Oath of Swords

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Summary: The War God's Own
Review: I only have one complaint about this series is... WHERE is the NEXT one? I have read both "Oath of Swords" and "The War God's Own" and loved them both. I keep searching the book store and the web for sign of the next volume but the author seem to focus on other series. I want to know what will happen to Bahzell and Brandark among Sothoii. Who is Brandark's God? Will hradani unite under Bahzell's father? Will anyone but Sothoii ever ride Chargers? When will the next volume come out?

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Summary: Good fantasy from Weber
Review: I was reluctant to start these books [Oath of Swords and the Wwar God's Own]. I've read almost all of his other books, but was suspicious about turning to fantasy. I shouldn't have been. The books are very different from his others (although the experience in military things still shows) but they are a good read and definitely on my "to be re-read soon" list. I found one major negative point: I do wish he'd avoided the stereotyped elves, dwarves, halflings etc. (although to be fair the individual representatives of the races we meet /aren't/ much like the stereotypes, and he has a couple of original races as well). However, the humour more than makes up for that, especially when the protagonist is argueing with his god (and sometimes winning the arguments!). I'll be very interested to see how this series continues...

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Summary: Great book and there is a sequel
Review: I was suprised to see Weber's name on a fantasy book but the story seemed interesting so I checked it out. It is a great book. The characters are really fun to read. Give it a read. The battle scenes and all are cool. The last of the last wizard thing has been overdone though.That's my only gripe point. Check out the sequel as well. There has got to be another one coming up. There is still so much to explore.

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Summary: A Hard-SF Writer Turns Successfully to Fantasy
Review: I've been talking this book and its sequel (The War God's Own) up to everyone I can find including the owner of the Genreflecting website. I was so impressed that I actually wrote Weber a letter--and that's something I've done only once before. Bahzell Bahnakson is a delightful new hero (though some readers may be just a tad put off by his Irish speech pattern)--loyal, bullheaded, true to his own sense of ethics, and not without a *mind* withal. There's plenty of action and humor, a vividly imaged world, well-drawn characters, and lucid, logical explanations of how and why gods and magic work. Even Tomanak Scale-Balancer, Bahzell's divine patron, is sympathetic--nowhere near as remote as some fantasy god-figures. My only complaint was that there was hardly any magic at all in the first third of the book! A good read, fast-paced, solidly plotted, and well written. Highly recommended.

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Summary: A Hard-SF Writer Turns Successfully to Fantasy
Review: I've been talking this book and its sequel (The War God's Own) up to everyone I can find including the owner of the Genreflecting website. I was so impressed that I actually wrote Weber a letter--and that's something I've done only once before. Bahzell Bahnakson is a delightful new hero (though some readers may be just a tad put off by his Irish speech pattern)--loyal, bullheaded, true to his own sense of ethics, and not without a *mind* withal. There's plenty of action and humor, a vividly imaged world, well-drawn characters, and lucid, logical explanations of how and why gods and magic work. Even Tomanak Scale-Balancer, Bahzell's divine patron, is sympathetic--nowhere near as remote as some fantasy god-figures. My only complaint was that there was hardly any magic at all in the first third of the book! A good read, fast-paced, solidly plotted, and well written. Highly recommended.

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Summary: A superb piece of fantastic fiction - I loved it!
Review: Oath of Swords is one of the best books I have ever read. Bahzell Bahnakson, the hero (although he would vigorously protest the title!) is vividly created and brought to life as a person you would actually want to know, unlike many other characters in popular books. He has both strengths and weaknesses, as well as the traditional protagonist's pantheon of virtues like honor, justice, and compassion, but he balances them with humor, intelligence, and a wonderfully pragmatic view of life, as well as a fascinating accent. The book is well written, with a true-blue, Weber-ish plot of convolutions, right angles, and multiple dimensions of action happening at once, but it is far more comprehensible than any of his military science fiction, and one of the most imaginitive books I have ever found. The plot never grows old; I have read it a dozen times over, and it always is as fresh and interesting as when I started. It is a terrible jolt to come to the end, and I sincerely hope that David Weber will write a sequel soon. I would recommend it to anyone. It is truly one of the best books I have ever read in my life. I encourage everyone reading this to give it a try; you won't be sorry!

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Summary: An Exciting, Funny Novel of Good and Evil
Review: So many fantasy novels of good and evil have no humor in them. David Weber creates a very readable story that has humor, a strong protaganist, a side kick who doesn't hesitate to disagree with the hero, and several wonderful villians. I have lost count of how many times I have read this book while waiting for the sequel to come out. When you've finished with "Oath of Swords," get the sequel "The War God's Own". Any hero who argues with God on a regular basis gets my vote. (Sometimes, the hero even wins the arguement.)

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Summary: the new conan
Review: This book and its sequel were great. David Weber really captured this type of fantasy. Who knew he could write great science fiction and great fantasy. If you liked Conan the Barbarian, you should like this. The books are fun the characters are great and the story is well told.

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Summary: A great fantasy book.
Review: This book is for the reader that wants to know the hero. Plenty of hack and slash, but even more character development.

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Summary: quick read....very entertaining
Review: This book just flies. Excellent for fans who like Eddings, and piers anthony type of stories.