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Summary: Another Great Book!!!!
Review: I thought this was the perfect sequel to Fortress in the Eye of Time. Although like some others I thought it was a little short. I just hope this is a sign of bigger, and better things to come.Tristen had grown s lot by this book, he was starting to think more on his own, and more confident. But has maintain a lot of his innocence as well, which is to me very well written. I am also very happy that his story hasn't been one with a love affair, at least not yet. I am glad he has been allowed to grow on his own also. Very well done, very well written.
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Summary: Fortress of What?
Review: I was recommended this series by a friend, and I could not be sorrier that I wasted my money. The first book was a terrible drag, and after about three months I decided to pick it up and finish it. Immediately thereafter I pick up Fortress of Random Noun, Part 2, hoping it might be leading somewhere. Nope. Problem #1 (of many): the chapters are too long. I honestly think that if this book had 70 chapters, I could get through it, simply because I would feel as if I'm progressing. I mean, come on, chapter what was it, 4? 5? was 50 pages long! And nearly the whole chapter involved Cefwyn telling Tristen he must put a penny in a box. How many pages does it take to describe that? Problem #2 (albeit a small one): "Master crow! Silence master crow. I will not have your insolence, crow. CROW CROW CROW! He's a human being, not a lousy bird! I swear, I cringe everytime I read that, along with the overly-rendundant 'master grayfrock.' Grayfrock? FROCK? Master Emuin will do nicely. Problem #3: Politics have no place in 'high' or 'epic fantasy' novels. I, for one, do not care about the 'northern barons,' or the 'southern barons,' or the mystery of the seasons, of all things. Do we really need to spend several pages describing the nature of each season? Problem #4: Superfluous dialogue. I am up to HERE with Uwen and his infuriating and mangled language. The very term "m'lord" sounds goofy and uncharacteristic in this modern-like world. Problem #5: Narration. Sentences that begin with "Of a sudden," or "Came a wind" appear to be an attempt at establishing an archaic type of narration which is more confusing than anything. This book is flying by for me because I spend about ten seconds on each page. There are so many unbelievably useless little details. For example, at one point, several paragraphs are wasted describing EVERY lords' personal banner and standard, down to the stitching pattern of the embroidery. I have no need for such useless knowlege, unless from out of nowhere somebody, with that knowing sort of glint in their eye, pulls a fast one on me : "Quick, what is the pattern and color of Lord Boring's flag?" In which case I will stare helplessly and feel the utmost regret that I cared not to remember or even read such things. I am a man of principle, however, and I will force myself, however much it pains me, to finish the series. I look on that day with a beacon of hope, for that is the day I will start The Sword of Truth. Nothing to see in these books, folks. Move along.
Thank you for your time.
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Summary: Fortress of What?
Review: I was recommended this series by a friend, and I could not be sorrier that I wasted my money. The first book was a terrible drag, and after about three months I decided to pick it up and finish it. Immediately thereafter I pick up Fortress of Random Noun, Part 2, hoping it might be leading somewhere. Nope. Problem #1 (of many): the chapters are too long. I honestly think that if this book had 70 chapters, I could get through it, simply because I would feel as if I'm progressing. I mean, come on, chapter what was it, 4? 5? was 50 pages long! And nearly the whole chapter involved Cefwyn telling Tristen he must put a penny in a box. How many pages does it take to describe that? Problem #2 (albeit a small one): "Master crow! Silence master crow. I will not have your insolence, crow. CROW CROW CROW! He's a human being, not a lousy bird! I swear, I cringe everytime I read that, along with the overly-rendundant 'master grayfrock.' Grayfrock? FROCK? Master Emuin will do nicely. Problem #3: Politics have no place in 'high' or 'epic fantasy' novels. I, for one, do not care about the 'northern barons,' or the 'southern barons,' or the mystery of the seasons, of all things. Do we really need to spend several pages describing the nature of each season? Problem #4: Superfluous dialogue. I am up to HERE with Uwen and his infuriating and mangled language. The very term "m'lord" sounds goofy and uncharacteristic in this modern-like world. Problem #5: Narration. Sentences that begin with "Of a sudden," or "Came a wind" appear to be an attempt at establishing an archaic type of narration which is more confusing than anything. This book is flying by for me because I spend about ten seconds on each page. There are so many unbelievably useless little details. For example, at one point, several paragraphs are wasted describing EVERY lords' personal banner and standard, down to the stitching pattern of the embroidery. I have no need for such useless knowlege, unless from out of nowhere somebody, with that knowing sort of glint in their eye, pulls a fast one on me : "Quick, what is the pattern and color of Lord Boring's flag?" In which case I will stare helplessly and feel the utmost regret that I cared not to remember or even read such things. I am a man of principle, however, and I will force myself, however much it pains me, to finish the series. I look on that day with a beacon of hope, for that is the day I will start The Sword of Truth. Nothing to see in these books, folks. Move along.
