# Shadowplay, Tad Williams' sequel to Shadowmarch is out!

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**Created:** [March 27, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowplay-tad-williams-sequel-to-shadowmarch-is-out/397635 "2007-03-27T02:32:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowplay-tad-williams-sequel-to-shadowmarch-is-out/397635/1 "2007-03-27T02:32:59Z")

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Anybody else reading it? I bought it in the Atlanta airport yesterday, and am devouring it while staying at my in-laws.

He picked up right where he left off, and I’m deep deep inside that rich world he created.

I’ve been waiting for this one for a while, with more anticipation than I’m waiting for either Martin’s next “Ice & Fire” book, or even Jordan’s last “WOT” book. Mainly because I find Williams’ writing to be superior to Martin’s and Jordan’s.

Time to return to it!

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**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2007, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shadowplay-tad-williams-sequel-to-shadowmarch-is-out/397635/2 "2007-03-27T02:44:41Z")

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[QUOTE=Qadgop the Mercotan]  
because I find Williams’ writing to be superior to Martin’s and Jordan’s.

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:dubious: I haven’t read Jordan, but if you prefer Williams over Martin, I have to check this out.

I recently read The Burning Man in one of the Legends books, which convinced me to try the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn books – loved the first two but I skimmed Green Angel Tower.

I think Williams does atmosphere and place better than Martin, but I prefer Martin’s pacing. I don’t need to know every step a character is taking, or every day’s weather. Although I’ll admit that kind of detail does draw one into the story.