Exactly! So much of what is written is rehash pf previous stuff so other than being slightly more obvious how is he any different?
My favourite fantasy series is the Belgariad by David Eddings. Amazing story telling, brilliant characters and writing that can make me laugh and cry. I read the rest of his stuff and enjoy it as well, but purely for the writing and the characters because he tells the same damn story everytime ( I have a theory that he does it for a reason to do with the constant battle between good and evil but thats a conversation for a different topic)

I read fantasy for escapism, every now and then I fall on something close to unique and if its written well I count myself blessed for finding it, but I dont expect everything to be unique , just enjoyable to read.

there is another arguement as well but Im not educated enough to make it... something about there only being 7 stories to tell or something? Dunno if any of you who can clarify that or not.

Musicians make money on cover versions. Peter Jackson made money telling Tolkiens story, I could go on for ever with examples of people making money from others idea's. (though to be fair just cos I can give examples it doesnt make it right)
THing is he can only make money from it if people buy it, and much as people may dissaprove for whatever reasons the fact is more people are giving him the money.

Chris if you want to read it in order to make your mind up for sure if its well written but dont want to "sell out" by giving him your money let me know andI'll send you my copy


I have no idea if his writing is technically good or not. I spotted a few things that "I" would have done differently especially in fight scenes etc but then I couldnt have written it in such a manner as people would enjopy reading it ( believe me Ive tried plenty)[/quote]