Quote of the Day

Publié par Patrick on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The world is only as deep as we can see. This is why fools think themselves profound. This is why terror is the passion of revelation.

- R. SCOTT BAKKER, The Judging Eye (Canada, USA, Europe)

By the way, you can now read the first chapter here.

5 commentaires:

Fuzz said...

Is it really necessary to have a clear idea of what went on the first three books to be able to read the Judging Eye? I'm completely enamored with the way Bakker writes (although I must admit I ended up losing patience with the first trilogy) but I don't think I can pluck up the courage to re-read the first three volume!

10:05 AM
Anonymous said...

There's a "What Came Before" section in the appendix, describing briefly the major events of the Prince of Nothing trilogy (in about 6-8 pages).

10:12 AM
Anonymous said...

I would say not Fuzz, obviously some of the nuances may be lost but I'd rather that than re-read 3 books!

I'm with you on the first trilogy, I think the inwardness of the final book was quite tedious. The good news is that the Judging Eye whilst still retaining the first series character is a much more enjoyable read.

12:26 PM
MatsVS said...
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6:57 PM
MatsVS said...

Small snippets of philosphical ponderings steeped in a graceful and clever linguistic flair is part of the reason I now rank Bakker amongst other favourites, such as Cormac McCarthy, Dan Simmons and Ernest Hemingway. Wonderful, wonderful writer.

EDIT: Bah, no idea how that happened. Sorry for the clutter.

6:59 PM

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