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Summary: Fantasy gone ridiculous
Review: I am an avid fan of fantasy, but if Farland gets any more ridiculous with the things that Raj Ahten can do, I think I will have to [do away with] myself to escape the stupidity. I usually read a book in a few days, but this is so out there, that I will be luck to finish it in a month.At least it took Robert Jordan until about the 5th book before it just got dumb. Hopefully Martin will be able to finish the Ice and Fire series without going south. With junk like this, I will end up giving up fantasy. The only good thing about this book is Binnesman. If you want something to read, bypass this series.
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Summary: In a word, "Meh."
Review: The fantastical elements of the Runelords universe is, in my opinion, marvelous. I love the concept of endowments, and of the nature of elemental magic in Farland's series. As for everything else, though...it just doesn't toot my horn.
I find Gaborn and Iome, the two main protagonists to be sickening in their virtue and honor. I can't find myself relating to either of them. These musty old stock-characters just don't think or feel like any real human being would. The other characters, though, are of fairly respectable craftsmanship.
The build-up in this book takes too long, and the climax was lacking. "Brotherhood of the Wolf" is on par with "Runelords," but both get their butts kicked by "Wizardborn," the third book in the series. I would recommend wading through this mediocre book, if only so you'll understand what's happening in the third book in the series.
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Summary: Amazing.
Review: I've enjoyed this series thus far, and am eagerly awaiting the next book. As I've said before, charecter developement is fantastic, and the battle scenes are described in stunning detail, definetly something compared to Salvatore and Martin.
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Summary: Farland is better than Goodkind
Review: The second installment in the Runelords series brings a few things out about David Farland as a writer. He has definitely worked hard at his character development and he is trying to bring his novels into a more graphic arena a la George R.R. Martine (but he has a way to go). His concept for the series is quite unique, but the whole issues with endowments becomes a bit overdone towards the end of the book. It's hard to remember who has 100 endowments and who has 1000. I also feel like it is in a weird way difficult to swallow that someone would become a Dedicate. I wish he would work more on the issue of dedicates and what these people have to endure. What David Farland has done that Robert Jordan cannot seem to develop is the ability to write a story that takes place in a matter of days. Farland can describe a battle scene to perfection and while I wish he were just a bit more graphic he has come to the forefront as a master in this arena. It's unfortunate that there are reavers in this book because they sound like something out of cthulu mythos and should have been replaced with something a bit more energetic. Here are my picks for fantasy writers: 1). GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
2). TAD WILLIAMS
3). DAVID FARLAND
4). ROBERT JORDAN RECOMMENDATION: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SERIES
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Summary: a new idea
Review: Many fantasy writers bring nothing new to the fantasy genre. Farland comes with something completely new - In this fantasy world it is possible to give a person's endowments (sight, metabolism, brawn, wit etc...) to another. Farland takes this new ability and builds a world around it. In my perception it is this innovativeness (I hope that is correct english) that distinguishes the good writers from the 'not so good'. Recommended: The Price of Immortality is another new fantasy that I am sure you will enjoy.
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Summary: Great addition to the series
Review: This book continues the Runelords series and compared to the first one there is more action and magnificient battle scenes. Once I picked up this book, I could not put it down. My only complaint is that certain parts are a little too redundant, repeating parts that we read earlier in the book or even encountered in the first of the series. This may be the author's way of keeping us abreast of the situation but at times it can be annoying to read something that I already know. All in all, a valiant effort. On to the 3rd of the series...
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Summary: CONCEPT TOO DISTURBING
Review: I was put off by the concept of Nobles taking enhancements from other people, leaving them living vegtables. And the Reavers, insect like things that surge from the bowls of the Earth- Yech- too scary. Not an alternative world I enjoyed visiting.
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Summary: Even better than the first book
Review: This book was stunning - the best fantasy I have read in quite awhile. For those who like one-dimensional heroes and villians, and a simple plot-line without requiring deep philosphical pondering, you may not enjoy this book, but even then it is such an extraordinarly good read you may find it hard to put down. The hidden truth of the story is that this book is more about human nature and the philosophy of the moral/ethical/virtue strugle of man than anything else. Highly Recommended.
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Summary: Brotherhood fo the Wolf....
Review: I picked up the first 2 books in the series from the lib on a recommendation from amazon. I enjoyed both and agree with earlier comments about lack of character development in the. first novel. The level of descriptive detail of the environment far exceedes the level of character detail. My only sore point with the Brotherhood of the Wolf is....how many times do we have to get a description of the reavers! Every time they show up there is the same description, once would have been enough.
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Summary: Very Good Book
Review: After reading this book the first time I decided I liked it. When Wizardborn was released (3rd in the series) I started from the beginning and read them all again. After reading it the second time (or was it the third?) I decided it fits perfectly. Farland does great with the characters (again). You can't help but shudder when Borenson loses his ... better not give that part away 8') The introduction of the Reavers is great! You can't help but hate how evil they are ... and be attracted to how efficient they are in combat! Buy the three that are out (Sum of all Men, Brotherhood of the Wolf and Wizardborn) and enjoy!
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