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Just finished up Seven Eves by Neal Stephenson ...
There is an event early in the book that changes the course of humanity.
And by "early" you mean "the first sentence"!
Just finished Mistborn and really enjoyed it. It's interesting the number of different approaches there are to make your fantasy series / world your own and throw a new twist into the genre. Recommended! Looking forward to the sequels and then the other books of his in the associated series.I've got a book on hold I'm waiting for, but I think I'll try some of these others as well from this series (pasted here for ease of finding later):
Where do I start? | Brandon Sanderson
Just finished the second and third books of the trilogy, The Well of Ascension and The Hero of Ages. A very well done trilogy and recommended for fantasy readers. Going to dig into the second era of the series as well.Just finished Mistborn and really enjoyed it. It's interesting the number of different approaches there are to make your fantasy series / world your own and throw a new twist into the genre. Recommended! Looking forward to the sequels and then the other books of his in the associated series.
I just finished book 2, Words of Radiance, and I enjoyed this one a bit more than book 1. The story moved along better and obviously storylines started coming together into a more cohesive story. One of the fun little things is that the book occasionally throws in a mini-chapter with an unrelated short story that expands your knowledge of the "world" but doesn't tie into the story at large.While waiting for some of the other books to become available, I just finished off book 1 of the Stormlight Archive, The Way of Kings, also by Sanderson.
Another interesting fantasy take that is a bit more "random" to me than the others. This one also felt longer than his other works I've read, taking a lot of time to set up the characters and the story. Parts of it seemed a bit over the top (certain aspects of the bridge crews, etc., seemed pretty silly, for instance) and disjointed (seemed like several unconnected storylines were taking place); however, the last 10% or so of the book started pulling things together and making a bit more sense but also raising even more questions. Starting the second book tonight to see where the story goes.
Just finished book 3, Oathbringer, and while good, this one felt a bit too long. The story wrapped up well in the last couple of chapters, setting up the next book, but it could probably have been trimmed a bit here and there. Still, a worthy entry for the series.I just finished book 2, Words of Radiance, and I enjoyed this one a bit more than book 1. The story moved along better and obviously storylines started coming together into a more cohesive story. One of the fun little things is that the book occasionally throws in a mini-chapter with an unrelated short story that expands your knowledge of the "world" but doesn't tie into the story at large.
Just finished book 4, Rhythm of War, and, like Oathbringer, it was a bit longer than necessary. But Sanderson does know how to wrap up a book and leave you wanting the next one immediately!Just finished book 3, Oathbringer, and while good, this one felt a bit too long. The story wrapped up well in the last couple of chapters, setting up the next book, but it could probably have been trimmed a bit here and there. Still, a worthy entry for the series.
Just finished book one of Era Two: The Alloy of Law - Sanderson's book to start Era Two is much shorter and focuses on a tight net of characters. A much easier and "breezy" read and jammed with humorous bits that had me chuckling out loud at times. Very entertaining. I've got the next one on reserve.Just finished the second and third books of the trilogy, The Well of Ascension and The Hero of Ages. A very well done trilogy and recommended for fantasy readers. Going to dig into the second era of the series as well. View attachment 12054
Just finished up book two of this series, Shadows of Self - similar in tone and feel to book one, it starts diving a bit deeper into the connection between the characters in book one and the characters in the books covering the previous era, and weaves a pretty decent story around them. Just downloaded book three to start soon!Just finished book one of Era Two: The Alloy of Law - Sanderson's book to start Era Two is much shorter and focuses on a tight net of characters. A much easier and "breezy" read and jammed with humorous bits that had me chuckling out loud at times. Very entertaining. I've got the next one on reserve.
Book 3 of the series, The Bands of Mourning, continues the trend - deepening the connection between the two eras and springing with it a surprise or two. Just downloaded the last book in the series.Just finished up book two of this series, Shadows of Self - similar in tone and feel to book one, it starts diving a bit deeper into the connection between the characters in book one and the characters in the books covering the previous era, and weaves a pretty decent story around them. Just downloaded book three to start soon!
I just finished off book four of Sanderson's Wax & Wayne series, The Lost Metal, and it is a fitting send-off for this series. A couple of interesting minor twists at the end and the possibility for the story to continue if he really wants to pursue other storylines. As usual for this series - some good humor, the story keeps moving along, and interesting characters.Book 3 of the series, The Bands of Mourning, continues the trend - deepening the connection between the two eras and springing with it a surprise or two. Just downloaded the last book in the series.
I just cruised through another of these standalone novels, The Sunlit Man - and it continues the trend of a fun, easy to read, and interesting adaptation of his "universe" to a new planet and highlighting a smaller character from his previous work within their own story.Sanderson also has some standalone novels in the Cosmere universe, including one I just finished, Tress of the Emerald Sea. A somewhat whimsical adventure story of a girl who becomes a pirate to save the boy she loves, encountering a dragon, a sorceress, and other adventures along the way. Sanderson has a knack for assembling interesting backgrounds/magic systems/environments to work into his stories and does it again in this book. A nice diversion from more "serious" works and filled with humor.
Have you come across any books that provide a historical background of any of the other political parties (past or present)? I speak from the point of view of someone who, while very much so engaged in elections, and the happenings around those events, is very green when it comes to the specifics and origins of the various political parties (past or present).Changing pace for a minute, I read To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party by Heather Cox Richardson. I've liked reading some of her daily work she has on Facebook (typically a historian's perspective of daily events) and wanted to check out more by her. Richardson delves into history to reveal the impetus for forming the party and how (and why) it has vacillated in its goals and ideals over time (both "good" and "bad"). There is history and nuance here you won't find in most classrooms, and it helped illustrate lots of people, events, and issues I recall hearing about growing up but was too young to understand or, frankly, was not interested in at the time.
The author reportedly describes herself as a "Lincoln Republican" with no current political affiliation, so it isn't a "hit piece" or an intentional glossing over of the good or the bad. I think that shows through in this book. It appears to be a fairly straightforward look at the successes and failures of the party as both a historical and political review. Obviously, it is only one person's view, but I found it helpful to explain certain events within the context of history, etc.
I've tried to keep this review non-political, as I enjoyed the book more from a historical perspective than any political one. As always, political discussion here (at KF) will be deleted. Please do not take this as a launching point for any political diatribes.
I haven't, and I wasn't really searching this one out. This was the first book of hers that was available on the Libby app to read so I started with that one. I'm reading something else right now, but my next book will be her How the South Won the Civil War. It is already downloaded and waiting on my Ipad.Have you come across any books that provide a historical background of any of the other political parties (past or present)? I speak from the point of view of someone who, while very much so engaged in elections, and the happenings around those events, is very green when it comes to the specifics and origins of the various political parties (past or present).
If you know of such material (i.e. books), I'd be interested to hear your recommendations.
Understood, and no worries at all.I haven't, and I wasn't really searching this one out. This was the first book of hers that was available on the Libby app to read so I started with that one. I'm reading something else right now, but my next book will be her How the South Won the Civil War. It is already downloaded and waiting on my Ipad.