To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars - REVIEW

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

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[@ChristmasLore]

What's the difference with Rothfuss? Well, at least he's finally released something!🎋 How long has it been since book 2...? Almost as long as Paolo's deliberate pause.

[@apersonalive4111]

Dude, question. How did you like the ending ? I just finished it and I’m overwhelmed! It was perfect! But I’m still dying

[@FourEyedHawk]

Just picked up my copy today! Because of this review! Thanks Daniel!

[@anghriofach]

I got my hands on one of the Limited Edition Numbered Proofs today and I'm absolutely delighted! I can't wait to start reading. Mine is number 31of 180, did yours have a number? Love the review 👍

[@sreesree1117]

@@FourEyedHawk hey tell me the ISBN number of this book please...I need this for a project.....help me please...

[@saishiva6299]

His hands sweating, his eyes with a spike of anxiety and excitement, Christopher paolini is deciding whether to play the video or not.

[@shard8285]

Lmao he said he wasn't going to watch Edit: im not say that thsy cant be helpful but that's what authors have bata readers for.

[@lucaleone4331]

Its a pretty good habit to have that authors choose NOT to watch reviews for their books. He didn't do that with the Eragon series I doubt he will do that with this one. Ive heard a author say, and its pretty good advise, that reviews are for Customers and readers. Reviews are NOT for the author.

[@clark5317]

@@lucaleone4331 They can help the author find certain problems with his book that his beta readers didn't find. Sure, they're meant for readers, but that doesn't mean they can't be helpful for the author.

[@lucaleone4331]

@@clark5317 I didn't say they weren't helpful. But it's not something authors typically do. They probably have discussions about their books, but I doubt they go around reading random reviews. Especially since this one isn't even a spoiler so it is unlikely to have insightful specific advise. Like I said, Im sure theres a better process to becoming a better writer and learning from your mistakes than watching and reading reviews for your book. They are, again, more for consumers looking to see if they want to consume that book than the author looking to better their next book.

[@clark5317]

@@lucaleone4331 You did say it was a good habit for authors not to watch or read a review for their book, though. Most ways they can catch their mistakes without looking at general feedback is from beta-readers, other authors, publishers, editors, etc. But all of those people can miss things; beta readers are probably the most reliable, but even then they can miss stuff. I agree that reviews are more for readers, but they can still be useful to the authors at times. Probably not a good idea to make a habit of watching every review of your book you can, though.

[@jamesrich5640]

I am so excited for this book. Most anticipated. Eragon was my Harry Potter and got me into reading.

[@shard8285]

Same here

[@misttborn]

Same!

[@SethClark031497]

The exact same for me!

[@s.r.dragonreads4915]

Same here. I was way into Harry Potter but that was more me being on the hype train. I first picked up Eragon in 2002, 4th grade for me and fell in love with it. It wasn't until Eldest that in really started meeting people who had gotten into the series. Which having discovered it not on a hype is what I feel really got me to fall in love with fantasy. So excited for this book!

[@jackinthebox1993]

Guilttttttttttttttttttttyyyyyyyy

[@litaphn]

My mom walked in @1:32 and I told her I was watching porn cause that’s less embarrassing than admitting my favourite booktuber spanked a 900 page book

[@deanryanmartin]

Oh, lol.

[@Miclpea]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LordNotlek]

Sweet Jesus lol

[@aurora_skies_]

Lmao embrace the book porn 😂

[@deanryanmartin]

@@aurora_skies_ Daniel Greene misses a lot of spanking. Control your libido, brother.

[@lucadesanto1692]

Yeah To Sleep in a Sea of Spank is my favorite book ever ngl

[@chickenmonger123]

That sounds like not cleaning up after you, uh, entertain some fantasies. And falling asleep amid the mess. Gross. Wash your bedding, and take a shower.

[@lordphinix3]

That sounds questionable but... you do you bud. Kidding, it's a good joke.

[@MagusMarquillin]

Ugck! Did you sleep in your genes again?!

[@uptown3636]

You think the book was good. You should see the movie adaptation. One of the rare cases where the movie is better than the book. 😉 you can stream it on the orange KZbin.

[@ANT96-x8d]

Unpopular opinion:The adaptation rights of Inheritance Cycle should be given to Amblin Entertainment.

[@gatling216]

The Inheritance Cycle was one of the first fantasy series I ever really sank my teeth into. Looking back, it's a deeply flawed story for a number of reasons, but it had a certain charm that made it accessible to younger me. If it lacked the polish of works from more experienced writers and relied a bit too much on tropes, it was deeply earnest and never tried to be something it wasn't. It wore its influences on its sleeve, and wasn't afraid to indulge in goofy weirdness when those influences collided. I'm honestly thrilled to see the author pick up again with a new universe. Given the absolute shellacking he took from critics and the internet, no one could blame him for saying screw it and hiding in a corner. The dude turned out a 4 book epic fantasy series at an age when most of us didn't know what we waited to do with our lives. Whatever one may think of Inheritance, that's an accomplishment to be proud of. The fact that he decided to give it another go with a different genre is pretty awesome.

