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Oh, that I agree with. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 20/01/2010 07:57:56 AM
The books I like the most are the ones where the writer creates...normal people. People with faults and quirks that may do dumb things but still have good hearts. Not the "Mary Janes" that do everything perfectly. That isn't what I want. Just basically good, honest people.


One of the strengths of Feist's characters (especially Arutha) is that they are flawed. But an author also has to make sure that the characters grow, and if their sins are forgiven, as it were, then development is less likely to happen.
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Magician by Raymond E Feist: Book Club now open. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:13:45 PM 2125 Views
Characters Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:14:59 PM 1190 Views
My thoughts Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:33:08 PM 1198 Views
Actually, Caraline is one of my favourites AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:42:49 PM 1278 Views
Crazy. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:33:48 PM 1326 Views
I liked her also. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:53:33 PM 1165 Views
Re: Characters Tashmere - 19/01/2010 12:03:30 AM 1122 Views
Re: Characters Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:32:06 PM 1125 Views
I feel just the opposite Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:10:56 AM 1157 Views
Oh, that I agree with. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:57:56 AM 1076 Views
You do understand. I definitely agree. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:25:40 PM 1187 Views
Re: Characters *spoilers* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:49:30 PM 1288 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:35:32 PM 1183 Views
Re: Characters Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:49:52 PM 1133 Views
Amos Trask The Wandering Gambler - 21/01/2010 05:44:29 PM 1150 Views
Re: Amos Trask sarasedai - 22/01/2010 06:54:18 PM 1087 Views
Re: Amos Trask Myrdhyn - 25/01/2010 03:44:14 PM 1150 Views
World building. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:16:21 PM 1186 Views
Cool, simple and effective magic system. AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:47:15 PM 1201 Views
I haven't read Magician in ages, so... Legolas - 18/01/2010 10:16:46 PM 1104 Views
The Hall of Worlds makes a first appearence in... AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 12:01:19 AM 1116 Views
No, that sounds right. Legolas - 19/01/2010 12:16:58 AM 1196 Views
Shodow of a Dark Queen was a very very good book AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 09:00:47 AM 1155 Views
Re: World building. Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:58:40 PM 1191 Views
there is a reason for that imlad - 27/01/2010 06:13:08 PM 1095 Views
Doh! I had completely forgotten that. Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:28:08 PM 1219 Views
that said, it is my absolute favorite setting for D&D style gaming imlad - 29/01/2010 05:55:02 AM 1118 Views
Re: World building. Cockatiel of Doom - 08/02/2010 02:05:59 AM 1426 Views
Plot. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:17:30 PM 1183 Views
Re: Plot. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:51:55 PM 1119 Views
I really enjoyed the plot. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:52:28 PM 1228 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the plot. Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:14:52 PM 1062 Views
Is the book too long? Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:20:54 PM 1179 Views
I would be curious to see the original version too. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:55:06 PM 1110 Views
To give an example of edited bits Wibble - 01/02/2010 11:17:26 PM 1238 Views
Thanks, Wibble. *NM* Tashmere - 02/02/2010 01:18:19 AM 502 Views
General stuff &c. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:21:52 PM 1205 Views
Magician is one of my favourite fantasy books. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:27:02 PM 1307 Views
I couldn't have said it better *NM* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:31:38 PM 524 Views
A "comfort read". I like that description. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:14:53 AM 1147 Views
The Empire series is better than Feist by himself, IMO. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:55:30 AM 1231 Views
Hmm. Maybe I will give it another shot. Craig was just trying to talk me into that yesterday. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:29:25 PM 1089 Views
in that case, you should be wary of the most beautifully written fantasy series of all time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:32:07 PM 1128 Views
Oh, I loved that series! At least after the first hundred pages or so. That didn't qualify as dark Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:58:08 PM 1013 Views
