Author Topic: [February 2013] - The Black Company by Glen Cook - Who's joining us? (Read 2076 times)

Winston · « **Reply #30 on:** January 28, 2013, 10:53:07 AM »

Just brought it on Kobo. Now I've got to get round to reading it!

dispassionatemind · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:00:39 AM »

I read the first chapter, and didn't understand a thing. I apparently was not in the right frame of mind for reading. I'll be starting over now...

Arry · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2013, 05:05:35 AM »

Quote from: dispassionatemind on January 30, 2013, 02:00:39 AM

I read the first chapter, and didn't understand a thing. I apparently was not in the right frame of mind for reading. I'll be starting over now...

I am pretty sure I read some reviews that mentioned getting thrown into the story and not being able to figure out what was going on until later. And they were positive reviews that recommended the book, I think the point was to stick with it. I haven't read the book yet, so I can't comment personally, just passing along hearsay.

Idlewilder · « **Reply #33 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:30:56 AM »

Quote from: Arry on January 30, 2013, 05:05:35 AM

Quote from: dispassionatemind on January 30, 2013, 02:00:39 AM
I read the first chapter, and didn't understand a thing. I apparently was not in the right frame of mind for reading. I'll be starting over now...
I am pretty sure I read some reviews that mentioned getting thrown into the story and not being able to figure out what was going on until later. And they were positive reviews that recommended the book, I think the point was to stick with it. I haven't read the book yet, so I can't comment personally, just passing along hearsay.

I know it's also written in a deliberately abrupt style - supposedly to reflect the military nature of the characters.

Jaedia · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:58:10 PM »

Quote from: Idlewilder on January 30, 2013, 09:30:56 AM

Quote from: Arry on January 30, 2013, 05:05:35 AM
Quote from: dispassionatemind on January 30, 2013, 02:00:39 AM
I read the first chapter, and didn't understand a thing. I apparently was not in the right frame of mind for reading. I'll be starting over now...
I am pretty sure I read some reviews that mentioned getting thrown into the story and not being able to figure out what was going on until later. And they were positive reviews that recommended the book, I think the point was to stick with it. I haven't read the book yet, so I can't comment personally, just passing along hearsay.

I know it's also written in a deliberately abrupt style - supposedly to reflect the military nature of the characters.

Appreciating the prior warning! xD Itching to get started.

Charlemagne · « **Reply #35 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:14:47 AM »

Just got this from the libarary today! Looking forward to some packed discussion threads!

LittleMissEdi · « **Reply #36 on:** February 01, 2013, 04:36:22 PM »

I'm in! Read it before and it is amazing. Looking forward to the discussion.

Arry · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:00:13 PM »

Quote from: Charlemagne on January 31, 2013, 12:14:47 AM

Just got this from the libarary today! Looking forward to some packed discussion threads!

Yay!

Quote from: LittleMissEdi on February 01, 2013, 04:36:22 PM

I'm in! Read it before and it is amazing. Looking forward to the discussion.

Welcome! And glad to have you join the discussions

Stars Cascade · « **Reply #38 on:** February 04, 2013, 12:08:50 AM »

Thus far I haven't been able to find a copy so will have to sit this one out unless I can get my hands on it before the end of the month (and speed read my way upto point)

Sorry, was really looking forward to it 'n all.

Arry · « **Reply #39 on:** February 04, 2013, 02:10:50 AM »

Quote from: Stars Cascade on February 04, 2013, 12:08:50 AM

Thus far I haven't been able to find a copy so will have to sit this one out unless I can get my hands on it before the end of the month (and speed read my way upto point)

Sorry, was really looking forward to it 'n all.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Just an FYI incase you don't already know. This book is also available packaged within an omnibus (The Chronicles of the Black Company). The Omnibus version contains the first three books (which I think cover 1 story arc). And if you do happen to find it in one form or another, it is a relatively short book (only about 300 pages). And this first week, we covered only one chapter (out of 7). So it should be an easy one to catch up on if you do happen to luck out and locate a copy

Jaedia · « **Reply #40 on:** February 04, 2013, 01:23:34 PM »

Quote from: Stars Cascade on February 04, 2013, 12:08:50 AM

Thus far I haven't been able to find a copy so will have to sit this one out unless I can get my hands on it before the end of the month (and speed read my way upto point)

Sorry, was really looking forward to it 'n all.

Really dumb question to ask an avid reader but did you check the library system?

xiagan · « **Reply #41 on:** February 05, 2013, 09:16:02 PM »

I just checked the cover in the first post and it's incredibly ugly compared to my cover, which is one of the coolest ever.

Elfy · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2013, 09:44:11 PM »

All the omnibus covers are like that and one of mine is even signed!

Jaedia · « **Reply #43 on:** February 09, 2013, 03:10:32 PM »

Quote from: xiagan on February 05, 2013, 09:16:02 PM

I just checked the cover in the first post and it's incredibly ugly compared to my cover, which is one of the coolest ever.

Agree! I keep glancing at my cover and smiling happily. Love it.

Arry · « **Reply #44 on:** February 09, 2013, 03:14:05 PM »

Yep. I definitely like that one better too (and its the one on my eBook). But it's the omnibus cover, so I had to use the cover that is just for the book we are reading

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