Thank you for your time.
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Summary: Is it ever going to get anywhere?
Review: I'm on page 160 and I have to say, NOTHING has happened.. This might as well be a romance novel with no action or anything. VERY VERY disappointed 0
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Summary: I liked this book...
Review: Ok, if you became addicted to the life and times of Cefwyn and Tristen in "Fortress in the Eye of Time," and impatiently await the release of the next block buster, currently looming on the horizon, "Fortress of Owls," you'll relish "Fortress of Eagles." This book continues where the first leaves off and where, as it Unfolds to me, the next one picks up. In other words, this is a "bridge" novel between the two major works, but it is essential to the reader's understanding of the work. Enjoy.
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Summary: I liked this book...
Review: Ok, if you became addicted to the life and times of Cefwyn and Tristen in "Fortress in the Eye of Time," and impatiently await the release of the next block buster, currently looming on the horizon, "Fortress of Owls," you'll relish "Fortress of Eagles." This book continues where the first leaves off and where, as it Unfolds to me, the next one picks up. In other words, this is a "bridge" novel between the two major works, but it is essential to the reader's understanding of the work. Enjoy.
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Summary: Time does not pass the same for all men
Review: Once again Cherryh brings to life the idea of time as fluid, rather than set. Anyone who loved Fortress in the Eye of Time or her Morgaine series will love this book. I like how Tristan is a man, yet the opposite of Man. Where Man cannot physically shift through space, but can mentally remember the past and forecast the possible futures - Tristan has been brought physically from the past and has no mental history to easily remember and thus does not have the ability to forecast the future possibilities either. It is a fascinating juxtaposition, and fits well with his innocence and yet knowledge. The only reason I do not give this book 5 stars is because it does not really end, but continues on in the next 2 books. Without an end to look back from, it is difficult to judge.
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Summary: So long to be so brief
Review: So many words to cover so brief a span of time. A time of great tumult in Guelessar, to be sure. And so many faiths for so small a land! The ongoing religious intrigues among Quinaltine, Bryaltine, and Teranthine do become a bit vexing. (I keep expecting the appearance of the Ovaltine, and their elliptical doctrines.)
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Summary: 2 more books to go
Review: The problem with this book is that it is not complete. It is nowhere near complete. By its end, we are only given the opening stage of the next arc of story of Tristen of Ynefel. This book is the first book in the trilogy that is the sequel of Fortress in the Eye of Time. It is well written, and our hero is not quite as clueless as the last book. I awaits eagerly for Fortress of Dragon, and Fortress of Owls.
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Summary: Fantasy with blood an skin
Review: There is no need to repeat all those praises Cherryh has received already, especially concerning her skill of creating believable worlds and sketching convincing characters. Though Fortress of Eagles is a sequel and these lines may therefore be a bit late, it should nonetheless be mentioned that Cherryh has had predecessors. I do not want to write an essay on all the roots modern fantasy has, but still I am quite surprised no one has mentioned the strong parallels of the very story of Tristen's with Katherine Kurtz's Deryny universe. There is f.e. the existence of magic within a medieval world, the conflict between orthodoxy and magic and the fight for power within a feudal, almost utterly Anglo-Saxon society. Of course Fortress of Eagles is about good v. evil (it is still fantasy), but since Tristen's rise to ducal honors it is not the absolute evil the hero has to fight but the evil of every man's life, insofar again quite similar with Kurtz. So why 5 stars? Simply because besides all the aforementioned skills every page is breathing authenticity in an up to now unknown scale. Never before I have read f.e. about the necessity of oxcarts and their tactical influence on medieval warfare or about the scale of a royal household, lest the behavior of horses in such detail and knowledge. It is a commonplace that a splendid scholar does not necessarily turn up a splendid writer. Having read almost every available book of hers, I have no doubts that Cherryh's erudition will be the source of reader's future delight.
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