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Summary: A Promising Trilogy
Review: After reading a chapter sampler, I was hooked and knew I had to buy the book to see what became of llien.
A book of mystery and magic which I could not put down until I had reached it's end, eager for the next in the triology.
The signs of a good book, maybe even a cult classic in the making
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Summary: Too many authors contributed to this story
Review: It's difficult to write a negative review for a first-time author who so obviously (see the very last page of the book) wants the book to be good. But there are a host of problems with this work.
It's rather easy to see that Cormier was heavily influenced by Tolkien, as there are similarities in characters, situations, and places that are, frankly, too numerous to count. As I started coming across these similarities, I made notes of them with the intention of including them in this review, but instead decided to include only one because there were just too many. Worse yet is that it doesn't stop with Tolkien. There are hints of Ursula LeGuin, Raymond Feist, Terry Brooks, David Eddings, Stephen Donaldson, Piers Anthony, Robert Asprin, J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and Robert Jordan. If there are more, either I didn't read the books or they have long left my memory.
The one similarity that I'll mention is that there is a wizard whose name begins with "Ga", and that is an unwritten cardinal sin. No aspect of Gandalf's character can in any way be mimicked. If that happens, whether it is a simple thing like the similarity of a name, or the similarity of a situation (which also occurred, and made me put the book down in absolute shock), there's a certain amount of doom immediately associated with the character. The similarities to Gandalf don't stop there, but I will. Gallund (the character I'm referencing) also bears similarities to Obi Wan Kenobi. If you read the book, you'll see what I mean.
Sometimes similarities are purely coincidental. For example, many think that Jenny Nimmo's works featuring Charlie Bone are Harry Potter rip-offs. Having communicated directly with the author on several occasions, I know this is not the case. She has never read the Harry Potter books, so any similarities there are exist mainly because both authors are drawing from the same mythological or folk sources.
Perhaps Cormier didn't read all of the writers I've listed above. But I'm willing to bet that he read most of them, as they are splattered all over this book.
Ilien, the main character, was incredibly annoying. Yes, he's only twelve and can't be expected to know everything, but he asked more questions than that annoying person that seems to be in every class you've taken in high school or college, and you just wish that person would shut up. In this sense it reminded me of Eragon, but I doubt that Eragon had an influence on this book as they were published the same year.
I had a very hard time reaching the end of Nomadin, as I was so distracted by the similarities to other works and also by some rather odd inconsistencies (a character claims that NiDemon spelled backwards is Nomadin - that's unbelievably glaring, given the importance of the claim).
Originality is one of the keys to a good story. While there are some original elements, there are far too many that aren't. It simply destroyed the story.
I've read that this book is under consideration by a major publishing house. If that turns out to be true, then perhaps I'll read the next book in the series, because I'm quite certain that a good editor would have fixed many of the things I had problems with. If it's not picked up by a major publishing house, then I won't bother - because I know I'll just be in for more of the same.
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Summary: NOmadin
Review: Just finished reading Nomadin and enjoyed it. It appears to have the charm of Harry Potter and the mystry of Lord of the Rings. I look forward to the issuance of book 2.
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Summary: NOmadin
Review: Just finished reading Nomadin and enjoyed it. It appears to have the charm of Harry Potter and the mystry of Lord of the Rings. I look forward to the issuance of book 2.
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Summary: A Magical Experience
Review: Nomadin takes you on a magical ride -- where imagination takes over and the pages of text slip away as you enter the world of a little boy Wizard, named Ilien.Fast paced and intriguing, I couldn't wait to get to the next page. As I neared the end, I wished that I had only gotten half way through, as the characters had become so vivid and interesting. I can't wait to read the next adventure of the little Wizard created by author, Shawn Cormier! Great work!
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Summary: GRAND HARRY POTTER TRADITION
Review: Shawn Cormier's NOMADIN is really a book for all ages, not just young adults. It is written in the "Harry Potter" style of a young wizard-to-be and his coming of age struggles against a dark wizard, Recknamarken. Plenty of action, tongue-in-cheek humor,and lots and lots of creativity.Buy this book, you will love it!
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Summary: I loved this book!!
Review: Thank you to Shawn Cormier for sharing his gift with the world! This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. Every page had my heart racing with anticipation of what was going to happen next. The plots' twists and turns were ingenious and I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat as each fabulous scene played out. If you like fast-paced, action-packed fantasy tales, then this is the book for you. Move over Harry Potter...there's a new boy in town and his name is Ilien Woodhill! Congratulations Shawn...keep the magic coming!
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Summary: I loved this book!!
Review: Thank you to Shawn Cormier for sharing his gift with the world! This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. Every page had my heart racing with anticipation of what was going to happen next. The plots' twists and turns were ingenious and I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat as each fabulous scene played out. If you like fast-paced, action-packed fantasy tales, then this is the book for you. Move over Harry Potter...there's a new boy in town and his name is Ilien Woodhill! Congratulations Shawn...keep the magic coming!
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Summary: Nomadin- The instant classic!
Review: This book is a fantastic novel of magic, fantasy and genius that no person should miss out on! A great book for all ages, it is much like the books The Lord of The Rings, Harry Potter, and The Chronicles of Narnia. Fantastic, Shawn Cormier! Bring on some more!
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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: This book was great. I could not put it down. IF you like Harry Potter or LOTR you will love this book. I cant wait till book two. I was just browsing on amazon and came across this book. It has a good ending and leaves you holding your breath.
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