Dreamyguy v3 is here!
That’s it folks, the version that was long overdue is finally live. A complete overhaul of every single bit is done, and this time it is done properly! Since last version I decided to share not only my web design-persona but every other one: my music-self, my environmental-self, my vegetarian-self, my fantasy-reader self… the list goes on and on. But all this was somehow set aside and had to wait for this version. This version also marks my undeniable self-promotion as a musician, it is the first time I make my music available from here. As stated, long overdue! I hope you enjoy this version, it was created with WordPress & loads of funky code for your enjoyment. Cheers, Wallace
The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
For some reason I just kept delaying reading Abercrombie, not for lack of interest, but perhaps for going for other stuff. No regrets there, but I wish I had read it sooner. Joe Abercrombie writes in a way that appeals a lot to me: characters tell their own stories, share their thoughts, their impressions, and often see the same situation from very different perspectives, making a simple situation seem much richer and fulfilling. There are a few characters that stand out of the crowd, each with very different backgrounds and personalities, somehow coming together in a very interesting plot. Well, not much new here, but the way they do it, narrated in a witty and humorous way even in the grimiest scenarios, make this reading very easy, in spite of the occasional...
Lightbringer by Brent Weeks
Now… this is what I call a very different and original kind of fantasy! Color drafters, people able to turn light into objects of different consistencies, shaping them according to their will, are the core of the story. An outlaw king is at odds with the current government, and means to take it over. There’s a lot at stake as a an ancient cult is loosing its grip after so many years of peace. A Prism, a “chosen by the gods” color drafter that can draft the whole spectrum of colors is challenged by forces beyond his control. A very refreshing story for those bored with the all-so-usual course fantasy seems to take most of the time. Brent Weeks does it again! This is his second trilogy, still in the making. I also recommend his debut...
The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
The book has two story-lines, one in the present and one in the past. The “current” story-line is but a few years after, and the main character – Kvothe – a widely known and respected Arcane tells his own story himself. The plot is not so complex at first, but the reading is easy and linear. Kvothe starts as a nobody, too clever by half, and slowly becomes a very important figure in the greater scheme of things… I liked Kvothe a lot. He is charmy, witty, bright and nevertheless… young. He is good at being reckless, being on the wrong spot at the wrong time and being naive. But he also excels at being the opposite, and that makes his story as unpredictable as it can get. This is a pretty light story, not a bloody or vulgar one....
The Chronicles of Siala by Alexey Pehov
This was a very spontaneous buy, when I went by my favorite book store and could pick any book as a bonus (the shop gives points to every book you buy). The artwork in the cover was impressive, the author was a prized author in Russia and the page I randomly picked improved on my already good impression. The book itself was very nice, but nevertheless just an introduction to a story that is probably going to be much longer. What you see in the cover is more or less the end of the book – a group of mercenaries sent by the king is going out on an obscure mission, and the outcome of that is yet to be seen… The translation from the original Russian is impeccable, very well written and seemingly true to the complexity of the original. Recommended, if you...
The Malazan Book Of The Fallen Decalogy by Steven Erikson
I can hardly expect to have grasped the fullness of this decalogy (yes, 10 books!) by having read only a fifth of the first book so far – I have barely scraped the tip of the iceberg. In spite of that considerable shortcoming, I must say one thing… Even though I appreciate the intricacy of the plot and the effort that the author put into building it, the beginning of the story falls short on “hooks” to keep me reading it. That and the constant naming of places and persons I am somehow supposed to know without being introduced to them, puts me off quite a bit. Ok, important names are supposed to be told and all that, but when you’re laying the ground for a story you shouldn’t spend too much time describing political strife and...
Chronicles of King Rolens Kin Trilogy by Rowena Cory Daniells
This story was nice and definitely entertaining, but the trilogy was somewhat short. The first book is as thick as the second and the third books together. The plot was ok but the tale itself went a bit rushed, there could have been a bit more of character building on some key people… I was easily carried away by the story, it did keep me interested in the next page (and that makes it a good story), but I was taken aback by the shallowness on some important story-turning events, where the author spared only a few pages to narrate them. Three books are out so far, but the ending on the third suggests, if only mildly, that another sequel is on its way… If you’re out for a hit-and-go fantasy readable under a trip, this is a good one. Bloody alright...
The Valisar Trilogy by Fiona McIntosh
This trilogy was a very nice read: the plot was simple but engaging, involving all characters and intertwining them into rich collective experiences, the pace just about edgy enough to keep you reading. Some sorcery of the kind that is not too difficult to accept, and yet quite unconventional. Even though events build up and converge at certain points, coagulating into interesting situations, there were moments the pace just got too hurried by, considering the amount of building up invested in them. That left me wanting for more, but all in all The Valisar Trilogy was a good read, one I would do again if I wasn’t so addicted in reading more and more fantasy… The covers are really nice, by the way. That and Robin Hobb’s recommendation sold me into...
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Hi, my name is Wallace Sidhrée and I'm the dreamy guy. I'm also a web designer / web developer - among other things - and I live in Oslo with my wife that happens to be the Queen of Faeries (so you know).
I'm also a musician. Feel free to have a listen to my music.
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