it and turned out some of the most imaginative and engrossing fantasy fiction ever produced, before disappearing up his own arse after a massive attack of inflated ego.
Discworld started as a satire of the genre and quickly developed into something more. I wouldn't class them as fantasy fiction, they are purely comedy.
Blue Moon Rising is an excellent stand alone. Action from start to finish and plenty laughs too. If you're looking for a decent series, then The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb is well worth a read. They are beautifully written, with enough action to keep the people with a short attention span going.
The Deverry Series by Katherin Kerr often gets overlooked but is well worth reading.

I'm on book nine of Wheel of Time at the moment and completely understand where you're coming from it can be very tedious at times I'm just hoping there's going to be an almighty pay off as I've invested too much time in it now to just stop. Brandon Sanderson finished them off so I'm hoping the last few pick up significantly.

I loved the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. I can't wait to finish off both series once I've gotten these Wheel of Time bastards out of the way.

Jeebus! You must be one stubborn fucker, lol. I gave up on The Wheel of Time after 2 books. There's far too much good stuff out there to waste time on something I'm not enjoying.
I've just given up on The Mongoliad despite my kindle informing me I was 87% of the way through. I just didn't like the writing style and realised I didn't care enough about the characters to carry on. Especially when I had other books waiting.

 

[Main Stand Hotdog]

I'm on book nine of Wheel of Time at the moment and completely understand where you're coming from it can be very tedious at times I'm just hoping there's going to be an almighty pay off as I've invested too much time in it now to just stop. Brandon Sanderson finished them off so I'm hoping the last few pick up significantly.

I loved the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. I can't wait to finish off both series once I've gotten these Wheel of Time bastards out of the way.

Jeebus! You must be one stubborn fucker, lol. I gave up on The Wheel of Time after 2 books. There's far too much good stuff out there to waste time on something I'm not enjoying.
I've just given up on The Mongoliad despite my kindle informing me I was 87% of the way through. I just didn't like the writing style and realised I didn't care enough about the characters to carry on. Especially when I had other books waiting.

Haha. Unfortunately I've got two mates that keep telling me how oh so bloody 'rewarding' it is when you get to the end, so I can't seem to let it go. I've a sneaking suspicion they're only telling me that though because they're pissed off that they read the entire thing and want to inflict that misery on someone else.

I'll admit some of the less flowery characters are quite good in the later books as it gets darker and the tension is starting to build (At last!). Fuck me though if ever there was a series that needed editing. Why do I have to read three paragraphs about what colour socks some arbitrary Blacksmith in the background is wearing and what he might be having for his tea?

 

[stony]

I'm on book nine of Wheel of Time at the moment and completely understand where you're coming from it can be very tedious at times I'm just hoping there's going to be an almighty pay off as I've invested too much time in it now to just stop. Brandon Sanderson finished them off so I'm hoping the last few pick up significantly.

I loved the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie. I can't wait to finish off both series once I've gotten these Wheel of Time bastards out of the way.

Jeebus! You must be one stubborn fucker, lol. I gave up on The Wheel of Time after 2 books. There's far too much good stuff out there to waste time on something I'm not enjoying.
I've just given up on The Mongoliad despite my kindle informing me I was 87% of the way through. I just didn't like the writing style and realised I didn't care enough about the characters to carry on. Especially when I had other books waiting.

Haha. Unfortunately I've got two mates that keep telling me how oh so bloody 'rewarding' it is when you get to the end, so I can't seem to let it go. I've a sneaking suspicion they're only telling me that though because they're pissed off that they read the entire thing and want to inflict that misery on someone else.

I'll admit some of the less flowery characters are quite good in the later books as it gets darker and the tension is starting to build (At last!). Fuck me though if ever there was a series that needed editing. Why do I have to read three paragraphs about what colour socks some arbitrary Blacksmith in the background is wearing and what he might be having for his tea?

I think Jordan was just making up for his early excursion into fantasy fiction. He penned a load of Conan the Barbarian books, and it's not exactly a character that involves much thought. It was just hack, slash and hump, and go again.