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Post by Min on Aug 11, 2006 11:10:25 GMT 11
No one actually knows, panarchy, check the rest of the thread out. Elaria! You're back!  I am in two minds about it being the last book. After all, once we know all there is to know, the fun theorising will be over for this series. Heh. The theorising will *never* be over!! I'm assuming there'll be loose ends surrounding Cassy/her time, to be resolved in the BTT. |
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Post by Talmina on Aug 12, 2006 21:18:50 GMT 11
Min I totally agree. If she ties everything up it will mean that BTT will be less interesting. I wouldn't be at all surprised if she leaves some fairly big threads from after the great white and Elspeth't time to be tied up in there through Cassy's visions. And of course there will be all new theorising to do in that department. Now the big question is what won't she tie up.... What is she going to leave hanging for us in the next series.
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Post by scruffy on Aug 13, 2006 0:47:02 GMT 11
I think the origin of gypsies/trashers will definately be left for the BC. Quite possibly a lot of the story relating to the LotRQ (and the Red Queen herself) will also be left for the BC. I also think the entire Hannah Seraphim/Jacob Obernewtyn/Reichler Clinic/Obernewtyn story will be left for the BC. And the Govamen...
I see the BC following Cassy from when we first see talking to her father about wanting to go to Mericanda right through to her death in Sador, so I imagine that most of the Cassy-based storyline from the OC books will be left untied - just enough tied up for the conclusion to Elspeth's story to make sense.
I am actually kind of glad that she is writing the BC. I think that there is too much story left to be told and trying to fit it all into The Sending would not do it justice.
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Post by Ceirwan on Aug 25, 2006 22:17:14 GMT 11
The odd thing is that we'll know the ending of all of Cassy's story before it's even begun. I mean, once we know how Elspeth's story ends, we'll know what ultimately happens for Cassy. I imagine it might be kind of hard to maintain the suspence in the beforetime chronicles.
We'll also know right from the start that the Great White is inevitable. But how much of Cassy's life takes place before the disaster and how much after? It would be quite depressing, all that death and destruction of the Great White.
I think it will be a difficult story to write, as much as I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by Dark One on Aug 26, 2006 1:54:28 GMT 11
By the same line of thought though, you could also say that the post apocalyptic world of OC can be full of death and destruction. I guess its how its written that dertmines if it appear depressing, or if it will be enthrallnig and captivating
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Post by Pippin on Aug 28, 2006 19:00:06 GMT 11
ooh, it's almost October everyone! I guess we'll soon see if the Oct 2006 release date is to happen or not. I'm so excited just contemplating that it MIGHT be out next month.  |
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Post by Pippin on Aug 28, 2006 19:20:57 GMT 11
The odd thing is that we'll know the ending of all of Cassy's story before it's even begun. I mean, once we know how Elspeth's story ends, we'll know what ultimately happens for Cassy. I imagine it might be kind of hard to maintain the suspence in the beforetime chronicles.
You could be right Roz. On the other hand, think of all those movies that show you that show you the exciting end of movie at the start (eg. Kill Bill and a heap of other movies). Sometimes it can make the movie more exciting. The before time chronicles would be telling the story of the "end of the world as we know it." Knowing the end may even make it more exciting than the story of people in living in a future that is not totally dissimilar to today with the big conclusion of Great white and mass death. If Isabelle writes it well (and I believe she can) then knowing the end may actually make it more gripping. I know I'll be reading it to find out the whole story of how the great white came about. I'm sure she'll also introduce a whole barrage of interesting new characters to complement the ones already mentioned in the Obernewtyn chronicles. Including a heap of “baddies” that the Great White can kill off in a “Disney style” finish where everyone gets what they deserve – well maybe not quite “Disney Style,” but in an IC style (much better) . However, like most sequels, I don’t expect it to be anywhere near as good as the Obernewtyn chronicles. |
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Post by Pippin on Aug 28, 2006 19:29:52 GMT 11
Opps, sorry the block quote in the message above is actually a quote from Roz's message. All these new fancy buttons to play with on message boards now. I remember when it was exciting to work out how to get coloured writing on a black screen. Or having a coloured screen at all. Actually, even worse, I remember when floppy discs were the 'new thing' instead of tape style cassettes to boot up a programs! Even worse... pen and paper! (oh the dark ages...) LOL *goes and gets her walking frame back again  * |
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Post by innle on Aug 28, 2006 20:06:54 GMT 11
Hey guy's, i'm a newbie and still trying to get the hang of this site. i love the books but never new about this site! Any way what i really wanted to know is if anyone has heard any more about when 'The Sending' is coming out!  i am dying to get my hands on the books! it's driving me nuts!!! anyways if some one could just let me know if they've heard anything that would be great! thanks - innle |
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Post by Min on Aug 28, 2006 20:47:11 GMT 11
Welcome, Innle! No more news yet, but rest assured we'll keep you posted here as soon as we know more. Hehe...Pippin, my boss is always reminding me of the time when people used to say "who could ever need anything bigger than a 10 megabyte harddrive?!"... |
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Post by MarumanYelloweyes on Aug 28, 2006 22:26:33 GMT 11
*sarcastically* Ha, ha, very funny. Welcome to our splendiforous (sp?) forum innle! *waves* and if you're looking for a guild, I suggest the Ashlings! Proud home of the Chief Running Antelope and Cheesecakes! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Ceirwan on Sept 5, 2006 0:28:47 GMT 11
By the same line of thought though, you could also say that the post apocalyptic world of OC can be full of death and destruction. I guess its how its written that dertmines if it appear depressing, or if it will be enthrallnig and captivating Good point! I suppose the good thing is that it will HAVE to end with Cassy hoping that the Seeker will come along one day and make everything right again. And we'll know all about how THAT happens... |
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Post by arielli on Sept 7, 2006 17:00:37 GMT 11
I know it's hardly conclusive evidence, but I work at a bookstore and last week we received a massive shipment of all the previous Obernewtyn books. I think we got about 20 copies of each. Generally, if we sell one copy we only receive one back to replace it.
