Skydjc wrote:
>
> I LOVED the Thomas Covenant series. Now THAT'S an anti-hero!! He had reason
> enough to be bitter and angry, and he WAS! He hurt a lot of people on his way
> to enlightenment, did a lot of unforgiveable things. Not like the
> 'politically correct' anti-heroes, who can always undo what they've done or
> get away with a simple apology. This guy was not a happy camper!! It made
> him seem very real to me. Besides him there were loads of interesting
> characters, all of whom served to make his journey a very intriguing one. And
> the girl behind the counter who sold it to me was cuuuuuuuute! But I digress.
> There were the Giants of Sea Reach, who also had reason enough to be bitter
> and angry, but who, in contrast to Covenant, were cheerful and friendly. The
> Bloodguard, who single-mindedly pursued their purpose, even to the point of
> defying death. They simply didn't die because the power of their oath (to
> serve the land) was so strong! This horrified Covenant, who could no longer
> understand the concept of selflessness. After all, he had nothing to live for
> beyond himself!! I also liked it that he didn't just turn into a great guy
> within a page or two like many anti-heroes do. The changes that took place in
> him over the course of years were hard-won. Many anti-heroes are just good
> guys who grumble a lot. Anyone know of any other books like this?
>
> Darren
Man.. you brought back some great memories.. I haven't read those books
in over 10 years.. I think there was 6 of them.. and towards the end he
pulled a female doctor from his world into his dream.. If you haven't
read the rest, You should look for the them...
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Taken from METALLICA's "Wherever I May Roam"
...And the road become my bride, I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide, And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
...And with dust in throat I crave, only knowledge will I save
To the game you stay a slave, Rover... Wanderer... Nomad.. Vagabond..
Call me what you will
...And the earth becomes my throne, I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown, By myself but not alone
I ask no one
...And my ties are severed clean, The less I have the more I gain
Off the beaten path I reign, Rover... Wanderer... Nomad.. Vagabond..
Call me what you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I Roam
Where I lay my head is home
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