Books 14-16 of 2009
14. Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling (483 pgs)
As post-apocalyptic books go, this one was interesting to me personally because of the setting (near where I grew up) and the religious aspects (paganism plays a heavy role in one of the rebuilding communities). The heroics were a little heavy handed, and as the people got past "The Change," warfare became more prominent in the book. This is probably why I won't read more in the series, because I am just not that interested in reading accounts of battles. I'm sure good will win in the end.
15. The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (670 pgs)
I'm glad I was talked into trying this book again. I had to give into the rhythm of it a little, but ended up enjoying the story and its many parts. Jordan is very talented at world-building and I'm curious about the Dragon Reborn as well as various relationships that are only hinted at in this first book of the series.
16. The Sandman, v. 1 - Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman (235 pgs)
I've read most of the Gaiman canon, but hadn't ever touched the graphic novels. It took me a while to get into this, but only because my brain needs time to adjust to the pacing and direction of a graphic novel. This is Neil Gaiman through and through, the dark and scary with the quirky and hilarious. I'm not sure I'm a fan of illustrations to go along with what is inside his head, because I think I'd have nicer dreams without it. Is it strange that I was out like a light after and during the last page? Oh Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream....
As post-apocalyptic books go, this one was interesting to me personally because of the setting (near where I grew up) and the religious aspects (paganism plays a heavy role in one of the rebuilding communities). The heroics were a little heavy handed, and as the people got past "The Change," warfare became more prominent in the book. This is probably why I won't read more in the series, because I am just not that interested in reading accounts of battles. I'm sure good will win in the end.
15. The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (670 pgs)
I'm glad I was talked into trying this book again. I had to give into the rhythm of it a little, but ended up enjoying the story and its many parts. Jordan is very talented at world-building and I'm curious about the Dragon Reborn as well as various relationships that are only hinted at in this first book of the series.
16. The Sandman, v. 1 - Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman (235 pgs)
I've read most of the Gaiman canon, but hadn't ever touched the graphic novels. It took me a while to get into this, but only because my brain needs time to adjust to the pacing and direction of a graphic novel. This is Neil Gaiman through and through, the dark and scary with the quirky and hilarious. I'm not sure I'm a fan of illustrations to go along with what is inside his head, because I think I'd have nicer dreams without it. Is it strange that I was out like a light after and during the last page? Oh Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream....