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Summary: Ahhhh, Wa
Review: Ahhhh, the realm of Wa, I yearn for the sweet cherry blossoms covering the surface of the Great Canal, the cold, biting air of Seh, the utter destruction caused by invading barbarians. If this sounds like a place you'd like to visit again after the initiate brother (and who wouldn't, I mean they didn't resolve anything! ), then read this book it won't disapoint you!
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Summary: Ahhhh, Wa
Review: Ahhhh, the realm of Wa, I yearn for the sweet cherry blossoms covering the surface of the Great Canal, the cold, biting air of Seh, the utter destruction caused by invading barbarians. If this sounds like a place you'd like to visit again after the initiate brother (and who wouldn't, I mean they didn't resolve anything! ), then read this book it won't disapoint you!
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Summary: Brilliant, engrossing.
Review: An excellent conclusion to a brilliant story. Russell is one to watch, I think.
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Summary: These two books are scrumptious
Review: An excellent series. Can't say kind words about this later books, however. I'd sooner endure a brisk caning than read most Sean Russell books. They're a real snore.
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Summary: These two books are scrumptious
Review: An excellent series. Can't say kind words about this later books, however. I'd sooner endure a brisk caning than read most Sean Russell books. They're a real snore.
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Summary: A great followup to "Initiate Brother"
Review: If you've stumbled onto this review and haven't read the first book, then by all means, look that one up first!
Sean Russell continues this unique story that barely qualifies as fantasy and dips deeply into the historic fiction genre. Still, if you're going to pick a fantasy novel out at random, you could scarcely do better than this book, an excellent read.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: One of the finest books I have ever read. Make sure to start with the first one first, and then go on the sequel. Just to warn/entice those who may have read some of Russell's other works first -- these two books are written by a warm inviting Russell, while his other books are written by a cold, cynical, sarcastic person. (Guess which I prefer.) So even if you did not care for Russell's other works, please give these a try.
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Summary: Equally as engaging as The Initiate Brother
Review: The Initiate Brother left readers on a cliffhanger, making it obvious that these two books are really just one giant novel under separate covers. Thus, the reader doesn't have to worry about the quality of the sequel, which is as entrancing as the first book. Both are engrossing stories of love, war, religion, politics, and intrigue, certainly one of the best series of this type in the fantasy genre, right up there with Frank Herbert's Dune.
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Summary: Best writer I have seen in a long time!
Review: This is a real treat for those who love to read! The first book, and this one is a great story, the witing style is smooth as silk, and the characters are not only interesting, and likeable, but believable to boot! I actually shed tears in public while reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Wonderful, enchanting, and totally satisfying read!
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Summary: A great read!
Review: This sequel is just as fascinating as the first book - The Initiate Brother. In the sequel the plots are further developed and the story took shape. The oriental setting is quite unique, with an interesting blend of Japanese and Chinese culture. It will be wonderful if there are more books set in this country of Wa.
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