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I actually found Theft of Swords to be the weakest in the series as well. One thing that got me around it was that I read Chronicles first and even though those books are prequels they don't *feel* like prequels. They extend into the second series very well. By the time I got to Theft of Swords, I was already hooked and I just thought "well this is his first book and he got better." It was enough for me to push through. I probably wouldn't have if I had read that one first. By the time you get to Heir of Novron the series reaches the prequels' quality again, which makes sense.
Theft of swords was the first book I read and, while I noticed some inconsistencies, the writing was good and the story moved along at a good pace. What kept me reading the series was the relationship between Hadrian and Royce. What great characters you created!
Theft of Swords was actually one of my favorites. However, I read the books in chronological order, so maybe that has something to do with it (I always read chronologically, it's just my preference). I loved the stories and I enjoyed getting to know characters that I had met briefly before. And of course, I LOVE Hadrian and Royce
That is so interesting. I started with Theft of Swords and I have recommended the series to many of my friends and family. I always tell them that it starts off very simplistic but to just get through the first half of the first book. I would say this was the author's first book, and that he self published, but that he really developed and grew into better writer, creating a great series. Who knew that you did it on purpose!!
I thought Theft of Swords had the most humor in it. I think that endeared the characters to me and made me want to see how their stories played out. I was sold on Hadrian & Royce from the early scene with the wannabe bandits. Even now, I'm known to startle my wife by exclaiming "They come in brown, too!?!" when I see a brown horse. I came across Riyria after several of Joe Abercombie's books so the lighter tone of these books was refreshing.
Jonas, The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha are actually not simplistic and shallow at all. They just feel that way to you (and to others, who start reading from there), because you don't know the full story. Once you read the rest of the series, you will realize not everything in these opening 2 books was what you thought it was, and not everyone was who you thought they were... ;)
I loved Theft of Swords. Everyone has their particular taste for fantasy. Good question and answer by Michael. I also enjoy seeing the series develop and not frontloading the first book. Too many fantasy books frontload so much that I don't enjoy the work involved. He started Theft of Swords with a great entry style that made me care about the characters while also hinting at mysteries to come. I'm really looking forward to Age of Swords giving us more in the new series.
I think Theft of Swords is fantastic, personally. It got me hooked from the first page and introduced me to a wonderful series. I will be starting it again after I finish my current books and honestly can't wait!
I love Theft of Words for sheer humor and of course, because of the lovable duo. When I get instantly attached to the characters, sometimes, I go blind with the plot. Not that the plot of the series is terrible, it is awesome and it builds as the series progresses. The narration will also hook you.
I noticed exactly the same thing. It's very effective at making the Climax of the story dramatic, but when I recommend the series to new users, I say start with Chronicles.
You can't read Theft of Swords and stop there, or you'll totally miss out!
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I actually found Theft of Swords to be the weakest in the series as well. One thing that got me around it was that I read Chronicles first and even though those books are prequels they don't *feel* like prequels. They extend into the second series very well. By the time I got to Theft of Swords, I was already hooked and I just thought "well this is his first book and he got better." It was enough for me to push through. I probably wouldn't have if I had read that one first. By the time you get to Heir of Novron the series reaches the prequels' quality again, which makes sense.
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Theft of swords was the first book I read and, while I noticed some inconsistencies, the writing was good and the story moved along at a good pace. What kept me reading the series was the relationship between Hadrian and Royce. What great characters you created!
Theft of Swords was actually one of my favorites. However, I read the books in chronological order, so maybe that has something to do with it (I always read chronologically, it's just my preference). I loved the stories and I enjoyed getting to know characters that I had met briefly before. And of course, I LOVE Hadrian and Royce
That is so interesting. I started with Theft of Swords and I have recommended the series to many of my friends and family. I always tell them that it starts off very simplistic but to just get through the first half of the first book. I would say this was the author's first book, and that he self published, but that he really developed and grew into better writer, creating a great series. Who knew that you did it on purpose!!
I thought Theft of Swords had the most humor in it. I think that endeared the characters to me and made me want to see how their stories played out. I was sold on Hadrian & Royce from the early scene with the wannabe bandits. Even now, I'm known to startle my wife by exclaiming "They come in brown, too!?!" when I see a brown horse. I came across Riyria after several of Joe Abercombie's books so the lighter tone of these books was refreshing.
Jonas, The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha are actually not simplistic and shallow at all. They just feel that way to you (and to others, who start reading from there), because you don't know the full story. Once you read the rest of the series, you will realize not everything in these opening 2 books was what you thought it was, and not everyone was who you thought they were... ;)
I loved Theft of Swords. Everyone has their particular taste for fantasy. Good question and answer by Michael. I also enjoy seeing the series develop and not frontloading the first book. Too many fantasy books frontload so much that I don't enjoy the work involved. He started Theft of Swords with a great entry style that made me care about the characters while also hinting at mysteries to come. I'm really looking forward to Age of Swords giving us more in the new series.
I think Theft of Swords is fantastic, personally. It got me hooked from the first page and introduced me to a wonderful series. I will be starting it again after I finish my current books and honestly can't wait!
I love Theft of Words for sheer humor and of course, because of the lovable duo. When I get instantly attached to the characters, sometimes, I go blind with the plot. Not that the plot of the series is terrible, it is awesome and it builds as the series progresses. The narration will also hook you.
I noticed exactly the same thing. It's very effective at making the Climax of the story dramatic, but when I recommend the series to new users, I say start with Chronicles.
You can't read Theft of Swords and stop there, or you'll totally miss out!
