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Summary: basics are always fun
Review: as a reader that has read the World of Time series by Robert Jordan, Belgariad/Mallorian etc. by David Eddings (both several times!) it was nice to read something that takes action first and puts in character developement almost subtley. This series reminds me of the Vlad Toltosh (?) series by Steven Brust, before he got so caught up in the morality of his character. great fast reading that infects the reader with the enviroment of the tale.
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Summary: I didn't say it sucks, I said it stinks!
Review: As per agreement with the author I decided to reread the book. It took me a while to find another copy, and coincidently found one at the place where I unloaded mine over a year ago. It looked as though someone had washed it to get all of the hoolies out of it , but I did recognize it as the same copy I had sold. Anyway, I did manage to get through it this time and I have to say that although the character's personality did improve, the writing did not.
The story wasn't compelling, and if I had actually been expecting anything from this book it would have been a dissapointment.
As for the other reviewers I would like to say that after several years I had fond memories of school, but I know I didn't actually enjoy it while I was there. And if it's narrow minded to think that the main character of a book should be, whether good or evil, likable, then I'll stick with narrow mindedness thank you all the same.
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Summary: And it keeps getting better!!!
Review: At first I was wary of a book where a strong female (who can do "man's work") and a chauvanistic man were the main characters. But soon after starting Sword-Dancer, all thoughts of cliche and eye rolling were left behind.Sandtiger (Tiger) and Delilah (Del) are two of the most richly painted and realistic fantasy characters in any novel out there. Not only that, the world around them, right down to the words used in the native language, is vibrantly detailed and so real as almost to be touched! You want to join Del and Tiger on every quest they embark on, and you want to know more about the enigmatic Del, woman sword-dancer from the North...as well as Tiger, the slave who won his freedom in the South. The best part is watching the two amazingly rich characters reach a compromise of sorts...Del's icy exterior begins to melt, and Tiger's stubborn machismo breaks down as he realizes Del's skill. The bond beginning to forge between Del and Tiger in the first novel in the series is one that strengthens, beats the test of time, romance, danger, competition, and aquivi (read it, you'll understand!). This is an amazing beginning to a truly breathtaking series...it is DEFINITELY worth reading from the first page of Sword-Dancer to the last page of Sword-Sworn. And maybe you, like me, will even get a little misty-eyed when you have to part ways with a world as amazing as this.
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Summary: And it keeps getting better!!!
Review: At first I was wary of a book where a strong female (who can do "man's work") and a chauvanistic man were the main characters. But soon after starting Sword-Dancer, all thoughts of cliche and eye rolling were left behind. Sandtiger (Tiger) and Delilah (Del) are two of the most richly painted and realistic fantasy characters in any novel out there. Not only that, the world around them, right down to the words used in the native language, is vibrantly detailed and so real as almost to be touched! You want to join Del and Tiger on every quest they embark on, and you want to know more about the enigmatic Del, woman sword-dancer from the North...as well as Tiger, the slave who won his freedom in the South. The best part is watching the two amazingly rich characters reach a compromise of sorts...Del's icy exterior begins to melt, and Tiger's stubborn machismo breaks down as he realizes Del's skill. The bond beginning to forge between Del and Tiger in the first novel in the series is one that strengthens, beats the test of time, romance, danger, competition, and aquivi (read it, you'll understand!). This is an amazing beginning to a truly breathtaking series...it is DEFINITELY worth reading from the first page of Sword-Dancer to the last page of Sword-Sworn. And maybe you, like me, will even get a little misty-eyed when you have to part ways with a world as amazing as this.
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Summary: An incredibly good set of books that deserve to be read.
Review: Frankly, I was a bit shocked when I read that someone *didn't* like these books. There is so much to like about this series and very, very little to detract from it. The two main characters are compelling, the setting quite unique, the culture clash between the north and south dramatic (I haven't been able to decide if this is a commentary on the differences between the north and south US in times past - but it is intriguing). As far as the sexism goes, until you have read the series to its end, any conclusions are presumptive at best. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire series and would heartily recommend them to others.
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Summary: A little too rough around the edges...
Review: I certainly enjoy whirlwind fantasy books, where long descriptions of identifying every leaf on every tree and going into great depth of everyone's outfits over and over again take a back seat to fast paced action. "Sword-Dancer" is definitely one of these action over substance books that seems to come up a bit short. The characters are overly cliched, especially Tiger, a typical male who often doesn't know what he wants. Try to get Del in bed or chase after all the other women in the book? Del - the mysterious woman of the north has been attempted to be put together as a strong female lead but comes across as being robotic and predictable. She's cold yes, but as the Sandtiger states in the novel itself, she doesn't have an EDGE... as soon as one event ends another begins, with very little time to breathe and even in the most impossible situations they manage to scoot by and get to the next area awaiting yet another confrontation and often another section where Tiger comes close to his death. There's no dragons or other fantasy creatures and not very much magic or mystery either, Tiger is Del's hired sworddancer to get her to a desert town where she will supposedly find her brother. The whole book is based upon her not wanting to let go of this seemingly impossible quest, and halfway through the book I found myself just wanting them to find the guy and get it over with, as yet another ridiculous and farfetched situation was taking place. Even with all the drawbacks, I was enjoying it until they threw in Theron, a northernor who is hunting Del to challenge her to a sword dance. As they finally 'step into the circle' he's whisked away by the only true magical type creature to rear its head. It seemed little more than a plot device thrown in to pad the novel a bit. All was forgotten until the anti-climatic ending where I was hoping atleast Tiger would get the girl and all would be well, but no Theron shows back up again even more powerful this time (cliche cliche) and Sandtiger has to save Del's bacon. Finally its all over with, Tiger still doesn't get the girl, and there's a rough setup for the next part in what became a series. Now, even though my review has been pretty much panning "Sword-Dancer" so far, I still must admit the novel was a nice diversion. It was light and fast paced (even though several parts were simply agonizing), and made for a quick read. Enjoyable in places, yes, but the ridiculous tacked on ending left me a little cold. Still, I don't regret reading it but don't expect anything with depth, because you will be extremely disappointed.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I couldn't put it down. Links in with the Tiger and Del stories in Sword and Sorceress
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Summary: THE BEST!
Review: i dont see how some people cant like this book! this is the best book i have ever read, and belive me i have read a lot of books. the way Roberson wrote it is amazing. a good read for anyone looking for action and a little romance.
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Summary: It STINKS!
Review: I know that this review will probably never get put in, but I must give my opinion.
If you can get past the first fifteen pages of this book than mister you're a braver man than I.
The main character is a womanizing characature of a chauvanist pig. Now it may just be me, but I believe that the main character of a book should (if not be likable) at least get you on their side. His first appearance in the book where he has a tavern wench on each knee and lustfully eyeing the heroine of the story does not exactly cause one to evoke much sympathy for his situation.
Also the author should work on her creating of a more realistic swear word; and also on not using it as frequently, such as once or twice per page.
I have read worse books, but thankfully my mind has blocked them out.
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Summary: Right up there
Review: i loved this book. if i owned it i would have read it more than once. i couldn't believe a woman was righting it, she does the character of Tiger so well. it's an hilarious book i couldn't put down. i loved the magic of the book. I am currently reading Sword Singer, and it's as good as Sword Dancer.
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