Stephen McD
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Well what can I say , a good read but after Flight of the Nighthawks I was left a bit dissapointed . Feists character development as usual leaves a lot to desired , and I dont see the point in some of the storylines within the book ( Tad , Zane and Jommy , who cares ). It seems to me this book is used more as a lead up to the next which we can hope will be much better.
More proof of Feists inconsistency , great book followed by a dissapointing one.
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back to his best
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after some of the repetative "gaming based" tripe we have seen in this past, this latest series match the rift-war saga for page turning excitment. the only problem you will find is once you pick this up, you cant put it down, so have someone available to cook your meals for the day.
roll on the next episodes
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Keep going..!
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An excellent fast paced read, over far too soon, but so frustrating as it poses more questions than it answers... Can't wait for October and the next instalment!
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Brilliant but over too soon
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The continuation of an excellent new series. it certainly is a gripping read and a real page turner which in this case is almost a pain because it ends so soon!
to me it felt like half a book and as such, a little dissapointing but worth buying regardless. Will certainly be buying the next installment.
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The Master has returned
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Kaspar smiled 'Life has a habit of making changes without consulting you .... We make plans, but fate doesn't always listen to what we want'
These words alone are worth reading 295 pages for but it must also be pointed out that 'Into a Dark Realm' is a very good book, far befitting a Master than Apprentice.
I have read many reviews of REF's post Riftwar work with numerous complaints of how his future novels have lacked the spark of that series. This criticism is harsh as any future work from what many consider to be the definative fantasy works will always seem to wither in comparrison. It must also be mentioned that frequently an authors first novel may be some 10 or 20 years in the planning but after that they are expected to dish out future publications on a seemingly annual basis.
I personally consider the Empire Trilogy to be REF's finest work ( with co-author Janny Wurts ) but die hard fans should be rest assured that his latest novel has all the hallmarks of one of the greatest writers of the genre.
Most of the usual suspects put in an appearance including a suprise appearance right at the end. Pug features more front and centre than in previous episodes which from this readers perspective is no bad thing as it is taking an eon for the prophecy of Lims-Kragma to unfold.
The story takes place on Midkemia, Kelewan and the world of the Talnoy, which I suspect will feature heavily in the concluding parts of this series.
As with all his work, it is essential to start from at least the start of the series before reading this book but for all newcomers you will get the most benefit from starting at the very beginning. 'Magician' is still the finest single book I have read and the only one which I have read more than twice.
I will forever be gratful for the work Raymond E Feist & look on with anticipation of the next chapter in this story which started all the way back on a beach near Crydee.
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