Barely though.
I'm still working... and playing games whenever I'm not.
And now I'm tasked to write a script, but I am having such bad mental block.
For my fanfiction, on average I'm writing 200 words a day. So you can imagine how slowly "The Only Exception" and "Can I Stay By Your Side?" is going.
Help me, oh mighty creative juice!
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Publishing is not a distant dream anymore
Recently,
I’ve noticed that there was an increase in local publishers in Singapore. More
and more Singaporean authors are stepping out to write for the younger
audience. I think that is great, and it makes me excited knowing that the entry to the market is wider and that my little dream of being published someday might actually
come true.
So for the
last two weeks, when I am not reading or writing fanfiction, I think about original stories. I am tempted to rewrite my older stories. I had old
plot bunnies that were unfinished, but I am not sure if that was the direction
that I wanted to go along.
A part of
me is afraid. Afraid of what the real editors and publishers might think of my
stories if I show them what I had done before. I am going to be honest here – I
think that my stories have some kind of standard. Sure, it’s not J.K Rowling
nor Neil Gaiman, but I enjoyed reading my stories. What if that had just been
my rosy picture? What if the editors didn’t like it, and that was the best that
I could do?
The thought
of that cripples me sometimes. Sometimes, I wonder if the one thing that I
thought I can do decently is not quite my calling or talent.
Alas, fear never
pushes the man forward.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Throne of Glass and rants
No, I'm not writing to complain about Throne of Glass. I've mentioned in my review that I absolutely adore the book. Yes, the reviews were spiralling in their dislike for Celaena Sardothien. I noticed and see where they were coming from. Yeah, Celaena was bordering on being an annoying Mary-Sue. But I love her, there's nothing I can do about that.
I reread Throne of Glass and over the next three days, sped through the two books thereafter, "Crown of Midnight" and "Heir of Fire"... until the last 150 pages of "Heir of Fire". I was apprehensive how the ending would be. I mean, at the last 150 pages, the story was not picking itself up yet.
Also, I was not ready for the story to really end. Readers of the series would know that the story turned for the darker in the middle of "Crown of Midnight" and I was afraid that the story would not end up the way I wanted. My hopes were dashed by quite a number of books (and manga) before... I certainly hoped that "Throne of Glass" would not join them. So I left the book there for another day or two... until I finally told myself to finish it or else I may forget the story altogether.
Then I realised. There will be a fourth book.
To be honest, the first reaction was "What nonsense!"
I was all prepared for an ending to find that the book was not at its end. I wish that there would be some indication as to whether the book has ended or not.
Then in hindsight, "Phew! Thank goodness she didn't wrap up the entire ending in a measly 50 pages!" That kind of ending would have sucked. Big time.
Back to my rant, that's the problem with series. It's difficult to know which book to read first. The authors publish books as though readers will always pick them up the minute they hit the racks. How are readers going to find out which book came first and how would readers know whether the books is really the last book? 'Cause I truly believed that "Heir of Fire" was the last book in the series. Can you imagine if I threw all twenty-two "Legend of Drizzt" books at you for you to figure out the order?
Actually, I wouldn't be so upset if not for the fact that the last book of "Throne of Glass" would only be available on the 1st of September. Golly, and how long would that be before the book comes to Singapore?
Patience, patience.
I'm awaiting "Queen of Darkness" very eagerly now.
And as a side note, fangirling over Chaol Westfall so hard that I almost sacrificed my free time to reread "Crown of Midnight". Almost.
I reread Throne of Glass and over the next three days, sped through the two books thereafter, "Crown of Midnight" and "Heir of Fire"... until the last 150 pages of "Heir of Fire". I was apprehensive how the ending would be. I mean, at the last 150 pages, the story was not picking itself up yet.
Also, I was not ready for the story to really end. Readers of the series would know that the story turned for the darker in the middle of "Crown of Midnight" and I was afraid that the story would not end up the way I wanted. My hopes were dashed by quite a number of books (and manga) before... I certainly hoped that "Throne of Glass" would not join them. So I left the book there for another day or two... until I finally told myself to finish it or else I may forget the story altogether.
Then I realised. There will be a fourth book.
To be honest, the first reaction was "What nonsense!"
I was all prepared for an ending to find that the book was not at its end. I wish that there would be some indication as to whether the book has ended or not.
