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Memnoch · 04-07-2001, 02:09 PM

I agree he does take a bit to get used to. Not the kind of guy you'd pick up if you were looking for some light reading.

Think of Forgotten Realms as fast-food - quick, to the point, enjoyable at the time but a year later you'll probably have forgotten the stories (which is why they're so readable). There are exceptions, like Salvatore and Cunningham - they're more like Burger King than McDonalds.

Tolkien is a 7 course banquet - you don't read him everyday and not all of it tastes good, but the more you go/read the more you enjoy him.

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04-07-2001, 02:09 PM	#9
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I agree he does take a bit to get used to. Not the kind of guy you'd pick up if you were looking for some light reading. Think of Forgotten Realms as fast-food - quick, to the point, enjoyable at the time but a year later you'll probably have forgotten the stories (which is why they're so readable). There are exceptions, like Salvatore and Cunningham - they're more like Burger King than McDonalds. Tolkien is a 7 course banquet - you don't read him everyday and not all of it tastes good, but the more you go/read the more you enjoy him. ------------------