[@MrPancake777]

Exactly, looking back it had its flaws, and if the book came out now I honestly don’t know if I’ll be able to finish it, but when I read in the 8th grade I fell in love with it. It was perhaps the first fantasy series I ever read from start to finish. And for that it will always have a special place in my heart.

[@devoringdemonsoulq9086]

I read it when i was like 9, it’s a shame that critica were so harsh on me

[@HickoryDickory86]

The critics can say what they want, but at such a young age the dude made *bank* on the hard work he put into his passion. That is praiseworthy and his critics can't take that away from him.

[@BCFL69]

One of the first fantasy series I read as a kid and I have to say, it’s the reason I love fantasy all around. I’ll always appreciate Christopher for his contribution to the world of fantasy and to my generation. Its shaped my interests to this day.

[@tylerhill9510]

I'm 27 and read the inheritance cycle as they came out. I'm currently on book 8 of wheel of time and think inheritance is way better than WoT. Yall acting so fucking arrogant like "I grew out of that" sound like immature 17 year olds making fun of kids for playing with toys. It actually exposes how pathetic and childish you are. Just because something is written for young adults and another for adults does not make it a better story. Inheritance is far superior to WoT rambling repetitive trash. Actually will probably finish wot because the world and story are decent, just the characters and dialogue are complete dog shit.

[@Betterspeaker99]

Hey Daniel, I’m such a huge fan of your work. As a sufferer of anxiety and depression, watching your videos always puts a bright smile on my face and inspires me to push my boundaries as well. I also appreciate the fact that you do your best to deliver solid and interesting content like every day. You’re really a force to be reckoned with. So keep up the good work. You deserve all the praise you can get. And as a side note, I would love to see a movie tier list from you as well. :)

[@paniklewe]

I wish all the good things to you. Two months ago I've been at rock bottom and suffered anxiety attacks twice and oh boy what an utterly unpleasant thing, I feel with you. BTW in an older video Daniel talks about having anxiety (I think) himself more in detail. Guess it was a q&a

[@jaiskoglind5762]

atomo capoeira it was actually a Oh Dear God Please Don't Be A Bomb episode

[@paniklewe]

@@jaiskoglind5762 I do mean a vid in the oldest setting but could be too

[@jaiskoglind5762]

atomo capoeira ah I see. I haven't watched all of his older videos so you're probably right

[@gymnastoman1]

Daniel: “I have a particular aversion to the word ‘babe’.” Me: “Babe, don’t.”

[@Brindlebrother]

best piglet

[@barbershopbible]

Babe NO!

[@zollieberdy4405]

Well, that's a softcover books that can knock someone out.

[@lukeahlemeier6379]

You should see the storm light archive softcovers

[@TheMakromag]

Yeah, don't swing that bad boy around or you might dislocate your shoulder.

[@zollieberdy4405]

@@lukeahlemeier6379 That's the version I own. This seems to be the larger (wider and taller) style of softcover.

[@MKTraxel]

@@lukeahlemeier6379 I finally got WoR from my library today (catching up!) and the trade/floppy PB came with a sticker saying the book was too heavy for the returns drop box and needed to be brought inside to the check out desk to return 😂😂

[@lukeahlemeier6379]

Megan Traxel yeah, they’re BIG. I own the soft cover copies, but I don’t think I’ve seen the trade paper backs. I can’t imagine what a more condensed version of a SA book would look like!

[@jackinthebox1993]

One of the most anticipated SFF entries of my generation by the guy that made me fall in love with fantasy, with an audiobook narration by Jennifer Hale of all people??? (AKA Commander Shepherd) ...I think its safe to say I owe this story a bit of my time. 🚀

[@erinsbookisle4058]

I was gonna buy the book regardless but now that I know Miss Hale is narrating??? I am about to drop $80 on that audiobook so Shepard can read me to sleep every night, thank you!!

[@joringedamke5597]

I know her as Bastila and Lyris, but I had the same reaction: "Paolini and Jennifer Hale? Heck, yes!"

[@hondasamer5920]

“This is a thick boi!” I love how every time Daniel shows a “thick” book he slaps it then throws onto the desk😂 Edit: just noticed that you change the light color in the background based off the rating and I love that idea!

[@Revanchist]

What's the meaning of the colors? He has green which is positive and red for negative. I've seen yellow which probably means that its above red but not that good? And purple is most likely okay I guess?

[@keanugarcia5418]

Yeah it’s kind of like his version of the flannels from Fantano

[@toddherzman126]

It always makes me cringe when he hurts books...

[@GeeksandGrub]

Haven't watched the video yet, but judging from the thumbnail, I would say Daniel had been hitting the Spice pretty hard.

