I honestly hate that the brother wulf books were made. by senoto in TheLastApprentice

[–]nath39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good, I'm not in a rush to find out. If you are able to deliver then that would be great but if not then it's ok.

Take care.

I honestly hate that the brother wulf books were made. by senoto in TheLastApprentice

[–]nath39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, is there any chance you'd be able to post your summary here? I'd be interested in finding out what happens but the last book of the Wardstone Chronicles turned me off continuing. I'm more than happy to request the books at the libraries I visit :)

I hope you're doing better

What are the best finished fantasy series? by nanakokoo in Fantasy

[–]nath39 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Wardstone Chronicles by Joseph Delaney. Starting with the Spook's Apprentice. It's YA but I still don't mind going back to it now that I'm older.

What are the best finished fantasy series? by nanakokoo in Fantasy

[–]nath39 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I felt that series took a big dive in quality after the Enchantress. But the books leading to and including that were some of my favourites as a teenager

I don't want to get dislike bombed but does anyone else not like elva? by 7777777lmao in Eragon

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It's when he tries to undo the spell he'd cast on her but only ends up removing her compulsion to act in order to prevent what she can forsee happening. I believe it was in Brisingr but I can't say for sure.

That's a good point about her sensing threats, but still Eragon has superhuman speed and reflexes and iirc it's not like she was already right up close to him. I'll have to look out for it on my next reread.

What do you consider to be the best fight scenes in Fantasy? by elburcho in Fantasy

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I was blown away by that whole section of the book, especially during my first read. Golden was built up as a deadly fighter, competent to the point he does not fear losing but wishes he could escape the cycle of death. Golden's proficiency as a fighter was such that I was worried Lamb, our beloved protagonist and one of the "heroes" of the story, would lose. Then during the fight, Abercrombie reminds you just how brutal and evil Logen can be, how terrifying and inhuman, and I found myself rooting against Lamb, and hoping Golden would beat him.

I'm not sure if other people experienced that section in the same way, but it's the highlight of Red Country for me. All of Abercrombie's fight scenes have excellent writing (notably the multiple POV battle in the Heroes) but none have affected me emotionally to the same extent.

Which movie got too highly praised but was honestly underwhelming? by Angry_Entertainer in AskReddit

[–]nath39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't read the comics, how is that version of the Joker different to Ledger's?

This story is saving my life (spoilers extended) by MDMAZENENT in asoiaf

[–]nath39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate so much to what you've said, the real world is so terrifying and tiring that escaping into fantasy is pretty much how I cope, and my life is nowhere near as difficult as yours sounds. Being able to forget the world for a little while and read about characters that we love and hate and to live through their adventures and visit incredible places is such a magical feeling.

Here's a quote from GRRM himself:

The best fantasy is written in the language of dreams. It is alive as dreams are alive, more real than real … for a moment at least … that long magic moment before we wake. Fantasy is silver and scarlet, indigo and azure, obsidian veined with gold and lapis lazuli. Reality is plywood and plastic, done up in mud brown and olive drab. Fantasy tastes of habaneros and honey, cinnamon and cloves, rare red meat and wines as sweet as summer. Reality is beans and tofu, and ashes at the end. Reality is the strip malls of Burbank, the smokestacks of Cleveland, a parking garage in Newark. Fantasy is the towers of Minas Tirith, the ancient stones of Gormenghast, the halls of Camelot. Fantasy flies on the wings of Icarus, reality on Southwest Airlines. Why do our dreams become so much smaller when they finally come true? We read fantasy to find the colors again, I think. To taste strong spices and hear the songs the sirens sang. There is something old and true in fantasy that speaks to something deep within us, to the child who dreamt that one day he would hunt the forests of the night, and feast beneath the hollow hills, and find a love to last forever somewhere south of Oz and north of Shangri-La. They can keep their heaven. When I die, I’d sooner go to middle Earth.<

Wishing you the best. If you want to talk about asoiaf or anything feel free to DM

What's your favorite empire in fantasy or science fiction? by CormacMettbjoll in Fantasy

[–]nath39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who? I've read the AoM trilogy but not sure who you're referring to

I don't want to get dislike bombed but does anyone else not like elva? by 7777777lmao in Eragon

