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Knife of Dreams is reportedly, and so far in my first 200-odd pages estimation, more the kind of book we’ve been waiting for than, say, every one since Lord of Chaos.
Oddly, my sister loaned me the first Martin book and I didn’t get far without being bored to tears and putting it down. Considering some of what I have slogged through in the past, that’s pretty sad. Perhaps I’ll try again someday.
In fact, the last book I can remember doing the same with was Lord Foul’s Bane, to the point where I assumed the author wasn’t very good, leading a ftriend to buy me a copy of The Mirror of Her Dreams to prove me wrong.
Comment by Jay — Tuesday, November 8, 2024 @ 3:22 pm
Yes, I’m getting my copy throught the SF book club. Hopefully I’ll have it sometime next week. It is a fantastic series and, in my opinion, it’s the best stuff in the fantasy genre right now. Much better than the WoT stuff I’d say.
Comment by Everyman — Tuesday, November 8, 2024 @ 3:25 pm
I have resisted buying A Feast for Crows this week. I am trying to hold out and get it Friday night to read over a few days of business travel.
I have finished Knife of Dreams. In some ways, it has been what many readers have been hoping for. It rapidly advances the plot, ties up a number of storylines, and gives you a sense that the Last Battle is right around the corner. The negatives included a feeling that the book was rushed in both the editing and also the vibe it gives. It felt like 2 books in one. All in all a great read.
I cannot wait to read A Feast for Crows. It will be nice to read something from Martin aside from his political musings on his website…
Comment by Dundare — Tuesday, November 8, 2024 @ 4:22 pm