[@yremogtnomnad]

11/10, you God damn champion

[@helenkrane6313]

James White that’s what I thought so too, lol!

[@eldritchautomaton]

The hate that this author gets is often misplaced and unfounded. I'm glad Chris is releasing a new book that will hopefully lessen his detractors. Ill definitely be picking this book up to see how he has evolved as an author.

[@Ignasimp]

He wrote Eragon when he was just a teenager. And people expect him to be some kind of genius from day one. He is still young.

[@robertgronewold3326]

I ALWAYS hate when books and movies get compared by people to Star Wars. Star Wars is the most famous example of what is known as the 'Hero's Journey,' a very ancient story archetype. The typical structure of the 'hero's journey' is having a protagonist coming from a remote or small location, meeting a rogue, a maiden and a wiseman, and battling against a greater evil force. Yes, that is Star Wars, and thousands of other stories, including the Inheritance Cycle. George Lucas in fact studied story structure and legends while he was writing Star Wars. He drew a lot from these story structures, as well as dozens of other inspirations.

[@telltellyn]

Inheritance is compared to Star Wars because it follows the plot of the original trilogy very closely, and has many equivalent plot elements and characters. It has close to 1-1 equivalents for the Jedi and how they fell, Darth Vader, the Emperor, Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi. The Luke equivalent even has a Darth Vader-father like twist. Also the monomyth isn't necessarily a protagonist coming from a small location, they just go from the known to the unknown. The monomyth really encompasses every story.

[@therandominfochannel6619]

Yeah especially after book two. It becomes less and less like either Star Wars or Lord of the Rings

[@CassieLino]

Exactly, thank you! When people say Inheritance is Star Wars I just roll my eyes. It isn't star wars, it has tropes. You know what else has tropes? Pretty much every book.

[@blazeproxima5558]

AMEN

[@amysteriousviewer3772]

It's not criticised because it follows the hero's journey but because the entire world and story setup is such a blatant copy of Star Wars transported to a fantasy setting that it almost borders on plagiarism. An order of legendary magical knights haven been usurped by a former member gone rogue and been replaced by an evil empire ruled by an evil emperor. A farm-boy recieves a magical object and is offered guidance by a former magical knight who is now in hiding. They travel the land together in order to save a princess from the clutches of the empire. It's not *like* Star Wars, it *is* Star Wars, at least the first book very much is. Sure, the later books go into some different directions, the magic system is pretty interesting and the ending is quite good but overall it's still a very derivative story and world that never really differentiates itself from other works of fantasy.

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

I've sat on some Comic Con writing panels with Paolini and hung out with the guy at some after parties. He is fun to be around. There is not a nicer dude in all of sci-fi/fantasy. And he reads extensively in the genre. One of the most knowledgeable guys.

[@iamqueenkk]

I’m glad that he’s nice, I have to say though that anyone who read the inheritance cycle could tell that he was well read. There’s the magic system from David endings “will and the word”, elves from Tolkien, dragon from dragonheart. I commend him for his youth and skill writing such a saga but the unoriginality was an issue.

[@agilagilsen8714]

I have heard the "Eragon is just starwars" thing so many times, and I never once saw that as a fair comparison. Sure there is some overlap, but come on, any story with an old man and a younger boy isn't starwars, fuck sake.

[@KarolYuuki]

I actually just saw Star Wars for the first time last year and thought: that indeed sounds like Eragon. But is not like star Wars was a that original of a story.

[@KarolYuuki]

@FoxRNG yeah, last year. Never had much interest on star wars, I was always more a fantasy kind of person. But my boyfriend really likes it so I saw it with him and ended up liking it.

[@wickedfire91]

TBF I always thought Eragon was a bit more derivative of the 'classic fantasy worlds' like Tolkein's Middle-Earth, Lewis's Narnia, and game worlds like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic the Gathering. Which again, TBF -- those works are all derivative of classical mythology and fairytale tropes. Is Eragon derivative? Sure it is a bit, but in the year 2021 of recorded human history, what story *hasn't* been told in some fashion at least once??? Like I never saw that argument as a valid criticism of the series.

[@mmm6481]

it’s the heroes journey, star wars wasn’t the first to do it and definitely won’t be the last

[@astraestus8828]

Always respect an author doing their research for SciFi...I feel like I'm definitely gonna love this one. Also Fractalverse sounds frickin awesome

[@sernoddicusthegallant6986]

Polarizing author? Thicc boi books? Books structured like two books within one book? More focused on worldbuilding and plot over characters? Obsessive level in detail on the worldbuilding? Going to develop a diehard group of fans? Is this the beginning or a Sci fi Malazan series?

[@ssj4rit]

I love Malazan characters though tbh

[@UdyKumra]

9:52 Daniel said “his prose IS”! We’ve won boys

[@random4546]

No I think it‘s getting worse. I heard “his proses are still“ but I‘m not totally sure.

