Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Redemption of Althalus (The Eddings' do it again)

Does this hat make my eyes look evil?
  Oh the Eddingses. If any of you have read any of the books in the Belgariad or the Mallorion, you'll understand why I have a soft spot for their work. I think I can sum up my attraction to their writing style thusly:

 Thankyouthankyouthankyou for making three dimensional characters! Not only are they smart, but the have fucking humor and react to situations in ways that normal people would.

  Which brings me back to Althalus. Do you see that evil looking fucker on the cover? Look at him. He scares the shit out of me. That's Althalus, and whatever introverted retard they hired to visualize him was WAAAAY of the mark. Al (we'll cal him "Al" from now on), anyway, Al is not evil, he's a smarmy, tricky fucker, kind of a douchebag, but deep down he's got a heart of gold. Cliche' I know, but it works, so don't fuck with it.

  Just a quick rundown: Master thief and trickster, Al is fucking around one day and is taken in by a cat/goddess who shields him from time and uses him to complete various tasks throughout history to achieve a specific end. He develops a relationship over time with the cat/goddess which becomes a romance.

  ...also, he fucks the cat/goddess.
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25 comments:

  1. Silly Old BumSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    i love the scene that David and Leigh in the bath tub, i was weeping so hard because it's so beautiful.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Those Eddings!

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  3. dRockBlockSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    that last line made me buy this

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  4. Discerning GentlemanSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Great ideas here!

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  5. TommySeptember 9, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I've been in look of a good book. I might check this out.

    Followed, will check in on your book reviews soon!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:35 PM

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  7. FoodSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Sounds interesting! Supporting.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Hey, I just finished my last book, I might look into this one.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Could read this book Could also read about trains!

    The daily Soup-port train is here...

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  10. SinleetSeptember 9, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Fucking Incredible

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  11. Braden HollembaekSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I really like books with realistic characters. Realistic in reactions and such. Even in fantasy books where there are minotaurs and shit, they still react how you would expect a minotaur to act (yes, I expect minotaurs to act certain ways.)

    I will be putting this author on my list of reads. Moar book reviews. In fact, I might do a couple...

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  12. Lewis ChanSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Sounds really good, may look into it.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    "he fucks the cat". You have my interest.

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  14. EdwardPrinceofWalesSeptember 9, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Ill look into it

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  15. Tornado JacksonSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    I have never read this series, but now I frankly want to. Your blog is going to be worth following, that I can tell.

    I have a blog as well, which can follow if you're interested. It's the life story of a badass, modern Pecos-Bill-type character told in daily vignettes. I'm looking for actual readers, rather than just clickers/supporters, so if anyone's interested, feel free to take a look. =)

    http://tornadojackson.blogspot.com/

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  16. Always MarvelingSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    I think I will find this book for the cat/goddess clicky clicks will also be coming back because i never know what books are going to be worth buying thanks!

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  17. Sgt. FletcherSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    ill check this out, thanks

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  18. rockStarSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    sounds interesting

    thanx bro <3

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  19. KyleSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    If I wasn't so preoccupied, you might have sold me here

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  20. The Family GuySeptember 9, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Looks good ill check it out :)

    thx for the love :)

    showing teh daily support! :)

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  21. Light Weight Baby!September 9, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    relevant post is relevant

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  22. WaltherSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Showing some love!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    supportin

    show u some love ...

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  24. J MoSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Sounds great!

    I'm finishing up Devil In the White City so i'll need a new book soon.

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  25. mastajonSeptember 10, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I was mildly interested in this book before reading your review.

    That last line made me much-more-than-mildly interested. Thank you for that.

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