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[bjornwilde]

 And Chrstmas time off of work is over, so I am back in the office and have returned to Tiassa. Still loving it and now almost through with it, just the third story left. I had forgotten how much I loved Sticks until seeing him again in the first story. Loved the second, especially seeing Cawti and Norathar working together again. It was funny not seeing Vlad in a story but it worked well.

Now if I could just find my creative gear so I can play a bit while work is slow.

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[hamsterwoman]

Good luck with the Paarfi part of Tiassa, heh (this is the one that's most enjoyable if you've read the other Paarfi books, but... well, still Paarfi).

I also really liked the first part for seeing the cast of characters around Vlad from the beginning of the series (and hearing various tantalizing hints about Vlad and Cawti's wedding!), and that was my favorite part the first time I read the book, but on reread, part 2 ended up being my favorite -- it was a bit weird not to have Vlad there, but I really enjoyed the insight into both Cawti and Norathar and their relationship. (Daro is a character you meet in 500 Years After, btw, if you liked her/want to see more of her)

[bjornwilde]

I have just started the meandering speech of Paarfi, which so far is working okay in audio form.

I do have to wonder if Vlad will ever find out that Cawti saved him one time. ; P I hope so. It's also nice to see she still has feelings for him, but is clear sighted enough to know there are differences that keep them apart.

Daro is a very curious person. I look forward to reading more on her. I'll likely dive into 500 Years After once I catch up with Star Wars reading, which will be after I finish off the Vlad books. Two to go!

[hamsterwoman]

Oh cool, good to know that the Paarfi style works better in audio book for you.

And, yeah, I also wondered if Vlad would ever learn what Cawti had done for him. Would be very curious to see his reaction if he does!

[bjornwilde]

The Paarfi style is striking me as Danny Kay, ala The Court Jester, doing The Three Musketeers. It's just so verbose and pompous, it's absurd and funny.

I've only an hour left and soon will be onto Hawk!

ETA: Khaavren and Vlad meeting and exchanging witticisms is a thing of glory...if only it'd been in the normal tone for the Vlad novels so there'd been more of it.

And then I hit the epilogue when we get just that.

[hamsterwoman]

And then I hit the epilogue when we get just that.

Yep! :D

And Hawk is my favorite of the recent books, and I hope you have fun with it too! :)

[bjornwilde]

I got just past the assassination attempt in South Adrilanka and I am all over this one! A great read/listen so far and it really feels like the early books in tone.