Then in hindsight, "Phew! Thank goodness she didn't wrap up the entire ending in a measly 50 pages!" That kind of ending would have sucked. Big time.
Back to my rant, that's the problem with series. It's difficult to know which book to read first. The authors publish books as though readers will always pick them up the minute they hit the racks. How are readers going to find out which book came first and how would readers know whether the books is really the last book? 'Cause I truly believed that "Heir of Fire" was the last book in the series. Can you imagine if I threw all twenty-two "Legend of Drizzt" books at you for you to figure out the order?
Actually, I wouldn't be so upset if not for the fact that the last book of "Throne of Glass" would only be available on the 1st of September. Golly, and how long would that be before the book comes to Singapore?
Patience, patience.
I'm awaiting "Queen of Darkness" very eagerly now.
And as a side note, fangirling over Chaol Westfall so hard that I almost sacrificed my free time to reread "Crown of Midnight". Almost.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Book Review (11): Stitching Snow
Hello, I'm back with another review. This was an impulsive buy. I had no clue what story it was. I just liked the cover of the book. After I bought the book, I read reviews and I was afraid that I would be disappointed.
It's funny that I read books that I've just bought instead of reading books that have been in my shelf for years unread.
Stitching Snow
R.C. Lewis
Synopsis (in my own words): Essie was stuck in a snowy planet and she's a tinkerer, fixing robots and stuff. One day, this beautiful man crashed into her place on a space shuttle. She wanted to help him and thus got herself pulled into her past.
Reviews on Goodread were less than stellar. The book is a retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves", set in a futuristic world where people travel between planets. Let's see what I think.
1.
Firstly, Kudos to the author. Everyone said that it's boring and reused, I did not notice that the story was an adaptation. Maybe I was a little dumb in that, usually I spot references really quickly, but it was not until the last third of the book that I suddenly went, "Oh! Why did I not see that her seven drones were the seven dwarves?"
I'm an idiot.
I did not think that it was such a bad thing. The retelling was not obvious, in my opinion. Reused ideas? Come on, people, storytellers have been retelling stories for centuries. Get over that. I always like originality, but in this age, originality is hard to come by.
2. Setting
The setting was interesting. Maybe it was because I don't read sci-fi, but I liked the different environments of the planets.
Now, the things that I didn't like:
3. Characters
This was supposed to be a strength, but as I wrote, I realised that I didn't like it much anymore. So I have turned this into something that I didn't like.
The protagonist Essie is quite a strong-willed, feisty character. She had learnt to survive on her own in the icy tundras for many years. However, that's kind of what all the female protagonists are like nowadays. What happened to sweet, demure girls? I guess they never become protagonists. Maybe I should look for a book with a demure girl.
Back to Essie, the author did toughen her up, but I think she could have been just a tinge bit more crude. In terms of her character, I find her personality pretty generic and would not have thought of her as an interesting character. It was the same for her seven drones.
However, the character Dane was a strong complement to Essie. He was sweet and humorous. Even when he did things that I cannot say (because that would spoil the story), I never disliked him. I kept rooting for him and had my prediction on what Dane would turn out to be in the end. I was surprised with his development in the end.
4. Vocabulary
Rich, descriptive vocabulary EXCEPT for their verbs. Their spoken vocabulary was limited. It's always 'rigging' or 'botch' or something like that. It gets repetitive over 300 pages.
Verdict: Consider it
Pictures taken from:
Cover page
It's funny that I read books that I've just bought instead of reading books that have been in my shelf for years unread.
Stitching Snow
R.C. Lewis
Synopsis (in my own words): Essie was stuck in a snowy planet and she's a tinkerer, fixing robots and stuff. One day, this beautiful man crashed into her place on a space shuttle. She wanted to help him and thus got herself pulled into her past.
Reviews on Goodread were less than stellar. The book is a retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves", set in a futuristic world where people travel between planets. Let's see what I think.
1.
Firstly, Kudos to the author. Everyone said that it's boring and reused, I did not notice that the story was an adaptation. Maybe I was a little dumb in that, usually I spot references really quickly, but it was not until the last third of the book that I suddenly went, "Oh! Why did I not see that her seven drones were the seven dwarves?"
I'm an idiot.
I did not think that it was such a bad thing. The retelling was not obvious, in my opinion. Reused ideas? Come on, people, storytellers have been retelling stories for centuries. Get over that. I always like originality, but in this age, originality is hard to come by.
