Carnivores of Light and Darkness (Journeys of the Catechist , Book 1)

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Summary: Sorry but...
Review: Sorry but this is one of the worst books I have ever read. It starts off well with an intriging story and excellent characters. But the rest... it was imaginative but reads like a rough draft. The ideas expressed are elementry but the diction is far too technical, like he just bought a thesaurus and decided to play with it. There is no real character growth and everything is just too easy for the main character. I think this story has good characters and a good framework but is lacking in every other way.

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Summary: talk to the animals
Review: The first science fiction novel I ever read was Foster's Tar-Aiym Krang when I was twelve. Perhaps because it was such a momentous and important event in my life, I've never given up on ADF. Sure the plots are simplistic and perhaps a bit too bubbly. And I'm sure that it's been said that his characters tend to be a tad bit under-dimensional. I don't care... the entertainment value of an Alan Dean Foster book is consistent and reliable. I mean, if I want a mind-blowing experience, I can wait for a Stephen R. Donaldson or Neal Stephenson novel. But in the meantime, I don't mind following the adventures of a smelly shepherd who can talk to monkeys and ants...

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: The hero is one part Shaka Zulu, one part Zen Buddhist... his sidekick is an overzealous Inigo Montoya...and the Quest is a staple of fantasy. Yet, it's a wonderful read. I loved it. Furthermore, one of the interludes-- a chapter called "The Lost Tree"-- is breathtaking. Read this book!

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Summary: Lions, Elves, Sand Giants, Oh My!
Review: This is by far one of the best books I have ever read. A sure masterpiece in my eyes. I hadn't read a book I couldn't put down until this great work came along. I was glued from cover to cover. A great, leisurely book to get lost in on a summer day.

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Summary: I am now a fan of this author!!
Review: This is the first book I read by alan. Its great!!! I will read the second and plan on buying many other of his books. Cant wait!!!