ramza Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Christmas isn't very far, and it is time for us (for me at least) to start looking for presents for my gf. She has an interest in light fantasy novels such as Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia. I have been trying to find something new for her and I discovered the His Dark Materials series from Philip Pullman. These books look quite interesting. Has anyone read them? Any impressions to share? Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Dark_Materials Apparently, there's a movie adaptation of the first volume due out in december 2007... "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Walsingham Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 A huge favourite of mine, and one just waiting to become a animated movie: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Green-Ginger-...1118&sr=8-1 "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Calax Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Company Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Krookie Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 Anything published post-krookie's birthday.
Fionavar Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 A huge favourite of mine, and one just waiting to become a animated movie: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Green-Ginger-...1118&sr=8-1 \ You just like it b/c it has Green Or is that my reason ... hehe ... FLoSD.ObE The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161)
Walsingham Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 A huge favourite of mine, and one just waiting to become a animated movie: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Green-Ginger-...1118&sr=8-1 \ You just like it b/c it has Green Or is that my reason ... hehe ... FLoSD.ObE Nutloop. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Tigranes Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 ramza: the Dark Materials series are really excellent, on quality and on entertainment as well I would rank them far above Narnia and Harry Potter, they're lovely books and the world is actually really well made. Most recommendable. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
ramza Posted November 12, 2007 Author Posted November 12, 2007 ramza: the Dark Materials series are really excellent, on quality and on entertainment as well I would rank them far above Narnia and Harry Potter, they're lovely books and the world is actually really well made. Most recommendable. Thanks for you opinion, Tigranes. I guess I will go buy them then... "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Walsingham Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 ramza: the Dark Materials series are really excellent, on quality and on entertainment as well I would rank them far above Narnia and Harry Potter, they're lovely books and the world is actually really well made. Most recommendable. Thanks for you opinion, Tigranes. I guess I will go buy them then... The third one was completely whacky. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Tigranes Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 It was the best one though, if only for the final bits with the World of the Dead, those elephant things & Mary, and the final resolution . Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
Walsingham Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 It was the best one though, if only for the final bits with the World of the Dead, those elephant things & Mary, and the final resolution . Er, yeeees. I can't tell you how entertaining it is to read about peope's demons nuzzling each other. Not at all dubious "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
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