first time i read Servant of the Empire imlad - 27/01/2010 06:19:42 PM 1096 Views
i loved Riftwar bu TOTALLY LOVED the Empire trilogy imlad - 27/01/2010 06:17:14 PM 1198 Views
nm *NM* Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:15:20 AM 552 Views
I think that my husband made a good choice when he used it to help hook and reel me into fantasy. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:58:00 PM 1168 Views
It is a very good introduction into the fantasy genre... and a fun read. *NM* Jacob - 19/01/2010 03:26:34 PM 505 Views
Is it, though? Nebhead - 20/01/2010 06:32:19 PM 1360 Views
If not Magician, then what? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 07:50:35 PM 1187 Views
How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:22:05 PM 1090 Views
Re: How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:45:48 PM 1218 Views
Absolutely. Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:19:19 PM 1148 Views
May I ask... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:25:19 PM 1126 Views
I think Feist's writing is superior to Jordan's. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:29:20 PM 1089 Views
Well, as I said, I'm having to base this on the Empire books... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:56:27 PM 1079 Views
Jordan has written not one believable female. Not one. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:59:25 PM 1103 Views
I find the suggestion insulting. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:13:03 PM 1069 Views
I meant no offense. Legolas - 21/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 1223 Views
Jacob - 29/01/2010 07:28:02 PM 1197 Views
I've reread the original Riftwar books and the Empire series multiple time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:29:27 PM 1160 Views
yeah, much better intro to fantasy then say David Eddings ** shudders ** *NM* imlad - 27/01/2010 06:22:51 PM 495 Views
Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:28:10 PM 1061 Views
Re: Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:46:38 PM 1238 Views
Aye, so do I. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:57:29 PM 1171 Views
Re: Aye, so do I. Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 09:02:03 PM 1064 Views
Agreed - people who first read him as adults are probably going to find him boring and repetitive. Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:19:05 PM 1167 Views
I'm pretty sure that that criticism can be levelled at many 'popular' genre writers/series. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:19:11 PM 1072 Views
I imagine so, yeah. Legolas - 21/01/2010 07:45:45 PM 1102 Views
if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this imlad - 27/01/2010 06:41:14 PM 1131 Views
Re: if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:40:52 PM 1079 Views
Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:20:30 PM 1038 Views
Re: Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 10:58:36 PM 1152 Views
I like the word "billiondy" *NM* Nolan - 31/01/2010 03:58:28 PM 532 Views
Thanks. You have my permission to use it. *NM* Myrdhyn - 04/02/2010 06:40:40 PM 491 Views
I started with Narnia at age 7 and read the Hobbit within a year imlad - 29/01/2010 06:01:01 AM 1022 Views
While it has its dark moments, it is much lighter than most fantasy. A very fun, easy read. *NM* Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:50:52 PM 514 Views
Best thing about it is spawning the Empire Series mick - 21/01/2010 02:09:14 AM 1040 Views
Thanks Rebekah!!!! Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:37:03 PM 1064 Views
A great popcorn read Mark - 27/01/2010 11:28:34 PM 999 Views
Has anyone decided to continue on with the series? Knightscape - 29/01/2010 06:12:01 AM 1183 Views
Shadow of a Dark Queen is where I stopped with Feist. Rebekah - 29/01/2010 07:45:11 AM 967 Views
Yes Mark - 29/01/2010 10:08:20 AM 1169 Views
Re: Yes Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:18:15 PM 988 Views
I know Mark - 29/01/2010 03:52:09 PM 1180 Views
Re: I know Myrdhyn - 30/01/2010 01:46:31 AM 1174 Views
Prince of the Blood (Original if possible) Why? Nolan - 31/01/2010 04:05:25 PM 1078 Views
Due to some Retcon Mark - 01/02/2010 11:12:47 AM 1259 Views
you mean there are now THREE versions?? imlad - 05/02/2010 05:45:51 AM 1250 Views
I don't think so Mark - 05/02/2010 10:42:59 AM 1286 Views
thats probably the one i am thinking of then imlad - 05/02/2010 11:40:48 PM 1278 Views
I want to, yes. Spriteling - 29/01/2010 01:40:22 PM 1538 Views
I have them all. Shall I add it to your list? Wibble - 29/01/2010 07:44:46 PM 1188 Views
I will read more after I finish The Count of Monte Cristo *NM* Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:59:52 PM 500 Views
As far as I know, I have read everything imlad - 05/02/2010 05:39:35 AM 1030 Views
At The Gates of Darkness is the most recent Mark - 05/02/2010 10:54:26 AM 1441 Views
don't think I've even seen that one yet imlad - 05/02/2010 11:46:29 PM 992 Views
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