sickboycp Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Happy, and the fact that anderson wrote the sun crusher is proof he has no business writing in the star wars world <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, and by the same rationale, Survivor's Quest is proof that Zahn has no business writing anything in the Star Wars world any more either. Ah, well, que sera sera. As Nur said, it's all a matter of opinion, IMO: The bulk of Anderson's SW work (especially TOTJ) > The bulk of Zahn's SW work.
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Like I said I don't think its great, just not that bad. Hey and I didn't capitalize Anderson, yet another chance to question my intelligence. Nur Ab Sal, I was just wondering, what was the last book you really liked that wasn't a Star Wars book? Same question to you Sickboy. People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
sickboycp Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Like I said I don't think its great, just not that bad. Hey and I didn't capitalize Anderson, yet another chance to question my intelligence. Nur Ab Sal, I was just wondering, what was the last book you really liked that wasn't a Star Wars book? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL Sorry about that. I'm not usually so anal or childish But hey, you started it
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 have you read any books besides star wars People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
sickboycp Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 have you read any books besides star wars <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The last three books I've read were: Regeneration by Pat Barker Porno by Irvine Welsh (it's not what it sounds like...honest) The End of the Affair by Graham Greene I'll stop here since this thread is rapidly escaping from the topic. In fact, someone should probably just delete the last four posts and lock it now.
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Maybe People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
Nur Ab Sal Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 My non-sw last books: "Anna Karenina", GG Marquez "One Hundred Years of Solitude", Elaine Cunningham "Elf Shadow", Matthew Stover "Blade of Tyshalle", Rudyard Kipling "Kim" (I've read it 100 times and still not enough to me) and "Horizon Storms" by KJA HERMOCRATES: Nur Ab Sal was one such king. He it was, say the wise men of Egypt, who first put men in the colossus, making many freaks of nature at times when the celestial spheres were well aligned. SOCRATES: This I doubt. We are hearing a child's tale.
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Honoustly I haven't heard of any of these books besides the Kipling book, currently I've been reading alot of Frnaz Kafka and ancient stories like Tain, and the Kalevalla. Would you say the star wars novels are as good as these books you've read? People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
Nur Ab Sal Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Only Shatterpoint. HERMOCRATES: Nur Ab Sal was one such king. He it was, say the wise men of Egypt, who first put men in the colossus, making many freaks of nature at times when the celestial spheres were well aligned. SOCRATES: This I doubt. We are hearing a child's tale.
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I've never read Shatterpoint who wrote it? Do you think that Star Wars novels could be consistantly as good as any other serial novel? People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
sickboycp Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 LOL We should start our own book-club :D Porno is Irvine Welsh's sequel to Trainspotting and is in the same vein (no pun intended) It tells what happens when Sick Boy decides to move into the adult film industry. It's just as funny as Trainspotting but not as harrowing. The End of the Affair is a real dark book dealing with issues of faith in God, love, and infidelity. Regeneration explores the damaged psyches of WWI soldiers and the psychologists who treat them. They're all brilliant, and quite frankly, nothing in SW fiction even really compares. After reading books like that, the Star Wars books I read definitely are considered light entertainment. I like them because I can breeze through them, and it doesn't make my brain hurt like some of the books up above do.
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 But would you say they could be better, even much better? People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
sickboycp Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I hesitate to use the word brain candy, but that's exactly what the SW books are. The last SW book I've read was Shatterpoint, and as far as entertainment goes, I enjoyed it more than the other three. Quite frankly, however, it was a throwaway. Some six months later, I don't think I even remember much about Shatterpoint. But from a literary and artistic viewpoint the other books are soooo much better. After I'd finished each of those books I had to sit there and think and absorb what I just read. I wanted to discuss it, and read it again even though so much of it stayed with me. For me, that's a mark of a much better book.
