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"Otherland" by Tad Williams
PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:21 pm
by Staci
Has anyone read this series? The lady at the book store said it was decent, however, I have learned to not completely trust her judgement due to a differing of tastes. The book covers caught my eye and as for the thickness of the spine, after reading the Wheel of Time and Sword of Truth series, it does not daunt me! So, can anyone at the CAA give me good advice about the Otherland Series by Tad Williams? Any at all? *~_~*
Help is greatly appreciated! 
PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:34 am
by Technomancer
The first book's very interesting, but the later ones tend to drag a bit. Overall though, it's a worthwhile series. While in some ways it's not the most original, the author does create strong characters and a fascinating setting. I think that most fantasy fans will greatly enjoy it.
PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 7:18 pm
by Staci
*grins broadly* Every Sci-Fi/Fantasy author is accused of ripping off a plot-line or character or something-or-other from J. R. R. Tolkien - even Robert Jordan who penned The Wheel of Time. Between Robert Jordan, Terry Goodkind (Sword of Truth series), and Terry Brooks (Shannara), you could have the whole Tolkien universe. *winks and grins* Most readers forget that there are only six basic plot-lines: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Supernatural, Nature vs. Nature, Nature vs. Supernatural, and Supernatural vs. Supernatural. It all boils down to that! But I digress...
Thank you for your insights, Technomancer! I went down to the used book store and picked up the four books. I look forward to reading them now.
PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:33 am
by Zarn Ishtare
Coolio! Someone other than me and thirty nine year old sci fi geeks read Otherland!
I really liked this series, and the way it unfolds. The characters are awesome, dragging you through their own emotional storms (I got really sad after Gally died, almost hollow for a moment....but then I realized it was simply the awesomness of the writing getting me worked up...) Tad really knows how to manipulate emotions! I wanna get Sea of Silver light to finish the series...I have the first three in Paperback. Its also very...well, open about religions. It doesn't tip toe around it, but neither does it shove it into your face and say "DEAL WITH IT!" like some books I've read. It portrays all religions in a light of equality, and does a good job of representing at least a brief veiw of Christianity. Of course, I personally don't believe Christianity is on the same level with all other religions (becuase all the others are false) But its a nice point none the less.
PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:46 am
by Zarn Ishtare
Oh, heres a clip from the book. Its when this wolf god starts singing his own praises, and then the Wicked Tribe (Young little hacker children) Sing parody.
Upaut: "Mighty in voice, Wepwawet! He Who Opens The Way, the Master of the West,To whom all turn their faces, You ar mighty in majesty!
Wicked Tribe: "Mighty in Smell, Wolfman! He Who Gets In The Way! To whom all turn their backs, You are mighty in Stupidity!"
mm.....monkey children laughing at simulated gods insane ramblings....I LIKE!
PostPosted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:29 am
by Warrior 4 Jesus
I really enjoyed the books apart from Jesus' name being used, some other swearing and a bit of the sexual references and more extreme violence.
To me the series was very original compared to the Tolkien rehashed stuff in most fantasy. I found the books are a hefty read (I'm dyslexic) but thoroughly enjoyable and I don't think I ever 'spaced out' while reading it like I did for Lord of the Rings (very good book but some parts to wordy for me).
Yes they are good but I recommend them for readers 15 and over due to some of the content.
(One of my favourite book series)
PostPosted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 6:11 pm
by Namelessknight
Awesome series. BUT, there is one character who is a lesbian, and it is a part of who her character is, nothing graphic or sexual, but it is there.