Raymond E. Feist novels

SuperChief · 03-13-2005, 10:26 PM

I have to put a plug in for my favorite auther Raymond Feist and his books. I just finished his latest work, " Talon of the Siver Hawk". It is great story written with his usally good style. I have read his entire RiftWar and Serpent War Series. I hope to get and read his Krondor books as well.

T-D-C · 03-14-2005, 05:19 AM

I too have read most of them & generally liked them all. I just find that the stories are getting repetitive.

Other than that they are a great read.

Link · 03-14-2005, 01:40 PM

I'm reading the Serpent War saga right now, and the only thing that bothers me is he makes it too big of a deal to incorporate a multitude of cultures in Midkemia. Obviously the Tsuranuanni are an ode to both the Japanese and Central American (Inca, Aztec, Maya) cultures. In the following books we meet more and more different cultures (Jushandi=Mongol for instance) and that sometimes bothers me. It gives me the idea he wants people to think he's a man who knows a lot (which bugs me).

Sometimes I get bored of his overzealous attempts to describe situations, often using words we wouldn't use today [Although I can't be sure about that one, it is certainly the case in the Dutch versions of his books. And yeah, I normally despise anything else than original, but my cousin has all the books and I don't want to spend money I don't have]

Overall I like the stories, though. Magician was fairly good, the follow ups Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon worthy enough. Prince of the Blood and The King's Buccaneer were weird, not all that necessary IMHO. Happily enough Shadow of a Dark Queen makes up more than enough.
I especially like Feist's take on multiple universes, and although he sometimes twists and turns a wee bit too much, it's interesting nonetheless.

DBear · 03-16-2005, 12:23 AM

Superchief, you need to get King of Foxes next.

Harkoliar · 03-16-2005, 04:33 AM

then exiles return.. the book is out.. but i havent bought it yet.. he reintroduces one of the interesting characters in the novel who you thought was long dead heh.

Dreamer128 · 03-17-2005, 06:35 AM

*Spoiler*

'Return of the Exile' starts out pretty well, with Kaspar looking for a way to return home, and remains fun until the point (about half way through the book) where they re-introduce Pug. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 03-17-2005, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

Harkoliar · 03-17-2005, 07:48 AM

say spoiler alert dreamer.. dang you spoiled me [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Dreamer128 · 03-17-2005, 07:57 AM

Sorry Hark. I didn't really consider it to be much of a spoiler. Corrections have been made.

Harkoliar · 03-17-2005, 08:08 AM

no worries.. the spoil wasnt that bad but i was surprised on what you said about a character coming along midway in the book. he is one of my favorite characters.

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SuperChief · 03-20-2005, 01:49 AM

I prefer getting my paperbacks used. I can't afford them new.

I have right now, Three sets of his series,
RiftWar, Serpentwar, and Servant Series he did with Janny Wurts. Right now I am looking for the Return to Krondor series.

My favorite Character has been Jimmy the Hand and Nakor, he always has those oranges. I don't mind spoilers, in which book did Pug supose to die?

03-13-2005, 10:26 PM	#1
SuperChief Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 20, 2005 Location: Orange Park, fl Age: 72 Posts: 46	I have to put a plug in for my favorite auther Raymond Feist and his books. I just finished his latest work, " Talon of the Siver Hawk". It is great story written with his usally good style. I have read his entire RiftWar and Serpent War Series. I hope to get and read his Krondor books as well. __________________ SuperChief

03-14-2005, 05:19 AM	#2
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,416	I too have read most of them & generally liked them all. I just find that the stories are getting repetitive. Other than that they are a great read. __________________

03-14-2005, 01:40 PM	#3
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 5,888	I'm reading the Serpent War saga right now, and the only thing that bothers me is he makes it too big of a deal to incorporate a multitude of cultures in Midkemia. Obviously the Tsuranuanni are an ode to both the Japanese and Central American (Inca, Aztec, Maya) cultures. In the following books we meet more and more different cultures (Jushandi=Mongol for instance) and that sometimes bothers me. It gives me the idea he wants people to think he's a man who knows a lot (which bugs me). Sometimes I get bored of his overzealous attempts to describe situations, often using words we wouldn't use today [Although I can't be sure about that one, it is certainly the case in the Dutch versions of his books. And yeah, I normally despise anything else than original, but my cousin has all the books and I don't want to spend money I don't have] Overall I like the stories, though. Magician was fairly good, the follow ups Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon worthy enough. Prince of the Blood and The King's Buccaneer were weird, not all that necessary IMHO. Happily enough Shadow of a Dark Queen makes up more than enough. I especially like Feist's take on multiple universes, and although he sometimes twists and turns a wee bit too much, it's interesting nonetheless. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

03-16-2005, 12:23 AM	#4
DBear Drow Warrior Join Date: April 1, 2004 Location: trapped inside this octavarium Age: 59 Posts: 251	Superchief, you need to get King of Foxes next. __________________ <i>\"You have been sat here far too long for the good that you are doing. Depart, I say, and let us be done with you. In the name of God, go!\"</i>\"--Oliver Cromwell

03-16-2005, 04:33 AM	#5
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	then exiles return.. the book is out.. but i havent bought it yet.. he reintroduces one of the interesting characters in the novel who you thought was long dead heh. __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-17-2005, 06:35 AM	#6
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Spoiler 'Return of the Exile' starts out pretty well, with Kaspar looking for a way to return home, and remains fun until the point (about half way through the book) where they re-introduce Pug. [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 03-17-2005, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

03-17-2005, 07:48 AM	#7
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	say spoiler alert dreamer.. dang you spoiled me [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-17-2005, 07:57 AM	#8
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Sorry Hark. I didn't really consider it to be much of a spoiler. Corrections have been made.

03-17-2005, 08:08 AM	#9
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	no worries.. the spoil wasnt that bad but i was surprised on what you said about a character coming along midway in the book. he is one of my favorite characters. . __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-20-2005, 01:49 AM	#10
SuperChief Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 20, 2005 Location: Orange Park, fl Age: 72 Posts: 46	I prefer getting my paperbacks used. I can't afford them new. I have right now, Three sets of his series, RiftWar, Serpentwar, and Servant Series he did with Janny Wurts. Right now I am looking for the Return to Krondor series. My favorite Character has been Jimmy the Hand and Nakor, he always has those oranges. I don't mind spoilers, in which book did Pug supose to die? __________________ SuperChief

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