Rating: Summary: The Greatest Novel Ever! Review: I pride myself on my overly large library of fantasy novels and I have found that this is the greatest novel in it. The book is truly majestic, beginning with the chracter Pug, and although the name Pug is not exactly spectacular, the chracter is. We find that Pug goes on to reach heights never imagined of this simple keep boy when he becomes a Tsurani Great One. Aside from Pug, another of my favorite chracters is definately Macros the Black. Feist keeps us in wonder, subtlely informing us of Macros' god-like powers. The plot is engrossing, and from the first page of Pug cutting down an Ngaggi tree to the last page of the book where Pug and the other chracters are finally able to rest, you will be hooked.
Rating: Summary: Amazing Review: This book is absolutly amazing. It has been a long time since I have read a book this good. Even the first book wasn't this good. That book was Magician: Apprentence. The series is about a boy names Pug and a boy named Thomas. Pug starts out as a magicians apprentence learning spells. His master notices that he is able to do thaings that nobody has ever been able to do. Pug is captured by the enemy and sent back to their homeworld to work in the slave camps. While at the slave camps a "Black Robe" (magicain) finds him and trains him in the higher level magic of their world. When he has learned the higher level of magic, we find out that he is able to tap the power of two worlds. He is the only magican able to do this on either of the two worlds. There is a great scene in the book when Pug is outraged and calls down natures elements on the people of the world. The book provides a perfect description of how much power Pug has. "Here stood a figure to awe, arms stretched upward, body trembling with rage, eyes seemingly aglow with strength."(351) After this display of power, Pug returns to his world and helps destroy the passage that goes between the two worlds. Feist is an amazing auther. His use of words and the way he writes are simply amazing. I am very glad that my friend turned me on to this series and auther. I recommed this auther to anyone who loves good books.
Rating: Summary: A very good read Review: First of all this book I dont think is a stand alone book. Originally this book and Magicain Apprentice were one book just called Magician. This book concludes where Magician Apprentice left off. Pug, in Kelwan, and, Tomas in Elfandor. This book brings up conflicts for Pug because while living in Kelwan he becomes a "Great One", or a magicain of high social status. Actually these guys are untouchable. But when he under went his training he developed a loyalty to the world that is at war with his home world, Midkemia. Tomas on the other hand is having trouble making the transition form a human to a god like being. In Apprentice he received a gift from a Golden Dragon, for keeping him company in his dying hour. This gift is armor, once worn by a Dragon Lord named Ashen Shugar. This armor is kind of addicting, Tomas sleeps in it, eats in it, doesnt ever take it off. In this armor is the essence of Ashen Shugar, which is trying to take over Tomas body.
Rating: Summary: Outstanding! Review: If you want heavy duty fantasy, this is it!
Rating: Summary: Feist has amazing plot... Review: Feist is perhaps one of the best plot writers I've ever encountered in reading. His aging processes of characters is rapid, but well controlled. His charaacter development is not bad but I think this is the weakest area of his writing but he still does a pretty good job in a way. Despite the lowish detail description he gives, it enhances the story better in a way forcing more usage of imagination in a sense. The plot of both Magician books are great but don't read this part until the first is finished!
Rating: Summary: Great continuation! Review: This is the second book in Feist's original Riftwar Saga. It continues where Magian: Apprentice left off, and really develops the character introduced in that first volume. The story is incredibly imaginative. I really would not want to say more than that about the story. The characters in this are incredible. Some you love to death, some you love to hate, and some remain mysterious. I must say Feist's character work is what makes this series stand out. Do not read this unless you have read Magician: Apprentice. And, if you can, read this before reading the rest of the saga. As I said, it is incredibly original, imaginative, and very memorable.
Rating: Summary: Magician Review: As soon as i started reading this book i became gripped by the action and suspense. The way the story carries itself through this journey is amazing. Many writers write fantasy stories that are too predictable. Raymond E Feist has conquered that and has written one of the greatest books i have ever read. He should be as well known as JRR Tolkein.
Rating: Summary: Midkemia Review: This book was utterly compelling. When I first picked up this book, I was unable to put it down. I had to read all the way to the end to follow Pug and Thomas' adventures through the land of Midkemia. I could do nothing else for the duration of this book. The characters are wonderfully developed, the plot is superb. Nothing about this book is lacking in anyway. I would have to say this is my favourite book and I would strongly advise anyone to buy it and read it instantly! One thing though, I'm not sure if this is the way it is in the US or what but over here in Europe the book is called Magician and not seperated into Magician : Apprentise and Magician : Master
Rating: Summary: Excellent Read Review: Read this book v. many times (+ all his riftwar saga). I really recommend this book to those who love fantasy. It is definitely a classic. One to have near all Tolkeins books. MUST BUY -Magician, Silverthorn, Darkness at Sethanon (THE Riftwar Saga) One for the movies!
Rating: Summary: Great stuff Review: This series is wonderful. Feist takes risks with his characters and the story line that really pay off. If you want to not have a life for a few hours, read this book, because you won't be able to tear yourself away. The story of Pug and his maturing is great fun! Feist packs his story full of great detail and fast paced action. The battle scenes are breathtakingly depicted. Read it.
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