2. Setting
The setting was interesting. Maybe it was because I don't read sci-fi, but I liked the different environments of the planets.
Now, the things that I didn't like:
3. Characters
This was supposed to be a strength, but as I wrote, I realised that I didn't like it much anymore. So I have turned this into something that I didn't like.
The protagonist Essie is quite a strong-willed, feisty character. She had learnt to survive on her own in the icy tundras for many years. However, that's kind of what all the female protagonists are like nowadays. What happened to sweet, demure girls? I guess they never become protagonists. Maybe I should look for a book with a demure girl.
Back to Essie, the author did toughen her up, but I think she could have been just a tinge bit more crude. In terms of her character, I find her personality pretty generic and would not have thought of her as an interesting character. It was the same for her seven drones.
However, the character Dane was a strong complement to Essie. He was sweet and humorous. Even when he did things that I cannot say (because that would spoil the story), I never disliked him. I kept rooting for him and had my prediction on what Dane would turn out to be in the end. I was surprised with his development in the end.
4. Vocabulary
Rich, descriptive vocabulary EXCEPT for their verbs. Their spoken vocabulary was limited. It's always 'rigging' or 'botch' or something like that. It gets repetitive over 300 pages.
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Overall, it was a good read, I wouldn't reread it though. Not when I have many books to finish.Verdict: Consider it
Pictures taken from:
Cover page
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Recent Updates
Whoa, it has been one month since.
I've been busy with work, and now that I'm more free, I ended up reading more novels, playing more games and watching more "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
So much for commitment.
I've been having a mental block for the two stories that I'm working on, no doubt. I will get back to it... as soon as I can.
Meanwhile, I'll let you people know that I'm alive through this blog.
I've been busy with work, and now that I'm more free, I ended up reading more novels, playing more games and watching more "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
So much for commitment.
I've been having a mental block for the two stories that I'm working on, no doubt. I will get back to it... as soon as I can.
Meanwhile, I'll let you people know that I'm alive through this blog.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The stash of incomplete books
I have a stash of incomplete books.
It all came to me when I was writing the review for Eragon that I can write a post about books that I've started but never completed. So here we are. You are most welcome to create your own list of incomplete books.
What attributes to incomplete books?
They need to be books that you've started to read, but you've stopped halfway for whatever reasons. Reading the first page doesn't cut it. You kinda need to get into it for a chapter or two, at least.
Maybe I should create a list of books that I've yet to read, like a book wishlist.
So here is my stash of incomplete books:
1. Anna and Mister God
It was a book that I've bought back in the early 2000s. It is a story about a big man finding a small girl and their unlikely friendship between. Something like that. I have never read long enough to find out.
2. Anne of Green Gables
Honest to truth, I tried SO hard to read this book, but I guess I'm bad with classics. I'm not classy enough. *slumps* In fact, there are many classics in my bookshelf, but I've barely read any. I feel horrible for "Anne of Green Gables" because I actually went ahead to buy the 8 books in the series. Now, the other 7 books are sitting in my bookshelf, unopened.
That was probably the beginning of my horrible "Buy them all first then decide" spending lifestyle (only for books). Thank goodness I've shaken that mentality off. Nowadays even if it's a series or a saga, I only buy the first book until I'm sure that I'll read the second book. I did that for the Eon Duology (review here!), Fire and Thorns (review here!) Touch of Magic by Maria V. Snyder, The Saga of Darren Shan and Artemis Fowl. It has saved me plenty a penny.
3. Lord of the Rings
It's not easy to see why I dislike it, seeing that Lord of the Rings was THE fantasy fiction of all time. Movies are awesome, they say. However, people who have read the book would understand. The pace of the story is too slow, with endless of poems and ballads and description. I've made it to "The Two Towers" and I'm pretty proud of that.
Also, it's just me but I'm not a big fan of non-human races. I like fantasy stories but I feel nothing for dwarves and gnomes and elves. It's okay if the humans have powers and I'm fine with talking animals, but to see talking creatures that I cannot identify or relate to... Not my kind of thing, though not to say that I abhor them. Eragon had them, and I loved the book (still do!)
4. Fifty Shades of Grey
First of all, before I seriously considered reading the book, I've already spoiled myself by looking at the ending. I decided that by doing that, I would lose interest. Well, not true. In the end, I picked up the book and read the first two. It was quite a feat. You should know what I think of the book already.
