Rating: Summary: Excellent sequel to A Mirros of Her Dreams Review: Needless to say, if you read "A Mirror of Her Dreams", you need to read "A Man Rides Through" as well, because this will be the conclusion to the fantastic Mordant series. Its as well written as the first one, with the plots mentioned in the first book developping further till the final and well-developed resolution of all mysteries of Mordant!
Rating: Summary: Second in a two-volume fantasy series; dense but worthwhile Review: Second in the fantasy series begun in "The Mirror of Her Dreams", Stephen Donaldson continues his story of adventure and intrigue in a world on the other side of a mirror. Thematic questions of worth and personal identity are undertaken in the story of Terisa Morgan, a beautiful but "empty" young woman who is catapulted into a new existence of danger and romance in the land of Mordant, a world where mirrors are for magic, not vanity.Though the style of Donaldson's writing is dense and detailed, the tale moves along at a satisfying clip. The "Mordant" series is less angst-ridden than the better-known "Thomas Covenant" books....to me, that's a definate advantage
Rating: Summary: The Best Of Donaldson Review: Since this is simply the second part of one story cut in half and sold as two books rather than a sequal, how can you not read this if you've read the first? It's as incredible and as much fun as the first half. Don't miss it.
Rating: Summary: A brilliant conclusion to the duology Review: The end of 'Mirror of her dreams' left me most peeved. In that book Donaldson meticulously built up the political and magical skein that made mordant work, creating fascinating characters like Eremis and Castellan Lebbick. Then, he threw characters we had grown to care about into peril, and then had the audacity to end the book on one a cliffhanger. My irritation at Donaldson is totally evaporated after reading the sequel. And yes, there are only 2 books. Donaldson has the restraint to finish the story in this novel -- a trait which other fantasy writers (need I say Jordan) could learn. This book is near perfect. The first novel was on occasion slow, as Donaldson was world and character building. The second book starts and continues at a run. Also, Geraden, who in the first novel is sometimes too 'wimpy' now steps into a role that he deserves. The political machinations continue, and there are many new revalations. One of the best fantasy books you can pick up -- however, it is not one of those sequels you can pjump into and fully appreciate without reading the first. Track down the first novel.
Rating: Summary: A brilliant conclusion to the duology Review: The end of 'Mirror of her dreams' left me most peeved. In that book Donaldson meticulously built up the political and magical skein that made mordant work, creating fascinating characters like Eremis and Castellan Lebbick. Then, he threw characters we had grown to care about into peril, and then had the audacity to end the book on one a cliffhanger. My irritation at Donaldson is totally evaporated after reading the sequel. And yes, there are only 2 books. Donaldson has the restraint to finish the story in this novel -- a trait which other fantasy writers (need I say Jordan) could learn. This book is near perfect. The first novel was on occasion slow, as Donaldson was world and character building. The second book starts and continues at a run. Also, Geraden, who in the first novel is sometimes too 'wimpy' now steps into a role that he deserves. The political machinations continue, and there are many new revalations. One of the best fantasy books you can pick up -- however, it is not one of those sequels you can pjump into and fully appreciate without reading the first. Track down the first novel.
Rating: Summary: Too slow Review: The Mirror of Her Dreams captivated me but this sequel takes to long to move the story along. Individual chapters/ pages are beautifullly written. The worlds are expertly created and described but the story is methodical in places.
Rating: Summary: Donaldson Can Do MUCH Better Review: The theme of 'Using the Reason' is consistent throughout this series. Donaldson practices what he preaches, so he delivers on fiendishly complex and logical plot. However, the series did not MOVE me like the Covenant series did. Further, the most interesting heroic character was Darsint, who despite his brief appearance ends up stealing the show. The same relevation gets explained time and again by different characters, and after a while, you WISH for the appearance of some terrifying translated monster, so that it can SHUT UP the endlessly verbose characters. The curious increase of profanities toward the end of book may indicate that Donaldson himself was anxious to finish the overwrought plot that lacks the chills and thrills.
Rating: Summary: Wow! This is great! Review: This book and its companion, "Mirror of Her Dreams," are among my favorites. I love the characters more than anything; Terisa and Geraden are so realistic that I cried through most of the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic fantasies.
Rating: Summary: Wonderful and realistic! Review: This book is one of my favirotes and was written in such a way that it is impossobile not to relate with the characters. He writes it in such a way that it seems totally real! I read this book in one day because I could not put it down! I recomend this to anyone with the guts to pick it up and give it a try!
Rating: Summary: A Man Rides Through a masterpeice Review: This book proves that Stephen R. Donaldson is a genius when it comes to writing great books that leave you wondering what will happen next. He is a master at detail no matter what the story. A Man Rides Through is a great conclusion to Mirror of Her Dreams, it continues the story of Terisa and Geraden and how they come to realize how powerful and important they really are. They realize that they were ment to be together and everything is not what is seems. This a great story if you are looking for excitement, romance, and proof that anything is possible.
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