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Way to read the post you dopes.
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Just for that you have to each convince 2 friends to buy it.
And DrSuredeath, you could always soak the cover in water or something until it goes all soft. BAM! No more hardcover.
He took your "Ka-ching" post to be a reference to money, somehow implying that I had something financial to gain from the sale of this book, perhaps by way of a referral link to Amazon.com that donates a percentage of the purchase to someone or another, although those only really work for charities so it's not like I could do it if I wanted to.
I'll buy it, if anything, to try and keep you happy, because that was a damn funny post. But it sounds really cool, too. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
Wow what've I sold, like 4 copies or something so far? This must be what leadership feels like. I have <b>power</b>! This seems like it's only a short jump away from starting a revolution. I just have to pick something to revolt against. Let's revolt against pants.
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umm, actualy just about any one can set up a refferal accoutn with Amazon.
Slashdot does it (go look at any /. book review) and lots of bloggers do also.
<!--quoteo(post=1628051:date=May 20 2007, 11:00 AM:name=Thansal)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Thansal @ May 20 2007, 11:00 AM) [snapback]1628051[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> umm, actualy just about any one can set up a refferal accoutn with Amazon.
Slashdot does it (go look at any /. book review) and lots of bloggers do also. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Wow, so much for that. That's kind of weird. Couldn't you like, set up a referral link for yourself or something and then buy through that using a friend's account?
I bought it today (or rather yesterday, seeing as how it's 4am now). I'm about halfway through. I just want to confirm that it is, indeed, a fantastic book. Thus far.
<!--quoteo(post=1631097:date=Jun 4 2007, 01:56 AM:name=Omegaman)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Omegaman @ Jun 4 2007, 01:56 AM) [snapback]1631097[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> (Bump) I bought it today (or rather yesterday, seeing as how it's 4am now). I'm about halfway through. I just want to confirm that it is, indeed, a fantastic book. Thus far. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah baby. The only reason I haven't bumped this thread is because I figured someone would buy it, and of course if they bought it they'd realize how amazing it is and post <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
Ya'll hear that? Whether or not you like fantasy, you'll be hard pressed to find a better book written recently, and if you're well read, you'll be hard pressed to find a better book you haven't read yet.
Have it sitting right next to me, not read it yet, cause it just arrived an hour ago and I'm preparing to leave for Germany in about an hour <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> (<img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />)
Easily one of the better books I have read lately. It is Stand alone but she is writting more in this world.
Story arc: What if all the fairy tales happen all the time in a single world. Now imagine what would happen to Cinderella if Prince Charming Was 3 years old at the time of the ball... Kinda derails things doesnt it? It's a neat storyline that is entertaining and easy to read. Although, its a fairly long book. Well worth the time to read. The link Above has the Amazon site w/reviews and whatnot. Give it a look. My Brother and I as well as my sister-in-law all give it 5 stars (and that is unheard of- but you wouldnt know that)
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<!--quoteo(post=1628081:date=May 20 2007, 03:36 PM:name=TychoCelchuuu)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TychoCelchuuu @ May 20 2007, 03:36 PM) [snapback]1628081[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Wow, so much for that. That's kind of weird. Couldn't you like, set up a referral link for yourself or something and then buy through that using a friend's account? <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yah, sure.
But the amount you make off of each refferal is miniscule. So Slashdot and prominent bloggers can make some $$ off of it, you and I would have a hard time gaming the system.
As for the book.
I forgot the name when I was in strand, found it in B&N (can't for the life of me remember how I found it). read the first chapter or so and I think it looks good.
I will pick it up next time I am in Strand (or doing a massive order through Amazon)
I hate literature and also I hate kittens. Therefore I'm going to spoil the end of the book:
<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->THE WIND'S NAME IS FRED!<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
Actually, I lied. I have no idea what the name of the wind is. But your original post is compelling. I may buy this one.
<!--quoteo(post=1627470:date=May 18 2007, 01:23 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ May 18 2007, 01:23 AM) [snapback]1627470[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Now if you'd been advertising a sci-fi book, I'd probably be interested. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, I was sorely disappointed. I was expecting sci-fi.
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Anyone who's that genre limited has problems. Honestly there are more good books in the world than Science Fiction books.