My reason for reading Fifty in the first place was to see just how bad it was. Two books later, I had my answer so I simply stopped. There was no appeal in the book for me to finish it. Besides, I have already spoiled myself the ending.
5. Inkheart
It's a book that I wish I could read, but I dropped it because of the lack of time.
6. Divergent
This one too. Pity, the second movie is already out and I'm still at Chapter 7 of the first book.
7. The Book of a Thousand Days
Another impulsive buy. However, this time, I read it and I've finished it. Review for the book will be out... eventually.
8. Ice Hunt
To be fair, I'm still reading the book here and there. I'm almost done with the book. I really should get down to it to finish it.
Most of the books are bought when I was in my teens. Not that I was a terrible book picker, but I lost interest very quickly when school became busy. Nowadays, I curb my book-spending impulses by buying manga (which I definitely can finish in an hour) or children's books.
In other news, I've pulled out all my books and reorganised them. I'm happy that there is still space in my bookshelf.
So what are your stash of incomplete books?
It all came to me when I was writing the review for Eragon that I can write a post about books that I've started but never completed. So here we are. You are most welcome to create your own list of incomplete books.
What attributes to incomplete books?
They need to be books that you've started to read, but you've stopped halfway for whatever reasons. Reading the first page doesn't cut it. You kinda need to get into it for a chapter or two, at least.
Maybe I should create a list of books that I've yet to read, like a book wishlist.
So here is my stash of incomplete books:
1. Anna and Mister God
It was a book that I've bought back in the early 2000s. It is a story about a big man finding a small girl and their unlikely friendship between. Something like that. I have never read long enough to find out.
2. Anne of Green Gables
Honest to truth, I tried SO hard to read this book, but I guess I'm bad with classics. I'm not classy enough. *slumps* In fact, there are many classics in my bookshelf, but I've barely read any. I feel horrible for "Anne of Green Gables" because I actually went ahead to buy the 8 books in the series. Now, the other 7 books are sitting in my bookshelf, unopened.
That was probably the beginning of my horrible "Buy them all first then decide" spending lifestyle (only for books). Thank goodness I've shaken that mentality off. Nowadays even if it's a series or a saga, I only buy the first book until I'm sure that I'll read the second book. I did that for the Eon Duology (review here!), Fire and Thorns (review here!) Touch of Magic by Maria V. Snyder, The Saga of Darren Shan and Artemis Fowl. It has saved me plenty a penny.
3. Lord of the Rings
It's not easy to see why I dislike it, seeing that Lord of the Rings was THE fantasy fiction of all time. Movies are awesome, they say. However, people who have read the book would understand. The pace of the story is too slow, with endless of poems and ballads and description. I've made it to "The Two Towers" and I'm pretty proud of that.
Also, it's just me but I'm not a big fan of non-human races. I like fantasy stories but I feel nothing for dwarves and gnomes and elves. It's okay if the humans have powers and I'm fine with talking animals, but to see talking creatures that I cannot identify or relate to... Not my kind of thing, though not to say that I abhor them. Eragon had them, and I loved the book (still do!)
4. Fifty Shades of Grey
First of all, before I seriously considered reading the book, I've already spoiled myself by looking at the ending. I decided that by doing that, I would lose interest. Well, not true. In the end, I picked up the book and read the first two. It was quite a feat. You should know what I think of the book already.
My reason for reading Fifty in the first place was to see just how bad it was. Two books later, I had my answer so I simply stopped. There was no appeal in the book for me to finish it. Besides, I have already spoiled myself the ending.
5. Inkheart
It's a book that I wish I could read, but I dropped it because of the lack of time.
6. Divergent
This one too. Pity, the second movie is already out and I'm still at Chapter 7 of the first book.
7. The Book of a Thousand Days
Another impulsive buy. However, this time, I read it and I've finished it. Review for the book will be out... eventually.
8. Ice Hunt
To be fair, I'm still reading the book here and there. I'm almost done with the book. I really should get down to it to finish it.
Most of the books are bought when I was in my teens. Not that I was a terrible book picker, but I lost interest very quickly when school became busy. Nowadays, I curb my book-spending impulses by buying manga (which I definitely can finish in an hour) or children's books.
