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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I am a diehard Raymond Feist fan, have read everything he's written, so I think I have the perspective to say this is NOT his best stuff. I really felt he phoned this one in. The man who brought us Pantathian Serpent priests is now resorting to vampires as villans?! How pedestrian! This work was far less imaginative than any of his previous books. I really began to wonder if perhaps Mr. Feist has run out of gas with regard to storylines for the world of Midkemia (I hope not!). With the success of his video games perhaps his focus is less on writing these days and more on other creative pursuits. This book did have the feel of a video game. Every couple of pages the 'good guys' did battle with 'bad guys' and after awhile it got quite tiresome. Where the political intrigue and finely drawn characters that make his earlier work so engrossing? Mr. Feist is a master of creating believable worlds but he just took us to a very boring corner of this one.
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Summary: Overall a Disappointment
Review: While this was entertaining in parts I must agree with most of the other reviewers of this book that it was overall a disappointment
when one looks at The Riftwar Trilogy and the Empire Trilogy (cowritten with Janny Wurts) one sees a definite drop in standards'
The Krondor series lacks the depth which one enjoys in other Feist novels as well as the character development and interplay between the characters
Its just one melee after the other.It was so easy to see that it is just an addition transcript of a D&D or Computer Fantasy Game session
Jazharra adds some interest to the book but like the others her character is not explored in any of the depth which we usually see in Feist's novels
Furthermore various potentially interesting characters such as the girl-thief Nita disappear before we get to know them
Midkemia and Kelewan are fantastic world created by Feist , and have all the depth and scope of Tolkiens Middle Earth
What a pity that this series does Fiest 's world a disservice
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Summary: Not up to his usual quality
Review: Based on a computer game, and reads like one. Vampires here! Skeletons there! I don't know if this is going to be the quality of all future Feist books, but the Riftwar Legacy as a whole and especially Tear of the Gods are WAY below his normal quality level. Tear of the Gods is the first fantasy book that I almost didn't finish because it was just so monotonous. There was so much action and adventure that by the time the climax actually arrived, I could barely tell from all the wild adventures Jimmy and his friends had already had. If you've read the other two and you feel like you need to read this one, then borrow it from the library because it is not worth it to buy this book.
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Summary: Kronder, Tear of the Gods
Review: Jimmy the hand has another adventure for his prince. Which of course has more meaning than even he could possably understand. Story seamed a little rushed but is an excelent set up for the next two books. Goood introduction of new charters whom will soon be major players.
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Summary: Loved every moment!!!
Review: Just got done reading it. Feist makes you turn every page, I could'nt put it down. If you want proof I'll tell you that it only took me four days to read it, (of course its summer and I have nothing else to do.) Its a great book full of dark powers and magic, mystery, and great action. I recomened this book to any one that has read the two before it and the riftwat series. Enjoy!
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Summary: I don't care if it's a game, but Raymond gets to the point
Review: Now, this is his first book i've read, I don't know which order since i'm now addicted to books after a period when I went through a lot of crap from other authors, who put nothing but slow action, dumb intrigue, low quality work into their books. Although this book might take some time to write, you can't help an author trying to pick up the pace. But Raymond is one of the few authors of great imagination, who puts fights, intrigues, in an easy to understand way!!! There's no problems with this book, I appreciate authors like Feist, that's what exactly my style in fan-fic.
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Summary: A Disappointing Novel from an Excellent Author
Review: Feist has been one of my favorite authors for some time now; Price of the Blood remains one of my three favorite novels, but Tear of the Gods just didn't live up to Feist's usual standards. Admittedly, he was struggling with personal troubles at the time that he wrote it, and it's based on a game, but regardless of the reasons, the book isn't up to par. The narrative is excellent and keeps you reading, constantly being pulled back in to know what is happening, but the characterization is weak and the plot rather contrived. Fights showed up every other chapter, and they all sounded the same after a while. Every time Jimmy steps forward to avoid his opponent's jab, and it's written as if we haven't already read that same trick three times. The ending? Three minute wrap up with a dozen loose ends. I sped through the book, then set it down feeling simply let down. If you're the type who wants to make sure you read every book by REF, grab this. Otherwise, I'd advise that you keep looking for something else.
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Summary: Oddly Disappointing
Review: Why is the paperback version is yet available, I bought one 2 weeks ago from a bookstore in the backwater island of Malta. After reading the book I felt strangely disappointed, Assassins and The Betrayal seemed to have much more to chew on. This one seemed a little flat, given Feist's previous works. Apart from that, given the inconclusive manner in which the story ends, it seems to suggest a sequel which I can't find a hint of anywhere. Does someone know something we don't??? All in all I feel Feist has produced far better works than this.
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Summary: tear of the gods, another krondor book
Review: although I love coming back to Krondor, it wears on me that every page is a fight with someone, sword, rogue magic user... I love Fiest books, and I did enjoy this one, but after knowing how it all ends up, it's hard to get into the swing of things, if you haven't read his other books, do, this one too, it's a good book and enjoyable, if just a bit much on the constant action
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Summary: Krondor: Tear of the Gods, a great read
Review: I have taken it upon myself to read the riftwar legacy over twice, and each time I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I think of Krondor: Tear of the gods as a fun read it made me laugh out loud more than once. Raymond E. Feist is able to bring out the new character Jazhara beautifully. He portrays her as a very well educated women of very high rank. Yet at the same time she is able to hardly be noticible in the poorest sections of krondor (until she uses her magic of course). Then there are the action sequences, I found that they were done wonderfully. I myself am a fencer and it is easy for me to picture these rapier sword fights. Also there is magic behind it all, the bone amulet, the demons, the temples, and the tear of the gods itself! I would reccomend this book to anyone who has interest in a little bit of adventure and mystery.
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