Yeh, Battlestar is pretty good from what I've seen so far.
Earthsea - it was a favourite from donkeys years ago when I was a mere youngster. Can't remember masses about it, but I've just picked up a copy, so I'm gonna read it again. Isn't there a synopsis on the movie site?
Earthsea's a well written series. It was written as adolescent fiction but it's certainly transcends "children's stories." I've read the firs t and third book and currently reading the second book, Tombs of Atuan. Which is by far the darkest of all three. These books are better then the Chronicles of Narnia and better the the early, comical, Dragonlance books. I believe there was a post on Open Rpg recently that some one wanted to run a Earthsea Champaign. What children's book, or fantasy for that matter, has narcotic addiction in it's society?
just my 1d6 cents,
"Not 'a child at heart,' just childish." Penbot 2004
Hi!
I love the books, they are one of my all-time favorites!
The Sci Fi version is not very faithful and tries to squeeze all three books into one mini-series. They changed some of the story events and details in order to streamline it for the new format.
I was disappointed, but I have a pretty high standard for these sorts of things (I was happy with the first harry potter but disappointed by the Prizoner of Azkaban).
Dave M
Author of Legends of Lanasia (Still in beta)
A few more thoughts on Earthsea, the novels and the miniseries.
1. The magic system: I mentioned that the "true names" of objects is used widely. Most of the time, the young magician must learn these true names on their own. It occurred to me that this sounds like the magic of the Native Americans.
2. I agree that the series made short work of the novels. The "spirit" that chases or haunts Ged appears to be more undead than ghostly.
3. You all must read Tombs of Atuan a.s.a.p!!
"Not 'a child at heart,' just childish." Penbot 2004
I have read all of them. They are great but be warned for those out there that enjoy Tolkien. The Earthsea books are not your typical fantasy in setting or tone
Bobby
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I have read all of them. They are great but be warned for those out there that enjoy Tolkien. The Earthsea books are not your typical fantasy in setting or tone
Bobby
Bobby
oVeRsOuL gAmEs
- We control the world so you don't have too!
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