James Clavell deserves his own thread

[GearFondler]

Just saw this thread and the multiple references to the Wheel of Time series. For those of you who enjoy the complexity of fantasy series like that I'd suggest Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erickson. It can be a challenging read but it is so rich it's mind boggling... Just a stunningly beautiful and immersive work of fantasy.

[LittleLebowski]

Man was I wrong. It’s great.

Yup.

[Dave Williams]

I left partway through the second episode. I found it tedious, and fast forwarding through commercials made it even more so. (Have read the book, and seen prior version.)

Really wanted to like it, really didn't check off the boxes for me.

Try it with a nice glass of Bulleit Rye on the rocks, that’s what I did.

[blues]

Try it with a nice glass of Bulleit Rye on the rocks, that’s what I did.

No Suntory?


We mostly have bourbon and single malt. Maybe I'll try again eventually.

[LittleLebowski]

No Suntory?


We mostly have bourbon and single malt. Maybe I'll try again eventually.

Ima gonna need something good to get over my disappointment regarding how you like the remake 🤣

[blues]

Ima gonna need something good to get over my disappointment regarding how you like the remake 🤣

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Laphoraig 10 Cask Strength, Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Take your pick. (Got beer too.)

[Chance]

If the interwebs are to be believed, Shogun season 2 and season 3 are in the works.

[Trooper224]

There was a time when I read everything Jamez Clavell wrote, and James Mitchener too.

Having spent time in Japan on several occasions, I can say his view on Japanese culture is a bit skewed to the European stereotype, but it's a great read.