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Good stuff Seth. I’d not heard of this one before. Sounds like it’s worth keeping an eye out for.

I must have missed Joe Golem in the comic book shops, but it seems like something I would have enjoyed. I like the monster of the week approach. I have a bit of an itch now to see if I can find some X-Files or Fringe adaptations. Beautiful video, Seth. Thanks.

Good episode, Seth. I have read a few Hellboy stories but have never read any Joe Golem. If I get a chance, I'll check these out.

Rest assured Sanderson's TWoT books are far worse than Jordan's

This one of the best book reviews I saw youtube. I loved the book, Yasnic's story, It seemed to me like much of it is an analogy on how religious people grapple with their belief in the modern world that is becoming increasingly irreligioud. Ruslav's story was also very interesting, I loved it was set as a dual of Yasnic's. I loved how we had a pov from every faction of the revolution. I was also fascinated witht the whole Reproach thing, it seemed to me as a commentary on how we sometimes idealize a past that did not exist. And I think his writing style is very good. A couple of thing I didnt like about the ending, like how Helgram's story ended, but all in all it was a great read.

Bought Poul Anderson’s the corridors of time today. Have you read that one yet?

get a good mic, dude

I was going to ask how it compared to the Broken Sword…but then you beat me to it! And I agree, The Broken Sword is a better novel. Great overview Seth!

When the video started, I thought it sounded a bit like the legend of King Arthur. Sounds like a coherent version. Thanks, Seth.

This seems fascinating, especially how the Norse pantheon is integrated into the story. They seem there, but humans still have a lot of agency! How did you find the pacing?

"I introduced the goon to a friend who's very close to my heart. Just a little down and left, to be specific. My friend is an eloquent speaker. He makes 3 profound arguments while I excused myself from the room. I always leave when the talk gets philosophical." Calvin (as Tracer Bullet)-written by Bill Watterson

Looking forward to a full Deathbringer release.... because I'm a sucker for books lol

Very nice overview of the character, Seth. I'm not saying it's easy to write a Conan pastiche, but there are certain attributes of the character that should be set in concrete if you want to try writing a Conan story.

Very good rules for writing a Conan story. Thanks, Seth. Happy reading.

Good stuff Seth! "He considers violence an acceptable problem solving tool" Exactly! He's a rogue! And Conan is the monkey wrench in the machinery of the Hyborian world. Well said Seth, I agree with all your points!

I enjoyed your video, you were critical but fair. There was a little edge to your take on the work and it's weakness but you weren't cruel. I'm going to give you some quick advice. Talk a little faster, get your hands on a better mic and record in a noise dampening room. That can literally just be in a closet where you have just enough room to sit on the floor, or under a blanket. There are quality inexpensive mics out there you can get at BestBuy. The staff can point you in the right direction. Cool channel btw, best of luck!

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Yeah, It's not a good story at all. It was this story I had in mind when I commented on Grammaticus's video regarding the three laws when writing a Conan story: "Thou shalt not domesticate Conan!"

Thanks for the video, Seth. I need to read more Conan, but I will probably steer clear of of this one. Happy reading.

Good review Seth! This is one I have not read yet...and sounds like it's one I probably should pass on!

I met Tom Baker on a train he was commuting on many years ago, as an older man, and he was the most polite!

Fun video, Seth. Thanks.

Never heard of this one Seth. Thanks for bringing this one out along with the website! I need to get my top 10 trash list out!

I think I only read one Poul Anderson story. I think it was Chapter Ends and to be honest I didn’t get it. Maybe it was because the story was too short and needed to be more developed. I found it just a depressing story with a questionable end.

Nice video, great book, it was an easy first choice for inclusion in my book '100 Must Read Fantasy Novels' back in 2009- agree re the earlier version. I've talked with Michael Moorcock about this a long time ago and he comes down on the side of the earlier variant text.

Great video and review, Seth. Been hearing more about this book. Happy reading.

I love this book. I’ve read both editions and prefer the earlier one. The audiobook narration by Bronson Pinchot is also fantastic. I’m also a big fan of Poul Anderson’s other work. The High Crusade is my favorite comedic novel, and Tau Zero a favorite in hard SF. Brain Wave, Three Hearts and Three Lions, and the Technic History series are also great. Anderson’s versatility in writing so many great books with such variety in style and tone is really impressive.

Oh, and I am firmly in the early edition camp!

This is a great book and a great review Seth! Good stuff.

There are 3 fantasy novels that stand above every other fantasy novel I have read. One of these 3 favorites is Re Moon and Black Mountain. The others are The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis and Legend by David Gemmell.

Too bad this one didn't live up to the hype. Hopefully the next one will be a hit for you, Seth.

Sorry this was a miss! I appreciated your honest take.

Mack Boland! One day I'll have to read one of these...just to say I did it. Sorry this one was a miss for you Seth.

That’s a bummer. Action trash should be brainless entertainment, but not to the point of being dull.

Honky Tonk Samurai is one of the best titles of all time.

This really does sound good. I've never read anything by Joe R. Lansdale. I may have to check this book out soon - thanks for putting it on my radar. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍

An excellent book by one of my favorite authors. I envy you the opportunity to read his stuff for the first time. Subscribed!

I remember watching the first season of Hap & Leonard based on this book. Thanks for the review, Seth.

fix your audio

Sorry to hear this one fell short. Better luck on the next one!

Good overview of Hard City Seth. It sounds like a fun setting for an RPG. Wish I had time to try it!

"It's right enough for the Agency to have rules and regulations, but when you're out on a job you've got to do it the best way you can. A report is no place for the dirty details, anyway, and i don't want you birds to send any writing back to San Francisco without letting me see it first." The Continental Op in Red Harvest Dashiell Hammett

"From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away." -The High Window Raymond Chandler

Bummer that this wasn't a great read, but I always appreciate your criticisms. I don't think you're too critical at all.

The power of being low IQ basically

Sounds like it was a slog. Appreciate that you're weeding stuff like this out so that it doesn't make my reading lists!

I’m very appreciative of your calm and deliberate view. If you have to err in a direction, I’d rather have more objective criticism than less. At the very least, it’s always thought-provoking in contrast to my experience of a novel!

I have not read this, and I probably won't. Thank you for the honest review. I think we might have similar tastes for space opera. I have A Memory Called Enpire on my TBR shelf but have not had a chance to get to it.

Sounds interesting! Thanks for joining in with Giallo July!

When the Wall Street Journal likes your book you know it's a good one!