[@yonatanhoresh2695]

Don't do that... Don't give me hope.

[@TheRedHaze3]

@@random4546 Yeah, I think it was the pause between, "his proses" and "are still a bit clunky" that confused them.

[@JSephH76]

Yes. His prose IS. Elsecaller confirmed

[@thatbadmuthafucka2626]

Speaking of Sci-Fi characters, could you do a tier list of strictly Sci-Fi characters?

[@ThisIsJaysWorld]

Almost 900 pages of sci-fi 😍😍😍....I can't wait to get ahold of that book

[@Erdyn94]

I cannot express how much I like your username 😂

[@ThisIsJaysWorld]

@@Erdyn94 Thank you

[@0reo2]

You seem to like Sci-Fi, but most of your best of lists are covering fantasy. I'd like to see a video of your favourite Sci-Fi books

[@KitchenSinkSoup]

Sci-Fi doesn't get as many views as fantasy which is bad for revenue.

[@calebgutierrez4447]

Oh then you should definitely check out his Dune review

[@shivamparashar1313]

I am so happy with this new book by Paolini. Detractors have always made it tough for me to admit that the Inheritance cycle has always meant more to me than Harry Potter. It is also really heartening to see the community coming out to support Inheritance Cycle for what it was. I never really thought that others liked it despite its fallings. For a 13-14 y/o there hardly were any flaws, tbh. Thanks for the glowing review. Returning to my one time favourite author is going to be such a delight. If you could show these (this) to Paolini, it would be great. His works meant a lot to me at one point in life.

[@giuliakenway6500]

That Jaime Lannister gif took me completely by surprise and may or may not have made me spit out my drink. xD

[@lukeahlemeier6379]

Can’t wait to find out Daniels “how well did it set up the fractalverse” out of 10 for Rhythm of War!

[@FracturedPride]

Once I read Eragon and Eldest in one day. A 12-15 hour day. Looking back, it was his devotion to the created world that won me over. I will be buying this book. I love his language creation. Hes not a Tolkien, but he is good. His work led me to the wheel of time, and Brandon Sanderson. My current favorite book series of all time is the Stormlight Archive. Looking forward to reading this.

[@nw82534]

Inheritance was a good story by a young author for young readers. Yes, it was basically Star Wars with Dragons, but hey, who doesn't want Star Wars with Dragons? Looking forward to the new book.

[@hollyh4061]

I've never read anything Christopher Paolini but the fractalverse sounds kickass

[@Lau_wings]

I remember reading Eragon when it first came out (i was like 13 or so) and thought it was really good and always meant to finish the series but just never got around too it. I can say that i was massively disappointed with the movie and think that should never have been made.

[@aliegan2109]

I was so disappointed!! I can still feel how 13 year old me was let down by the movie.

[@a_bookish_gemini]

I think we can all agree on that last statement.

[@siragon756]

Movie ? What movie ? There is no movie, what are you guys talking about ?

[@a_bookish_gemini]

Siragon 😂😂😂

[@Gooberpatrol66]

We do not speak of the movie.

[@chrishorst2124]

As someone with a physics degree, I really like how he got around the issues of time travel with his faster-than-light technology. I'm only about half way through the book, but I've read the appendix multiple times.

[@becklebooks]

"Here's your weird-ass trophy" is a great reply to anyone's work to be honest. Also it made me cackle. I may try the audiobook! I loved Eragon but disliked the ending of the Inheritance Cycle. I think the transition/pace thing that you mentioned may be a bit kinder to me on audiobook? Eh maybe not, guess I'll have to try it to find out.

[@kvothekingkiller1754]

Wait, did Daniel get a new camera? It looks sharper

[@dsaillant811]

Kvothe Kingkiller A new lens, me mentioned it on the most recent livestream

[@alexmarkadonis7179]

No. You are just starting to see. You are a real E'lir now.

[@thelemmiebee]

Mind blown, didn’t realize that the lights behind you speak to the tone of the review. (Awesome review by the way, can’t wait for the novel!)

[@Arrynek01]

"Aversion to the word babe." In what context is it used? As a descriptor or as a pet name? 'Cause I can deal with the pet name one.

[@crisnice1]

1 - Everyone should pause at 0:00. Are you ok Daniel? That's some Jojo's pose 2 - The spine of this book is beautiful. I might buy it based on that and on the heavy research aspect. love it when authors go the extra mile

[@asaadkhalid3496]

SUNLIGHT YELLOW OVERDRIVE!!!!!!!!!

[@saltations_]

It was actually the spine of Eragon that got me interested, and yes, this spine is great

[@Dovakinskywalker]

I just finished this book and I really had to force myself through the middle part of the book. To be fair though this and The Trouble With Peace came out on the same day and I read TTWP first. So the characters are dialog in To Sleep left A LOT to be desired. I really wanted to love this book because Paolini got me into reading when I was younger, but unfortunately I found it to be mediocre.