This large shipment could indicate that the Sending will indeed be released in October and we're being prepped for it by having lots of new copies of all the previous books at our disposal.
That's generally what happens with other popular series when a new one is about to be released.
I'm quietly optimistic.
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Post by scruffy on Sept 7, 2006 17:48:30 GMT 11
whilst I'm *really* hoping it will be, I very much doubt it. The Penguin Website updates each month with the books scheduled for release in the following month. They currently have the books listed for October up, and nothing by IC is listed, TheSneding or otherwise. 
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Post by Dark One on Sept 7, 2006 20:59:34 GMT 11
maybe they're going to add it at the last minute as a suprise?
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Post by Dragon on Sept 8, 2006 16:18:25 GMT 11
I'm hoping so....i'm still hearing that it wont be out now until (maybe) March or May 2007.
Has it been absolutely established that the Sending is the last book in the series?
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Post by Swallow on Sept 8, 2006 17:10:43 GMT 11
Oh god, please let it be the last *sobs dramatically* I can't take another Keeping Place I just can't. I'll go utterly spare. I'll have a nervous break down, i swear it.
But knowing IC 
She has said it will be the last for Elspeth's quest, but it won't be the last time she'll visit the Land. She has mentioned that she's going to write the Beforetime Chronicals, so there is still that.
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Post by Dark One on Sept 8, 2006 22:08:55 GMT 11
Im looking forward to the Beforetime series
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Post by Kaylan-R on Sept 9, 2006 21:48:32 GMT 11
As am I. And if the Sending isn't the last I'm going to throw the book out the window then mope about its damamge!
It would be such a let down if it wasn't.
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Post by MajiKat on Sept 10, 2006 17:58:45 GMT 11
i am looking forward to the BC as well. i was reading what others were saying above, about the lack of suspense and that we will already know the conclusion to Cassey's story. i don;t think that matters. i have a feeling that this series is going to be a huge statement on power, corruption and greed- i have a feeling that is the ultimate message IC is going for with the BC.
by the way, i just realised its been 7 years since i first read TKP! i have been waiting so patiently and i swear, if the Sending is not out this year, i will go stark raving mad! there are only so many times you can re-read books!!!!
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Post by Kaylan-R on Sept 10, 2006 18:07:08 GMT 11
lol i know. sometimes you know too much about them and it gets boring. you've theorises all the theories ;p
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Post by MajiKat on Sept 16, 2006 14:35:44 GMT 11
although i love the Theories forum - i'll go read a new theory, and have to re-read the book, to see what i can add to the theory. so that keeps me interested a bit. also, i just love getting carried away by IC's writing and getting lost in her worlds. the OC books were my life for such a long time - they were all i read, and i made so many of my mates read them too. one friend didn't like reading, but i was so convinced she would love the story, that i read the books aloud to her!
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Post by Kaylan-R on Sept 16, 2006 20:40:16 GMT 11
Lol keep away the light, im reading obernewtyn...again
I think that when the sending's out, we're going to have more theories about the other four books because they would of been explained more, and that mean's there's going to be some people who dissagree about what's being explained because they will have their own theories.
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Post by spark on Sept 19, 2006 18:04:40 GMT 11
Hi guys, this is my first post!
Sorry if this has already been posted, but on the Penguin Speculative Fiction page in the Fantasy section, right at the bottom of the page, is says that The Sending is due to be released in early 2007. I'm personally still hoping for an Oct 2006 release but the March 2007 date is looking more likely isn't it?
Seems like I've been waiting for this book forever, it's been years and years since I read TKP. When it's finally out I think I'll have trouble believing it's really happening.
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Post by Min on Sept 19, 2006 21:13:24 GMT 11
Yeah, I'm guessing March 2007 is the next release date...hopefully it won't get pushed back any further, these release dates keep going from October to March, then back to October...Oct 2007 is...well, over a full year away!!!
Let's hope it is March 2007!!!
(and welcome, spark!)
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