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CHANKO
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 Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 20:57:51
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Quick question:
Has anyone read both Vinas Solamnus & Rise of Solamnia series? If so, which one should be read first. It seems almost a toss-up.
For those who have read the Rise of Solamnia series, is Niles as bad an author as the reviewers claim?
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james
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 21:43:43
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I've read both (or at east the two that Rise series to date) and I would say to read Vinas Solamnus First. Its just the one book and gives some great history. But like the Soulforge it also takes a little bit away from the legend of Vinas by actually telling the real story.
Plus it will fill in the time before the third book in the Rise of Solamnia series is out, then you can read all three of them in a row uninterupted! |
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Vassor Doss
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 23:18:33
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Vinas is probably the best DL book after Chronicles and Legends. It's hard for me to say if I like The Legend of Huma or Vinas better, they're almost even.
I'd read Vinas first. And it takes nothing away from the legend. It is very realistic in it's story telling and that's one of the things that makes it so great.
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CHANKO
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Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 00:57:56
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Originally posted by james
Plus it will fill in the time before the third book in the Rise of Solamnia series is out, then you can read all three of them in a row uninterupted!
You've lost me.
So read Vinas, then Series 1-3? or Series vol.1,vol.2, Vinas, vol.3?
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CHANKO
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Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 13:08:28
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I just shopped Amazon and I found Vinas Solamnus for...
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$56.31 !! Paperback. Used. Maybe he'll trade me for this piece of gum, I JUST put in my mouth, still has flavor! Maybe, yes, no?
Rut roh! I had to e-mail the seller to ask what is going on, lol
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james
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Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 16:29:43
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are you shitting me? Is it gold platted? Damn, maybe I should start selling my books... How much do you think the entire collection would go for?
read Vinas first. The the series 3-1-2, just for fun. See how it end, the begins, and then you get to the cream filling! |
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Vassor Doss
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Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 23:26:50
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Originally posted by CHANKO
I just shopped Amazon and I found Vinas Solamnus for...
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$56.31 !! Paperback. Used. Maybe he'll trade me for this piece of gum, I JUST put in my mouth, still has flavor! Maybe, yes, no?
Rut roh! I had to e-mail the seller to ask what is going on, lol
Eth Sularus oth Mithas
I said it was a great story but it's definitely not worth $56.31 for a used paperback. It's a shame I lost mine when I moved or I would have gladly offered you mine for $50 even.
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james
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Posted - 22 Feb 2007 : 23:57:16
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| I dunno, $56.31 sounds like the guy did his research on the value. Its too weird of a number for a thought process and days of calculations of means and averages and a few charts, for it to not be worth exactly that much. |
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CHANKO
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Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 01:27:45
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Man! Thanks for the generous offer Vass! 
Does Vinas occur before the Series takes place? Is it the "Rise of Solamnia" (after Vinas)? Or, does the "Rise" series encompass all?
Basically, James, since he sucks at answering his PMs;) lol. j/k J-dawg!
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Vassor Doss
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Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 01:28:46
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I meant it as one would have to be insane to pay that much for it, not that the amount priced was wrong.
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CHANKO
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Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 02:49:09
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Originally posted by Vassor Doss
I meant it as one would have to be insane to pay that much for it, not that the amount priced was wrong.
I agree, I was being sarcastic to your response, hence the
5! 3, sir. 3!
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Vassor Doss
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Posted - 23 Feb 2007 : 03:41:35
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Originally posted by CHANKO
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Originally posted by Vassor Doss
I meant it as one would have to be insane to pay that much for it, not that the amount priced was wrong.
I agree, I was being sarcastic to your response, hence the
5! 3, sir. 3!
Eth Sularus oth Mithas
Sorry I should have quoted. I meant my last remark to be in response to James' last post. You and I were posting at the same time and yours got in first. 
Anyway, in response to your question, the Rise of Solamnia series happens after the War of the Souls, and it should be more aptly titled "the Return of the Knights of Solamnia." Vinas Solamnus details the birth of the Solamnic Knighthood and the Code and Measure and it's probably one of, if not the oldest, DL novel in terms of timeline.
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CHANKO
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Posted - 26 Feb 2007 : 00:45:08
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Originally posted by Vassor Doss
Anyway, in response to your question, the Rise of Solamnia series happens after the War of the Souls, and it should be more aptly titled "the Return of the Knights of Solamnia." Vinas Solamnus details the birth of the Solamnic Knighthood and the Code and Measure and it's probably one of, if not the oldest, DL novel in terms of timeline.
THANK YOU! Best answer ever Vass! --informative and precise.
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mistyart
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Posted - 26 Feb 2007 : 00:56:51
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when i was planning on buying vinas solamnus I looked on line and found it for some outrageously insane price too. I waited a few days and eventually snagged one up for only 20 bucks :) So, it can be found for cheaper. Just thought I would throw that little bit of hope out there
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Vassor Doss
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Posted - 26 Feb 2007 : 04:24:04
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Originally posted by CHANKO
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Originally posted by Vassor Doss
Anyway, in response to your question, the Rise of Solamnia series happens after the War of the Souls, and it should be more aptly titled "the Return of the Knights of Solamnia." Vinas Solamnus details the birth of the Solamnic Knighthood and the Code and Measure and it's probably one of, if not the oldest, DL novel in terms of timeline.
THANK YOU! Best answer ever Vass! --informative and precise.
Eth Sularus oth Mithas
Cheers! I hope you get a copy. Like I said, it's one of the best DL novels out there.
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CHANKO
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Posted - 26 Feb 2007 : 12:56:49
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I found a used copy for $1.75 from a bargain store. The past reviewers commented that the qualited was better than advertised, so this gives me hope. Either way, I only spent less than an two bucks. The cheapest NEW copy was 18.00.
I also have acquired vol.1 Rise of Solamnia and vol.1 Minotaur Wars. I am currently reading the Night of Blood.
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Alittle help?