[@tgibridays]

Agreed. I had to push myself to finish it and in the end wished I had just put it down and not finished.

[@zuzkaanotuje]

It's interesting to me that you said it feels like two books packed into one because what they are doing with the translation in my country is that they are actually dividing the book into two separate "parts" - if that makes any sense. And I was really worried about the flow of the whole thing but now thanks to teh review I'm less bothered about it...

[@GreeneZonee]

Never read anything by this author. Very interested to check him out!

[@ImAlexhearmemehYT]

I thought this was a command. Like "Never read Paolini!"

[@murdockfiles9406]

@@ImAlexhearmemehYT lol me too, until the second sentence

[@currangill430]

He's a meh writer. In my opinion.

[@currangill430]

@Fluffy Fluff You're wise beyond your years 🤓

[@aleclynch6186]

Royal Ocean Film Society recently released an interesting retrospective on inception that talks a lot about sci-fi remixing and originality too. Really worth checking out

[@jacobsmith483]

I consistently watch your reviews regardless if I actually have interest in the material or not. You are genuinely the only booktuber I enjoy, so thank you for the phenomenal content

[@ThoomLord]

Can I just say, the mention of Halo made me so happy. I know it was literally just saying this book appears to copy Halo in a lot of things, but seriously. If ANYONE here has read into the larger plot, and lore behind those games, they will know how INSANELY deep and amazing it is. I honestly can't think of another games series that has such a developed, and well thought out lore, and universe. I personally know of several people that don't even play the games, they just read the book and watch the game plot, because the overall story is enough to draw in people who don't even enjoy the gameplay of the games themselves. Dozens of novels, dozens of comics, and some AMAZING artbooks. I honestly can't recommend it enough. The books have a really good overarching plot, as well as individual sublplots, and some god tier characters. All while making the games look even better than their own self contained stories.

[@junechevalier]

Have you tried the Elric Saga? It's one must read if you haven't

[@revan0890]

Elric Saga? You mean Fullmetal Alchemist?

[@caseyhughes866]

@@revan0890 Lol, Elric of Melnibone. Michael Moorcock series.

[@junechevalier]

@@revan0890 No, the Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock that inspired both Sapkowski and George R R Martin

[@junechevalier]

@Sam Paget According to the publishing order, the third book, the Weird of the White Wolf comes first, but chronologically, Elric of Melnibone is the first book. I think starting with this one is great

[@Ignasimp]

@@revan0890 I'm just watching FMA Brotherhood now. I'm really likeing it. Do you recomend watching FMA too?

[@rebekahsoto3865]

Finally...an actual book review and not a plot summary. Love your commentary. Subscribed!

[@inkfeats1143]

I’m not sure why, but the thought of getting two books in one is exciting.

[@bluerectangle5794]

I feel like every Stormlight book is structured like 3 different books. Am I crazy to think that?

[@stevenfleming5400]

@@bluerectangle5794 nope, that's how they're written

[@car5522]

It feels so satisfying to buy omnibus books. More books for less money!

[@jebgarnett8811]

You need to read Cradle by Will Wight!

[@typhoonzebra]

It's not my favourite fantasy series ever but I've never binged a series as fast.

[@nevaehlynam9414]

I hated this book. I loved The Inheritance Cycle, but I HATED this book. It was 900 pages of pure misery for me. I don't even know how I got through it.

[@michaelmcgee335]

The Inheritance Cycle is a lot of fun. Reading book one on a recommendation.

[@BCFL69]

Been reading Eye of the World after watching your video. It’s really getting good man thanks for encouraging me to read it.

[@grahamn311]

I...I give up. Half way through reading To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, I'm going to have to throw in the towel. I came to this review in hopes that Daniel would convince me to keep going, and he did...for a little bit longer, anyways. I think Paolini's writing style just doesn't jive with me, personally. While the characters (at least later in the book) are interesting, the pacing is jarring, and I can't help feel a little disbelief that *SPOILER* everyone just kinda goes along with what Kira says? Like these high profile military commanders just kinda...go with it? Also, the single view point (Kira) keeps the world and other characters one dimensional, and, unfortunately this world (universe?), while interesting, doesn't interest me in...jesus, two or three more books? I looped back to this one a few times, and, just...I just can't. There are too many other great books I need to get to. Thanks anyways, Daniel.

[@timpage9424]

I get what his critics are saying, but I also feel like I couldn't have written a book like Eragon when I was 15 and they couldn't either. It's basically star wars but I loved the world he built and I thought he just improved as a writer as the series went on. I'm honestly super excited to read it. I'm not a huge sci-fi person but I'm definitely willing to give it a shot.

