May-06-2010, 03:42 PM (UTC)
I agree with Nuytsia, oldredr.
I know many people believe that the order doesn't matter, but there are LOTS of subtle, little intimations etc (not to mention suspense!), that you would miss by not going in this order: Farseer, Live Ship Traders, Tawny Man and then Rain Wild Chronicles. Anyone who didn't get to read them in this order, for whatever reason, I'd suggest going back for a re-read...and I'm sure you'll be surprised!
Also see if you can get your hands on copies of Robin's other Realm of the Elderlings-related short stories, 'Homecoming' (in the 'Legends II' anthology) and also 'Words Like Coins' (in 'A Fantasy Medley', the anthology by Subterranean Press). Even if you are not normally a fan of short stories, these offer some further insight into the other books - I think they are must!
As Nuytsia said, Soldier Son books can be read anytime as they are unrelated.
Please come back and tell us how you go!
I know many people believe that the order doesn't matter, but there are LOTS of subtle, little intimations etc (not to mention suspense!), that you would miss by not going in this order: Farseer, Live Ship Traders, Tawny Man and then Rain Wild Chronicles. Anyone who didn't get to read them in this order, for whatever reason, I'd suggest going back for a re-read...and I'm sure you'll be surprised!
Also see if you can get your hands on copies of Robin's other Realm of the Elderlings-related short stories, 'Homecoming' (in the 'Legends II' anthology) and also 'Words Like Coins' (in 'A Fantasy Medley', the anthology by Subterranean Press). Even if you are not normally a fan of short stories, these offer some further insight into the other books - I think they are must!
As Nuytsia said, Soldier Son books can be read anytime as they are unrelated.
Please come back and tell us how you go!
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