My copy of Naomi Novik's Temeraire arrived today. So looking forward to reading it.
We're still working on a plan, but so far it involves being sent to prison and becoming somebody's bitch.
Fred ,'Just Rewards (2)'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
Jars - Jan 12, 2006 10:14:33 am PST #1672 of 10434
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 12, 2006 12:12:55 pm PST #1673 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I'm debating buying it. I love her fic in my particular fandom, but given the different setting and genre I'm not sure how well that will translate to the original novel.
Dana - Jan 12, 2006 12:16:44 pm PST #1674 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I think if you like the Aubrey/Maturin novels, you would like Temeraire. There's also a sample chapter up on the website. (I think it is wonderful, and am not an objective reviewer at all.)
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 12, 2006 12:19:17 pm PST #1675 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
That's the series Master and Commander was based on? Not really my cup of tea...
Dana - Jan 12, 2006 12:27:17 pm PST #1676 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, but thankfully, her stuff has many fewer descriptions of ships. That tends to be where I glaze over in the O'Brian books.
Consuela - Jan 12, 2006 3:16:49 pm PST #1677 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Yeah, but thankfully, her stuff has many fewer descriptions of ships. That tends to be where I glaze over in the O'Brian books.
Matt, the reviews I've seen, including ones by people who don't know her, appear to be very strong. FWIW. And I read the sample chapter and thought it looked marvelous.
Me, I can't wait to read it; on the other hand, if I wait for the US editions, I get to read them one-two-three in three months. So I'll probably wait.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 12, 2006 6:41:33 pm PST #1678 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I read the sample chapter, and think I'm going to pass. Exceedingly well-written work that doesn't hold my interest is still work that doesn't hold my interest. Though I'll be keeping an eye out in case she writes a sci-fi or espionage thriller novel at some point.
Jars - Jan 13, 2006 3:17:30 am PST #1679 of 10434
I'm half-way through now; just spent my entire morning in bed reading. I really am enjoying it immensely. It's much less Boy's Own Napoleonic Wars than I was expecting.
Dana - Jan 13, 2006 10:59:51 am PST #1680 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Crazy Nikita author is back, not with a terribly written sex scene, but with very strange author's notes.
This portion of the story is taken (word for word and then some) from:
"THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS”
an Oscar winning 99 minute film, staring 29 Canadian actors, a bunch of extras...
‘ET ROY DUPUIS’
delivering the 5½ minute performance that defined the Oscar. 24 minutes into the story the 2003 Academy Award for the Best Foreign Film was clinched with M. Dupuis’ 330 seconds realization of cinematic supremacy…
And, okay, a couple of snarks:
Sebastien walked through the big glass doors and straight towards the wood topped counter were the woman worked, addressing her in effortless French, “Bonjour.”
Yes, I imagine it is rather effortless to say "bonjour," even if you don't actually speak French.
The man evidently a detective wore his height, ample chest, handsome features and scruffy chin as the perfect compliment to his in-charge attitude and his almost perfect caricaturish traits.
His ample chest?
Katie M - Jan 13, 2006 12:01:26 pm PST #1681 of 10434
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
‘ET ROY DUPUIS’
delivering the 5½ minute performance that defined the Oscar. 24 minutes into the story the 2003 Academy Award for the Best Foreign Film was clinched with M. Dupuis’ 330 seconds realization of cinematic supremacy…
Oh, dear. She's serious, isn't she?