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Summary: Strong ending to a brilliant series
Review: So, the saga of Tiger and Del comes to a close, and this nicely wraps up what has been one of the most enjoyable series I have ever read.Are there some unexpected turns of events? Yes. I found that this novel, while wrapping things up nicely, DID finish rather abruptly. I felt that, after all the time in between this novel and the previous, while warranted considering what Ms. Roberson was going through, should have allowed a bit of time to make things more tightly wrapped at the end. Even still, it gets 5 stars from me.
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Summary: Another first rate fantasy action/adventure novel!
Review: Sword-Sworn is the final novel of Tiger and Del, two orphaned children/fighters who have formed a partnership and eventually a romance. Here the two have become fugitives and seek a safe haven even as Tiger's long-dormant power begins to grow. Though this continues their story, newcomers will find it easy to absorb the setting and characters with a first-person plot immediately involving the reader.
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Summary: Great ending to a great series :)
Review: The last of Tiger's history is filled out in this book. Surprises come during the last few chapters. Not as exploratory in the magic, but the story gets going quickly. Probably not as fun if you haven't read the first 5 (sword-dancer, sword-singer, sword-maker, sword-breaker, sword-born), but a fitting ending if you have.
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Summary: Great ending to a great series :)
Review: The last of Tiger's history is filled out in this book. Surprises come during the last few chapters. Not as exploratory in the magic, but the story gets going quickly. Probably not as fun if you haven't read the first 5 (sword-dancer, sword-singer, sword-maker, sword-breaker, sword-born), but a fitting ending if you have.
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Summary: Great entry in a great series
Review: Tiger and Del fled Southron when he failed to heed the call of his sword-dancers as required by his oath in order to rescue her. The partners healed on the island of Skandi, but the loss of some of his fingers leaves Tiger handicapped in a duel. When the vision of a dead woman calls him to return to get the true sword probably buried under rock, Tiger knows he must go home though he faces a certain death penalty.
Tiger and Del travel to Julah where they meet an old friend, cantina owner Fouad, who is frightened to see the legendary pair. When they last met, Fouad betrayed Tiger and Del by spiking their drinks at the demand of the now dead but then deadly Sabra. Word spreads that Tiger is back and a fellow Alimat sword dancer challenges him to the death. If he survives that duel, Tiger and Del know their latest perilous adventure has just begun.
SWORD-SWORN, the sixth Tiger-Del tale, is a fabulous sword and sorcery tale that keeps the characters' behavior constant with past novels yet provides a fresh feel to the adventures. Newcomers will enjoy this book as a stand alone, but gain much more pleasure by starting with the first story. Tiger is an intriguing individual who has grown over the saga due to his association with his Northern lover. On the other hand, Del remains a staunch woman's libber in a world that is shocked by strong females, but often places the duo in unnecessary danger. Still Jennifer Roberson furbishes her readers a powerful epic fantasy that lives up to the author's special dedication. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: finishes the series with Roberson's consummate skill
Review: Tiger and Del have long been some of the best-developed characters in heroic fantasy. It's sad to see the series over with, but it's well handled. I respect Roberson for making a difficult decision and winding things up with a grand finale. If you aren't familiar with those two, start at the beginning of the series. Tiger, a famed rake and brilliant swordsman of the southern deserts, meets up with a young northern woman driven by a goal of searching and revenge. These opposites interact, develop a rapport, and go on to forge a powerful team. After the previous novel, which was anomalous in context of the series, it's wonderful to have one more go with Tiger and Del at their best. As the story begins, they return to Tiger's homeland with Tiger striving to contend with and understand his magical heritage. Of course, Tiger's got more enemies now than ever before, and must contend with them. On display is Roberson's great talent for action. As the pair go about their business, their lives are changing--as well they should. New and influential characters mingle with old reliables to create a story that is by no means repetitive, yet does well what these books have always done well: great adventure.
Rating:
Summary: finishes the series with Roberson's consummate skill
Review: Tiger and Del have long been some of the best-developed characters in heroic fantasy. It's sad to see the series over with, but it's well handled. I respect Roberson for making a difficult decision and winding things up with a grand finale. If you aren't familiar with those two, start at the beginning of the series. Tiger, a famed rake and brilliant swordsman of the southern deserts, meets up with a young northern woman driven by a goal of searching and revenge. These opposites interact, develop a rapport, and go on to forge a powerful team. After the previous novel, which was anomalous in context of the series, it's wonderful to have one more go with Tiger and Del at their best. As the story begins, they return to Tiger's homeland with Tiger striving to contend with and understand his magical heritage. Of course, Tiger's got more enemies now than ever before, and must contend with them. On display is Roberson's great talent for action. As the pair go about their business, their lives are changing--as well they should. New and influential characters mingle with old reliables to create a story that is by no means repetitive, yet does well what these books have always done well: great adventure.
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