[Keyoke]

So, whose read this? I'm about to start something new today (Off on a Sunday, which is rare, and to read...what a way to spend a Sunday!)..

But, I've been hestitant of Bujold works for some reason. It looks interesting, but, I dunno.. Someone at work said they found it boring.. But...

Help.

;)

Keyoke

[Obtuse]

Oddly enough, I just finished this book last week. Decent book. It kept me entertained, but that's about it. Most of the characters are rather stock, although the main character is pretty interesting. Some of the plot devices are a bit convenient, but not the worst I've seen. As far as boring, I didn't think so, but I can see how some people would find it so. Overall, it was just an average, enjoyable read. Worth giving a try, but don't be expecting too much.

[Hobbit]

And I guess the other thing to ask, Keyoke, is: does it have to be Bujold's Fantasy writing?

A lot of members have said how much they've enjoyed her Miles Verkosigan space opera series. Might be worth a try.

Enjoy your day off!

Hobbit

[Teresa Edgerton]

I read it and liked it -- found it very absorbing at a time when I was having a lot of difficulty getting lost in a book. To my mind, Bujold writes an entertaining story; the book is intelligent but not in any way groundbreaking. But then, not everything needs to be.

[FicusFan]

In her fantasy series I like Curse of Chalion best, though I haven't read the The Hallowed Hunt yet. Curse ... has the most humor so far in the fantasy series. The story is also good, but it takes a while to click, I thought.

[ezchaos]

I read Curse of Chalion some time last year and loved it. It was a breath of fresh air, IMO. Good story, believable characters, interesting world, etc. And best of all, it was standalone.
I also recently finish Paladin of Souls. While it was very good, I like Chalion better.

[algernoninc]

i just finished reading "Curse of Chalion" yesterday, and while I enjoyed it very much, it still reads to me as a Miles Vorkosigan story transposed in a fantasy scenery. Same type of characters, same type of plot. this is not necesarily a bad thing, as vorkosigan is one of my favorite characters, but I was expecting more originality.

The strong point of the book is I think the mix of magic with religion, a very strong concept of how the gods are a product of the human mind, and there is a sparkle of divinity in each of us, and the way free will is tempered by moral choices.

I'm looking forward to the next Chalion book...

[Leiali]

I am currently reading The Hallowed Hunt and it is very absorbing now I am half way through it. I must say it did take a while to get into, as I had forgotten a great deal about the world created. I preferred Paladin of the Souls to the Curse of Chalion, mainly because I liked the pov better. I think that it is very different from the Vorkosigan books because the ideas of magic are a little abstract, and the flavour is more descriptive than verbal. Not a bad thing but different. It made it more difficult for me to get into the series, as I prefer dialogue to long descriptions and I got used to her writing style with the Sci Fi, but she is such a good writer that I would say this fantasy series rivals the best established writers (sometimes less is more Ms Hobb). Anyway, one word I would never use to describe LMB's books is boring. Funny, intelligent, absorbing, empathic, but never boring. See what you think!

[Fader]

I read this one a few months ago. I really liked it, although (as others have mentioned) the characters are all pretty much very standard stereotypes. It is fun, entertaining, and well written. Not the best book in the world, but it kept my attention all the way through, and I really don't have anything bad to say about it. Great ending, too!

[Jay_T]

I have Hallowed Hunt, but haven't read it yet. Out of Curse of Chalion and Paladin of Souls I prefer Curse, even though Paladin of Souls was extremely successful with genre awards.

I think there is a segment of the fan base that would find the work boring, it is subdued, however I enjoy Bujolds work a lot. I love her SF work, and I think her ability translates well in her fantasy work.

I think Curse was excellent, and Paladin was good, and I have hopes for Hallowed Hunt.\

Great writer who I enjoy regardless of genre, but is admittedly slighly overated rated when her name is on an award ballot IMHO.