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You do understand. I definitely agree. Tashmere Send a noteboard - 20/01/2010 12:25:40 PM
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 2209 Views
Characters Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:14:59 PM 1278 Views
My thoughts Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:33:08 PM 1265 Views
Actually, Caraline is one of my favourites AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:42:49 PM 1366 Views
Crazy. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:33:48 PM 1397 Views
I liked her also. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:53:33 PM 1249 Views
Re: Characters Tashmere - 19/01/2010 12:03:30 AM 1201 Views
Re: Characters Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:32:06 PM 1205 Views
I feel just the opposite Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:10:56 AM 1233 Views
Oh, that I agree with. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:57:56 AM 1166 Views
You do understand. I definitely agree. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:25:40 PM 1261 Views
Re: Characters *spoilers* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:49:30 PM 1372 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:35:32 PM 1252 Views
Re: Characters Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:49:52 PM 1230 Views
Amos Trask The Wandering Gambler - 21/01/2010 05:44:29 PM 1234 Views
Re: Amos Trask sarasedai - 22/01/2010 06:54:18 PM 1164 Views
Re: Amos Trask Myrdhyn - 25/01/2010 03:44:14 PM 1227 Views
World building. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:16:21 PM 1255 Views
Cool, simple and effective magic system. AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:47:15 PM 1284 Views
I haven't read Magician in ages, so... Legolas - 18/01/2010 10:16:46 PM 1173 Views
The Hall of Worlds makes a first appearence in... AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 12:01:19 AM 1193 Views
No, that sounds right. Legolas - 19/01/2010 12:16:58 AM 1260 Views
Shodow of a Dark Queen was a very very good book AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 09:00:47 AM 1226 Views
Re: World building. Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:58:40 PM 1258 Views
there is a reason for that imlad - 27/01/2010 06:13:08 PM 1171 Views
Doh! I had completely forgotten that. Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:28:08 PM 1299 Views
that said, it is my absolute favorite setting for D&D style gaming imlad - 29/01/2010 05:55:02 AM 1188 Views
Re: World building. Cockatiel of Doom - 08/02/2010 02:05:59 AM 1508 Views
Plot. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:17:30 PM 1280 Views
Re: Plot. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:51:55 PM 1183 Views
I really enjoyed the plot. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:52:28 PM 1314 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the plot. Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:14:52 PM 1142 Views
Is the book too long? Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:20:54 PM 1260 Views
I would be curious to see the original version too. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:55:06 PM 1181 Views
To give an example of edited bits Wibble - 01/02/2010 11:17:26 PM 1313 Views
Thanks, Wibble. *NM* Tashmere - 02/02/2010 01:18:19 AM 539 Views
General stuff &c. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:21:52 PM 1290 Views
Magician is one of my favourite fantasy books. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:27:02 PM 1380 Views
I couldn't have said it better *NM* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:31:38 PM 570 Views
A "comfort read". I like that description. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:14:53 AM 1215 Views
The Empire series is better than Feist by himself, IMO. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:55:30 AM 1316 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 1156 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 1192 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 1094 Views
first time i read Servant of the Empire imlad - 27/01/2010 06:19:42 PM 1170 Views
i loved Riftwar bu TOTALLY LOVED the Empire trilogy imlad - 27/01/2010 06:17:14 PM 1295 Views
nm *NM* Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:15:20 AM 588 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 1253 Views
It is a very good introduction into the fantasy genre... and a fun read. *NM* Jacob - 19/01/2010 03:26:34 PM 551 Views
Is it, though? Nebhead - 20/01/2010 06:32:19 PM 1439 Views
If not Magician, then what? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 07:50:35 PM 1255 Views
How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:22:05 PM 1193 Views
Re: How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:45:48 PM 1294 Views
Absolutely. Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:19:19 PM 1245 Views
May I ask... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:25:19 PM 1199 Views
I think Feist's writing is superior to Jordan's. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:29:20 PM 1165 Views
Well, as I said, I'm having to base this on the Empire books... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:56:27 PM 1151 Views
Jordan has written not one believable female. Not one. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:59:25 PM 1186 Views
I find the suggestion insulting. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:13:03 PM 1147 Views
I meant no offense. Legolas - 21/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 1298 Views
Jacob - 29/01/2010 07:28:02 PM 1314 Views
I've reread the original Riftwar books and the Empire series multiple time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:29:27 PM 1235 Views
yeah, much better intro to fantasy then say David Eddings ** shudders ** *NM* imlad - 27/01/2010 06:22:51 PM 538 Views
Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:28:10 PM 1137 Views
Re: Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:46:38 PM 1328 Views
Aye, so do I. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:57:29 PM 1243 Views
Re: Aye, so do I. Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 09:02:03 PM 1142 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 1233 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 1143 Views
I imagine so, yeah. Legolas - 21/01/2010 07:45:45 PM 1172 Views
if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this imlad - 27/01/2010 06:41:14 PM 1202 Views
Re: if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:40:52 PM 1162 Views
Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:20:30 PM 1116 Views
Re: Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 10:58:36 PM 1230 Views
I like the word "billiondy" *NM* Nolan - 31/01/2010 03:58:28 PM 581 Views
Thanks. You have my permission to use it. *NM* Myrdhyn - 04/02/2010 06:40:40 PM 535 Views
I started with Narnia at age 7 and read the Hobbit within a year imlad - 29/01/2010 06:01:01 AM 1102 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 556 Views
Best thing about it is spawning the Empire Series mick - 21/01/2010 02:09:14 AM 1115 Views
Thanks Rebekah!!!! Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:37:03 PM 1128 Views
A great popcorn read Mark - 27/01/2010 11:28:34 PM 1080 Views
Has anyone decided to continue on with the series? Knightscape - 29/01/2010 06:12:01 AM 1290 Views
Shadow of a Dark Queen is where I stopped with Feist. Rebekah - 29/01/2010 07:45:11 AM 1061 Views
Yes Mark - 29/01/2010 10:08:20 AM 1243 Views
Re: Yes Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:18:15 PM 1052 Views
I know Mark - 29/01/2010 03:52:09 PM 1259 Views
Re: I know Myrdhyn - 30/01/2010 01:46:31 AM 1232 Views
Prince of the Blood (Original if possible) Why? Nolan - 31/01/2010 04:05:25 PM 1149 Views
Due to some Retcon Mark - 01/02/2010 11:12:47 AM 1325 Views
you mean there are now THREE versions?? imlad - 05/02/2010 05:45:51 AM 1323 Views
I don't think so Mark - 05/02/2010 10:42:59 AM 1389 Views
thats probably the one i am thinking of then imlad - 05/02/2010 11:40:48 PM 1369 Views
I want to, yes. Spriteling - 29/01/2010 01:40:22 PM 1628 Views
I have them all. Shall I add it to your list? Wibble - 29/01/2010 07:44:46 PM 1266 Views
I will read more after I finish The Count of Monte Cristo *NM* Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:59:52 PM 547 Views
As far as I know, I have read everything imlad - 05/02/2010 05:39:35 AM 1109 Views
At The Gates of Darkness is the most recent Mark - 05/02/2010 10:54:26 AM 1512 Views
don't think I've even seen that one yet imlad - 05/02/2010 11:46:29 PM 1069 Views
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