Starman

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Summary: solid epic fantasy
Review: Already bone wary from battle Axis SunSoar knows his destiny requires he fulfill Wolfstar's prophecy, but the Icarii patriarch's words are vague and it is hard to understand what must be done. Axis realizes he needs to fight WolfStar's malevolent half-brother, Gorgrael and sacrifice the evil one's lover. However who is this woman? Is it Axis' own wife, the niece of his enemy Gorgrael, a pregnant Azhure carrying sorcery killing twins? Or perhaps Axis' former lover Faraday is the intended victim? Or is some unknown other female?

At the same time Gorgrael creates deadly gryphons who have seemingly endless litters containing nine puppies and seem constantly pregnant or giving birth. At the rate they multiply, the world is endangered.

Battle is eminent between the forces of Axis and those of Gorgrael. Axis and Gorgrael, prepare for the epic confrontation in different ways.

STARMAN closes out the Wayfarer Redemption sub-trilogy with a solid epic fantasy but not quite on a par with THE WAYFARER REDEMPTION and ENCHANTER novels because the final confrontation seems too brief and Utopian. The story line for the most part is exciting and fast-paced as the forces of good and evil ready for war though mystical pregnancies abound in this plot playing with the hormones of strong individuals. Still fans of the series will relish Sara Douglass' latest tale and want to read the remaining Tencendor tales; for those who cannot wait for the American release, go to amazon.co.uk to obtain most if not all of the remaining novels not just this sub-trilogy.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: Satisfying!!
Review: An extremely satisfying story, all three books. Once you pick up the first ya just cant stop!! I really loved her perception and creativity (and how the darn humans are so egoistic!!). Quite a story! Enjoy , I sure did!

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Summary: Not worthy
Review: Anyone who still believes that Axis is madly in love with Faraday will probably enjoy Starman. For those people, I can highly recommend this book. If you don't believe that Axis ever really loved Faraday, you will probably get tired of rehashing the Big Betrayal, listening to Axis say "what have I done to her" over and over again, and listening to Axis blame himself for every bad thing that happens to Faraday. If Axis had had a torrid 2-year love affair with Faraday before giving her up for Azhure, I would have believed he loved her. I thought it was totally out of character when Axis swears, on all things holy, that Faraday will someday be his wife. Axis never gave Faraday anything other than lip service. He didn't love her.

In the end, there is a reason the Axis-Faraday "romance" had to be in the story. I don't know why it fooled anyone though. In most books, military leaders and people in positions of authority have their own source of information. Sometimes they have their own spy networks. It's amazing how many key people don't seem to have key pieces of information even though it is common knowledge elsewhere in the kingdom. No one seems the least bit interested in passing on a juicy bit of gossip.

It's clear that Gorgrael is supposed to be the head bad guy. Who is it that killed off an entire generation of Icarii? Who is it that murdered MorningStar back in book 2? Who is it that abandoned his wife to be tortured to death? Who is it that let his daughter get savagely cut with a knife on a daily basis for years? Who is it that taught Gorgrael every thing he knows? Who is it that could have squished Gorgrael like a bug back at the start of book 1? Who is it that has been manipulating people and events for thousands of years? Was it Gorgrael? I don't think so.

As an individual book, Starman isn't too bad. When it comes to closing out the trilogy, it falls woefully short. I felt betrayed at the end of this book. The whole story is a sham. The Prophesy is a sham. If this whole series was about killing Gorgrael, why wasn't he just squished like a bug when he was a baby? Instead of training Gorgrael and Axis, coming up with the Prophesy, and manipulating everyone for thousands of years, why didn't the "Dark Man" simply kill Gorgrael when he was born?

Still, if you bought into the Axis-Faraday "romance", you'll probably enjoy it. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

Rating:
Summary: Not worthy
Review: Anyone who still believes that Axis is madly in love with Faraday will probably enjoy Starman. For those people, I can highly recommend this book. If you don't believe that Axis ever really loved Faraday, you will probably get tired of rehashing the Big Betrayal, listening to Axis say "what have I done to her" over and over again, and listening to Axis blame himself for every bad thing that happens to Faraday. If Axis had had a torrid 2-year love affair with Faraday before giving her up for Azhure, I would have believed he loved her. I thought it was totally out of character when Axis swears, on all things holy, that Faraday will someday be his wife. Axis never gave Faraday anything other than lip service. He didn't love her.

