The White Order

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Summary: Looks at life from the other side
Review: A good, solid read. Filled in some blanks about Fairhaven for me. The idea that to use "Chaos" you must employ "order" makes a lot the other books about Recluse clearer. However, the subserviant status of the women mages did not sit well with me. All in all, good entertainment. If the other "Recluse" were your cup of tea, this one will add some lemon to it.

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Summary: excellent reading
Review: A nice change of direction. Instead of being from the Black Mage's point of view,(the 'good guys'), it is written from the perspective of an('evil') White Wizard. An apparently normal guy with powers that align with the White Wizards. A nice little twist that puts to rest the on-going trend that 'all' things White are evil, & all things Black are good. For those of you who have not read this series, the Whites(or Chaos Wizards) are aligned with destruction & short term answers to long term problems. The Black Mages are aligned with healing, adding order, & of course, long term solutions. A very enjoyable series. Don't let the fact that each book is about a different character put you off or confuse you(did me!). It comes together nicely as you read more books, & picks up where it leaves off in later books...BS

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Summary: A Good follow up
Review: An interesting departure from the earlier Saga of Recluce stories, as Cerryl is the first White to be a protagonist in the series. It might have been more of a departure, however, had Modesitt chosen to write about, say, Jeslek (the ending of such a story would necessarily be abrupt). Cerryl is really little different from Modesitt's Black heroes of earlier books. If the point is to show that Order and Chaos are basically the same, I think it might be better to have a Black villain in one of the stories. The Blacks of Recluce may be harsh and unfair, shortsighted, and perhaps even corrupt, but never evil. Enough on my first point. There are a lost of loose ends in this story, but so far Modesitt has tied up every loose end or hint of a story in a future book (and since this book has a sequel, I don't imagine that will change). All in all, one of the better installments in the Saga of Recluce (considering The White Order, Fall of Angels, etc., perhaps the series needs to be renamed).

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Summary: kind of a rambling review
Review: An interesting departure from the earlier Saga of Recluce stories, as Cerryl is the first White to be a protagonist in the series. It might have been more of a departure, however, had Modesitt chosen to write about, say, Jeslek (the ending of such a story would necessarily be abrupt). Cerryl is really little different from Modesitt's Black heroes of earlier books. If the point is to show that Order and Chaos are basically the same, I think it might be better to have a Black villain in one of the stories. The Blacks of Recluce may be harsh and unfair, shortsighted, and perhaps even corrupt, but never evil. Enough on my first point. There are a lost of loose ends in this story, but so far Modesitt has tied up every loose end or hint of a story in a future book (and since this book has a sequel, I don't imagine that will change). All in all, one of the better installments in the Saga of Recluce (considering The White Order, Fall of Angels, etc., perhaps the series needs to be renamed).

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Summary: A wonderful book...
Review: As I said in the title, it's a wonderful book. Modesitt has managed what seem to me to be some of the most developed characters I've encountered in Fanctasy literature (or in any other type, for that matter)...It's beautifully written...you should read this book and all the rest he's written. Or, at the very least, this one and the three after it (Colors of Chaos, Magi'i of Cyador, and Scion of Cyador). All are VERY (!!!) good books.

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Summary: A wonderful book...
Review: As I said in the title, it's a wonderful book. Modesitt has managed what seem to me to be some of the most developed characters I've encountered in Fanctasy literature (or in any other type, for that matter)...It's beautifully written...you should read this book and all the rest he's written. Or, at the very least, this one and the three after it (Colors of Chaos, Magi'i of Cyador, and Scion of Cyador). All are VERY (!!!) good books.

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Summary: Upholds the proud tradition of the series
Review: Hey, if you've been following the series up to this point, there's absolutely no reason to stop now. A fun, absorbing tale from the perspective of the Whites that holds true to the high standards of the earlier books. If you haven't read the earlier books, this is still a good place to jump in, since knowledge of prior events isn't required.

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Summary: Great even after the first few books.
Review: I have read all of Modesitt Jr.'s book and i have loved each and everyone. They can not be predicted as are most books written by an author. Each book I have read has consumed me til i am done. I read it and get so involved in the world of Recluce. Each book is different from the next and brings out an whole new part of the world created by Modesitt. He is Great and i would highly advise you to read not only this book, but the entire Recluce Series.

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Summary: Upholds the proud tradition of the series
Review: I have read all of the series up to the newest release. Other authors have addressed the chaos/order paradigm with a very light touch, and it is marvellous to read the struggle to achieve balance between the two eternal dynamics wielded by individuals at all levels of human development, as reflected by the author's perception of humandynamics in our "reality".The Fall of Angels tells the story of how the planet is colonized by high technology individuals who must adapt to a low technology world system.The struggles of the wizards of chaos and orderand the impact upon human development is riveting.Until this book in the series one had the notion that the chaos wizards were all evil and implied chaos is evil. This book humanizes that elementand makes one reflect upon oneself and one's ownchaotic impulses whether or not one is a "tech head" or one disinclined toward technology. I adore this series. Thanks L.E. Modesitt for enjoyable reading on cold, rainy winter nights.

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Summary: Illuminating!
Review: I have read all of the series up to the newest release. Other authors have addressed the chaos/order paradigm with a very light touch, and it is marvellous to read the struggle to achieve balance between the two eternal dynamics wielded by individuals at all levels of human development, as reflected by the author's perception of humandynamics in our "reality".The Fall of Angels tells the story of how the planet is colonized by high technology individuals who must adapt to a low technology world system.The struggles of the wizards of chaos and orderand the impact upon human development is riveting.Until this book in the series one had the notion that the chaos wizards were all evil and implied chaos is evil. This book humanizes that elementand makes one reflect upon oneself and one's ownchaotic impulses whether or not one is a "tech head" or one disinclined toward technology. I adore this series. Thanks L.E. Modesitt for enjoyable reading on cold, rainy winter nights.