[Generalbassist]

I've read the darkness that comes before, and am reading it for the second time already(Since English is my second language I had some problems with many words in this book and had to consult the dictionary many a time. This made the read slow and halting and it kind of ruined my rading experience)
This second time around I love it even more than the first time, and I'm actually rereading Dune too, so I have two very good/very deep books to read.

What I'm wondering is whether the sequels are as good. Will I be dissapointed or do they surpass the first book?


BTW, why is this forum not in the fantasy authors forum along with Martin and Hobb?

[Rob B]

The forum is housed in this section because it is sanctioned by Mr. Bakker as an "Official" forum.

As for the quality in the 2nd and 3rd book, they are on the same level. The conclusion in The Thousandfold Thought was powerful and provided one of the most satisfying endings I've read.

[Dawnstorm]

I've read the sequel, The Warrior Prophet; I find roughly the first 2/3 of the book were not as good as TDtB, but the last third was brilliant.

I felt that character-development slowed down in favour of macro-development; and since my prime focus are usually characters, I preferred the first. The second is still a brilliant read, though, and if you like to ponder questions of faith, or if you enjoy epic battle scenes and powerful magic, you might actually enjoy the sequal more.

Definitely read it, it's not a let-down.

As for the conclusion of the trilogy, The Thousandfold Thought; it isn't out yet. Ask RobB about that, or Aldarion; they'll tease you with how great it is. They read advance reader copies, and we're all jealous. ;)

[Generalbassist]

Thanks. I'm going to read them anyway, just wanted opinions.

Now, another question. I see similarities between Dune and Prince of nothing. Any other books like these worth checking out?

[Brys]

Dune by Frank Herbert is certainly worth checking out - it's one of the true classics of the science fiction genre, and deserving of its place. Unlike with the Prince of Nothing series though, the sequels to Dune are nothing like as good. I found the Warrior Prophet to be a slight improvement on the Darkness that Comes Before, because it was a bit more tightly written, and it didn't have the constraints of needing to be an introductory book.

[pat5150]

The sequels are definitely worth it! :D I'm more than halfway through TTT, and it rocks so far!