Scant Consolations

[rj_anderson]

Man, The King of Attolia is a good book. Being in the throes of revisions, I picked it up just now to see if I could find a wasted scene to make me feel better, and I couldn't find one.

Then I started reading and didn't want to put it down, which is silly since I've already read it twice in the past six months.

*shakes fist in general direction of the US* CURSE YOU, MEGAN WHALEN TURNER!

For not writing the next book already, I mean..

Comments

[jenny-moss.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry I'm commenting so much, Rebecca -- I'm just so excited that others love this book as much as I do. I was in ANOTHER bookstore yesterday that had The Thief and nothing beyond it -- and I kept thinking, Why don't people know how wonderful these books are?? The whole trilogy should be stocked in every children's section in every bookstore. :) They are a delight!

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Good gracious! Never apologize for commenting. I love me some comments. Especially about books I love.

And yes, every bookstore should have them. I already own a copy of KoA in hardcover and another I just bought in softcover for my niece for Christmas (after sneakily reading the short story about Eddis first), but every time I see another one I'm all MUST HAVE and I have to restrain myself from buying a copy for everyone else I know.

[mary-j-59.livejournal.com]

Well- when I read "The Thief", I loved it - it reminded me of Renault, in a way - but I was astounded that it had been published as a children's book. There's nothing in it to keep it from adults. And I'd say the next two are definitely adult, or older teen, anyway. "The Queen of Attolia" is very disturbing, but I intend to reread it soon, in preparation for rereading "King". My sister owns all three - she's a huge fan.

And she would like to know: how does everyone know there is going to be a fourth book in this series? It seems complete to me! Great news, though, if there will be - both of us will want to read it right away.