Anyone read the Kingkiller Chronicles?

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M.C. Swag
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In reply to Absolute • 12:57p, 4/11/17
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I think a pre amble to set the scene would work fine (a la Star Wars scroll). Something to explain the caste system.
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3:26p, 4/11/17
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All I know is I kept picturing John Leguizamo as Sevro.

I know he's about thirty years too old, but he would be perfect for that part.
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3:29p, 4/11/17
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Dont think the caste system will be too hard to explain. I think the author wrote a lot of that book with a movie in mind. Color coding the caste system makes it easy to convey visually. They'll have some exposition from Darrow's wife or from on of the Sons and that will be it. They'll hammer home the color scheme to remind everyone about it with costuming, filters, and makeup.

The more intricate political conflicts between the folds and the various moons and planets is what will be difficult to convey on screen.
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In reply to bangobango • 3:44p, 4/11/17
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Idk if you've seen Shameless, but I really like Jeremy Allen White (portrays Lip). He doesn't have the traditional hollywood looks or build and is great at acting sulky and vengeful. I think he would make a great Sevro.

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4:01p, 4/11/17
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I pictured the friend from Doogie Houser.

I just hope the costumes don't end up looking like the Elizabeth banks costumes in hunger games.....
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4:12p, 4/11/17
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All I know is that if Jason Isaacs doesn't play a gold, we riot.
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12:16p, 4/12/17
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I just finished The Black Mage trilogy by Rachel Carter and it was fantastic. I'd also recommend The Red Sister by Mark Lawrence. It's the only book out in the series but I couldn't put it down.
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In reply to Pepper Brooks • 6:01p, 4/12/17
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BoilerAg10 said:
I just finished The Black Mage trilogy by Rachel Carter and it was fantastic. I'd also recommend The Red Sister by Mark Lawrence. It's the only book out in the series but I couldn't put it down.
Finally!! more recommendations rather than BS arguing!!! Thanks!
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6:36p, 4/13/17
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Thanks to the A-hole who recommended red rising I almost read the whole first book in a day and barely slept. Very entertaining book so far.
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In reply to Madmarttigan • 8:43p, 4/13/17
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tv1113 said:
Thanks to the A-hole who recommended red rising I almost read the whole first book in a day and barely slept. Very entertaining book so far.
Lol. yeah, same here. Great books.
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In reply to Madmarttigan • 6:07a, 4/14/17
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tv1113 said:
Thanks to the A-hole who recommended red rising I almost read the whole first book in a day and barely slept. Very entertaining book so far.


I don't know how others felt but I thought the series improved with each book so you are in for missing more sleep
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In reply to W.C. Griffin '09 • 7:47a, 4/14/17
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I liked #2 the best!
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In reply to mpl35 • 8:17p, 4/14/17
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JJxvi said:
Oathbringer is only book three of a planned five or ten book set depending on how you look at it.
Sanderson is publishing at a clip of one every three years even while writing mistborn novels and finishing up WoT. I'd think since WoT is done, and Mistborn is winding down?, he might be able to speed up. Definitely has a great chance to finish the first group of 5 in the next 6-7 years at the current pace. That would be a tie at Martins current pace IF he actually manages to finish the series in 2 more books. So far he has had to split books before and the current book might not actually make is out in 2017. Also assuming Martin doesn't die...


Wait a minute.....there are more Mistborn books?
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In reply to Goofus And Galante • 8:28p, 4/14/17
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Goofus And Galante said:



Wait a minute.....there are more Mistborn books?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn_series

Yes.
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8:52p, 4/14/17
how are wax and wayne? I never read Alloy as I heard it was written for more of a younger audience.
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In reply to Goofus And Galante • 9:00p, 4/14/17
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Goofus And Galante said:
how are wax and wayne? I never read Alloy as I heard it was written for more of a younger audience.
I have not enjoyed them as much...but I still like them. The original saga introduced innovative magic system and had some fun stuff. The black powder age is less appealing to me. That is just my personal preference. Maybe some others will chime in.
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10:58p, 4/14/17
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I think I actually have enjoyed the Wax and Wayne series more than the original series. It could be they're more fresh on my mind, and I'm just thankful that Brandon Sanderson is still pumping out books.
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In reply to mpl35 • 11:00p, 4/14/17
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mpl35 said:
Goofus And Galante said:
how are wax and wayne? I never read Alloy as I heard it was written for more of a younger audience.
I have not enjoyed them as much...but I still like them. The original saga introduced innovative magic system and had some fun stuff. The black powder age is less appealing to me. That is just my personal preference. Maybe some others will chime in.
That's the same take I have.
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11:59p, 4/14/17
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Also prefer the original series. The endings of the new ones really didnt give me much excitement compared to his usual style.
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In reply to mpl35 • 12:26a, 4/15/17
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mpl35 said:
Goofus And Galante said:



Wait a minute.....there are more Mistborn books?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn_series

Yes.


