Rating: 
Summary: Fairly good
Review: I have been reading Modesitt's work since his first release some years ago. I thought I had all of his works until I saw this reprint of two of his novels. For some reason, my eyes must have skipped his Timediver's Dawn when it was released. I had not read it! What a treat! Modesitt adds just the correct amount of fantasy, science fiction and blends of old mythology into works that are a joy to read. Get this book. Then buy up all his others; you will not regret it.
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent reading for the summer heat
Review: I have been reading Modesitt's work since his first release some years ago. I thought I had all of his works until I saw this reprint of two of his novels. For some reason, my eyes must have skipped his Timediver's Dawn when it was released. I had not read it! What a treat! Modesitt adds just the correct amount of fantasy, science fiction and blends of old mythology into works that are a joy to read. Get this book. Then buy up all his others; you will not regret it.
Rating:
Summary: Fairly good
Review: If you like the authors other books, pick this one up, its nice. I read the first half, TImediver's Dawn, several years ago and was never able to find the second half. I think its bummer that the author never revisited the timegod's world, but it's a fun read.
Rating:
Summary: Sci Fi meets Nordic Lore
Review: One thing is definite and certain, L. E., Modesitt is a terrifically inventive writer. Hollywood could easily make a sci fi film (with a story for a change) of the TimeGod book. The possibilities of eco devastation and the intervention of god like beings who destroy the bad guys in the universe as well as save others has been around for awhile, yet I still like the notion of super beings giving a helping hand, especially when confronted with world shattering events as presented herein.The main characters, Sammis in "Time Divers Dawn" and Loki in "Time God" are engaging and sympathetic from the very get go. Because of their personal characteristics the reader is willing to follow their development as they battle themselves and others in an extremely hostile world and evolve from bumbling, ignorant young men into the realization of their power and potential and to root for them as they are manipulated by power drunk colleagues and to watch them evolve into saviors of a sort. Sammis' eventual mate, Dr. Wryan Relorn is a brilliant scientist and the true architect of change on this fantasy world of Query. She helps Sammis directly and later Loki in an indirect manner to become major league heros and slowly they grasp the realization that they are indeed immortals and (somewhat reluctantly) demi-gods. Modesitt is quite adept at weaving the strands of ecological development in a technology and resource poor world with the norse mythic themes into a logical and believable venue. He shows how barbaric people truly are by nature, under the veneer of so-called civilized behavior, and that when their chief goal is to destroy every resource they have for whatever motivation, that they also destroy their technology and ability to self sustain. Query is just such a world. His take on Loki is an especially pleasing presentation as Loki has usually been portrayed in the legends as a totally malign being and troublemaker non pareil. Yes, he is still perceived as that, but Modesitt makes Loki far more sympathetic and heroic then one has been led to believe in other tales. The bad guys in these stories are far closer to the hearth and home which is an added spice to the cosmic stew cooking here. Overall, if you enjoy a very well written sci fi yarn with the added charm of mythical gods and goddesses, then this will be a fun read for you. It was for me.
Rating:
Summary: Sci Fi meets Nordic Lore
Review: One thing is definite and certain, L. E., Modesitt is a terrifically inventive writer. Hollywood could easily make a sci fi film (with a story for a change) of the TimeGod book. The possibilities of eco devastation and the intervention of god like beings who destroy the bad guys in the universe as well as save others has been around for awhile, yet I still like the notion of super beings giving a helping hand, especially when confronted with world shattering events as presented herein. The main characters, Sammis in "Time Divers Dawn" and Loki in "Time God" are engaging and sympathetic from the very get go. Because of their personal characteristics the reader is willing to follow their development as they battle themselves and others in an extremely hostile world and evolve from bumbling, ignorant young men into the realization of their power and potential and to root for them as they are manipulated by power drunk colleagues and to watch them evolve into saviors of a sort. Sammis' eventual mate, Dr. Wryan Relorn is a brilliant scientist and the true architect of change on this fantasy world of Query. She helps Sammis directly and later Loki in an indirect manner to become major league heros and slowly they grasp the realization that they are indeed immortals and (somewhat reluctantly) demi-gods. Modesitt is quite adept at weaving the strands of ecological development in a technology and resource poor world with the norse mythic themes into a logical and believable venue. He shows how barbaric people truly are by nature, under the veneer of so-called civilized behavior, and that when their chief goal is to destroy every resource they have for whatever motivation, that they also destroy their technology and ability to self sustain. Query is just such a world. His take on Loki is an especially pleasing presentation as Loki has usually been portrayed in the legends as a totally malign being and troublemaker non pareil. Yes, he is still perceived as that, but Modesitt makes Loki far more sympathetic and heroic then one has been led to believe in other tales. The bad guys in these stories are far closer to the hearth and home which is an added spice to the cosmic stew cooking here. Overall, if you enjoy a very well written sci fi yarn with the added charm of mythical gods and goddesses, then this will be a fun read for you. It was for me.
Rating:
Summary: Timegod's World
Review: This is a re-print of "Timedivers Dawn" and "Timegod". Both are excellent books, but I made the mistake of thinking this a sequel until I looked closely at the book and realized it was the first two books put togethor and re-released. I would definately recommend this book to modesitt fans if you haven't read the timediver series...if you have, then don't buy this book "as it is not a sequel!".
Rating:
Summary: Timegod's World
Review: This is a re-print of "Timedivers Dawn" and "Timegod". Both are excellent books, but I made the mistake of thinking this a sequel until I looked closely at the book and realized it was the first two books put togethor and re-released. I would definately recommend this book to modesitt fans if you haven't read the timediver series...if you have, then don't buy this book "as it is not a sequel!".
Rating:
Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: This is actually two books published together "Timediver's dawn" and "the timegod". They are a complementry pair that are a beginning and end of a story, although there are different main characters in each book. I had not read these novels before I picked up this book, though I'd seen them around at some point. They reminded me in theme and story of an earlier novel by this author called "the hammer of darkness". They all deal with the subject of timetravel, space, power and gods. These books are pure fantasy. This author has an unusual writing style and creates strange worlds. I would have to say that "the timegod" seemed to go slower than the first book "timediver's dawn". Both are a good read if you like fantasy or this author. Value for money, with 2 books in 1.
Rating:
Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: This is actually two books published together "Timediver's dawn" and "the timegod". They are a complementry pair that are a beginning and end of a story, although there are different main characters in each book. I had not read these novels before I picked up this book, though I'd seen them around at some point. They reminded me in theme and story of an earlier novel by this author called "the hammer of darkness". They all deal with the subject of timetravel, space, power and gods. These books are pure fantasy. This author has an unusual writing style and creates strange worlds. I would have to say that "the timegod" seemed to go slower than the first book "timediver's dawn". Both are a good read if you like fantasy or this author. Value for money, with 2 books in 1.
Rating:
Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: This is actually two books published together "Timediver's dawn" and "the timegod". They are a complementry pair that are a beginning and end of a story, although there are different main characters in each book. I had not read these novels before I picked up this book, though I'd seen them around at some point. They reminded me in theme and story of an earlier novel by this author called "the hammer of darkness". They all deal with the subject of timetravel, space, power and gods. These books are pure fantasy. This author has an unusual writing style and creates strange worlds. I would have to say that "the timegod" seemed to go slower than the first book "timediver's dawn". Both are a good read if you like fantasy or this author. Value for money, with 2 books in 1.
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