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PostPosted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:37 am
by wingwriter2000
The only thing bad about River God is.....uh....hmmm.....well....okay..it wasn't 1,500 pages long. I agree with the poster that said Warlock paled in comparison to River God...but truthfully, how many works don't? If you are trying to lure someone new to Smith, then River God or Bird's of Prey would be the works to recommend.

I can only hope the 'The Quest' recaptures some of the magic of RG. But, as someone said, we need to read the new work for it's own merit. If we are wanting a RG clone, I think we will all be sorely disappointed. I also hope Smith (just me I'm sure) strays a bit away form the sorcery and has Taita relying more on his ingenuity as he did in RG. That was so much more appealing to me. Alan.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:55 pm
by Nefer
Yep, you nailed it, Alan.

I loved RG because of Taita, not his talents. Well, okay, that too... :lol:

I'm willing to tackle Quest on it's own. :)

The Quest

PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:57 am
by Ada
I won't be saying anything on The Quest for a long time unless I borrow it from the library (or buy the Audio/CD), as I only collect/buy WS paperbacks. (Our publisher's release date is 1st April for the book & 1st May for the CD.) Like many of you, I will also have to be careful & watch out for spoilers re the newy.
Is there going to be a race/competition to see who finishes it first? The above dates are from the publisher's site - I can't confirm the actual date the books will be in the stores - maybe they are going to be in sync.?
I know J.K. Rowling's are simultaneously released around the world but I don't think WS's are - does anyone know?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:29 am
by Nefer
Yep, us poor Canadians have to wait till May to get the book :(

PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:12 pm
by Lotus
Aussies will be waiting for The Quest until the 1st of May from what I've read.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:40 am
by i_heart_nefie
That's too long..but I am so excited!!

PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:53 am
by Intef
Lotus wrote:Aussies will be waiting for The Quest until the 1st of May from what I've read.


Damn! First Zodiac gets pushed back to April now this! Ggargh!

The Quest - released in Australia

PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:30 pm
by Ada
Above information is INCORRECT.

Australia IS getting THE QUEST in APRIL.

I've just (today) put myself of our local library's waiting list & am 6th on the list so will get it in the first group as they are getting in 10 copies!

Go to WS's site & check with the Aussie publishers - the dates are there!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:36 am
by i_heart_nefie
Australia IS getting THE QUEST in APRIL.


aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!! YAY!!!! I am so very excited! Not long to wait now!!

Re: The Quest - released in Australia

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:51 am
by Kate4Tanus
Ada wrote:Australia IS getting THE QUEST in APRIL.


YES!!!! I am so excited! Thank you for letting us know! :D

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:46 am
by Nefer
Nice to see you back Kate :)

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:24 am
by Penitent
I have mixed feelings about this series. In my opinion “River God” was close to WS finest hour and “Warlock” was one of his weakest efforts. I will definitely end up reading “The Quest” but not right away.
I will wait for your opinions too…

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:38 pm
by Kate4Tanus
Nefer wrote:Nice to see you back Kate :)


It's great to be back! I am so sorry I was gone for so long!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:13 pm
by Nefer
I agree with you Penitent. But I am anxious to read it, despite the fact that Warlock wasn't up to par.

Hope you stick around longer Kate:)

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:29 am
by i_heart_nefie
Kate!!! I have looked at the tour dates on the site and there is no Australia yet...:( We can still hope!!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:36 am
by Kate4Tanus
i_heart_nefie wrote:Kate!!! I have looked at the tour dates on the site and there is no Australia yet...:( We can still hope!!


Fingers crossed man! Oh I so hope he comes here again!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:23 pm
by Nefer
Again...bah, you don't deserve twice, :lol:

I want him to come to Canada for a change!!!

ETA!!!

Holy God, hes having a speaking event in Vancouver!!! In May!!!!

OMG!!!!! There is a God :mrgreen:

PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:54 am
by Kate4Tanus
Nefer wrote:Again...bah, you don't deserve twice, :lol:


LOL!

Nefer wrote:Holy God, hes having a speaking event in Vancouver!!! In May!!!!

OMG!!!!! There is a God


YAY! Oh I am so happy for you!! :D :D That is awesome

PostPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:00 pm
by Ems
Wilbur Smith is going to be in England on the 7th March. He is coming to Yeovil's Waterstones, its near where I live so I'm going. :D

PostPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:11 pm
by Penitent
Check out Wilbur's website. They have added the cover art for some of the international editions. Looks like in Spanish the title is going to be something like "The source of the Nile"