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Nah, I just won't read fantasy and expect <i>you</i>, because of your prior posting record, to post about sci-fi books. Most sci-fi books are utter crap; I wanted to read a good one <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
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Anyone who's genre limited to the degree that they ignore <i>all</i> fantasy regardless of its qualifications has problems. If I had just pretended it was sci-fi to get you to read it, you would no regret it. You'd probably read through the whole book wondering when the spaceships and aliens were going to show up.
Has anyone else read this? My brother just finished Harry Potter #7 a little while ago, so I gave him <i>The Name of the Wind</i>, and just like that he says it's better than Harry Potter. This is coming from a guy who stayed up late the day it came out to read the book and has read the rest of them at least 3 times each.
Post your testimonials! If you don't have a testimonial, buy the book, and then write one. I demand testimonials! Each adds to my power to convince others to read this masterpiece!
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I read the book when you first posted this thread but forgot to comment on it.
I LOVED it btw.
I'm deciding between re-reading(I've only re-read a handful of books, and never one that I'd just finished reading) this or reading Harry Potter before my friend's wedding next week. I want to read the book again before I lend it out to someone at the wedding, but the person I'm lending it to has promised to talk about what happens in harry potter whether I finished reading it or not. Plus I'm still finishing The Unifying Force.
Rock and a Hard Place.
As for the book itself, after I finished reading it I went and looked up reviews online. Some of them seemed determined to find plot holes but I found the entire story believable (as a fantasy novel anyway) so I'm glad I waited until after to read the reviews. It is a great story, and the next book is due out 01/08 I believe (and 02/09 for the last part of the trilogy). Oh here's Patrick's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A36IYNTM3VH0FG/ref=cm_blog_blog/102-7798776-4586549" target="_blank">Amazon Blog</a>. I enjoy reading it as he seems a pretty normal guy(at least as far as geeks go).
<!--quoteo(post=1641953:date=Aug 3 2007, 03:06 PM:name=Epidemic)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Epidemic @ Aug 3 2007, 03:06 PM) [snapback]1641953[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> The real question would be.... is it better than star wars? <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1641940:date=Aug 3 2007, 11:47 AM:name=locallyunscene)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(locallyunscene @ Aug 3 2007, 11:47 AM) [snapback]1641940[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I read the book when you first posted this thread but forgot to comment on it.
I LOVED it btw.
I'm deciding between re-reading(I've only re-read a handful of books, and never one that I'd just finished reading) this or reading Harry Potter before my friend's wedding next week. I want to read the book again before I lend it out to someone at the wedding, but the person I'm lending it to has promised to talk about what happens in harry potter whether I finished reading it or not. Plus I'm still finishing The Unifying Force.
Rock and a Hard Place.
As for the book itself, after I finished reading it I went and looked up reviews online. Some of them seemed determined to find plot holes but I found the entire story believable (as a fantasy novel anyway) so I'm glad I waited until after to read the reviews. It is a great story, and the next book is due out 01/08 I believe (and 02/09 for the last part of the trilogy). Oh here's Patrick's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A36IYNTM3VH0FG/ref=cm_blog_blog/102-7798776-4586549" target="_blank">Amazon Blog</a>. I enjoy reading it as he seems a pretty normal guy(at least as far as geeks go). <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
His Amazon blog is actually just a badly formatted version of his actual blog over at <a href="http://nameofthewind.com" target="_blank">http://nameofthewind.com</a>. I'd be interested in seeing those reviews that poke plot holes; I haven't found any and I have fun reading about that kind of stuff. Patrick Rothfuss makes a really big deal about having a well-thought out, intricate world for his stories, and he doesn't seem like the kind to leave a bunch of plot holes (compared to, say, J.K Rowling or something).
coolies, I guess I'll check the book out once my finances aren't so tight :p
Sounds a lot like the Raymond E Feist Books though. Feist used to do RP nights with his friends and built up a massive world; skip forward a few years and he writes a book called 'Magician' to much acclaim. Now there's a massive string of books all based in the world they created and I can't recommend them enough. Good thing about Feist though is he's been writing for a while and so there's a massive story of books with a few sideliners written by friends (which are also good) so there's plenty to grub up on.
If I like Name of the Wind I might just leave the series for a while so I can greedily rip through a whole bunch when he's written loads later :D
At the moment though I've just started Robin Hobb's books and while not as epic as feist I like her writing style and some of the characters really grab me.