GhostofAnakin Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 To answer the original post, I'd say it depends on how TSL concludes. If there is an "opening" for continuation, then KOTOR 3 should be set at the same time frame difference between 1 and 2, that is five years. If there's no opening and all loose ends are largely tied up, then I'd hope for a long gap, either 500 years or even start the KOTNR series. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Right and thats mostly what I'm saying. I know that the way I day it is very inflamatory but I must admitt I get alot of enjoyment from being so. The Star Wars time line is just corrupted by too mant authors who really haven't done much of note outside these books. Star wars was easily my most beloved movie as a kid and I only want what is best for it People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
GhostofAnakin Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I hesitate to use the word brain candy, but that's exactly what the SW books are. The last SW book I've read was Shatterpoint, and as far as entertainment goes, I enjoyed it more than the other three. Quite frankly, however, it was a throwaway. Some six months later, I don't think I even remember much about Shatterpoint. But from a literary and artistic viewpoint the other books are soooo much better. After I'd finished each of those books I had to sit there and think and absorb what I just read. I wanted to discuss it, and read it again even though so much of it stayed with me. For me, that's a mark of a much better book. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Weird, I must have a one tracked mind. The good Star Wars novels (the ones I felt were the best written) stay with me. I remember the details and what happens every chapter long after I've finished reading the book. The Thrawn Trilogy has stuck with me for what, 10 or 11 years now? That must be the SW nerd in me. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Nur Ab Sal Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Ehhh looks like the original topic was killed by Laozi. So I admit , that I remember all details from Thrawn and JA trilogies and from Shatterpoint (best sw novel ever), Edge of victory, Approaching storm, Courtship of Princess Leia and other favourites too. GOA isn't the only star wars literature geek here... BTW: comparing mass popular novels like SW series with instant classics like Anna Karenina is unthinkable. HERMOCRATES: Nur Ab Sal was one such king. He it was, say the wise men of Egypt, who first put men in the colossus, making many freaks of nature at times when the celestial spheres were well aligned. SOCRATES: This I doubt. We are hearing a child's tale.
DSLuke Posted October 2, 2004 Author Posted October 2, 2004 No Star Wars books are just for fun, not for deep thoughts and analysis. Rarely they will offer something more. And by the light of the moon He prays for their beauty not doom
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 So that means they can be well written, quality stories with a continuious timeline. I think that you are kidding yourselves if you think that the quality of writing can't be on par with any fantasy writing. And I've never read your instant classic Anna Karenia or heard of it for that matter And you're one to talk about getting off topic. People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
GhostofAnakin Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 So I admit , that I remember all details from Thrawn and JA trilogies and from Shatterpoint (best sw novel ever), Edge of victory, Approaching storm, Courtship of Princess Leia and other favourites too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you read Traitor? It was in the NJO and was written by the same guy who wrote Shatterpoint (Stover). It's quite a good read, assuming you can tolerate the NJO. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
DSLuke Posted October 2, 2004 Author Posted October 2, 2004 I'm thinking of bying some books of NJO, is it worth the money and time? Can anyone suggest anything? And by the light of the moon He prays for their beauty not doom
GhostofAnakin Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I'm thinking of bying some books of NJO, is it worth the money and time? Can anyone suggest anything? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I seem to be one of the few people who actually enjoyed the series (in general, not every book). My advice is that if you are going to read the series, read ALL the books so you get the entire story, rather than missing out on minor plot points. If you want the bare minimum, read Vector Prime (the first book), the Stackpole duology, Traitor, Star by Star, the Allston duology, the Force Heretic series (although not very good, they provide much needed background info to set up the final book), and The Unifying Force. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Nur Ab Sal Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Traitor is good but I can't stand Coruscant transformation that Stover described. This is the most stupid thing EU has ever produced...although I love last scene when Ganner suddenly became fearless warrior and Vergere tricked Nom Anor Although NJO is mostly EU graveyard I'm far more concerned with postNJO series. What these guys are going to write about? This will be tragedy HERMOCRATES: Nur Ab Sal was one such king. He it was, say the wise men of Egypt, who first put men in the colossus, making many freaks of nature at times when the celestial spheres were well aligned. SOCRATES: This I doubt. We are hearing a child's tale.
GhostofAnakin Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Although NJO is mostly EU graveyard I'm far more concerned of postNJO series. What these guys are going to write about? This will be tragedy <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Judging from the title of the upcoming trilogy, "Dark Nest", I'm a little worried myself. It appears it'll have something to do with the antagonist being some kind of "insect-like" or "bird-like" species. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation)
Laozi Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 ya i would be worried too People laugh when I say that I think a jellyfish is one of the most beautiful things in the world. What they don't understand is, I mean a jellyfish with long, blond hair.
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