Gates of Fire

dANdeLION · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:41 pm Post subject:

I'm going to try to get this book and read it before I do the entire "Man Who" series in September. I look forward to it very much......
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Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion

I'm afraid there's no denying
I'm just a dandelion
a fate I don't deserve.

High priest of THOOOTP

Hobbes

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Worm of Despite · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:17 pm Post subject:

I finished Gates of Fire last night!

All I have to say is:

Leonidas and it feels so good
Leonidas 'cause we understood

Yep, that's right. Gates of Fire was so good I made a parody of some song lyrics using one of the book's characters.

Er, in reality, I'm still kinda numb from digesting all that Gates of Fire was. I'll have some real insights later. For now I'm just stunned.

duchess of malfi · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:32 pm Post subject:

oh yeah!!! Cool

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Fist and Faith · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:48 pm Post subject:

Yes, Foul, stunned is the perfect word for how I felt when I finished it! Dienekes!! All the talks of fear!! The battles!! The "glue"!! And, again, this line:

Cate · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:33 am Post subject:

I am having a helluva time trying to get it. but get it I will, and then WE"LL TALK> Wink

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duchess of malfi · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:36 am Post subject:

I hope you find it soon -- this is one extremely good book! Very Happy

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Cate · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:38 am Post subject:

Hey Duchess. That's what everyone keeps saying. I WILL get it. Just a matter of time. Can't wait to
be able to have the pleasure you all have already had from reading it.
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"let the storm of thought spend itself. Presently you will arrive upon a calm sea."......Walter Lanyon

The Leper Fairy · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:39 am Post subject:

It took me awhile to find it too, no one in Barnes and Noble knew what I was talking about! Confused

Try amazon maybe?
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Cate · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:46 am Post subject:

Yes, thanks LF, and I will.....that is if my friend doesn't come through for me REALLY soon. I can't wait forever. Gotta have it! : )
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"let the storm of thought spend itself. Presently you will arrive upon a calm sea."......Walter Lanyon

Fist and Faith · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 3:13 am Post subject:

I found it in the local crappy Waldenbooks. I'm very surprised it isn't in most stores you might look. (Although I'm not surprised if the employees aren't able to help you find it.)
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duchess of malfi · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 3:16 am Post subject:

Picked mine up at the local Borders store... Smile

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Brinn · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 1:42 am Post subject:

Can't wait to hear your thoughts Foul! Glad you enjoyed it! Smile

For all the rest of you...DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK!!! Wink

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War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. John Stuart Mill

Fist and Faith · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 2:00 am Post subject:

So then, the count is:

Brinn
Fist
duchess
snake
Byrn
Foul
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Dragonlily · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:09 am Post subject:

I started reading GATES OF FIRE today at lunch.
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Fist and Faith · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:14 am Post subject:

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We are not required to save the world. We are required to stand up as truly as we can for what we love. -SRD

Worm of Despite · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:14 am Post subject:

That's good, Joy. Admittance is the first step.

duchess of malfi · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 11:37 pm Post subject:

Joy was able to put it down long enough to post?? Shocked

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Brinn · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 3:17 pm Post subject:

Bump for dAN!
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War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. John Stuart Mill

dANdeLION · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 3:55 pm Post subject:

Heh, there this page is.....Gates of Fire is amazing. The depth of characters, the details, the circumstances of the people in this book are incredible. Then, when I consider that the battles, the training, the lifestyles of these people heally happened this way....I am dumbfounded. This book is a must read. Do NOT wait for the movie.....
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Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion

I'm afraid there's no denying
I'm just a dandelion
a fate I don't deserve.

High priest of THOOOTP

Hobbes

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* This post carries Jay's seal of approval

The Leper Fairy · Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 5:31 pm Post subject:

I just finished it!!! Very Happy

I want to read it again right now though! Over and over!