In other news, I've pulled out all my books and reorganised them. I'm happy that there is still space in my bookshelf.
So what are your stash of incomplete books?
Monday, April 20, 2015
Book Review (10): The Legend of Drizzt (The Dark Elf Trilogy)
Nice. I've managed to hit 10 book reviews. I kinda thought that my diligence would fizzle after a while. But 10 book reviews, yo? Baby steps, people... baby steps.
Another review that ought to be posted a long time ago, though not as long as Eragon. I think I read this in 2013. Let's get this started!
Once again, I've proven that even when I'm displaying pictures of trilogies. They have to be from the same publisher. That's why the third book does not look as sharp as the first two... I went to other websites to find the third book cover. Yes, have you forgotten my idiosyncrasies?
The Legend of Drizzt (The Dark Elf Trilogy)
R.A. Salvatore
Sypnosis (in my own words): Dark elves are considered the race of the most evil. In the midst of them, a dark elf was born... with a different conscience. Watch how he struggles between what he feels is the right thing and what his society and culture wants him to believe is the right thing.
In case you don't know, this whole series is based on the game Dungeons and Dragons. Well, one part of it. I find that pretty fascinating. It's as close to getting fanfiction officially published as you can get. Well, I shouldn't be surprised anymore. More fanfiction are getting published as we know it. I may say it this way, but I only know of two. The famous one being Fifty Shades of Grey and the other one being "My Disjointed Life", which I've not read but will leave the link here so that you can have a look.
Apparently, if I'm not wrong, the original series is Book 4, 5 and 6. (Star Wars, anybody?) The trilogy that I've read was Book 1, 2 and 3. After Book 6, there are approximately another 20 books. I kid you not. Ask Wikipedia.
Well now, that's seriously - too many books.
Let's get on with the positives and negatives.
1. Firstly, setting.
The beginning of the book kind of confused me, but not in the way that is confusing to the story. It took me a while to understand how the world was like. Basically... I give a rough image of the place and I continued.
R.A. Salvatore took time to explain the concept of dark elves and the world around them. Basically, dark elves are in a system of morals and values completely different from us. I appreciate that the explaination was done in detail. Yet, he explained it so simply that I did not need to do a double take to think again.
2. That moral story again.
The story describes Drizzt's struggle to find balance in his morals. When I was reading this, I found the moral struggles that it described very apt because that was the struggle that Meia felt in "I Want To Be A Turk!" This grey area of morality is a very common and highly sought after theme in young adult books, I guess?
Do I like that? Yeah, I do! But I had my reservations in the middle of the story.
3.Character
Drizzt was a wonderful character. He was handsome. He was talented. He fights beautifully. He had a conscience that a drow/dark elf would never have. He was caring (which is not desired in his world). And many, many, many more.
That was the problem. He's too philosophical. Too perfect, if I dare say. There were basically no flaws about him. *gasp* Gary Stu alert! Yeah, I admit. That was a littttttle annoying. If I can pinpoint a flaw in Drizzt, probably that he's too emo. That man... er... elf... needs to lighten up!
How about the other characters? Umm... I can't remember. Sorry.
4. Action..
Yup, this story has good action and a fair bit of fighting. I'm a bit on the fence for this. It's all about whether you like it fast-paced or complicated. I like the description and pace of the fights. I could imagine how the moves were executed, which is something I usually gloss over in other books. Just to be fair, I started glossing over in the second and third books eventually.
If you are looking for battle flair and beauty, none. Fights in this book are straightforward, melee actions. That is, you hit until the enemy falls. If there's something that I would like to learn from, however, it would be the description of the fights.
5. Pace of the story
I read other reviews which said that the author wastes no time with his story. I agree with that. The pace of the story was just right. It gives enough information for context, yet moves fast enough to see action and plot. It's something I appreciate
6. Way too many books.
I've said it too many times, but I must say it again. There are too many books. Twenty? No way.
*insert "Ain't nobody got time for that" meme, because I'm too tired to find one for you*
I stopped after the third book, which is Soujourn. It's kinda sad because the real story is Book 4 to 6, the Icewind Dale Trilogy. However, I think I'm pretty done. The prequel was good enough and I'm satisfied already.
It's funny. Despite my many reservations, I enjoyed reading the series while it lasted. BUT I will definitely not need to reread it, neither will I pick up the rest of the 20 books. I say again, 3 has been good, I'm satisfied.