[@jessicaclay95]

I just bought this book today at Walmart and then this video pops up in my recommended? seems sus youtube you might be the imposter

[@tuckergoodin7684]

I genuinely did not like this book whatsoever. The character development was nonexistent, pacing was bizarre, and felt like pieces of other fictional works spliced together

[@kayeherl9195]

This! Is so exciting for me! Eragon was one of my favorite books as a kid, I reread it over and over again, along with Eldest and Brisingr. (Inheritance I've only read a few times lol but still enjoyed). I cannot wait!!!! To get my hands on this thicc boi! Edit: I am actually illiterate and cannot type, so I had to fix it

[@Ignasimp]

I'm actually amazed at the fact that people read a book several times. I've only done that once.

[@nolanschmidt1065]

I feel like you were being generous because you met the guy and feel bad with how he’s been bashed so you gave him a good review. His prose still drags and it’s over descriptive and redundant just like inheritance and I didn’t mind inheritance. His characters are still 2d and he can’t write humor or romance to save his life

[@aden.e]

i’m on page 516 and debating wether or not to continue. i’m not super interested in the plot anymore and there’s not enough characters that i care about. i’m also never in the mood to want to read it. is it worth it to continue because the last chunk is great, or should i just dnf?

[@youngjoe9117]

Yo just started watching your videos and have a recommendation. You prolly read it already but its Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card. Its a great fantasy/ scifi series thats very original in my opinion. Let me know if you read it or not and what you think? Im subbing now!

[@alexnieves]

My first thought when you held the book up was WOW THAT THING IS THICC. 900 pages for a brand new sci-fi series sounds pretty ambitious but also sounds offputting. As you said at one point in the review, it's basically 2 books which I guess is cool? But also, eh.

[@mmm6481]

i believe in some countries it’s actually released as two books

[@hyroproto4364]

1. What about the same action sequences happening in a rinse & repeat manner ? Wallfish goes on a mission, bad guys attack, they escape by the skin of their teeth...rinse & repeat. Same with almost all the battles Kira is involved with. 2. What about the plot armor ? towards the end, is their anything that Kira can't do ? Its just becomes magic. 3. Then..what about the 2 villains ? The Maw & the Final boss of the jellies ? They are just there for Kira to face as the 2 final bosses in a video game..They have no character development at all.. I can go on.... i don't know how you can gloss over these flaws

[@deevee5327]

Personally, I couldn't make myself finish the book - something I feel very sad about, since Paolini was the person to pull me into the world of books with Eragon. I felt like the dialogue and some of the character stuff was just really really not good.

[@bigtimes1]

I do want to state that Jim Butcher in 1 or 2 Dresden Files books does throw a shout out to Paolini by mentioning the eldunari, so if Jim Butcher recognizes him, that days something.

[@havokix]

I'd like to see the sci-fi video about the exploration of those generally used concepts. What's exciting about sci-fi is that it's all speculative so one idea may be interpreted so many different ways. Seems like a fair review you've given, are there any books that you'd say that TSiaSoS is similar to in plot or theme? I thought this would be higher rated for some reason.

[@twopiece5517]

I think about this a lot and let me know what you think but When does science fiction stop being science fiction, like humanity is advancing at a rapid pace and the tropes in science fiction aren’t to far out there. So what I’m saying is when does science fiction stop being science fiction, and starts being reality. Thank you for coming to my ted talk

[@jakubsedlak2173]

Inheritance Cycle does not hold up because it was shit from day one.

[@r.t.hannah9575]

Not gonna lie man. You nailed this review! I just finished the book a day ago and I had the exact same feelings about it! Great book! Interesting universe! I'd read whatever he puts out next for sure

[@ArnoVdVelde]

I wonder if 900 isn't reaching a bit. I am not sure about it and I know too little to be excited about the story or the universe. So 900 pages seems like a big ask of something I am not entirely sold on while there is so many other good things to check out.

[@ArcstoneBionicle]

I got this book as a near the end of 2020 from a family member. They didn't realize it at the time, but the book they bought had been signed by the author. That's fun.

[@sigyartyn1090]

Thank you for the review! I was considering buying it (loved the Inheritance Cycle when I was young) and I was intrigued that Paolini was putting out something new, totally new direction! So I've ordered it and will be reading it ;) (I bought it through Waterstones though since I'm in Europe, sorry! Good luck and thanks for all the videos ^^)

[@ericjones6336]

I got way too excited because for a second when I saw the video I thought that this book had come out early

[@caldwell0729]

Last week, I read some of my first sci-fi in years. Exhalation by Ted Chiang is excellent, especially a couple of the short stories. One is an Arabian Nights type story with a time portal. I also read Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C Clarke, which showed me that Horizon Zero Dawn is not as original as I thought.

[@DarkHorseDanny]

Man, I wish I could read as fast you can 😂 It takes me an hour to read twenty pages 😕

[@grandadmiralmanatee]

Honestly to sleep in a sea of stars could easily have been split into 2 books

[@nicholasgerdak1672]

I feel like it’s hard to determine if pages could have been cut when you don’t know how they lend to the overall story until the series is finished😅

[@ivanswart36]

I wonder if he caught the Angela easter egg in the biginning.

