Brent Weeks, author of the brilliant Night Angel trilogy brings you the Black Prism, a story about a man who is known as the Prism because he can harness all the colours of the world and use it as magic. There are others who can use certain colours to perform magical feats, some who can use multiple colours. Sounds interesting but I actually found this a little dull. Add that to the fact that it took me reading over a quarter of the book before I got my head around the system. Anyway, the story was good, the characters are okay but I found myself far more intersted in some of the more minor characters than the main ones.
The world was difficult to visualize and maybe my mental magical world dictionary is not vast enough to understand all the words he used to describe things such as luxin and chromeria. I was suprised when I read reviews by some saying they really tried but simply could not get into this book until I began reading it myself. Its the second time this has happened where I expected an authors new work to match the brilliance of their original work. It was an enjoyable enough read all the way through and I am looking forward to the next one, but let this be a warning, just because you liked the Night Angel Trilogy, it doesnt mean you will like this.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Struggling
I am struggling, yes its true. With what you may ask. Well, theres a couple of things really. First, its this book Im reading. The Black Prism by the fantastic Brent Weeks. Have you ever read a book that you know should be good but struggle to picture the world described in the book in your mind? Well thats me, but add to that the struggle of visualising the magic system he has created which is based on colours and youre left with a feeling of dread every time you go to pick up the book. Its superbly written and Im reaching the half way point now so there is still hope.
My other woes involve a pc that has finally keeled over. I have managed to get it running on older spare parts until I build my new rig. My finally upset is the book I have been writing the last two years. I am now re-writing it, using everything I have learned and experienced about writing and hope to create something far more me. Darker, gritty and a lot nastier.
My other woes involve a pc that has finally keeled over. I have managed to get it running on older spare parts until I build my new rig. My finally upset is the book I have been writing the last two years. I am now re-writing it, using everything I have learned and experienced about writing and hope to create something far more me. Darker, gritty and a lot nastier.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Warhammer
On a happier note to my previous post, I purchased DOW2 Mark of Chaos and an expansion for DOW 1, the name slips my mind at the moment. Too stressed with this exchange server melarchy.
I have to say, not dissapointed with the DOW2 expansion. Havent played the DOW expansion yet. That will happen when I complete this one. Bought Bound in Blood for the PC as well this week. Cost 8 quid so cant complain. Hope to get it installed this weekend.
Still reading Brent Weeks Black Prism. Thoroughly enjoying it up to now. Although, the world he's tried to create has caused me a few issues on the imagination front but the characters and story so far are good. Will write a review when its done. Also have Star Wars Rule of Two to read next which is quite exciting.
I have to say, not dissapointed with the DOW2 expansion. Havent played the DOW expansion yet. That will happen when I complete this one. Bought Bound in Blood for the PC as well this week. Cost 8 quid so cant complain. Hope to get it installed this weekend.
Still reading Brent Weeks Black Prism. Thoroughly enjoying it up to now. Although, the world he's tried to create has caused me a few issues on the imagination front but the characters and story so far are good. Will write a review when its done. Also have Star Wars Rule of Two to read next which is quite exciting.
Server Woes
Oh how I'm struggling to setup up this new test environment for the company. Server 2008 with Exchange 2010. The purpose? To upgrade our existing 2003 server with exchange 2000.
Well, all I can say is what a load of shit.
How am I supposed to do this on an eight year old bit of kit? My nan used to be able to run faster than this thing can load up. And more importantly, what the hell do I know about Microsoft Exchange. Arent there Exchange experts out there who get paid bucket loads of money to do this work?
Well, all I can say is what a load of shit.
How am I supposed to do this on an eight year old bit of kit? My nan used to be able to run faster than this thing can load up. And more importantly, what the hell do I know about Microsoft Exchange. Arent there Exchange experts out there who get paid bucket loads of money to do this work?
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Dark Ladys Chosen
I do like Gail Z. Martin, I really do. Although her books may be a little too predictable, I find them fresh, not overly complex and highly gripping and enjoyable to read. Her last book, the Dark Ladys Chosen is all of these things and anybody who likes a good Fantasy read will love her work.
Monday will see me finally begin reading Brent Weeks new book the Black Prism. Looking forward to it, just a shame its so damn massive, getting it out of my bag on the tube is sure to annoy some people. Oh well.
Monday will see me finally begin reading Brent Weeks new book the Black Prism. Looking forward to it, just a shame its so damn massive, getting it out of my bag on the tube is sure to annoy some people. Oh well.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Chronicles of the Necromancer
Im absolutely loving Gail Z. Martins Summoner series at the moment. Im re-reading the third book in the series as the fourth has just been released.
I was frustrated with it the first time around as the book ended and left its readers hanging for a year unttill she wrote the conclusion. I hate that. I prefer to wait until they're all written before I buy a book especially when there is not even an end to a subplot. Complaint over, Gail Z. Martin is a master story teller and is somebody who probably grew up loving Halloween as she captures the dark winter feel of spirits and ghosts perfectly. The main characters are highly likeable, even the women in it are no mere damsels in distress and are quite willing to pick up a sword and fight having been trained from childhood for war. The vampire characters are very likable and give you that real goosebump feel thanks to her brilliant descriptions. Much better than the first two in the series, the third is excellent and I cannot wait to get stuck into the fourth book, Dark Lady's Chosen.
I was frustrated with it the first time around as the book ended and left its readers hanging for a year unttill she wrote the conclusion. I hate that. I prefer to wait until they're all written before I buy a book especially when there is not even an end to a subplot. Complaint over, Gail Z. Martin is a master story teller and is somebody who probably grew up loving Halloween as she captures the dark winter feel of spirits and ghosts perfectly. The main characters are highly likeable, even the women in it are no mere damsels in distress and are quite willing to pick up a sword and fight having been trained from childhood for war. The vampire characters are very likable and give you that real goosebump feel thanks to her brilliant descriptions. Much better than the first two in the series, the third is excellent and I cannot wait to get stuck into the fourth book, Dark Lady's Chosen.
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