Pictures are taken from:
Homeland Cover
Exile Cover
Sojourn Cover
The lineup of books
Disclaimer: Despite the official term, the above book review is not a wholesome and fully critical one. The book is merely reviewed and reflected on based on story writing skills and other literary elements.
Another review that ought to be posted a long time ago, though not as long as Eragon. I think I read this in 2013. Let's get this started!
Once again, I've proven that even when I'm displaying pictures of trilogies. They have to be from the same publisher. That's why the third book does not look as sharp as the first two... I went to other websites to find the third book cover. Yes, have you forgotten my idiosyncrasies?
The Legend of Drizzt (The Dark Elf Trilogy)
R.A. Salvatore
Sypnosis (in my own words): Dark elves are considered the race of the most evil. In the midst of them, a dark elf was born... with a different conscience. Watch how he struggles between what he feels is the right thing and what his society and culture wants him to believe is the right thing.
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In case you don't know, this whole series is based on the game Dungeons and Dragons. Well, one part of it. I find that pretty fascinating. It's as close to getting fanfiction officially published as you can get. Well, I shouldn't be surprised anymore. More fanfiction are getting published as we know it. I may say it this way, but I only know of two. The famous one being Fifty Shades of Grey and the other one being "My Disjointed Life", which I've not read but will leave the link here so that you can have a look.
Apparently, if I'm not wrong, the original series is Book 4, 5 and 6. (Star Wars, anybody?) The trilogy that I've read was Book 1, 2 and 3. After Book 6, there are approximately another 20 books. I kid you not. Ask Wikipedia.
Well now, that's seriously - too many books.
Let's get on with the positives and negatives.
1. Firstly, setting.
The beginning of the book kind of confused me, but not in the way that is confusing to the story. It took me a while to understand how the world was like. Basically... I give a rough image of the place and I continued.
R.A. Salvatore took time to explain the concept of dark elves and the world around them. Basically, dark elves are in a system of morals and values completely different from us. I appreciate that the explaination was done in detail. Yet, he explained it so simply that I did not need to do a double take to think again.
2. That moral story again.
The story describes Drizzt's struggle to find balance in his morals. When I was reading this, I found the moral struggles that it described very apt because that was the struggle that Meia felt in "I Want To Be A Turk!" This grey area of morality is a very common and highly sought after theme in young adult books, I guess?
Do I like that? Yeah, I do! But I had my reservations in the middle of the story.
3.Character
Drizzt was a wonderful character. He was handsome. He was talented. He fights beautifully. He had a conscience that a drow/dark elf would never have. He was caring (which is not desired in his world). And many, many, many more.
That was the problem. He's too philosophical. Too perfect, if I dare say. There were basically no flaws about him. *gasp* Gary Stu alert! Yeah, I admit. That was a littttttle annoying. If I can pinpoint a flaw in Drizzt, probably that he's too emo. That man... er... elf... needs to lighten up!
How about the other characters? Umm... I can't remember. Sorry.
4. Action..
Yup, this story has good action and a fair bit of fighting. I'm a bit on the fence for this. It's all about whether you like it fast-paced or complicated. I like the description and pace of the fights. I could imagine how the moves were executed, which is something I usually gloss over in other books. Just to be fair, I started glossing over in the second and third books eventually.
If you are looking for battle flair and beauty, none. Fights in this book are straightforward, melee actions. That is, you hit until the enemy falls. If there's something that I would like to learn from, however, it would be the description of the fights.
5. Pace of the story
I read other reviews which said that the author wastes no time with his story. I agree with that. The pace of the story was just right. It gives enough information for context, yet moves fast enough to see action and plot. It's something I appreciate
6. Way too many books.
I've said it too many times, but I must say it again. There are too many books. Twenty? No way.
*insert "Ain't nobody got time for that" meme, because I'm too tired to find one for you*
I stopped after the third book, which is Soujourn. It's kinda sad because the real story is Book 4 to 6, the Icewind Dale Trilogy. However, I think I'm pretty done. The prequel was good enough and I'm satisfied already.
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Rating: Love it.Pictures are taken from:
Homeland Cover
Exile Cover
Sojourn Cover
The lineup of books
Disclaimer: Despite the official term, the above book review is not a wholesome and fully critical one. The book is merely reviewed and reflected on based on story writing skills and other literary elements.
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