tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224228.post3718985589652441445..comments2023-10-25T03:40:54.655-07:00Comments on Neth Space: Review: The Other Lands by David Anthony DurhamNethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963540055415924510noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224228.post-71942484941188080032010-07-23T08:05:01.642-07:002010-07-23T08:05:01.642-07:00The rich Victorian writing style that was so preva...The rich Victorian writing style that was so prevalent in "Acacia" is noticeably missing in "The Other Lands." The "Acacia" style was very similar to Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Anthony Nana Kwamu's "Timbuktu Chronicles: Aida and the Chosen Soldier." David used very little of this style in "Other Lands" and in my opinion, seriously harming the quality of the work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353072052837486060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224228.post-40607584538089181282009-11-30T13:46:12.612-07:002009-11-30T13:46:12.612-07:00@Brett - Durham's writing style hasn't eve...@Brett - Durham's writing style hasn't ever really bothered me (other than my finding the first 1/3 of Acacia pretty dull). I enjoyed The Other Lands much more.Nethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963540055415924510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224228.post-84253310802864925352009-11-29T19:51:49.683-07:002009-11-29T19:51:49.683-07:00I really enjoyed this novel, and both are definite...I really enjoyed this novel, and both are definitely on my keeper shelf. Acacia grew on me until I was quite looking forward to The Other Lands. It did not disappoint! I'll be ready for the third book, too.Tia Nevitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489109929908389257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224228.post-44953620997564927452009-11-28T01:02:44.230-07:002009-11-28T01:02:44.230-07:00I enjoyed it, although I have two quibbles with it...I enjoyed it, although I have two quibbles with it:<br /><br />1. You see a good dose of Durham-style, almost-third-person exposition. That's interesting for me (I'm a total worldbuilding addict), but it does tend to be a little dry at times. <br /><br />2. I didn't like a particular scene involving the League near the end of the book (if I get too specific, it'll be spoilers). It seemed to completely go against the "holy crap, what do we do now?" type of situation they had after their little foul-up involving the Lothan Aklun, the Auldek, and the Numrek. <br /><br />That said, I liked it more than Acacia. I particularly liked the character of Corinn in this one, as well as the way the whole plot flows from the screw-up above (I don't want to spoil anyone, so I won't say more).Brettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17224228.post-71746620430964353872009-11-27T20:24:58.026-07:002009-11-27T20:24:58.026-07:00Thanks for the review. The book sounds great. I ...Thanks for the review. The book sounds great. I enjoyed Acacia so I have high hopes for this one with your review.Tracy Thomasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172620737234136031noreply@blogger.com