tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post2523215090309334228..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : The Complete Morgaine Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-46348282657781274992018-01-14T04:44:56.435-08:002018-01-14T04:44:56.435-08:00I've read the first two in this series - but I...I've read the first two in this series - but I realised that I haven't read the last two! I need to at least track down that final book. I've always loved Cherryh's writing style - she was a breath of fresh air in the science fiction genre where it generally seemed to be ALLL about the worldbuilding. While I love her Rider at the Gate duology, my all-time favourite book of hers is Heavy Time - that opening is fabulous...sjhigbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170715559210927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-23707292814508365992018-01-14T01:32:09.722-08:002018-01-14T01:32:09.722-08:00I'd not heard of this series but it does sound...I'd not heard of this series but it does sound really interesting. I love that Morgaine is a mysterious character as the book is told from another perspective, I think that would be the thing which keeps you reading. I am going to have to check out this retro looking series because it does sound really good. the growing relationship between the two characters and the lengths which they must go to to achieve Morgaine's goal is an interesting one to explore. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53065868512736976522018-01-13T13:57:52.979-08:002018-01-13T13:57:52.979-08:00Yeah it does doesn't it? :) The relationship b...Yeah it does doesn't it? :) The relationship between Morgaine and Vanye is definitely the heart of the series, especially since we don't get Morgaine's POV (and I would have liked to have had it). Especially when they're separated and Vanye gets pulled in all kinds of different directions. Anyway... I agree, epic fantasy often does stint on the development, and I like a little closer look at the characters. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-91954522032167144352018-01-12T22:25:00.292-08:002018-01-12T22:25:00.292-08:00This does sound like it would totally your kind of...This does sound like it would totally your kind of series! Glad you liked it. The relationship dynamic between Morgaine and Vanye sounds interesting w/ the sworn to service thing and how it grows into something stronger. The villain relationship sounds like an interesting one too. I do like character development, even in fantasy. That's why I tend to avoid epic fantasy, I worry it won't be so focused on characters.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-75335083252462508632018-01-12T18:45:46.981-08:002018-01-12T18:45:46.981-08:00How have I not heard of this series?! It sounds l...How have I not heard of this series?! It sounds like somehthing that I would enjoy. I will have to keep it in mind.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-40168685863805780442018-01-12T05:18:08.538-08:002018-01-12T05:18:08.538-08:00These are new me and I think I need to add them to...These are new me and I think I need to add them to my list. I wonder if my library caries them. I too like the premise, and I think I'd enjoy the mix of relationship + action.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53204602031256622102018-01-12T04:59:37.949-08:002018-01-12T04:59:37.949-08:00I'm always saying I plan to read more fantasy ...I'm always saying I plan to read more fantasy but I just don't seem to really connect with the genre. It's rare for me to see a plot that really appeals! I'm more action orientated so this one wouldn't be for me! I like the format of your review here...review and discussion is good for casual comment leavers and fans who want to talk about the book themes.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-26183414264154596952018-01-11T22:14:56.118-08:002018-01-11T22:14:56.118-08:00Yeah the fourth book came out years later, so who ...Yeah the fourth book came out years later, so who knows why she decided to write another one, but it was kinda unnecessary. And the character development *nods* that's more and more what I like for these days too, even though I love a good plot! <br /><br />I'm trying to remember how he does it- I think he takes over the body when they die, so yup it's similar. As for the oaths- it's funny. Morgaine does have a greater good- the stability of reality- so there is that, but Vanye (especially at first) doesn't know jack about that, and really struggles with what to do. :) <br /><br />I kinda liked the discussion/ reviews format, I may do it again. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-58088402436759682052018-01-11T20:10:01.515-08:002018-01-11T20:10:01.515-08:00It's always hit or miss when an author decides...It's always hit or miss when an author decides to do "one more book" when the series is kind of done. Sounds like maybe she should have moved on, but I imagine that's easier said than done. Still, it sounds good! <br /><br />I need the character development, honestly. I can't take *too* much plot, if that makes sense? Like- I guess I need a balance. Of course I don't want a fantasy to be only character-driven, but if I don't love the characters, I also find myself not caring about the plot very much. <br /><br />Does he take over the bodies like Travelers?! Seems rude either way. As for the oath thing, I think the context matters. Like- if it is killing one person for the greater good... I suppose I