[@altoguy16499]

As someone going through the Inheritence cycle for the first time since middle/high school as a bit of a palette cleanser before Rhythem of War comes out, it's fine. You can very much tell it's a first time writers work, but if you view it through that lense, it's really good. And you can very much see him improve from book to book.

[@Visforelvenshireling]

The blue eyes in the thumbnail made me think of Dune. Nice touch! Also, great review!

[@distractedgaming4526]

So, Eragon was one of my favorite books growing up. I have an over 200 book backlog right now, so I shouldn't be buying any more new books. I didn't even know this book was a thing. I was just wandering around my local supermarket, and just so happened to see "PAOLINI" on a cover. Had a huge double-take, and bought the book immediately. It may take me some time to get to this one (I am currently doing a first time post ROTJ Legends Star Wars reading... and anyone who knows that KNOWS how many books I've got to read.) But I am VERY excited to get into this new Fractalverse.

[@lyrafuchs1871]

I read his Eragon books and for a teen, he wrote really well. Not sure why so many people hate him. I will read this one maybe.

[@psygrit]

I just realized that PLIM sound effect is from the old pokemon games. Mkes me love this channel even more!

[@udntwnna]

I couldn’t justify the page count for this in one book so you get two this year -Jim Butcher. Hold my typewriter-Paolini

[@jemofabook]

I’m glad that you had some criticisms! I feel like all I’ve seen so far is glowing reviews with no issues, and I was beginning to think I was crazy for not absolutely loving every second of it!

[@GuardedLegacy]

Thanks for the review, Daniel. I watched before reading (listening) and I'm coming back after finishing to watch again. I honestly feel the length and "two books in one" is what ruined To Sleep for me, but not in the way it sounds. I think Paolini should have expanded this book and split it into three distinct stories. I wouldn't have cared if he released them all together in a boxed set, I just think he needed to focus on three smaller stories rather than trying to add meaningless characters and details to such a vast story. The first should have been the "prequel" so to speak, covering the intro, expanding on her relationship and survey crew and team, leading up to the discovery of the xeno and ending with first contact with the Jellies and the departure from Adrasteia. The named marines at the end should have had a bigger role and carried over to book 2. Book 2 should have been about the Wallfish and ended with fleeing Bughunt. Rather than the marines that were assigned to the Wallfish, the marines from book 1 should have been woken from cryo so I actually knew the characters and cared about them during the events on Bughunt. Book 3 should have been Ganymede up to the ending that Christopher so wanted to get to--a woman sleeping, adrift in a sea of stars. Hey, with the three book format, he could have set her sleeping in three different endings! So I think TSiaSoS suffers from being too long for what it is, and too short for what it should be. It needed expanding, fleshing things out, and breaking the book down into smaller, more focused stories. I loved the ideas and most of the characters, but I hated Paolini's delivery, and I hate that I hated it. Jennifer Hale did an outstanding job with the narration, and I want to give it another listen. I really don't want to hate this book, but I'll probably wait a little while before I try again. I'd be really interested to know your erased criticisms, since you bring them up. I know it's been a few months since you posted this, but I hope you still check comments. I'm curious about your thoughts on expanding and splitting the story of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars.

[@slowwagon9826]

Man is looking like a fremen in the thumbnail

[@kareninadiaz2664]

Definitely I'm gonna jump into it

[@mantistobogganmd5231]

Love the video and can’t wait to read this. I’m wondering if you have done a review on The Inheritance Cycle? Also Your videos about Wheel of time inspired me to buy The eye of the world and I just started it today thank you for your amazing videos

[@tylerholm3504]

If I could, I'd like to ask: do you think this book is enough to get the bad taste of the last Inheritance book out of my mouth? I'd love to give a guy another chance, but as someone who was in LOVE with Alagaësia, that ending... *Shivers*

[@NancyChen53]

So this isn't a standalone?

[@Tinahgirl83]

It actually is. There will be other novels within the universe, but this is a complete novel. He said in another interview that it has a definitive ending.

[@shanefeuz6983]

I decided to pick this up on release day based on your review, and I loved it! I'm even higher on it overall than you, but I also don't read a lot of sci-fi, so maybe I just don't know what else is out there. Love your videos, and keep it up!

[@BrianHartman]

I actually discovered Fractal Noise before I discovered this book, so it's going to be a prequel to me. :) Looking forward to reading it, though. I liked Fractal Noise a lot.

[@brucefelger4015]

I found it an enjoyable read. well written, with a story line that kept me interested throughout.