This is fantastic information!
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1:21a, 4/15/17
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This is what makes Sanderson so impressive. He finished WOT, wrote mistborn, still writing more mistborn, novellas out the wazoo, reckoners, rythmatists, and more. All in what, 12 years?

Plus he got married and has 3 kids while sometimes teaching on the side. Makes many of the others guys look bad in comparison. I wonder if they hate him for it?
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1:46a, 4/15/17
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I'm sure GRRM is cool with his bed of cash he lays on from HBO despite not putting anything out.

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In reply to mpl35 • 7:53a, 4/15/17
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I've heard Sanderson on a few podcasts. He's awesome. He says he constantly has to turn down invitations and appearances so he has time to write.

He also says that the Wheel of Time and Stormlight books actually feel like hard work, because he constantly has to keep track of past continuity and future story direction. Sounds kinda mind-boggling. So when he gets burnt-out or frustrated he writes a novella, standalone novel, or a YA series off the cuff, because they are easier and help him unwind. It's unreal
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In reply to M.C. Swag • 1:20p, 4/18/17
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M.C. Swag said:
I liked #2 the best!
Well, I agree with this. Took me 4.5 days but I knocked out Red Rising Trilogy. I didn't even realize the series was SF and not fantasy until I started reading...

Very well written. I liked 2, 1, then 3. Thought book three the writing wasn't quite as perfect.
Like the traps and plans the main character plans out, when you are reading his POV, I thought could be written to not reveal anything but instead a few times seemed to intentionally decieve - as if he himself didn't know what was happening. "Bye felicia"
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In reply to ramblin_ag02 • 1:22p, 4/18/17
ramblin_ag02 said:
I've heard Sanderson on a few podcasts. He's awesome. He says he constantly has to turn down invitations and appearances so he has time to write.

He also says that the Wheel of Time and Stormlight books actually feel like hard work, because he constantly has to keep track of past continuity and future story direction. Sounds kinda mind-boggling. So when he gets burnt-out or frustrated he writes a novella, standalone novel, or a YA series off the cuff, because they are easier and help him unwind. It's unreal
What he did with the Wheel of Time was nothing short of breathtaking. The last 3 books were some of the best I've read, after slogging through the morass of the middle books.
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In reply to Goofus And Galante • 1:29p, 4/18/17
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Goofus And Galante said:
ramblin_ag02 said:
I've heard Sanderson on a few podcasts. He's awesome. He says he constantly has to turn down invitations and appearances so he has time to write.

He also says that the Wheel of Time and Stormlight books actually feel like hard work, because he constantly has to keep track of past continuity and future story direction. Sounds kinda mind-boggling. So when he gets burnt-out or frustrated he writes a novella, standalone novel, or a YA series off the cuff, because they are easier and help him unwind. It's unreal
What he did with the Wheel of Time was nothing short of breathtaking. The last 3 books were some of the best I've read, after slogging through the morass of the middle books.
Only real negative was a bit disappointed with the feel of a few characters. Seemed off. But overall top notch work. I can't imagine how hard it is to step into another's series and finish it off like he did. Might have helped that the middle books 7-10 were so mediocre.

Sanderson is a damn fine writer.
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2:19p, 4/18/17
Maybe Rothfuss and Martin will both have strokes due to the Trump presidency and Sanderson can finish up those two series as well. That seems to be our best bet to getting quality conclusions to them.
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In reply to maverick2076 • 2:22p, 4/18/17
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maverick2076 said:
Maybe Rothfuss and Martin will both have strokes due to the Trump presidency and Sanderson can finish up those two series as well. That seems to be our best bet to getting quality conclusions to them.
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3:28p, 4/18/17
I really do think that Rothfuss will have a politics related nervous breakdown.
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3:47p, 4/18/17
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Is Martin a democrat?
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In reply to maverick2076 • 3:48p, 4/18/17
maverick2076 said:
Maybe Rothfuss and Martin will both have strokes due to the Trump presidency and Sanderson can finish up those two series as well. That seems to be our best bet to getting quality conclusions to them.
POTY
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In reply to bangobango • 3:48p, 4/18/17
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Is Martin a democrat?
Big time, I think he's of the Sanders ilk.
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4:00p, 4/18/17
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Due to this crazy thread I actually purchased Red Rising 1 this morning for a bargain of $1.99 on my Kindle.
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8:01p, 4/18/17
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Good luck sleeping.

On book 3 now. I had to take it slower through book 2, but still really good with a crazy ending.
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8:17p, 4/18/17
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I took advantage of the kindle deal today, thanks for that. I'll probably hold off on starting it till the last book comes out, though. Just in case.
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