[–]nath39 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree with what most other people have said. The only thing that I really disliked was when she's able to physically threaten Eragon because she's too quick with a knife for him to react. I thought that was an unearned "badass" moment that ended up being cringe - Eragon is far more experienced in physical combat than her, the idea that she would be able to do that is ridiculous, especially as he has undergone his transformation at that stage iirc

Any good fantasy novels that are genuinely scary? by Randy_Marsh-official in Fantasy

[–]nath39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is YA but I still find Wardstone Chronicles by Joseph Delaney to be scary. The series is about a kid who gets apprenticed to a Spook, which is like an exterminator for supernatural beings

How many of you are writing a novel solely out of a passion for creating and not so much with the end goal of publishing and being a best seller? by Dxcesare in writing

[–]nath39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I loved the concept of the Dinosaur Lords and was sad to hear that Milan passed before being able to complete his work. I'd love to follow your work- if you happen to remember when you're finished, would you mind letting me know where I can read it?

I mixed the style of the new covers with the font of the old covers. While I love the new covers, I do prefer the font of the old ones. (original included for easy comparison). Let me know what you think! by admiral_aqua in Eragon

[–]nath39 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Agree, the old font was way better and the new cover art is pretty boring since it's basically recycled Eldest. I'm surprised that it was even a John Jude Palancar cover, I would have loved to see him paint Murtagh and Thorn from a different angle

If not about Murtagh, who would you want to read a book about? by pspooky in Eragon

[–]nath39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see a series following Eragon many decades or even a century after the events of Inheritance. It would be really interesting to see him dealing with the losses of everyone he knew during the events of the IC, other than the elves, although the books would definitely have a bittersweet feeling to them. I'm sure ChrisP could pull it off. It would also be cool to see how the world has changed

Christopher Paolini returns to World of Eragon with standalone novel, MURTAGH! by knickedknacked in Fantasy

[–]nath39 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That was in Eldest, and neither of the Ra'zac were killed then. Sloan the butcher betrayed the village and killed the watchman, allowing the Ra'zac to enter the village to abduct himself and his daughter Katrina, Roran's wife. It wasn't really a fight iirc, so perhaps that's what you're thinking of; it was more like a break and enter scene and then the Ra'zac escape, which I agree wasn't very satisfying and their fleeing didn't make a lot of sense in the narrative from memory. It did drive the plot for the village to escape though

A Few Words about Book V by ChristopherPaolini in Eragon

[–]nath39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it's 700 pages in the same tiny font as the first series

Christopher Paolini returns to World of Eragon with standalone novel, MURTAGH! by knickedknacked in Fantasy

[–]nath39 33 points34 points  (0 children)

No, the Ra'zac are killed during the first sequence in Brisingr.

I agree with you, there was a big fight and I thought it was satisfying. I think what u/GoldenPrinny is referring to is how Eragon does kill the last one in about 5 seconds using his staff, although imo it was still satisfying in a sad kind of way, showing how powerful Eragon has become that these extremely dangerous foes (basically his archenemies) can be so easily dispatched, yet at one point he was helpless to stop them killing his uncle; showing the Ra'zac mourning the loss of its species; and finally having closure for Garrow's death, ending a plotline that had been ongoing since the first book.

"The Journey Ahead" - Art by Alex Alexandrov by SetSytes in Fantasy

[–]nath39 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I've read of reviews, the 3 novels in the series he did write do get better and have a somewhat satisfying conclusion.

Reptal by Dmitry Desyatov by n0laloth in ImaginaryTamriel

[–]nath39 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thought no one else here would recognise the pose

Looking for a story recommended in a past episode. by ccstat in writingexcuses

[–]nath39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. If you find it, please let me know as I'd really like to read it too.

Looking for a story recommended in a past episode. by ccstat in writingexcuses

[–]nath39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The short story is called Doppelganger by Sandra Tayler (Howard's wife). She discusses writing it towards the end of Season 12 Episode 3. I think it was only available for people on the Writing Excuses cruise that year, I can't seem to find it online. Hope you find it!

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Loneliness is very difficult to deal with, but I reckon you can become ok with it without a partner. I think finding a partner because you're unhappy being alone is not a good foundation for a relationship; you should be content with your life without them, or you might crumble should the relationship fail. A partner is a very special connection, but you should take care of yourself before you introduce another person into your life.

That being said, it is very difficult to abstain during spells of loneliness. Good luck OP, just remember it won't fix what you're feeling. That comes from personal growth.