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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I absolutely loved this book. I thought the first few chapters were a bit slow, but once the story picked up I was completely enthralled. I love fantasy and medival sort of books and this one, I must say, was one of the best novels I have ever read. I thought it was extremely well written and around every bend was a complete shock. This book ended in the most suspenseful way you can imagine. I stayed up until midnight on the day before two of my harderst finals to finish this book. That is how good it is. If you haven't read it, BUY THE BOOK NOW!!!!!!! You won't be able to put it down.
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Summary: The Start of an Addiction
Review: I believe that this was the first of Lawhead's books that i read. And, now that i have traversed his literature more thoroughly, I see the characteristics of Lawhead shining through to make a brilliant story in the heart of another world. The story (characteristically for Lawhead) begins slightly slowly. In the middle of Oxford England weird things are happening, and honestly I didn't really get it or get into it until Oxford was far behind. As soon as the England part was over I was thrust into gripping suspense. I could not put this book down. The series quickly became my favorite trilogy ever--and subsequently my favorite books ever--with the beautiful description of a lost celtic world, enthralling story of a boy's journey into manhood and heroism, and driving plot. This is a must read for anyone who loves adventure, suspense, mythology, learning, or just a gripping page-turner. Two thumbs way way up!
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Summary: Soul
Review: I bought these books from a used bookstore a few years back.The first one (where this review is being posted) I found kinda tedious, hence the four. After the trip to Scotland and before you cross over into the other world, the only really interesting thing to me was the wolf in the street and the restaurant. ;) But once you cross over, watch out! The series will just SUCK you up. There are times it is slow though. Describing oranges with too many words, if you take my meaning. Other than that, it's a great book, but the other two in the series are the best. And fortunately for this series, if you read them out of order, it won't hurt you, you'll just have less of an understanding. Lawhead explains most of everything, so they're good stories on their own :)
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Summary: THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I got this book for my b-day and loved it so much that I told my friends who told her cousin about this book. This is a book that I can never grow tired of. Must read
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Summary: I have found Paradise
Review: I got this book out of the library at the recommendation of a friend. I can honestly say that my life has never been the same. This is the first book of the Song of Albion trilogy. It opens with two college students sharing a flat, and one dissapears inside a cairn. (Long story) From that point on, the adventure grows wings. The main character, Llew, goes from being a college student, feeling like he has no point in his life, to a man discovering the world anew. He learns to deal with evil--real evil, not the petty inconveniences that plagued him at the university. When Llew (then Lewis) is swept into the otherworld, Lawhead describes its perfection beautifully. I know that I smelt the air, saw the perfection of every little blade of grass, experienced the unconditional love of a swordbrother, and fully realized the horror of having that world defiled. The few-chapter dissertation of the concept of beauty opened my eyes, along with Lewis', to a new world. When I first read this part, I found it dry and rather incomprehensible. Then, as the tale elapsed, I understood. For all you readers slightly bored with Nettles' explanation, just be patient. Like Lewis, you're eyes will be opened in time. Besides the philosphy, this story had wonderful action. Llew and Tegid's journey to the heart of the earth, the fight with the cynthrawl, and the murder of Meldryn are gripping. Also, there is a lot of humor throughout. ("I told him that Simon had run off with the maid from Boots. Served him right, the toad.") I will reiterate my warning: Once you progress far enough into this book, you will be held in a death grip for the rest of the series. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars is that the other two are slightly better. I do not want to decrease their credibility. I believe someone below mentioned this: GET ALL THREE AT ONCE! You will want to have "The Silver Hand" right at your elbow when you finish.
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Summary: Read this book!
Review: I have loved Celtictstories for years, Lawhead is one of the best of a new breed in the genre, it and the other books in the trilogy are breathtaking!
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Summary: What a wonderful story! Emotional and engaging
Review: I have rarely read another book or series of books that so fully and effectively transport you to another world like Stephen R. Lawhead's The Song Of Albion series does. As the first volume of this series, this begins the story of Lewis Gillies, an American scholar in modern day England who travels with his buddy Simon Rawnson to Scotland to check out a tabloid story. Turns out that the tabloid story isn't so trumped up after all. After Simon disappears due to unexplainable phenomena, Lewis is drawn into ancient Scotland to find him and bring him home.
The adventure that ensues is an adventure and drama of an epic scale that sees Lewis become a warrior and a hero. A story of betrayal, greed, adventure and a touch of romance, filled with great characters and peppered liberally with Celtic legends and lore, this is a story that is hard to put down. Go ahead, take the journey. When it is over, you, like Lewis, may wish you never had to leave the world of ancient Albion. I know I was hooked and you just might hooked on it too. Peace.
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Summary: What a wonderful story! Emotional and engaging
Review: I have rarely read another book or series of books that so fully and effectively transport you to another world like Stephen R. Lawhead's The Song Of Albion series does. As the first volume of this series, this begins the story of Lewis Gillies, an American scholar in modern day England who travels with his buddy Simon Rawnson to Scotland to check out a tabloid story. Turns out that the tabloid story isn't so trumped up after all. After Simon disappears due to unexplainable phenomena, Lewis is drawn into ancient Scotland to find him and bring him home.
The adventure that ensues is an adventure and drama of an epic scale that sees Lewis become a warrior and a hero. A story of betrayal, greed, adventure and a touch of romance, filled with great characters and peppered liberally with Celtic legends and lore, this is a story that is hard to put down. Go ahead, take the journey. When it is over, you, like Lewis, may wish you never had to leave the world of ancient Albion. I know I was hooked and you just might hooked on it too. Peace.
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Summary: Mystery Operates Well in "Paradise."
Review: I must admit that I have found the books I've read by Mr. Lawhead to have some interesting premises and an occasional noteworthy character, though on the whole his work has seemed overwritten, loosely structured, and sometimes requiring real labor to get through. This is not to say that I don't like long books. I do, but I think they should be long for a good reason, and I haven't been able to ascertain if this length and structure problem I felt in Lawhead's work was because his editors required him to keep his books long for economic purposes. At any rate, in contrast to his other books, I find that "The Paradise War" remains on track with a nice balance of mystery and revelation most of the time. Though one of the character's motives seems unbelievable in at least one place, I found on first reading that the story unfolded convincingly and with some surprises. And while the language in the author's other books can tend toward static representations of character's thoughts, the tension is foregrounded in "The Paradise War." Finally, the author's research into Celtic backgrounds is worked convincingly into the story.
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Summary: Simply put: THE BEST PIECE OF FANTASY EVER WRITTEN
Review: I read this book in 5 days, during which time, it never left the enchanted grip of my hands. To review this piece of work would be to pile superlative upon superlative, so just take my word for it, if your not already a dedicated S. Lawhead fan, you will be after one reading of this. (even though you may end up reading twice or three times!) WELL DONE LAWHEAD!! ANOTHER TRIUMPH!!
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