Finished: A Dance with Dragons by George RR Martin
Wow!! I have finally finished the series thus far published. WOW, how many people die in the last few chapters?! This book builds & builds & builds. You just want something to happen, for Daenerys to make it to Westeros, for her to control her dragons, for Arya to realise her wolf dreams are real and her direwolf is still alive.
Without giving away too many spoilers, this book leaves EVEYTHING hanging. The fate of several main characters, including Daenerys, Jon and several of the Lannisters is unknown at the end of the book. Varys reappears, Jon is stabbed by the Watch, and Daenerys rides Drogon the most formidable of her 3 dragons. I hope that there is major action and moving forward with storylines in book 6. Because it needs it. Stuff happens in book 5, but not really alot, it feels like Daenerys has been hanging around Meereen forever without really achieving anything. I am more than ready for her triumphant return to Westeros to claim her crown. I am also eager to discover the the truth about the threat from the North. BRING ON BOOK 6 I SAY!!
Winter is here.
Started: Kirov: 9 Days Falling by John Schettler
Monday, 29 July 2013
Monday, 1 July 2013
Book Bloggin' 1st July 2013
Finished: A Feast For Crows by George RR Martin
I have finished the 4th book! YAY! On my kindle that puts me 75% of the way through the first 5 books. So what to say? I can't say that much happens in this book. Really, it's more about updating where various characters are at. And this theme continues through to book 5, which I have already started (and carries a couple of chapters that are word for word from book 4 - a pet hate of mine). Obviously there are some big events but I can't help but feel underwhelmed. It almost feels like a "filler" book, given to appease the masses, while Mr Martin decides how to make the next moves in this massive series. I read an article that stated he already knows roughly how the series will end, mainly for the purposes of the TV series, which will most likely end up taking over from the books at the rate he is currently writing.
While nothing much happens in this book, I found myself wondering more about the history of Westeros - of Valyria and the Doom. About the Andals and the First Men. It would make for an interesting side novel I think, if only for me to quench my desire for knowing the back story of Westeros and the Others. Because I can't help but think that they are all intrinsically linked somehow.
Started: A Dance with Dragons: Part One by George RR Martin
This book goes hand in hand with Book four updating the reader about characters that he didn't get a chnace to include in book four. Sadly some of the happenings in book four are addressed in book five, but really the books should have been, thus far at least reversed as we already know the ultimate fate of some of the characters...
I have finished the 4th book! YAY! On my kindle that puts me 75% of the way through the first 5 books. So what to say? I can't say that much happens in this book. Really, it's more about updating where various characters are at. And this theme continues through to book 5, which I have already started (and carries a couple of chapters that are word for word from book 4 - a pet hate of mine). Obviously there are some big events but I can't help but feel underwhelmed. It almost feels like a "filler" book, given to appease the masses, while Mr Martin decides how to make the next moves in this massive series. I read an article that stated he already knows roughly how the series will end, mainly for the purposes of the TV series, which will most likely end up taking over from the books at the rate he is currently writing.
While nothing much happens in this book, I found myself wondering more about the history of Westeros - of Valyria and the Doom. About the Andals and the First Men. It would make for an interesting side novel I think, if only for me to quench my desire for knowing the back story of Westeros and the Others. Because I can't help but think that they are all intrinsically linked somehow.
Started: A Dance with Dragons: Part One by George RR Martin
This book goes hand in hand with Book four updating the reader about characters that he didn't get a chnace to include in book four. Sadly some of the happenings in book four are addressed in book five, but really the books should have been, thus far at least reversed as we already know the ultimate fate of some of the characters...
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Book Bloggin' Update 25th June 2013
Just an update, I am still slogging my way through book 4 of GoT and also 9 Days Falling. Have had exams & assignments due, so have been restricted in reading time. Hopefully a review of one or the other will be up sometime this week :)
Monday, 10 June 2013
Book Bloggin' 10th June 2013
Finished: A Storm of Swords (pt 1 & 2) by George RR Martin
So, book 3 is done. Some questions were answered, some were not. As the Starks (who are now mostly dead) say "Winter is Coming". Sorry for the spoiler, but well given the storm that erupted following the screening of the "Rains of Castamere" which incidently screened the very day I read those chapters, it would be a surprise if anyone was unaware of who died.
I find myself liking Tyrion. I can't help it. Yes he is conniving & manipulative, but given the family he was born into, is it any surprise? I enjoy his chapters the most & I think that in the series ( I couldn't help myself, I watched a little of the Rains of Castamere) he is absolutely played spot on by Peter Dinklage in the series. Add to that the translation of all the tension between Clegane & Arya Stark. Just superb.
This book has some major battles, but mostly to me felt like filler, building towards the coming conflict. Still, an excellent read and a well written book as always.