can see the reason to honor that. But if it's killing for revenge, or something along those lines, then really it was a shitty oath to take in the first place, and good that the character changed their mind, frankly. In this case, it sounds like it is absolutely NOT for any greater good, so no, it needn't be honored, and anyone who'd want it honored anyway is probably kind of an asshat. <br /><br />So glad you got to read these since you'd wanted to, and glad that they were good! I love the discussion-review combo, too :D Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-63009925044497868582018-01-11T12:20:24.420-08:002018-01-11T12:20:24.420-08:00:) :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-39129673164355429442018-01-11T12:19:59.981-08:002018-01-11T12:19:59.981-08:00I like character development and when paired with ...I like character development and when paired with a fascinating premise like this, it can be so fun!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-22122059854281297942018-01-11T12:19:16.343-08:002018-01-11T12:19:16.343-08:00Vanye might work in that regard, but I totally get...Vanye might work in that regard, but I totally get what you're saying. So much fantasy is world building sometimes that it's easy to get bogged down! <br /><br />Roh and Vanye's relationship was the biggest surprise of the series for me! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-46880592495420573522018-01-11T12:18:02.000-08:002018-01-11T12:18:02.000-08:00I thought you did read some! These aren't so m...I thought you did read some! These aren't so much high fantasy as maybe space fantasy- although now that I think about it, they do have a lot of fantasy trappings. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-48546585577364048752018-01-11T12:16:42.174-08:002018-01-11T12:16:42.174-08:00Exactly. I'm glad I finally read them too- old...Exactly. I'm glad I finally read them too- old school SF can be iffy but these were a win for me :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-68483589196103880412018-01-11T12:15:48.200-08:002018-01-11T12:15:48.200-08:00Thanks Lauren! The characters really make this ser...Thanks Lauren! The characters really make this series :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-81729130574780920192018-01-11T12:12:05.913-08:002018-01-11T12:12:05.913-08:00There are some beautiful moments in these. Especia...There are some beautiful moments in these. Especially since each one takes place in a different world. And I love good character development- a good plot is awesome, but I love characters. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-5236788321424755352018-01-11T12:00:38.087-08:002018-01-11T12:00:38.087-08:00Never even heard of these! cool :)Never even heard of these! cool :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-72706469218535135932018-01-11T10:18:26.600-08:002018-01-11T10:18:26.600-08:00it's sounds like a rich series but well as for...it's sounds like a rich series but well as for your question I confess that I don't read a lot of fantasy. It's not my fave genre but I think the development of characters is always interestingMellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-71438578212919550662018-01-11T08:55:22.066-08:002018-01-11T08:55:22.066-08:00The fantasy genre is really tough for me. I get bo...The fantasy genre is really tough for me. I get bogged down in the world building details. I need at least one character to latch on to to make me care about the outcome.<br /><br />Roh and Vanye seem to have a complex/morally ambiguous relationship and I do like that.<br /><br /> <a href="http://http://www.fwiwreviews.net/</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-13606865171368787222018-01-11T07:52:06.351-08:002018-01-11T07:52:06.351-08:00I so wish I could read high fantasy! They always s...I so wish I could read high fantasy! They always sound SO GOOD!Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777377723072645220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-24612445177946680372018-01-11T07:47:29.435-08:002018-01-11T07:47:29.435-08:00I’m glad you finally got to this series. I haven’t...I’m glad you finally got to this series. I haven’t ever heard of it but I know how it feels to tick off a series you've been wanting to read forever. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-33315418261286651222018-01-11T05:22:50.526-08:002018-01-11T05:22:50.526-08:00I don't read a ton of fantasy books, but in ge...I don't read a ton of fantasy books, but in general, I really do like well rounded characters so that's probably what I'd go for first. I'm glad you got to read these and really enjoyed it!<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173712310551704579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-31969432726824011872018-01-11T00:08:20.777-08:002018-01-11T00:08:20.777-08:00"...riven moons, a world where floodwaters ar..."...riven moons, a world where floodwaters are rising, and they look up and see the moon fragments bathed in moondust." This sounds beautiful! I love a good fantasy book, especially when they are written well.<br /><br />I think I prefer character development over plot, but I'd rather have both. It's just that I can love characters and still enjoy a mediocre story, but if characters are poorly written, it doesn't matter how amazing the story is. <br /><br />It sounds like an interesting series!<br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Do You Dog-ear?</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.com