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Summary: A book that doesn't compare to the first four.
Review: I thought that this book draged on in most of the chapters therefore didn't grab my attention like the first four books did. There was some great lines between Tiger and Del and a couple of exciting sections in the book. Over all I would borrow this book from a friend or wait for the paperback version than to purchase it at this moment.
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Summary: Not the best introduction to Tiger and Del
Review: I've enjoyed these characters in the past and am happy to read about them again. However, this effort lacks the action/conflict of past books and may not "hook" readers new to the characters. SWORD BORN strikes me as a bridge to another book in the series more than anything else.
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Summary: Sword Born
Review: In summation, Tiger rediscovers a lost heritage and explores the particulars of it.Although we are reunited with Tiger and Del in this adventure, for some reason it simply lacks the energy and verve that so characterized the earlier books. It's not that there's less characterization, as there isn't. The real reason that this one feels less dynamic than the previous four is because there doesn't seem to be a great deal of travel, either in character development or real-world travel. Nearly all of the book takes place on the island... and most of the "development" we see is restructuring and considering earlier points made. Personally, I thought that the fourth book ended the series nicely... so it'll be interesting to see where Ms. Roberson takes things from here.
Rating:
Summary: Decent, but nowhere as epic as the earlier books.
Review: In summation, Tiger rediscovers a lost heritage and explores the particulars of it. Although we are reunited with Tiger and Del in this adventure, for some reason it simply lacks the energy and verve that so characterized the earlier books. It's not that there's less characterization, as there isn't. The real reason that this one feels less dynamic than the previous four is because there doesn't seem to be a great deal of travel, either in character development or real-world travel. Nearly all of the book takes place on the island... and most of the "development" we see is restructuring and considering earlier points made. Personally, I thought that the fourth book ended the series nicely... so it'll be interesting to see where Ms. Roberson takes things from here.
Rating:
Summary: Average, with some interest
Review: In this book, Roberson tackles the concepts of identity and personal freedom. Most folks would agree that everyone has the right to define themselves and reinforce personal identity. What happens when you believe you are descended from a diety? Is it right for others to attempt to reshape your identity? What if there's a genuine need for it? If others say that you are "this way", and you believe it, is it really true? Better still--how do you handle the concept of personal freedom when someone else's freedom may require your enslavement? Tiger's search for his origins brought up these questions in my mind; and, while this is great philosophical fodder, the story did not have near enough "high adventure" like past novels. Tiger has to spend way to much time sitting around talking, while Del is there to provide "bait" for Prima, and be the usual foil for Tiger. While it's nice to see Roberson explore some new areas, I wish there could have been more balance between action and introspection.
Rating: 
Summary: Still great for a Sword-Dancer lover...
Review: In this book, Roberson tackles the concepts of identity and personal freedom. Tiger and Del are still en route to Skandi, in order to discover Tiger's origins. Even before setting foot on shore, they become pawns in a dynastic fight over who should preside over the powerful Eleven Families of Skandi. There's a pirate captain who wants Del; a matriarch who wants Tiger to "make a man" out of her ne'er-do-well relative; and a priest who will do anything to convince Tiger that he's actually one of the "holy madmen" that can fly--and is more than happy to throw Tiger off a spire to prove it. During the action, Roberson brings up some interesting questions: If we truly define ourselves, what happens when you believe you are descended from a diety? Is it right for others to attempt to reshape your identity, even if there's a genuine need for it? If others say that you are "this way", and you believe it, is it really true? Better still--how do you handle the concept of personal freedom when someone else's may require your enslavement? Tiger's search for his origins brought up these questions in my mind; and, while this is great philosophical fodder, the story did not have near enough "high adventure" like past novels. Tiger has to spend way to much time sitting around talking, while Del is there to provide "bait" for Prima, and be the usual foil for Tiger. While it's nice to see Roberson explore some new areas, I wish there could have been more balance between action and introspection.
Rating:
Summary: Average, with some interest
Review: In this book, Roberson tackles the concepts of identity and personal freedom. Most folks would agree that everyone has the right to define themselves and reinforce personal identity. What happens when you believe you are descended from a diety? Is it right for others to attempt to reshape your identity? What if there's a genuine need for it? If others say that you are "this way", and you believe it, is it really true? Better still--how do you handle the concept of personal freedom when someone else's freedom may require your enslavement? Tiger's search for his origins brought up these questions in my mind; and, while this is great philosophical fodder, the story did not have near enough "high adventure" like past novels. Tiger has to spend way to much time sitting around talking, while Del is there to provide "bait" for Prima, and be the usual foil for Tiger. While it's nice to see Roberson explore some new areas, I wish there could have been more balance between action and introspection.
Rating:
Summary: Average, with some interest
Review: In this book, Roberson tackles the concepts of identity and personal freedom. Tiger and Del are still en route to Skandi, in order to discover Tiger's origins. Even before setting foot on shore, they become pawns in a dynastic fight over who should preside over the powerful Eleven Families of Skandi. There's a pirate captain who wants Del; a matriarch who wants Tiger to "make a man" out of her ne'er-do-well relative; and a priest who will do anything to convince Tiger that he's actually one of the "holy madmen" that can fly--and is more than happy to throw Tiger off a spire to prove it. During the action, Roberson brings up some interesting questions: If we truly define ourselves, what happens when you believe you are descended from a diety? Is it right for others to attempt to reshape your identity, even if there's a genuine need for it? If others say that you are "this way", and you believe it, is it really true? Better still--how do you handle the concept of personal freedom when someone else's may require your enslavement? Tiger's search for his origins brought up these questions in my mind; and, while this is great philosophical fodder, the story did not have near enough "high adventure" like past novels. Tiger has to spend way to much time sitting around talking, while Del is there to provide "bait" for Prima, and be the usual foil for Tiger. While it's nice to see Roberson explore some new areas, I wish there could have been more balance between action and introspection.
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Summary: Tiger and Del are Back!
Review: It was great to find a new tale of Tiger and Del. This one finds Tiger on the hunt to find his roots, and Del goes along. As Tiger finds his magic, they continue to explore and define their relationship -- never a simple process. A good place to introduce new readers to these interesting characters.
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Summary: An excellent continuation of the Tiger and Del characters.
Review: It's refreshing to see an author who can carry characters through this many books without becoming trite or redundant. This book is an excellent story in and of itself and also serves as a great continuation of the saga of Tiger and Del. While some of the plot twists are rather predictable, the ending scenario was completely unexpected. Highly recommended to fans of Tiger and Del and to new readers alike
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