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Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable read
Review: A thoroughly enjoyable read on many levels. I'm so happy to have "discovered" Jane Lindskold. Her characters are thoroughly believable and well-fleshed out. "Legends Walking" deserves a nod for having as its setting one of the most mysterious places in all of literature-- Africa. Lindskold, through her characters,treats the citizens of Nigeria with respect for their pre-European contact beliefs, and appreciation and concern for their efforts to modernize. The athanor are very much like the Greek gods that some of them have lived as -- capable of all the same moral and emotional highs and lows as any non-magically gifted being. I highly recommend Lindskold's books as a much-needed break from all the Tolkien clones that contribute to the needless deaths of millions of trees. I am eagerly awaiting the next sequel -- or even a prequel!
Rating:
Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable read
Review: A thoroughly enjoyable read on many levels. I'm so happy to have "discovered" Jane Lindskold. Her characters are thoroughly believable and well-fleshed out. "Legends Walking" deserves a nod for having as its setting one of the most mysterious places in all of literature-- Africa. Lindskold, through her characters,treats the citizens of Nigeria with respect for their pre-European contact beliefs, and appreciation and concern for their efforts to modernize. The athanor are very much like the Greek gods that some of them have lived as -- capable of all the same moral and emotional highs and lows as any non-magically gifted being. I highly recommend Lindskold's books as a much-needed break from all the Tolkien clones that contribute to the needless deaths of millions of trees. I am eagerly awaiting the next sequel -- or even a prequel!
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Summary: A Riveting Urban Fantasy
Review: I don't even like fantasy, but I couldn't put this one down. Legends Walking, Jane Lindskold's latest "urban fantasy" picks up the quasi-immortal "Athanor" characters she introduced in Changer and sets them loose in wide-ranging adventures that kept my nose planted in the 400-page book until I finished it. The story lines were exciting and the character development was wonderful, at times unexpected, and wholly satisfying. As usual, Lindskold's sense of humor is apparent throughout the book (although perhaps not as bluntly displayed as it was in the closet scene of Lord Demon, her recently released collaboration with Zelazny), bringing an additional level of enjoyment to a good yarn well-told. I've really come to enjoy this author, and I hope Avon realizes what a winner it has with the Athanor novels.
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Summary: Excellent, excellent
Review: I don't like fantasy novels. I have read far too many verbose tale of elves struggling to recover some musty old talisman. Pretty much swore off the whole genre. That was before I read the Athanor books. Instead of mystical ancient kingdoms we have New Mexico and Nigeria. Instead of a hokey sword wielding hero(ine) and their trusty sidekicks we have an astounding cast of characters ranging from computer-literate sasquatches to immortal farm animals. How refreshing! Ms Lindskold has developed a wonderful idea for a series. In each of the two books so far she has focused on different members of the Athanor community, at this rate it will be a long time before she runs out of fresh ideas. This is one fantasy series where I can't wait to see the next installment.
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Summary: Legends Revisited
Review: I don't like fantasy novels. I have read far too many verbose tale of elves struggling to recover some musty old talisman. Pretty much swore off the whole genre. That was before I read the Athanor books. Instead of mystical ancient kingdoms we have New Mexico and Nigeria. Instead of a hokey sword wielding hero(ine) and their trusty sidekicks we have an astounding cast of characters ranging from computer-literate sasquatches to immortal farm animals. How refreshing! Ms Lindskold has developed a wonderful idea for a series. In each of the two books so far she has focused on different members of the Athanor community, at this rate it will be a long time before she runs out of fresh ideas. This is one fantasy series where I can't wait to see the next installment.
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Summary: The Anthanor Return
Review: I purchased "The Changer" because it promised a new slant on King Arthur. I was disappointed in the promise but NOT in the book. Lindskold's newest, "Legends Walking," continues to explore Changer's relationship with his coyote-formed daughter, his place in the Anthenor and his growing attraction to Athena. Most of the action concerns the efforts of various Immortals to prevent germ warfare in Africa. Language and concepts are broad but interesting and the African setting gives the author the opportunity to explore a new culture and expand upon the characters of Immortals we met only briefly in "The Changer." The sequel can be read as a single but makes better sense if "Changer" is read first. If I have a complaint, it's that Arthur and Merlin are starting to sound whiney. Arthur purports to be King - he can do better than this. Legends Walking is a worthy sequel to an interesting and novel creation.
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Summary: The Anthanor Return
Review: I purchased "The Changer" because it promised a new slant on King Arthur. I was disappointed in the promise but NOT in the book. Lindskold's newest, "Legends Walking," continues to explore Changer's relationship with his coyote-formed daughter, his place in the Anthenor and his growing attraction to Athena. Most of the action concerns the efforts of various Immortals to prevent germ warfare in Africa. Language and concepts are broad but interesting and the African setting gives the author the opportunity to explore a new culture and expand upon the characters of Immortals we met only briefly in "The Changer." The sequel can be read as a single but makes better sense if "Changer" is read first. If I have a complaint, it's that Arthur and Merlin are starting to sound whiney. Arthur purports to be King - he can do better than this. Legends Walking is a worthy sequel to an interesting and novel creation.
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Summary: The Anthanor Return
Review: I purchased "The Changer" because it promised a new slant on King Arthur. I was disappointed in the promise but NOT in the book. Lindskold's newest, "Legends Walking," continues to explore Changer's relationship with his coyote-formed daughter, his place in the Anthenor and his growing attraction to Athena. Most of the action concerns the efforts of various Immortals to prevent germ warfare in Africa. Language and concepts are broad but interesting and the African setting gives the author the opportunity to explore a new culture and expand upon the characters of Immortals we met only briefly in "The Changer." The sequel can be read as a single but makes better sense if "Changer" is read first. If I have a complaint, it's that Arthur and Merlin are starting to sound whiney. Arthur purports to be King - he can do better than this. Legends Walking is a worthy sequel to an interesting and novel creation.
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Summary: Legends walking-a great book
Review: I read changer this summer and thought it was great. my only complaint as that I never found out about some of the athanor mentioned. But legends walking solved this problem for me. Not only that, but it gives Sharazad (the changers daughter) a little more depth of character. read this book.
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Summary: Excellent, excellent
Review: Jane Lindskold once again has written a wonderfully fascinating and complex novel. Many different story lines and characters blend to make both "Legends Walking" and "Changer" surprising books. I could hardly put this book down, although I had to in order to process the ideas and plot twists. Both come at a quick pace throughout the story. I loved getting new looks at old characters, and some development of interesting secondary characters from "Changer," as well as the introduction of new friends. The idea of elemental athanor seems wondrous and fun. Biological warfare offers such an ugly, inhumane choice to dictators around the world. I think Lindskold looks into the horrors of plague without preaching about it. This book presents a look at some serious subjects, like biological warfare, AIDS in Africa, and the development of third world countries. Lindskold doesn't give easy or trite answers, but in twisting our everyday world just a bit, she does shed some light on the subjects. I would recommend this book to anyone! It's fun, thoughtful, fun and well written.
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