In the end, there is a reason the Axis-Faraday "romance" had to be in the story. I don't know why it fooled anyone though. In most books, military leaders and people in positions of authority have their own source of information. Sometimes they have their own spy networks. It's amazing how many key people don't seem to have key pieces of information even though it is common knowledge elsewhere in the kingdom. No one seems the least bit interested in passing on a juicy bit of gossip.

It's clear that Gorgrael is supposed to be the head bad guy. Who is it that killed off an entire generation of Icarii? Who is it that murdered MorningStar back in book 2? Who is it that abandoned his wife to be tortured to death? Who is it that let his daughter get savagely cut with a knife on a daily basis for years? Who is it that taught Gorgrael every thing he knows? Who is it that could have squished Gorgrael like a bug back at the start of book 1? Who is it that has been manipulating people and events for thousands of years? Was it Gorgrael? I don't think so.

As an individual book, Starman isn't too bad. When it comes to closing out the trilogy, it falls woefully short. I felt betrayed at the end of this book. The whole story is a sham. The Prophesy is a sham. If this whole series was about killing Gorgrael, why wasn't he just squished like a bug when he was a baby? Instead of training Gorgrael and Axis, coming up with the Prophesy, and manipulating everyone for thousands of years, why didn't the "Dark Man" simply kill Gorgrael when he was born?

Still, if you bought into the Axis-Faraday "romance", you'll probably enjoy it. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

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Summary: Entire Starman Trilogy!
Review: From someone who has read piles and piles of fantasy sagas, Sara Dougless is by no doubt a gifted writer! She can weave a tale so enchanting it's a wonder if some can even put the books down to get something to eat or drink...Or remember to turn on the lights once the day has past and dusk has fallen until, oops, you can't see the page any more. If you love fantasy at all, read these books! You will not be disappointed.

There was a preliminary printing of book 3 that was flubbed up: the printing company took a version that had not been fully checked for grammar. It has been fixed in a subsequent printing...

Don't miss these books!

Rating:
Summary: The book was great
Review: I got this book way before it came out in the U.S. When i saw her first book in stores and read it i immediatly fell in love with it. Her writting is so wonderful and the plot line keeps you interested and for you guys who like war and lots of killing this book has it all

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Summary: Sara Douglass does it again...
Review: I picked out the first book of this six-book set (The Wayfarer's Redemption) from a drugstore book shelf just because I liked the name of it and I liked the cover art. Little did I know I was going to be plunged into a world that would take over my life for the next several months! Three-dimensional characterization and plot twists galore make for a wonderful read. All six have not been released in the US yet - ... If you like fantasy, winged bird-men, gods & goddesses walking the earth, and an evil threatening to knock it all for a loop, you will love this set of books. Bravo, Sara!

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Summary: Not as good as expected
Review: I read Sara Douglass' latest series, 'the Crucible Trilogy' (not yet available ...for some reason) and was absolutely enthralled. It's fascinating and steeped in history which is great. As a result, I eagerly bought the Axis Trilogy and I was really disappointed.

They lack the zing, originalty and fine writing of the Crucible Trilogy. She is undoubtedly a fine fantasy writer and I look forward to her next offerings.

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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: I read the Axis trilogy and loved it. Starman far surpasses the other two books in a series of wonderfully, horrifyingly real scenes that make readers want to simply sit down and read and forget all else. The terrific sense of incredible magic pervades the whole read and will satisfy any fantasy readers' lust for adventure. READ IT!!!

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Summary: Doesn't anyone feel bad for Faraday?!
Review: I really did not like Axis. He betrayed Faraday, and didn't take responsiblity for it. He was really lucky that she decided Tendesor was worth her sacrifice, because Axis definitely wasn't. He was soooooooo stupid. I don't understand how both Azhure and Faraday fell in love with him. Also, I thought Azhure became too powerful too quickly. They defeated the Skraelings and Gryphons way too easily.
I think that Faraday desearves more recognition for what she did. She suffered a lot more than Azhure did, and got a lot less. I think most people in her position would hate Axis, and try to make him suffer. I really wanted him to lose to Gorgrael after being such a [jerk] to her.