[@akap]

I find that there's more than a little over-reliance on plot-driven-ness in a lot of modern sci-fi. It's one of the things that stopped me from reading The Expanse (I only got through Book 1, don't roast me if the characters improve and/or I'm a dunce). The characterization almost feels like window-dressing for the worldbuilding, i.e. "Jim is a rough space-freighter captain, see how grizzled and weird space makes you?!" Which is interesting, but doesn't substitute for the kind of characterization that makes you really relate to and care about characters. It's true that this could be said for something like Foundation, but the difference, I think, is that Asimov was able to create characters who were iconic heroes or villains, almost like Conan or John Carter (or James Bond). Those kinds of characters don't need relatability because they're so impressive or intriguing or horrifying that they drive the story without us caring about them on an emotional level. But when a character about whom I don't care is also just like... Joe Shmoe in space, nothing compels me to keep reading.

[@madison6932]

My friend grabbed me our store’s ARC from work and it’s waiting for me when I get home....I am SO EXCITED

I'm kind of excited about this book, I didn't finish the dragon books because by the time I realized that book 4 was out I had already lost interest, but this book being an adult sci-fi story kind of ticks more with me, I'm don't find YA fiction compelling anymore, at least the average YA . Also the fact that the technical background is explained on appendices makes it more interesting to me, being an engineer myself

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

I was hoping this would be a knock-it-out-of-the-park, best sci-fi book of the 21st century kind of read, but I guess it was not to be. Seems like a no-brainer buy for plot-based sci-fi readers, but for those more character-based readers like us, just so-so. Shame Paolini couldn't pull through strongly in both facets :(

[@ericmerrell8622]

I think this book was fantastic. I think I gave it 4 stars. Now that it is widely available I'd love to hear where it ranks on your sci fi universe tier list

[@samtrott776]

I watched this review and I was like “holy cow why is Daniel reviewing this so early it doesn’t come out till September” and then I was like “wait hold the phone!!! It’s August!!”. Now I’m even more hyped for this book.

[@soupboy8932]

I absolutely loved the inheritance series, but tsiasos is by far my favorite book now, though I am open to other sci fi.

[@booksteff]

I loved this book! So honoured and lucky to have recieved the arc, but I definitely think this is one to read 🙌

[@dawidwojacki5049]

1:32 DAMN BOY! HE THICC

[@SoCalBayouMan]

Really excited for this! Paolini’s Eragon was the first “big boy” book I read in my youth. It took me a month to read in 4th Grade, but it was spectacular

[@Ignasimp]

How old are people. In 4th grade. I'm from Spain and we use a different system si I never know the equivalency.

[@AaronAlert77]

@@Ignasimp 9

[@DarkMaster706]

I LOVED the Eragon books until Inheritance came out, I hated that one and ruined the whole series for me

[@iamblade7862]

Amen😔

[@ObscuriaDragunAed]

I had an audible credit, just, ya know, chillin' sitting there and just got done with 3 body problem trilogy and The Killing Star aaaaaand this review sort of sealed that credit's fate. Also, agreed regarding Sci-fi explanation. The Killing Star, written in 1995, for example, brings up The Dark Forest idea before 3 Body Problem, both are great reads and do their own thing but, you can't help but notice how very similar to The Killing Star 3 Body Problem is. Another example that's personal was a short story I started writing when I was younger (in my 20's in 2k2), I had no idea another book existed, but wrote a short story about how humans, having fled Earth due to other animals evolving to specialize in eating them.... Essentially explained as mother Earth pissed off at humans to the point that she escalated the evolution of a completely new species specifically to annihilate humans, we fled Earth asap and stayed tf away for a long time... Then, after advancing to a point where we saw fear was a bad thing, proceeded to genetically remove that particular instinct from our minds.... Humans get homesick and decide "Oh, hey, its been a few millenia, I wonder of mommy Earth is still pissed at us and I'm homesick." So, a scouting party is sent back, one of whom has a genetic throwback that allows them to experience fear (hence why they were selected) and the story takes place and catalogs their experience... Aaaaaand, wouldn't ya know it... That Will and Jaden Smith movie comes out years later based off a book I'd never heard of that was very similar to my concept despite me thinking "Holy shit! This is untapped territory!" Same thing kinda happened with my book I wrote around the same time regarding a sub-cellular nanobot infection that forces Sol to be a galactic quarantine... Although, maybe, I might be able to get away with working on that one and publishing it at some point. Thing is, most literature is "derivative" nowadays, and, it's particularly hard, especially with Sci-fi and fantasy, to come up with an idea that's both ridiculously original, but also, same-y enough to gain a paycheck; Especially if someone is working with a publisher instead of just releasing directly to Amazon which, ngl, that's the route I'll go regardless of if my writing turns out to be a series of masterpieces or flaming feces. Because... Publishers can fuc.k right off. Yeah, I went there, pronounced pieces like peesees like those who are adamant about mispronouncing AND debating everyone mulitantly that Reese's Piece's is pronounced Reesees peesees.. When that has never been how it's pronounced in the commercials. You're welcome for that bit of perma-cringe injection.