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[Sometimes-weekly thread] What are you reading? 18th of September (discuss.online)

submitted 1 year ago by dresden@discuss.online to c/fantasy@lemmy.ml

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Copying from the weekly thread, over at !books@lemmy.world :

Finished Summer Knight by Jim Butcher. Fourth book of The Dresden Files. Things keep getting worse, stakes keep getting higher, Harry keep going through hell. Same old, same old.

Currently Reading Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King. It was recommended on reddit for books similar to the comic Y: The Last Man. I didn’t used to like Stephen King much before, but I can understand why. Book is 700 pages long, and first 100 or so pages were pretty much just a set up. I didn’t use to have patience for such slow books in my youth, though I am enjoying it now.

What about you guys? What have you been reading?

P.S: I have mentioned the !books@lemmy.world (and the weekly thread) a few times here. Didn't see any rules against that, and am just trying to increase engagement for books-related communities, but if there's any issue with that, I can stop doing it. (Disclaimer, I am a mod there)

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[–] cdipierr@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oathbringer took me from a Sanderson stan to a bit exhausted. It just felt like a very long slog and not much reward on the path. I've been really enjoying his kickstarter books, as they've been a bit more svelte, while maintaining his unique penchant for setting up a magical playground and always managing to surprise you with how his toys interact.

[–] butterypowered 2 points 1 year ago

I know what you mean although, because I get so little time to read, I tend to put that down to me losing track of plots. Particularly with larger books.

Maybe my habit of alternating high fantasy with Discworld books maybe balances out more than I realise.

Good to know the kickstarter books are a bit different too. Will keep that in mind!

[–] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 1 year ago

I think middle parts suffer in most long series. I don't recall much from the Oathbringer though, but I remember liking it when I read it. May notice the issues during re-read.

And yeah, loving the secret projects. I think we needed these from him as much as he needed to write these. 😀