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Summary: A must read! :)
Review: After I read this book i was pleased when i found out that there were 8 more of them and a 10th one on the way! This is great series to read, especially if you are as intrigued about Celtic legends and such as I am.
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Summary: Deverry Series
Review: An OK book, though if not a bit too interconnected with the prior books in the series. Having read all the books in the Deverry series, it was not hard to follow. However, if anyone should want to read this book, it would probably be better if they start with either the 'xxxxspell' books or the 'Time of xxxx' books. Nevertheless, it is good in that it is not complete fantasy - i.e. that it is not completely impossible to believe. If you read all the books you end up following the history of Deverry almost as if it had actually occurred. Also, it tells of the lives of people (both the elves, men, dwarves and Horsekin) entwined. A good book overall.
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Summary: these books are chocolate for celtic-fantasy loving hearts!
Review: As may seem slightly redundant to one who has read other K.K. fans' enthusiastic reviews, picking up "Daggerspell" on an impulse has become one of my 'favorite mistakes'. I ate them up, and in no time at all was completely smitten... I am practically addicted to these novels, and I am sorry to have finally caught up to Katherine's current writings... It means I have to wait years, wondering at the elusive conclusions (not that there ever are any) of her inevitable cliffhangers! I cringe at the thought. No more indulgence for my built-up cravings. Contrary to other reader's opinions, I think the series is getting increasingly wonderful book by book. The tale is being spun in a way that leaves more and more of the complex and beautiful tapestry revealed. The introduction of the Gaurdians adds so much dimension to the story. I am in love with the elves-Ebany!-(the People), and Rhodry, Jill, Nevyn, Evandar, Dallandra... And am thrilled that the novels stay faithful to them throughout the series. With Angmar & Rhodry's children, the three peoples of Deverry are united in blood, as the girls contain elven, dwarven, and human heritage. I have a feeling that K.K.'s master plot will come together in the final novels beautifully...
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Summary: these books are chocolate for celtic-fantasy loving hearts!
Review: As may seem slightly redundant to one who has read other K.K. fans' enthusiastic reviews, picking up "Daggerspell" on an impulse has become one of my 'favorite mistakes'. I ate them up, and in no time at all was completely smitten... I am practically addicted to these novels, and I am sorry to have finally caught up to Katherine's current writings... It means I have to wait years, wondering at the elusive conclusions (not that there ever are any) of her inevitable cliffhangers! I cringe at the thought. No more indulgence for my built-up cravings. Contrary to other reader's opinions, I think the series is getting increasingly wonderful book by book. The tale is being spun in a way that leaves more and more of the complex and beautiful tapestry revealed. The introduction of the Gaurdians adds so much dimension to the story. I am in love with the elves-Ebany!-(the People), and Rhodry, Jill, Nevyn, Evandar, Dallandra... And am thrilled that the novels stay faithful to them throughout the series. With Angmar & Rhodry's children, the three peoples of Deverry are united in blood, as the girls contain elven, dwarven, and human heritage. I have a feeling that K.K.'s master plot will come together in the final novels beautifully...
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Summary: The Red Wyvern
Review: I have found all of Katharine Kerr's books to be exceptional. She has created a whole world and filled its history with detailed characters and facinating plots. This book is the first is a new series for her, though it is also a continuation of her on-going story. I can highly recommend all her books.
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Summary: THANK THE STARS, IT'S HERE!
Review: I just happened to stumble over the first book in the Deverry series. I have to say, it is one of the most satisfying fantasy epics I've ever read. After completing the series two years ago, my only complaint was that it was over. I've hoped and prayed for another visit to Deverry since. I was absolutely thrilled with Kerr's "The Red Wyvern". As she's done so many times before,I was draw to the story of "present time charactors", only to be thrust into the past to be reacquainted with charactors I was teased with in previous books. Katherine Kerr has done what every epic writer needs to do...She left me chopping at the bit for the next book.
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Summary: Kerr's Fantasy Is Deserving Of More Attention.
