On Dolorous Edd. Also, A Clash o Kings

A Clash of Kings George R. R. Martin Bantam, 1999 Some people might tell you that A Clash of Kings broadened scope and fresh perspectives are what make it such an engrossing read. Some might say that Tyrion’s scheming is top notch, or the Hound really gets some fantastic character moments. But really the thing [...]

The Mongoliad: Epic Fantasy via the Mongol Invasion

Caught this via BoingBoing to night apparently Greg Bear, Neal Stephenson, and others have a little subscription based online fantasy novel (with fan participation) going on.  The premise is pretty neat, while the few BoingBoing commentators are whining about the potentially draconion registration agreement, no-one (outside Doctorow’s initial post) had yet to comment on the [...]

Review: The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams

The Dragonbone Chair is the first book in Tad Williams’ Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series and one of the better traditional epic fantasies that’s out there.  The novel follows the young castle scamp Simon an apparently unassuming and unimportant young man who gets drawn into a dire events far beyond his meager station.  Apprenticed to [...]

Review: The Warded Man by Peter Brett

The Warded Man Peter V. Brett (twitter, website) Del Rey, 2009 The Warded Man is Brett’s US debut just released in Mass Market (originally released last year) this year prior to the second volume in this series The Desert Spear. The Warded Man takes place in society overwhelmed by a culture of fear thanks to [...]

Review: Avempartha by Michael J. Sullivan

Avempartha Michael J Sullivan Ridan Publishing, 2009 Avempartha sees our “heroes” from The Crown Conspiracy back in action and in as fine a form as ever. The opening scenes in the novel, the set-up, is a fantastic intro for readers who read the first book and an excellent and highly entertaining way to recap a [...]