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May 22, 2024 at 1:36 pm #179869
By the way, (theducktator, and thearcaneaxiom as well), what books would you recommend to a fan of Tress and Alcatraz?
Hmm, we’ll I’m biased for Sanderson in general, so I’d point to anything from him. Frugal is up the same ally of humor and flair, but you’re already reading that. Have you started Skyward? I think you’d like that one, though some of the ideas at the end of the third book might turn you off. I’d still recommend at least the first though.
If you’re up for it, Stormlight is bigger than Mistborn, while also not being nearly as dark, at least not in the first few books. It’s much more of the high fantasy adventure, while also not at allš
I’ve been told that Tress feels reminiscent to disc world to some, so that might be fun if you’re into the absurdist adventure type stories like Tress and Alcatraz. I personally haven’t read it though.
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May 22, 2024 at 2:17 pm #179874Story Thieves by James Riley reminds me of Alcatraz, in the way that the two make fun of writing. I’ll tell you if I think of any more.
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May 22, 2024 at 2:56 pm #179877I have read Skyward, but only the first two books. Stormlight, I am a little intimidated by. I’ve heard Sanderson himself describing the opening as a wall you have to climb with your fingernails to understand, and when you reach the top, then you will be able to enjoy it. On the other hand, I have read Wheel of Time. Perhaps I will get to Stormlight someday.
I have read Discworld, although there was usually one scene that made me feel very uncomfortable. Perhaps the cover art had something to do with it, but the stories felt dirty and grimy. I would not recommend EricĀ orĀ Monstrous Regiment. I regret reading those two. There were still some I quite enjoyed, likeĀ Thief of Time.Ā I have not read as many of his young readers, just The Amazing Mourise. Perhaps I should give more of those a try.
Story Thieves looks entertaining. I have not heard of that one before, so I just took a quick peek. I might give that a try later.
Thank you both for your recommendations.
May 22, 2024 at 3:22 pm #179882I have read Skyward, but only the first two books. Stormlight, I am a little intimidated by. Iāve heard Sanderson himself describing the opening as a wall you have to climb with your fingernails to understand, and when you reach the top, then you will be able to enjoy it. On the other hand, I have read Wheel of Time. Perhaps I will get to Stormlight someday.
Yeah, it’s all pretty hard to understand at first. You don’t start understanding things concerning the very beginning of book one until the end of book 3š It’s actually not that bad though, it’s not really meant to be understood immediately.
I have read Discworld, although there was usually one scene that made me feel very uncomfortable. Perhaps the cover art had something to do with it, but the stories felt dirty and grimy. I would not recommendĀ EricĀ orĀ Monstrous Regiment. I regret reading those two. There were still some I quite enjoyed, likeĀ Thief of Time.Ā I have not read as many of his young readers, justĀ The Amazing Mourise. Perhaps I should give more of those a try.
That’s all good to know. I may give it a go someday, though I’m not sure if it’s really my style.
He is perfect in Justice, yet He is perfect in Mercy, even when we fail Him. For this, He is good.
June 1, 2024 at 6:34 pm #180389Another recommendation would be The Postmodern Pilgrimās Progress. Itās really good and also the narrator is hilarious.
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