Review: I'm a little confused as to why this book is being called "Book One of the Dragon Mage," as though Kerr has begun a new series. The story takes up right where the last book, "Days of Air and Darkness," left off. In addition, Kerr spends much of the book returning to an earlier thread of her story that was left unfully told several volumes back. This book therefore seems a direct descendent to her first eight. But why quibble?: This is a worthy successor to her earlier work.As mentioned above, I was pleased to find her finally completing her tale of the Civil Wars, begun so many books back and left dangling for so long. I had begun to despair ever finding out in full about the conquest of Deverry by the High King and his supporters, so many of whom have played successive roles as Kerr's series unfolds. And, I gather, this part of her story is not yet fully over. In a similar vein, I was also heartened by hints that Ebany will once again be appearing, after being rather unceremoniously dumped back in "A Time of Omens." A complete jettisoning of these plot and character elements would have done much to diminish my opinion of this series. As I have thus far enjoyed it greatly, I was pleased that my faith in Kerr's writing had been rewarded. Much more episodic than the current and, apparently, more popular works by Martin and Jordan, this work is nonetheless their equal, and deserving of more attention. While I believe this series overall is deserving of five stars, I gave this particular entry four, as I found Part 3 somewhat weaker in plot than the rest of the book. I realize this may be due to demands placed upon the author for setting up the next book, but nonetheless found this chapter unbalancing to the book's overall structure. This doesn't, however, lessen my anticipation for the publication of the next book. And for those fans already missing the passing of Jill and Nevyn, I suspect Jill in other guise is already back, and Kerr has indicated that Nevyn will shortly follow; Take heart!
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Summary: Not the first one you should read in these series...
Review: I'm a little confused as to why this book is being called "Book One of the Dragon Mage," as though Kerr has begun a new series. The story takes up right where the last book, "Days of Air and Darkness," left off. In addition, Kerr spends much of the book returning to an earlier thread of her story that was left unfully told several volumes back. This book therefore seems a direct descendent to her first eight. But why quibble?: This is a worthy successor to her earlier work. As mentioned above, I was pleased to find her finally completing her tale of the Civil Wars, begun so many books back and left dangling for so long. I had begun to despair ever finding out in full about the conquest of Deverry by the High King and his supporters, so many of whom have played successive roles as Kerr's series unfolds. And, I gather, this part of her story is not yet fully over. In a similar vein, I was also heartened by hints that Ebany will once again be appearing, after being rather unceremoniously dumped back in "A Time of Omens." A complete jettisoning of these plot and character elements would have done much to diminish my opinion of this series. As I have thus far enjoyed it greatly, I was pleased that my faith in Kerr's writing had been rewarded. Much more episodic than the current and, apparently, more popular works by Martin and Jordan, this work is nonetheless their equal, and deserving of more attention. While I believe this series overall is deserving of five stars, I gave this particular entry four, as I found Part 3 somewhat weaker in plot than the rest of the book. I realize this may be due to demands placed upon the author for setting up the next book, but nonetheless found this chapter unbalancing to the book's overall structure. This doesn't, however, lessen my anticipation for the publication of the next book. And for those fans already missing the passing of Jill and Nevyn, I suspect Jill in other guise is already back, and Kerr has indicated that Nevyn will shortly follow; Take heart!
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Summary: Kerr's Fantasy Is Deserving Of More Attention.
Review: I'm a little confused as to why this book is being called "Book One of the Dragon Mage," as though Kerr has begun a new series. The story takes up right where the last book, "Days of Air and Darkness," left off. In addition, Kerr spends much of the book returning to an earlier thread of her story that was left unfully told several volumes back. This book therefore seems a direct descendent to her first eight. But why quibble?: This is a worthy successor to her earlier work. As mentioned above, I was pleased to find her finally completing her tale of the Civil Wars, begun so many books back and left dangling for so long. I had begun to despair ever finding out in full about the conquest of Deverry by the High King and his supporters, so many of whom have played successive roles as Kerr's series unfolds. And, I gather, this part of her story is not yet fully over. In a similar vein, I was also heartened by hints that Ebany will once again be appearing, after being rather unceremoniously dumped back in "A Time of Omens." A complete jettisoning of these plot and character elements would have done much to diminish my opinion of this series. As I have thus far enjoyed it greatly, I was pleased that my faith in Kerr's writing had been rewarded. Much more episodic than the current and, apparently, more popular works by Martin and Jordan, this work is nonetheless their equal, and deserving of more attention. While I believe this series overall is deserving of five stars, I gave this particular entry four, as I found Part 3 somewhat weaker in plot than the rest of the book. I realize this may be due to demands placed upon the author for setting up the next book, but nonetheless found this chapter unbalancing to the book's overall structure. This doesn't, however, lessen my anticipation for the publication of the next book. And for those fans already missing the passing of Jill and Nevyn, I suspect Jill in other guise is already back, and Kerr has indicated that Nevyn will shortly follow; Take heart!
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Summary: Brilliant!
Review: If you're into Celtic history and mythology, read this! It puts Celtic beliefs into a fascinating story and is easy to follow - you don't have to have read all the previous books. (If there are any who follow the Wiccan Way reading this, I'm sure you'll find the whole series interesting.) For the best understanding, start from scratch; the first to read is DAGGERSPELL. The Red Wyvern is a wonderful tale, winding it's path amongst intrigue, honour, malevolence and pure fantasy. Please read this book, I swear you'll enjoy it!
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