Started: Kirov V: 9 Days Falling by John Schettler
Started: A Feast for Crows by George RR Martin
I really don't want to read this series too fast as I know that book 6 (and 7) are still a loooong way off, but I can't help myself.
So, book 3 is done. Some questions were answered, some were not. As the Starks (who are now mostly dead) say "Winter is Coming". Sorry for the spoiler, but well given the storm that erupted following the screening of the "Rains of Castamere" which incidently screened the very day I read those chapters, it would be a surprise if anyone was unaware of who died.
I find myself liking Tyrion. I can't help it. Yes he is conniving & manipulative, but given the family he was born into, is it any surprise? I enjoy his chapters the most & I think that in the series ( I couldn't help myself, I watched a little of the Rains of Castamere) he is absolutely played spot on by Peter Dinklage in the series. Add to that the translation of all the tension between Clegane & Arya Stark. Just superb.
This book has some major battles, but mostly to me felt like filler, building towards the coming conflict. Still, an excellent read and a well written book as always.
Started: Kirov V: 9 Days Falling by John Schettler
Started: A Feast for Crows by George RR Martin
I really don't want to read this series too fast as I know that book 6 (and 7) are still a loooong way off, but I can't help myself.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Book Bloggin' 22nd May 2013
Started: A Land of Ash Edited by David Dalglish
This is a collection of short stories about the eruption of the Yellowstone Supervolcano. This is a re-read however, I can't honestly remember any of the stories from the last read!
Started: A Storm of Swords by Geroge RR Martin
The third in the A Song of Ice & Fire series.
Yes, reading 2 books at the moment. That's because I generally read a book on my phone if I am out without my Kindle.
This is a collection of short stories about the eruption of the Yellowstone Supervolcano. This is a re-read however, I can't honestly remember any of the stories from the last read!
Started: A Storm of Swords by Geroge RR Martin
The third in the A Song of Ice & Fire series.
Yes, reading 2 books at the moment. That's because I generally read a book on my phone if I am out without my Kindle.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Book Bloggin' 21st May 2013
Finished: Earthfall by Stephen Knight
This book started off fantastically. The writing is solid & the premise great. A preordained bunch of survivors(all military as far as I could tell) live in a massive underground bunker in what was Kansas and is now a radioactive wasteland. Their mission is to find survivors and help them rebuild. After a decade they come across a group of mutated humans led by an man who was enhanced by the CIA before the bombs went off. Cue murder and mayhem and it's crammed into a small section of book. I think this could have done with a bit more character development and depth. It's a fantastic story and if there is a follow up great as then someo of the questions left unanswered will hopefully be answered!
Started & Finished: The Landing: The United States of Vinland by Colin Taber
It's an interesting premise, what if the Nordic races had laid claim & settled the US before the English/French etc. And As I am over half way through this book, it is one that is excellently conceived and written. This is only the first in the series and I must admit, I look forward to the next installments to see where the author is going to take this alternate history story.
Finished this today. Fantastic book!! Can't wait for book 2 - Loki's Rage.
This book started off fantastically. The writing is solid & the premise great. A preordained bunch of survivors(all military as far as I could tell) live in a massive underground bunker in what was Kansas and is now a radioactive wasteland. Their mission is to find survivors and help them rebuild. After a decade they come across a group of mutated humans led by an man who was enhanced by the CIA before the bombs went off. Cue murder and mayhem and it's crammed into a small section of book. I think this could have done with a bit more character development and depth. It's a fantastic story and if there is a follow up great as then someo of the questions left unanswered will hopefully be answered!
Started & Finished: The Landing: The United States of Vinland by Colin Taber
It's an interesting premise, what if the Nordic races had laid claim & settled the US before the English/French etc. And As I am over half way through this book, it is one that is excellently conceived and written. This is only the first in the series and I must admit, I look forward to the next installments to see where the author is going to take this alternate history story.
Finished this today. Fantastic book!! Can't wait for book 2 - Loki's Rage.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Book Bloggin' 15th May 2013
Finished: Kirov: Men of War by John Schettler
Oh this series just gets better and better. There are so many tantalising clues in this book, that the wait for book five will be a long one! The men of the Kirov are finally back in 2021 and are closer to revealing the truth of their adventures. But a growing realisation that they first need to retrieve their missing member from 1942 to hopefully prevent the coming devastation they have witnessed is the main plot line for this book. It is no where near resolved by the end so I can only hope that Mr Schlettler delivers the next installment SOON!
Started: Earthfall by Stephen Knight
Oh this series just gets better and better. There are so many tantalising clues in this book, that the wait for book five will be a long one! The men of the Kirov are finally back in 2021 and are closer to revealing the truth of their adventures. But a growing realisation that they first need to retrieve their missing member from 1942 to hopefully prevent the coming devastation they have witnessed is the main plot line for this book. It is no where near resolved by the end so I can only hope that Mr Schlettler delivers the next installment SOON!
Started: Earthfall by Stephen Knight
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