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Summary: great book for a quarter
Review: I found the book in a public library book sale for a quarter and enjoyed it. After reading the book, I went out and bought the other two books.
A lost soul that found a home in his conquer's land to become the Chosen One to protect the Kingdom at all cost. Even though, it was the power of the Geas that bind him to protect the kingdom. He overcame every obstacles and become one of the land's most prominent Chosen One.
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Summary: A Great Winter Read
Review: I found the book very entertaining. once i picked it up i could not put it down till i finished it. It is one of the better books that i have read recently. I highly recomend this book 2 anyone who enjoyed the sci-fi book Armor by john steakley. It has the same basic storyline but set in a fantasy background.I just coudn't wait 2 see what was going 2 happen next 2 devlin as the story went on. Was he finally going to get his wish? or was he going 2 be tormented away from his goal.
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Summary: A very satifying read
Review: I just finish reading Devlin's Luck and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. It does not brake new ground in the fantasy genre nor does it have a new twist on old plots or characters. What it is, is a good tale, well told! And there are not nearly enough of them out there.
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Summary: Strong heroic central character
Review: I loved this book. It is a combination of fantasy and action. The central character is Devlin Stonehand, who has come to the capital city of the kingdom of Jorsk to try for the job of Chosen One. It involves a trial of the Gods, where if he is not accepted as the next Chosen One the applicant will wind up dead. If he is chosen, he will be placed under a Gaes which will compel him to act when the Kingdom is threatened, no matter the cost including that of his life. Of course, Devlin becomes the next Chosen One and for the remainder of the book, he fights the good fight against both physical threats to a declining kingdom, and also against possible betrayal from the kings own Council. The highlight of the book for me is Devlin himself. He is so stuffed with honour and heroism, and genuinely has trouble understanding why the average man and woman are not as he is ' ready and willing to fight for his family and friends, and to die for what he believes in. For most of the book he actively seeks his death due to events in his recent past, which have lead him to trying for the role of Chosen One to his countries conquerors in the first place. Other characters are necessarily less well drawn, with the exception of minstrel Stephen. Those that are featured are mostly warriors in the form of guards and other fighters, which Devlin clearly admires about them, and those that first come to see the truly admirable (in terms of the needs of the Kingdom) Chosen One. Devlin carries this book, but he is strong enough to do so. Not perfect, probably an uncomfortable person to be around if he were flesh and bone, but a perfectly heroic character.
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Summary: Fresh yet classic Fantasy
Review: I picked up this book on a lark. Was not sure at first if I would like it. It sounded kinda too Conanish to me. After reading the first couple pages I was hooked. The character Devlin is prob one of the strongest developed Characters I've ever read about. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Fresh yet classic Fantasy
Review: I picked up this book on a lark. Was not sure at first if I would like it. It sounded kinda too Conanish to me. After reading the first couple pages I was hooked. The character Devlin is prob one of the strongest developed Characters I've ever read about. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: An enjoyable fantasy book with heart
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Although some of the readers said that it is standard fare, I feel that it is more than that. Yes, the story line is predictable and the outcome of the hero's life and story seem to be fairly standard. However, the central theme of the book and its presentation is anything but common. I have read a lot of fantasy or sword and sorcery books. ... ...However, it is far better than some of the more common sword and sorcery stories. The characters are more complex, and the issues are not as black and white. The moral issues, the legal issues, and the complexity of the intertwining human relationship that this book deals with has made this book more interesting, more complex, and more real than many fantasy book I have found in the book stores. In addition, the question of "what makes a good leader? Who is truly a good leader?" is asked again and again. The nobles believe they are leaders of the country because they are born to the leadership. The king is born to be king, but he is so afraid to act because of his fear of failure. An uncouth peasant from the countryside with integrity and honesty and a true sense of responsibility is actually a better leader than someone who is more educated and more sophisticated. I think a lot of our own politicians should read this book and learn. Finally, because of its theme and because it's so entertaining that I can't put it down, I gave it a 5-star rating.
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Summary: Engaging!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Although this was a standard sword and sorcery offering with a predictable storyline, and archtypical characters, it was good. Such standardized books are a constant complaint in the fantasy realm, with fans screaming for originality. I agree with them. But I also think that at times you need the standard fare to remind you of why, and for what reason, you are reading these types of books for over nonfiction literature. I personally am reading them to get away for a time from the rigours of every day life. In life the poor peasant doesn't always triumph over the arrogant noble. So I read this to see Devlin, a poor (material wise) farmer/metalsmith become an unsung and unappreciated Champion of Jorsk. I read this to see his struggles and disdain of the noble court and its ruler who only judge a man by the outside. I read this to see his human caring for his fellow man that drove him to be a hero, even though all he wanted was the oblivion of death. I sympathized, and more importantly empathized with him. Cliches, predictablility, and unorginality may abound in this book, but it is told in a deft, witty, and thoroughly engaging manner. I stayed up well past my bedtime to finish this book, and rarely does anyone (except my favorite authors) do this, especially not an author I am trying for the very first time. Bravo and well done Patricia Bray! I eagerly await Devlin's Honor. P.S. - To all fantasy fans: Enjoy the book for what it is!
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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: I thought the book could use a few more chapters, but maybe it was because I was really enjoying it! I have nothing to add to the other reviews here but wanted to give another 5 star plug.
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Summary: Very average
Review: I thought the book, on whole, was bland. The plot was not terribly clever, the dialog was a bit listless, the descriptions largely forgettable. Reading it, I felt disappointed when plot devices weren't pursued, characters not developed, and scenes omitted or rushed through. It felt somber and clunky, and very much felt like a "first book" -- and if it was, so much the better. I hope the rest of the series improves, but I don't think I'll be looking for them.
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