So in the upcoming weeks, a new feature will hopefully be coming to BostonGeek. I say hopefully because it relies on me getting off my ass and doing it. BostonGeek has geek stuff about computers, tech, beer, video and PC games, board games but there are other levels of geekiness we have yet to dive into.
One of those areas is Fantasy and SciFi literature. I will soon start doing reviews of something I am either currently reading or have read, either individual books or series depending on the novel in question. The reviews won’t be massively indepth, so that if you haven’t read it already it won’t be spoiled for you like some individuals on this site like to do with the Harry Potter novels. The hope is that these reviews may lead you to some new books to enjoy. As always, feel free to suggest books to me. Fortunately, I have a pretty good size number of books I’ve already read so that I have plenty of time to read others while writing reviews of those. Some of the books may be series that have been around for a long time, some may be fairly new. Up first might be “The Wizard Knight” by Gene Wolfee, which is what I’m currently reading, unless I decide to write about one I have already read.
As for suggestions, I know I will undoubtably catch all kinds of hell for this but please no one recommend the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. I got 8 books in and couldn’t deal with it anymore because it was so incredibly boring. He concieved a great fantasy world, it just ran way to slow for me and some of the character’s were one dimensional at best. I know people loved the man and continue to love him even though he has shuffled off the mortal coil, but it shouldn’t take 500 pages to make 3 minor plot advances in the series, nor should you stop to write a prequel to the series in the middle of writing the series. Maybe once all the books are done I’ll give it a shot again.
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So are you going to actually go for any SF? Or just all elven bitches and dudes overcompensating with big swords?
No, I’m going to do my best to mix SciFi in as well. I will admit I lean towards fantasy more than scifi so feel free to make suggestions towards that end. I’m currently going to be working out of my local library’s section, which is actually pretty good.
Okay, after thinking it over, I think we need to start you off with Alfred Bester.
I personally prefer The Stars My Destination, but if they don’t have that, then The Demolished Man will do. If they’ve got both, then you’re basically choosing between teleporters and telepaths, respectively.
Heh, I hit a point in the Dark Tower series (maybe book 5… 4?) that I couldn’t get past. It started off so well, too. Maybe I will pick it up again.
So I’m the only one who finished the series? Wow.
Colin, you must be referring to “Song of Susannah” which is Dark Tower 6. Just read it once and never touch it again. Book 7 makes it all worth it, though.
Although, if you’re talking about Book 4 “Wizard and Glass”, the Mejis flashback book, you and I may never speak again…
So what’s it going to take to get any of you buggers interested in joining me at LOTRO? I took a hiatus in August and September, but have been going strong since.
It would take me no longer having children or married.
Ditto. And if that happened, I’d still be back at CoH instead.
Sorry.
hrmph! All of the parents who I play with seem to do ok.
Seriously though, it’s much more structured for the “casual” player. I’m not putting in anywhere close to the time I did in SWG, and still having fun. Taking the time to smell the roses and whatnot. I was going to keep a similar sort of journal as I used to on crit-miss, but it seemed a little pointless after having already gotten to a fairly high level… reader would miss out on all the learning, exploring, and growing pains.
Anyway, if anybody ever wants a peek or a taste, I’m pretty sure there’s some sort of referral system. Now I’ll go take a look at RemyCity, or whatever it’s called.
If I had the time, I would be there playing I’m sure.