...
hey... whatever happened to that big thread where we recommended books to each other anyhoo? :/
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*SPOILERS* <a href="http://www.sfreviews.net/name_of_the_wind.html" target="_blank">This guy</a> *SPOILERS* has the most critical review of the book I've read and I don't actually agree with some of the stuff he writes but he still has praise for the book and I personally didn't feel anything was amiss while I read reading it, the characters and motivations seem believable to me.
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Wait.
you haven't read this yet?
(or did you borrow it and are now buying it?)
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Way to read the post you dopes.
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Just for that you have to each convince 2 friends to buy it.
And DrSuredeath, you could always soak the cover in water or something until it goes all soft. BAM! No more hardcover.
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Eh? You've confused me. What?
Eh? You've confused me. What?
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He took your "Ka-ching" post to be a reference to money, somehow implying that I had something financial to gain from the sale of this book, perhaps by way of a referral link to Amazon.com that donates a percentage of the purchase to someone or another, although those only really work for charities so it's not like I could do it if I wanted to.
I'll buy it, if anything, to try and keep you happy, because that was a damn funny post. But it sounds really cool, too. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
Not delivered yet. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
Nothing EVER works in this goddamned country. We've already gone so far as to say:
This is embarassing. Embarassing? THIS IS FRANCE!
He took your "Ka-ching" post to be a reference to money, somehow implying that I had something financial to gain from the sale of this book, perhaps by way of a referral link to Amazon.com that donates a percentage of the purchase to someone or another, although those only really work for charities so it's not like I could do it if I wanted to.
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umm, actualy just about any one can set up a refferal accoutn with Amazon.
Slashdot does it (go look at any /. book review) and lots of bloggers do also.
umm, actualy just about any one can set up a refferal accoutn with Amazon.
Slashdot does it (go look at any /. book review) and lots of bloggers do also.
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Wow, so much for that. That's kind of weird. Couldn't you like, set up a referral link for yourself or something and then buy through that using a friend's account?
I bought it today (or rather yesterday, seeing as how it's 4am now). I'm about halfway through. I just want to confirm that it is, indeed, a fantastic book. Thus far.
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I bought it today (or rather yesterday, seeing as how it's 4am now). I'm about halfway through. I just want to confirm that it is, indeed, a fantastic book. Thus far.
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Yeah baby. The only reason I haven't bumped this thread is because I figured someone would buy it, and of course if they bought it they'd realize how amazing it is and post <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
Ya'll hear that? Whether or not you like fantasy, you'll be hard pressed to find a better book written recently, and if you're well read, you'll be hard pressed to find a better book you haven't read yet.
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Godmother-Tale-Hundred-Kingdoms/dp/0373802455/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-1688288-9456700?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180970223&sr=8-2" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Godmother-Tale...0223&sr=8-2</a>
Easily one of the better books I have read lately. It is Stand alone but she is writting more in this world.
Story arc: What if all the fairy tales happen all the time in a single world. Now imagine what would happen to Cinderella if Prince Charming Was 3 years old at the time of the ball... Kinda derails things doesnt it? It's a neat storyline that is entertaining and easy to read. Although, its a fairly long book. Well worth the time to read. The link Above has the Amazon site w/reviews and whatnot. Give it a look. My Brother and I as well as my sister-in-law all give it 5 stars (and that is unheard of- but you wouldnt know that)
Wow, so much for that. That's kind of weird. Couldn't you like, set up a referral link for yourself or something and then buy through that using a friend's account?
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Yah, sure.
But the amount you make off of each refferal is miniscule. So Slashdot and prominent bloggers can make some $$ off of it, you and I would have a hard time gaming the system.
As for the book.
I forgot the name when I was in strand, found it in B&N (can't for the life of me remember how I found it). read the first chapter or so and I think it looks good.
I will pick it up next time I am in Strand (or doing a massive order through Amazon)
<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->THE WIND'S NAME IS FRED!<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
Actually, I lied. I have no idea what the name of the wind is. But your original post is compelling. I may buy this one.
Now if you'd been advertising a sci-fi book, I'd probably be interested.
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Yes, I was sorely disappointed. I was expecting sci-fi.
Yes, I was sorely disappointed. I was expecting sci-fi.
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Anyone who's that genre limited has problems. Honestly there are more good books in the world than Science Fiction books.
