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[Gregolian]

I've been meaning for awhile to grab some of the books to read, only...  I don't at least at this point want to read the prequel ones and would rather grab the ones that take place between Origins and II and those that take place after II...  I just don't know which ones those are.

Now yes, I know the Amazon descriptions will say but I was just curious which ones are the best ones to read?  Thanks.

[IllusiveManJr]

I want to check those out someday. My reading level is at the teen/ video game tie-in novel level.

[Gregolian]

IllusiveManJr wrote...

I want to check those out someday. My reading level is at the teen/ video game tie-in novel level.

I just want a book that will be easy to read and isn't a damn college textbook.

[Nynaeve1981]

The Stolen Throne and The Calling have Maric in them and are before Origins. They are very much worth reading though. Asunder is the one you want to read if you don't want pre origins stuff and it is stand alone so you will not have read those first two.
Also, Dark Horse comics has a completed story starting with The Silent Grove. They have Alistair, Isabela and Varric in them.
As far a favorite or one to start with I enjoyed them all. I will say I liked The Stolen Throne because I never once gave Loghain the benefit of the doubt while playing origins. To the point where I didnt even know the first few times I played that I could have him as a party member(because I wanted to kill him so bad). Now I very much see his side of things. He isn't what you think he is in Origins. All of them are easy and fun reads though. You cant go wrong with what ever you decide to do.

[Gregolian]

I went with Stolen Throne and Calling. Will grab Asunder when it gets is mass market PPB release.

[Angrywolves]

Gaider has posted he won't be writing any more of the books.I assume that means he'll be farming them out to other writers like Patrick W.

[Gregolian]

 Hafter....  

[Naughty Bear]

Angrywolves wrote...

Gaider has posted he won't be writing any more of the books.I assume that means he'll be farming them out to other writers like Patrick W.

Why not Dietz? I had a good laugh, worth the purchase.

[dragonflight288]

Hmmm, I guess it depends on which you're interested in.

Asunder is the most recent, and the most relevant to Dragon Age Inquistion, as it takes place during DA2 (sort of,) in that it takes place after the final boss fight but before Cassandra interrogates Varric at the beginning. And it's the best-written one as well, and really highlights the highs and the lows of mages and templars, adds fuel to the political fire of Orlais which causes and explosion, and is really good.

The Calling is a book you'll enjoy if you want to know more about darkspawn and the Grey Wardens, and is a prequel to Origins. You'll learn a lot more about Duncan and his background (and believe me, he actually has a spotty past,) and it really highlights that Grey Wardens aren't really heroes. You also see a lot more of the Architect, and it implies a great deal that Alistair was lied to about his heritage (not his father, King Maric, but his mother.) It also gives Loghain a perfectly legitimate reason not to trust the Grey Wardens.

The Stolen Throne is also a good read, as it really explores and develops Maric and Loghain, and goes into the war with Orlais that finally drove them out. It's also quite interesting, and shows how the Chantry is in bed with Orlais, and it establishes Loghain as a tactical genius.

All are very good books and interesting to read, but I think Asunder is the best. Best characterization, best characters, and best written.

[Gregolian]

dragonflight288 wrote...

Hmmm, I guess it depends on which you're interested in.

Asunder is the most recent, and the most relevant to Dragon Age Inquistion, as it takes place during DA2 (sort of,) in that it takes place after the final boss fight but before Cassandra interrogates Varric at the beginning. And it's the best-written one as well, and really highlights the highs and the lows of mages and templars, adds fuel to the political fire of Orlais which causes and explosion, and is really good.

The Calling is a book you'll enjoy if you want to know more about darkspawn and the Grey Wardens, and is a prequel to Origins. You'll learn a lot more about Duncan and his background (and believe me, he actually has a spotty past,) and it really highlights that Grey Wardens aren't really heroes. You also see a lot more of the Architect, and it implies a great deal that Alistair was lied to about his heritage (not his father, King Maric, but his mother.) It also gives Loghain a perfectly legitimate reason not to trust the Grey Wardens.

The Stolen Throne is also a good read, as it really explores and develops Maric and Loghain, and goes into the war with Orlais that finally drove them out. It's also quite interesting, and shows how the Chantry is in bed with Orlais, and it establishes Loghain as a tactical genius.

All are very good books and interesting to read, but I think Asunder is the best. Best characterization, best characters, and best written.

I finished The Calling last night and finished Stolen Throne like 2 days before.

I know people keep saying once you finish them you'll understand why Loghain did what he did in Origins....  but...  I still can't grasp it.  The distrust of the Wardens and Duncan especially I can understand...  but leavin ghis basically nephew to die?  That I can't see.  Loghain always complained b****ed and moaned about having to save Maric's ass but he never DIDN'T save Maric's ass.  Then he decides to just leave Cailan to die?

Poor Hafter.....