tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post612348565046805540..comments2023-07-08T08:33:50.710+01:00Comments on Speculative Horizons: Recommended reading: John MarcoJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763695390241432518noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-8779131909648184092008-08-11T17:00:00.000+01:002008-08-11T17:00:00.000+01:00I have not read Tyrants and Kings but I have read ...I have not read Tyrants and Kings but I have read the "Lukien" trilogy and can vouch 100% for its quality. Marco is a fantastic author and, though the books are quite lengthy, the story never really lets up. Totally worth your time, believe me.Todd Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10141151129135759156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-52864595483756835072008-08-11T11:07:00.000+01:002008-08-11T11:07:00.000+01:00I'm buying Marco James; the flamethrowers got to m...I'm buying Marco James; the flamethrowers got to me :DThRiNiDiRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235487104345529619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-68866046590308521002008-08-07T16:22:00.000+01:002008-08-07T16:22:00.000+01:00James, comparing the series is like apples and app...James, comparing the series is like apples and apple juice. I like the experimental nature of T&K, but I also think John handles the traditional stuff really well, too.<BR/><BR/>Jeff, looking forward to the Coe write-up! He's an author I keep intending to read, but just never get to him.RobBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014122096561992311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-92192611268746008942008-08-06T21:17:00.000+01:002008-08-06T21:17:00.000+01:00Rob: Yeah, I'm aware that you're a fan of John's b...Rob: Yeah, I'm aware that you're a fan of John's books. Which series do you prefer, Tyrants and Kings or the Lukien series? <BR/><BR/>Jeff: Good idea Jeff, you should definitely run with that. I'd have to have a think about whether there's any others I could blog about, I'm sure there must be a few.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763695390241432518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-15244406067704337682008-08-06T18:41:00.000+01:002008-08-06T18:41:00.000+01:00yeah, this makes me want to start Sword of Angels ...yeah, this makes me want to start Sword of Angels at the beginning and review it to help give it some pub.<BR/><BR/>James..this post also gives me an idea for posting a weekly/biweekly post about some of the under-recognized authors out there. My first post would be to mention David B. Coe, who I think more people should be reading.Jeff Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865412847796927368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-47737857541672499152008-08-06T16:19:00.000+01:002008-08-06T16:19:00.000+01:00Nice overview, James. As you probably know from th...Nice overview, James. As you probably know from the SFFWorld forums, I've been a fan of John's writing since reading <B>Jackal</B> when it published. Biagio is a great character, I think I need to revisit the series at some point.RobBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014122096561992311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-45943565776714200832008-08-06T02:36:00.000+01:002008-08-06T02:36:00.000+01:00I've had both trilogies sitting on my shelf for so...I've had both trilogies sitting on my shelf for some time now, and have yet to read them. But I will certainly give them a go very soon. Especially after all the praise I hear.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191138179644187910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-4761149670458108432008-08-06T00:03:00.000+01:002008-08-06T00:03:00.000+01:00John, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm g...John, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm glad it was a nice surprise for you...I do try and spread the word when I can, as whenever I see folks discussing the best fantasies out there, I don't see your books mentioned nearly enough.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763695390241432518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-33630841095498859462008-08-05T23:57:00.000+01:002008-08-05T23:57:00.000+01:00Hey James, thanks for this. I stop by all the tim...Hey James, thanks for this. I stop by all the time and this was a nice surprise.<BR/><BR/>Grey and Jeff-glad you both have enjoyed some of my books. Much appreciated. As for those folks that don't like my books, well, to each his/her own. As Harlan Ellison once said, everyone is entitled to an informed decision. If someone tries a book and doesn't like it, at least they made the attempt.Midnight Philosopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848456598369570823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-36583182495120732182008-08-05T21:05:00.000+01:002008-08-05T21:05:00.000+01:00Grey_tinman: Yeah, Biagio is fantastic though ther...Grey_tinman: Yeah, Biagio is fantastic though there are plenty of others too. But I just loved his character arc and the way he changed. I know plenty of people didn't like Jackal of Nar, but each to his own. I know plenty liked it as well. <BR/><BR/>Jeff: Thanks for pointing out my mistake, Jeff. I wrote the article in a bit of a rush, so must have just slipped up there. I've changed it now. As I said, I've not read the Lukien series but definitely plan to rectify that. It's sometimes the problem with big books, you just start to feel a bit burned out.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763695390241432518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-25336607440019467462008-08-05T19:07:00.000+01:002008-08-05T19:07:00.000+01:00I agree with the Marco recommendation. I liked Tyr...I agree with the Marco recommendation. I liked Tyrants and Kings a lot. I have also read the first 2 in his Lukien Trilogy. If I remember correctly, the first book is actually The Eyes of God (Sword of Angels is the 3rd book). Eyes of God might have been even better than the Tyrants trilogy. I remember liking The Devil's Armor, too. However, I stalled about 300 pages into The Sword of Angels, but I think it was due to being a bit burned out on the series, as all books are rather large (and Sword of Angels is HUGE). I need to give it another go.Jeff Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865412847796927368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411517893000706576.post-51342498270291765542008-08-05T18:16:00.000+01:002008-08-05T18:16:00.000+01:00I read Kings and Tyrants last year and really enjo...I read <I>Kings and Tyrants</I> last year and really enjoyed the series. As you said, Biagio is definitely the most interesting character in the series, but I also enjoyed the others. A few people on sffworld seem to dislike him, but I'm not sure why.grey_tinmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08544216713811839963noreply@blogger.com