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Summary: Utterly Wonderful!
Review: I found this book hard to read at first, but that was just because I missed Elaine's other characters, such as Danilo and Arilyn. But, after the first few pages, I grew to know the new characters and love them as much as the others. The plot was FANTASMICLY well done, I could barely put the book down! I can't wait until her next book in this spellbinding series!
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Summary: Meh'
Review: I found this book to be pretty boring actually. I didn't think this book was original enough, and didn't feel at all attached to any of the characters. This is just another Forgotten Realms type book. I think if you want to read fantasy and something original, you should read RA Salvatore or Terry Brooks. Although RA Salvatore does write for Forgotten Realms, his books are much more original.
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Summary: Elaine is great but she needs new editors
Review: I immediately picked this book up and its sequel because Elaine has consistently captured me in her writing. These two were no different and I eagerly await the third and final installment for the conclusion. This read is a page turner and any FR reader will love the detail put into this rarely told land. However, I must give this 4 stars because the editing on both of these books was atrocious. There was misspelling and incorrect sentence structure. But worse of all is at one point they got the name wrong of who was doing the talking. I came away saying to myself that this would have been an awesome book if the editors had done their jobs. I hope that for the last one they actually do.
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Summary: Elaine is great but she needs new editors
Review: I immediately picked this book up and its sequel because Elaine has consistently captured me in her writing. These two were no different and I eagerly await the third and final installment for the conclusion. This read is a page turner and any FR reader will love the detail put into this rarely told land. However, I must give this 4 stars because the editing on both of these books was atrocious. There was misspelling and incorrect sentence structure. But worse of all is at one point they got the name wrong of who was doing the talking. I came away saying to myself that this would have been an awesome book if the editors had done their jobs. I hope that for the last one they actually do.
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Summary: A pleasant surprise.
Review: I overlooked this book for quite awhile because I was not impressed with the artwork or backcover synopsis. I was given a copy and decided to give it a try. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The concept of the jordaini was fascinating and I can't wait for subsequent volumes. Cunningham does an excellent job of fleshing out Halruaa and making it distinct from the rest of the Forgotten Realms. As a previous reviewer has stated, the ending seemed a little rushed but was enjoyable none-the-less. I recommend this book for any FR reader looking for something different.
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Summary: A pleasant surprise.
Review: I overlooked this book for quite awhile because I was not impressed with the artwork or backcover synopsis. I was given a copy and decided to give it a try. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The concept of the jordaini was fascinating and I can't wait for subsequent volumes. Cunningham does an excellent job of fleshing out Halruaa and making it distinct from the rest of the Forgotten Realms. As a previous reviewer has stated, the ending seemed a little rushed but was enjoyable none-the-less. I recommend this book for any FR reader looking for something different.
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Summary: Mrs. Cunningham rules!!!
Review: I think my biggest dissapointment with this novel was that it did not have EC's other characters in it, but that in no way makes this a bad novel. Elaine Cunningham, is an excellent writer and this book is one of her best ones yet. It is nice to finally see a little written about area of Toril finally come to life. My favorite part about this book is the way that the characters are not always 100% confident on where they stand morally, it makes for much more interesting characters, not to mention, more realistic. Other excellent features include philosophical debates, interesting antagonists (Kiva is great), some humor and a nice amount of action. If you enjoy good fantasy, with characters that are not practically demi-gods then you can not go wrong with reading the Magehound, its an wonderful novel. I can't wait for book II.
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Summary: Mrs. Cunningham rules!!!
Review: I think my biggest dissapointment with this novel was that it did not have EC's other characters in it, but that in no way makes this a bad novel. Elaine Cunningham, is an excellent writer and this book is one of her best ones yet. It is nice to finally see a little written about area of Toril finally come to life. My favorite part about this book is the way that the characters are not always 100% confident on where they stand morally, it makes for much more interesting characters, not to mention, more realistic. Other excellent features include philosophical debates, interesting antagonists (Kiva is great), some humor and a nice amount of action. If you enjoy good fantasy, with characters that are not practically demi-gods then you can not go wrong with reading the Magehound, its an wonderful novel. I can't wait for book II.
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Summary: Excellent book by an excellent author
Review: Ms. Cunningham has done it again. The Magehound is an excellent opening to what looks like an intriguing trilogy. In this book magic rules the land, and the author does an excellent job describing the laws that govern this world. The characters are very interesting. I believe Kiva will become a villain readers will love to hate. I like that Ms. Cunningham uses more fanciful creatures withing this storyline. Readers tire of the same goblin raids and epic battles against dragons. I would reccomend this book to anyone who is a fan of the FR world.
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Summary: Where Mages fear to tread...
Review: Once again, Elaine Cunningham returns to the lands of Faerûn, known to many as the Forgotten Realms. Considered by many to be one of, if not the premier Realms author, we are once again reassured of her talent for storytelling.In "The Magehound", we receive the first serious look at the lands of Halruaa since the age-old "Shinning South" Game supplement. Before I picked it up, I was concerned whether a novel could maintain my interest, and any semblance of consistency in a land so saturated with magic. Legends and tavern tales proclaim that even the lowliest barmaid can wield a minor spell or two to lighten their load. How then could a problem of manageable scale arise and be solved in a matter of one novel? Well, I am happy to say, it is and it is not. I don't want to ruin anything, but I think it was well managed in achieving some sort of conclusion, while at the same time allowing enough questions to linger for the next book in the series; as I was pleased to learn this was to be series, as opposed to a one shot view of that fabled land. The novel's tone and voice are easy to follow, and make for a swift read. The characters are interesting, and while we only learn so much, the depth is there, but as yet untapped; and if I can cling to her previous works as evidence, I believe these characters will become as real as Arilyn and Danilo. For that reason, and the fact I liked the story, I have to recommend this title, give it a read.
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