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Summary: Need Information about this series of books
Review: I noticed the cover says book one is titled Carnivores of Light and Darkness : Book 2 is entitled In the Pale of Overthinking/Into the Thinking Kingdoms : so what is the title of the 3rd book in the series going to be and when will it be released? let me know at purplehaze_50@hotmail.com
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Summary: A light read with a vivid main character.
Review: I very nearly gave this book three stars. It is such a light, non-involved story that it didn't really capture my imagination as other fantasy books do. However, I was forced to give it four stars because the main character, Etjole Ehomba, is one of the most unique and vivid characters I have ever come across. Unlike most protagonists in fantasy, Etjole's first reaction to a threat isn't to draw his sword and attack. His first reaction is to sit down and have a calm, rational talk with whoever or whatever is threatening him. This makes for some very interesting scenes. Only when all else fails does he draw his sword. Etjole basically "makes" the entire book. His quiet, introspective view of the world around him makes the reader think about how stereotypical and common most fantasy protagonists are. We realize that the formula is getting stale and that new characterizations can be quite enjoyable.Now, as far as the rest of the book is concerned, the storyline itself I thought was a very intriguing idea. Unfortunately, the storytelling didn't live up to the plot's potential. It reminded me a lot of reading the Arabian Nights stories or Grimm's fairy tales. The main character stumbles upon a challenge, overcomes it relatively easily, and moves on until he comes upon another obstacle in his path. Over and over...it got pretty repetetive after the first couple of times. These various scenes in and of themselves were pretty enjoyable and vividly imaginative. I was just a bit disappointed in the execution. I don't know if this is how Foster normally writes since this is only the second book I've read by him, but I think it could have been done a lot better. If you're looking for a book that doesn't take much concentration or thought, but is a romping adventure through strange lands, this should satisfy your craving. Just don't expect anything along the caliber of Robert Jordan, Melanie Rawn, or George R.R. Martin.
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Summary: Not one of Foster's best efforts
Review: I'm a huge A.D. Foster fan and just finished this book. Unfortunately, it never "grabbed" me the way some of his books did (Man who use the universe, spellsinger books, etc.). As always, it's well written and enjoyable, but I'm seriously considering whether it's worth buying the next two in the series...
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Summary: Another journey-and-the adventures-therein story
Review: In his latest book series, Foster draws upon a trip to Africa for his inspiration. The main character, Etjole, is a "African" cattle herder who agrees to a dying man's final wish to continue a quest to save a beautiful visioness from the clutches of an evil sorcerer, who lives far to the north across a continent and an ocean. Being a man of honor and deep conviction, Etjole agrees, and then eats him. The journey and it's adventures ensue. As a huge Foster fan, I couldn't help noticing the similarity(read identical) between his adventures , along with a avaricious companion he acquires, and those of Jon-Tom and Mudge of the Spellsinger series. Out of the frying pan and, well, you know, one after another. I wasn't really disappointed, but just felt a constant sense of deja vu. Good thing I rather enjoy this sort of story as Foster is rather good at it.
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Summary: Another journey-and-the adventures-therein story
Review: In his latest book series, Foster draws upon a trip to Africa for his inspiration. The main character, Etjole, is a "African" cattle herder who agrees to a dying man's final wish to continue a quest to save a beautiful visioness from the clutches of an evil sorcerer, who lives far to the north across a continent and an ocean. Being a man of honor and deep conviction, Etjole agrees, and then eats him. The journey and it's adventures ensue. As a huge Foster fan, I couldn't help noticing the similarity(read identical) between his adventures , along with a avaricious companion he acquires, and those of Jon-Tom and Mudge of the Spellsinger series. Out of the frying pan and, well, you know, one after another. I wasn't really disappointed, but just felt a constant sense of deja vu. Good thing I rather enjoy this sort of story as Foster is rather good at it.
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Summary: Carnivores = A Dog of a Book (Woof)
Review: Let's see. I have a 3 book deal, so let's start with an interesting beginning and then send my hero on a VERY, VERY LONG journey. My hero really has no idea where he is going (NORTH!). Between the beginning of this book and the end of the third book, let's put everything I can think of into it to fill up the pages and get this series up to the 3 books I promised. My problem with this book and the next one, Into the Thinking Kingdoms, is that what happens is not really relevant to advancing the original premise, it's just filler material. It reads more like a series of short stories or folk tales, none of them particularly compelling. I know its tough to hit a home run every time at the plate, but this one is pretty lightweight compared to most.
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Summary: brilliant, light, yet complex story.
Review: Mr. Foster has always been a gifted storyteller, yet such airy touch of words he has not before achieved. Flinx was good, "With friends like these.." (short stories) inspired, many others nice, but the "Journeys of the Catechist" is moving him into a compleatly new category of writers: To be amongst the Giants of the craft; to the leaque of Zelazny, Niven, Wolf, Card and Brust. There was something in the book that brought to my mind the first (and better) half of Mr. Silverberg's "Lord Valentines Castle". A "road-book", if you wish. I warmly recommend this book to everybody and congratulate and thank Mr. Foster for this brilliant story.
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Summary: Great Book !
Review: Mr. Foster has written a best-seller in Carnivores of Light and Darkness. The story is quick, inventive, and exciting. My only complaint is that all the problems are solved with Ehomba pulling something out of his pack (It gets boring in the second book).
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Summary: As allways
Review: Once again Alan Dean Foster brings us a great and original storie. It is a bit repetative but that does not make it anyless fun to read. I must say that when I was reading this I got a strong feeling that this book was ADF's way of putting many fun and good ideas he as on paper, ideas that aren't worth there own books. This book really is more or less a collection of short stories but to gether into one novel( 3 actually), but don't get me wrong this is not a short storie collection. Some ot these situation that the heroes get them selves into are hilarious and remind me a bit of ADF's spellsinger series. The over all plot isn't what this book is about and people should'nt worry to much about them, just kick back and let the stories flow over you and enjoy the ride. A must for all of Fosters fans.
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Summary: excellent
Review: really enjoyed this book. It reminded me of the spellsinger stories and the mis-matched friendship between Mudge and Jon-Tom. I loved the story.
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