“Magician: Apprentice” by Raymond E. Feist
This book was profoundly disappointing. I finished it simply because I had started it, and I will not be reading the second installment, Magician: Master. To be fair, this was Feist’s first foray into novel writing (or so he admits in his foreword to this new edition), but why it continues to be published [...]
The Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman
The Death Gate Cycle is a series of seven books. I remember starting it years ago and never finishing. I picked it up again in the new year and yesterday finished the last book. The story is fundamentally about fear—about different manifestations of and reactions to it. It was an enjoyable read with some exciting [...]
“The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss
I have a general rule that forbids me from starting a series of books that’s not already finished. It can take years for a sequel to make it through production, and by that time I’ve read so many other books that I basically have to start over anyway. When I first picked this book up, [...]
“The Redemption of Althalus” by David & Leigh Eddings
Rating: 0/3. Skip it, even if you’re in the target market (young adult). Pick up just about anything by Rowling, Tolkien, LeGuin, or McKillip instead.
“Otherland” tetralogy by Tad Williams
Rating: 3/3. This ~3000 page read is an incredible ride from start to finish. Williams paints vivid pictures and creates the most varied, believable, and engaging cast of characters I’ve read about in a long time. It’s combination of fantasy and sci-fi elements is genius. I highly recommend this series.
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- Editors' Association of Canada Member; Chair of IT Committee for Prairie Provinces Branch
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