Otherland

[hypoxiaddict]

There is absolutely nothing better in this world than reading a really good book - except for reading a really good series of books! Right now I am about halfway through the second book in the Otherland series by Tad Williams. There are 4 books in total - and technically, as he explains it, it's really just one book broken into 4 pieces for

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[a_clear_job]

is he anything like clive barker or robert a. heinlein or roger zelazny? if so, i will like.

[hypoxiaddict]

I've only read one book by Barker and one by Zelazny, and that was some time ago. However, I am a huge fan of Heinlein and I would have to say that Tad Williams is certainly of the same ilk, though his writing style is differnt. But there's that underlying element of socio-political commentary that you also find in Heinlein, which I really like in the fiction that I read.

[a_clear_job]

nail on the head. that's what i'm looking for. the underlying element of socio-political commentary. heinlein's books were rarely about sci-fi; that was just the vehicle for him to spew his opinions about society. :)

which barker and zelazny books have you read?

barker, i highly suggest imajica (i have got to read that again!), sacrament, weaveworld, or galilee.

zelazny, i highly recommend doorways in the sand and jack of shadows.

[hypoxiaddict]

I read Imajica (and thoroughly enjoyed it). I've always intended to pick up more of Barker's work but have yet to get around to it. I've been wracking my brain but I can't remember the name of the Zelazny book I read (how shameful is that?). That said, I'm going to add the ones you recommended to my list. If I don't keep a list of books to read next, I end up getting distracted by something new and shiny!

fantastic thing you are doing

[anonymous]

Hi

Great book. I just want to say what a fantastic thing you are doing! Good luck!

G'night

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[hypoxiaddict]

Thank you!