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Max is a Shadowblade, a supernatural--and supernaturally competent--warrior bound to protect her witch Giselle. As a Shadowblade, Max doesn't age. She is better, faster, stronger than any ordinary human being. And she hates it. Giselle betrayed her trust to make Max what she is, and though she is magically compelled to protect Giselle and follow orders, Max works against her witch in every way she can. Continue reading Bitter Night
Review by Silk
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Dan Wells / Re: How many people have you gotten to read I am not a Serial Killer?
« on: August 11, 2010, 03:01:31 PM »
I lost count somewhere around a dozen. And I'm still going.
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: August 09, 2010, 04:43:31 PM »Began THE LAST STORMLORD by Glenda Larke and got about 100 pages in before I got bored ...
Finished that. It's 'meh'. Perhaps the second will actually have a plot with a resolution.
Also recently finished Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kindgom, loved it, and am now reading the Pale Horsemen. Also reading American Gods by Gaiman. Enjoying both very much. It's nice to read something good after that other disappointment.
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Books / Re: Atonement
« on: August 07, 2010, 02:51:04 AM »Hmm... there should be an edit button -
There is one. It's called "Modify" on the top right-hand side of the post between "Quote" and "Delete".
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Video Games / Re: Starcraft II
« on: August 02, 2010, 05:16:36 PM »It's another signature spam bot.
/washes off hands
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: July 31, 2010, 04:57:18 AM »
Horray! A new Novik reader (yes, you can blame me, I wrote that review).
As for Devil in the White City, it's a really interesting book. He tries too hard to make it read like a novel, but that's easy to ignore. He does an excellent job of pairing the two stories and has great imagery and a sense of suspence.
As for Devil in the White City, it's a really interesting book. He tries too hard to make it read like a novel, but that's easy to ignore. He does an excellent job of pairing the two stories and has great imagery and a sense of suspence.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Things to do in Provo while waiting to stand in line.
« on: July 30, 2010, 11:25:12 PM »As to places to go, if you're an outdoors type person, there are a billion places to hike. I recommend rock canyon (if you're short on time) or Stewart Falls (if you've got a few hours).
Definitely. There's also a nice paved trail that's up Provo Canyon you can start in one of the parks and takes you past Bridal Viel Falls.
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: July 30, 2010, 11:21:44 PM »But yeah, I don't like Kay very much. He has really solid ideas, and write soooo well, but I typically detest ... the arrogance that comes through his writing. Of course, that last bit may have been colored by actually hearing him talk...
I've never heard him speak, but I got the distinct feeling that if he were sitting next to me as I read UNDER HEAVEN he would have had a smug look on his face. That's the way he writes.
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: July 30, 2010, 10:37:46 PM »I'm kind of conflicted about the setup of reviewing books for which I haven't read prior books in the series.
Word.
Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day to do so, but when I can, I try.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Things to do in Provo while waiting to stand in line.
« on: July 30, 2010, 10:36:04 PM »
Provo Pool (450 West 500 South) is $5 a person, and there's a couple slides and an adult pool (apart from the kiddies). Or else the Scera Pool (State Street and 600 South) in Orem for the same price is slightly nicer.
Smashburger is definitely good. One of my favorite places in Orem is Terra Mia (north-east of the University Mall off University Parkway in Orem), an Italian food place with gelato and gourmet pizzas. In the same parking lot is the movie theatre that was built just last year, and it's nice.
And if you've never been to Utah you should probably try Cafe Rio (Tex-Mex), which is either 200 North State Street in Orem or else off University Parkway in Provo (by the Reams/ShopKo).
Tne Fat Cat's Bowling Alley off University Avenue (1000 Northish?) is fun. BYU also has its own bowling alley in the Wilkinson Center on the bottom floor.
Smashburger is definitely good. One of my favorite places in Orem is Terra Mia (north-east of the University Mall off University Parkway in Orem), an Italian food place with gelato and gourmet pizzas. In the same parking lot is the movie theatre that was built just last year, and it's nice.
And if you've never been to Utah you should probably try Cafe Rio (Tex-Mex), which is either 200 North State Street in Orem or else off University Parkway in Provo (by the Reams/ShopKo).
Tne Fat Cat's Bowling Alley off University Avenue (1000 Northish?) is fun. BYU also has its own bowling alley in the Wilkinson Center on the bottom floor.
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: July 30, 2010, 06:56:55 AM »
You make an interesting point, Silk. I'm going to have to think about that. I've made arguements for 'beyond the scope of the story' before, so I should consider it here too.
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: July 30, 2010, 01:42:53 AM »
Do you think that all the other excellence of Under Heaven makes up for the lazy ending? Am I over-reacting? It's just that the injustice of it all is still too fresh I think... Perhaps I would have cared less if the characters hadn't been quite so well done. Or the setting so engaging.
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Books / review: The Windup Girl
« on: July 30, 2010, 01:35:26 AM »
a review by Silk: http://www.timewastersguide.com/review/1701/The-Windup-Girl
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Books / Re: What are you reading, part 3
« on: July 30, 2010, 01:25:21 AM »Nessa: The ending is ... not my favourite of his, though I can't say I thought it was stupid. Cant wait to see your EBR review though.
I just finished it yesterday, and I was mightily pissed off with his point-by-point summarized ending. Dude. Just finish writing the novel (it's ok Mr. Kay, I'm patient if it takes another 300 pages...) instead of being laaazyy.
Perhaps in a few days I won't be quite so mad.