Anyone who's that genre limited has problems. Honestly there are more good books in the world than Science Fiction books.
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Nah, I just won't read fantasy and expect <i>you</i>, because of your prior posting record, to post about sci-fi books. Most sci-fi books are utter crap; I wanted to read a good one <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
Nah, I just won't read fantasy and expect <i>you</i>, because of your prior posting record, to post about sci-fi books. Most sci-fi books are utter crap; I wanted to read a good one <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
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Anyone who's genre limited to the degree that they ignore <i>all</i> fantasy regardless of its qualifications has problems. If I had just pretended it was sci-fi to get you to read it, you would no regret it. You'd probably read through the whole book wondering when the spaceships and aliens were going to show up.
Has anyone else read this? My brother just finished Harry Potter #7 a little while ago, so I gave him <i>The Name of the Wind</i>, and just like that he says it's better than Harry Potter. This is coming from a guy who stayed up late the day it came out to read the book and has read the rest of them at least 3 times each.
Post your testimonials! If you don't have a testimonial, buy the book, and then write one. I demand testimonials! Each adds to my power to convince others to read this masterpiece!
I LOVED it btw.
I'm deciding between re-reading(I've only re-read a handful of books, and never one that I'd just finished reading) this or reading Harry Potter before my friend's wedding next week. I want to read the book again before I lend it out to someone at the wedding, but the person I'm lending it to has promised to talk about what happens in harry potter whether I finished reading it or not. Plus I'm still finishing The Unifying Force.
Rock and a Hard Place.
As for the book itself, after I finished reading it I went and looked up reviews online. Some of them seemed determined to find plot holes but I found the entire story believable (as a fantasy novel anyway) so I'm glad I waited until after to read the reviews. It is a great story, and the next book is due out 01/08 I believe (and 02/09 for the last part of the trilogy). Oh here's Patrick's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A36IYNTM3VH0FG/ref=cm_blog_blog/102-7798776-4586549" target="_blank">Amazon Blog</a>. I enjoy reading it as he seems a pretty normal guy(at least as far as geeks go).
The real question would be.... is it better than star wars?
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As far as stories go, yes.
I read the book when you first posted this thread but forgot to comment on it.
I LOVED it btw.
I'm deciding between re-reading(I've only re-read a handful of books, and never one that I'd just finished reading) this or reading Harry Potter before my friend's wedding next week. I want to read the book again before I lend it out to someone at the wedding, but the person I'm lending it to has promised to talk about what happens in harry potter whether I finished reading it or not. Plus I'm still finishing The Unifying Force.
Rock and a Hard Place.
As for the book itself, after I finished reading it I went and looked up reviews online. Some of them seemed determined to find plot holes but I found the entire story believable (as a fantasy novel anyway) so I'm glad I waited until after to read the reviews. It is a great story, and the next book is due out 01/08 I believe (and 02/09 for the last part of the trilogy). Oh here's Patrick's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A36IYNTM3VH0FG/ref=cm_blog_blog/102-7798776-4586549" target="_blank">Amazon Blog</a>. I enjoy reading it as he seems a pretty normal guy(at least as far as geeks go).
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His Amazon blog is actually just a badly formatted version of his actual blog over at <a href="http://nameofthewind.com" target="_blank">http://nameofthewind.com</a>. I'd be interested in seeing those reviews that poke plot holes; I haven't found any and I have fun reading about that kind of stuff. Patrick Rothfuss makes a really big deal about having a well-thought out, intricate world for his stories, and he doesn't seem like the kind to leave a bunch of plot holes (compared to, say, J.K Rowling or something).
Sounds a lot like the Raymond E Feist Books though. Feist used to do RP nights with his friends and built up a massive world; skip forward a few years and he writes a book called 'Magician' to much acclaim. Now there's a massive string of books all based in the world they created and I can't recommend them enough.
Good thing about Feist though is he's been writing for a while and so there's a massive story of books with a few sideliners written by friends (which are also good) so there's plenty to grub up on.
If I like Name of the Wind I might just leave the series for a while so I can greedily rip through a whole bunch when he's written loads later :D
At the moment though I've just started Robin Hobb's books and while not as epic as feist I like her writing style and some of the characters really grab me.
...
hey... whatever happened to that big thread where we recommended books to each other anyhoo? :/