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Summary: The height of heroic fantasy!
Review: 'Divided Allegiance' is the second book in a trilogy that I considered one of the best sets of fiction books ever written. The story picks up where "Sheepfarmer's Daughter" left off; the majority of the book is taken up with Paksenarrion's life away from the mercenary group she trained with. Paks is a very likeable character, and it is easy to become emotionally attached to her. Starting in the previous book, we get to watch her mature from a simple recruit to a seasoned warrior. This book is just as well written as the first part of the trilogy, and the plot fulfills on its promise. Elizabeth Moon has created a work of fiction that is simply outstanding. Once you pick up this book, you will not be able to put it down.
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Summary: review and praise for Divided Allegiance
Review: Divided Allegiance is one of the best fantasy novels I have ever encountered. The second book in the Deed of Paksenarrion series, it has a way of making you feel as if you were pulled into E. Moon's world and are fighting, ailing, and crying next to Paks. Like any great second novel [of a trilogy] it leaves you hanging, thirsting for more.
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Summary: Where you can read this out-of-print book
Review: Divided Allegiance is second in a trilogy. If you want to read it, try buying "The Deed of Paksenarrion". That book has all 3 books of the trilogy in it.
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Summary: sadly unreadable
Review: I am glad this is not the first book I ever read by Elizabeth Moon. I am even more glad that Elizabeth Moon writes books that are not fantasy, otherwise I would have a lot less to read. Unfortunately, this book is unreadable. It suffers from severe middle bookitis. I cannot identify with the main character. I cannot find myself interested in what happens next. I cannot keep myself from finding some convenient spot to put the book down. As soon as I do, I somehow manage to forget where it is. If you like epic fantasy, strong moral questions, skillful writing and all that other stuff this is probably a book you will adore. Personally, I try to forget Elizabeth wrote it because the story bores me. There is absolutely nothing objectionable in the book, I simply can't stay interested in the story long enough to finish the darn thing.
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Summary: A real disappointment compared to Sheepfarmer's Daughter
Review: I was badly disappointed with this sequel. It had some promise, but the boring parts were drawn out and the few bright spots were fleeting, and generally destroyed by stupid sub-plots. I really hope that the third book is better than this.
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Review: I'm SPEACHLESS!! God, There's nothing wrong with Elizabeth Moons fantasy, that I can tell you! I'm from Sweden, and even though there isn't so big selection of books there, I know, that this must be the best serie in the world. Haven't read through the third one yet, but I'm one it. Just one thing...hate the ending in this book. It's not "Paksenarrion" to be that helpless. And How the F**k can she be at Paladin now, if she's even afraid for her own shadow. If I was Elizabeth Moon...I would write sexhundred more books about my HUGE IDOL Paksenarrion.... (By the way, how do you pronounce Paksenarrion...??) / Love Maria
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Summary: Unoriginal (Plageuristic) but good reading
Review: ok let me explain. go pick up the AD&D module Village of Hommlet or the Temple of Elemental Evil (village of hommlet os the first part of it.) the part of the book in and relating to the small village is practicly verbatium (the names have been changed to protect the innocent but thats about it.) my guess giving all leanicy to Miss. Moon is that maybe she simply played through this adventure with someone else running it and is unaware of it having been written by somone else. (who knows maybe she did write the original. dispite that i am a major fan of this series (would like to read more) and of the author on the whole. a must read for any fan of fantasy
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Summary: Unoriginal (Plageuristic) but good reading
Review: ok let me explain. go pick up the AD&D module Village of Hommlet or the Temple of Elemental Evil (village of hommlet os the first part of it.) the part of the book in and relating to the small village is practicly verbatium (the names have been changed to protect the innocent but thats about it.) my guess giving all leanicy to Miss. Moon is that maybe she simply played through this adventure with someone else running it and is unaware of it having been written by somone else. (who knows maybe she did write the original. dispite that i am a major fan of this series (would like to read more) and of the author on the whole. a must read for any fan of fantasy
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Summary: GO PAKS GO!
Review: O_O *can't... put... down... book* there I'm finished. I REALLY THINK this book is REALLY COOL. FINALLY a book where the main character is a woman who is not going to be rescued by a guy and is not a damsel in distress. AND CAN PAKS FIGHT!!! I like the discriptions, fightings, and it is rich in details. Moon's military experiences makes this book unique because it shows how a military life is. One thing that makes Moon a great writer is that she is not afarid of killing or hurting characters. The characters don't just jump back to action when they should be dead and sometimes you feel just as sad as Paks, the main character. The ending is really ummm... you should just read it. If you don't read this book, then it's your own loss. TWO THUMB UP WWWWAAAAYYYY UP! or five stars. okay now where's book three....
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Summary: The Adventures of Paksenarrion, Part 2
Review: Paks is back, having left the Duke's mercenary company and setting out on her own. With vague plans to join a guard company somewhere, she quickly draws the attention of many, finding herself in the middle of several quests and adventures (not always willingly) that make it obvious she is no ordinary soldier. Soon, she is sponsored into the elite military training school of the Girdsmen at Fin Panir. Then, again while on quest with the legendary paladins of Gird, she is gravely injured and finds her whole future is now in question. Once again, Elizabeth Moon's attention to detail and her understanding of military life serve to enrich the story. The only part I found it hard to swallow was Paks' sudden conversion to the fellowship of Gird; given her feelings in "Sheepfarmer", and with no real explanation of what motivated her to accept Gird (other than she could become a better fighter under Girdish tutelage), her religious fervor by the end of the book was a little puzzling. Still, it moves the story along, and the tales of Paks' adventures are always exciting. "Divided" suffers just a little from the "middle book" syndrome, still, by the end you can't wait to find out where her life leads her next.
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