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Summary: A very good book!
Review: I love this book, simply because I find it to be a very intresting story and I love birds of prey. I think everyone with a love of fantasy and birds should read this. I might also be a little partial to this book because I met the auther and he seemed really nice, beside, give him a break people! This is his FIRST book. I believe it is really good.
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Summary: no words can discribe it
Review: I loved this book. It grabbed me from the very begining and never let go. I would definatly recomend this book to anyone. Unlike many authors Coe is not afraid to take a character that you have fallen in love with and kill them. I loved it.
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Summary: Not a classic, but definitely a good read
Review: I picked up CoA, hoping for something new and interesting. And reading it, I realized this series has great potential. Since I'm slowly delving into sci-fi (spaceships and laserbeams), I found the premise of science vs. magic pretty cool (unlike the abominable Jackal of Nar - please please please ignore the hype on this dreadful tale). Character development was sorta lacking; but in this case, it didn't really bother me. Things that did annoy though were: 1. The bond between the wizards and their falcons and owls (familiars) was lame. I never felt like the birds were really that important to the wizards- "Ah hell, if that bird dies, I'll just bond with another!" that sort of feeling is what I got. Why are you automatically a more powerful wizard just because you have an owl instead of a falcon? 2. The big showdown between the wizards and the "evil spirit" lurking in the Woods of Death (just kidding- they weren't really called that) didn't amount to much of anything - but don't worry, that wasn't the grand finale. Why didn't previous wizards who made the attempt not survive? 3. And lastly, it seemed that the tale unfolded on a stage of sorts - Somewhere in Tobyn-Ser - The Wizard's Council - Somewhere else in Tobyn-Ser - The Wizard's Council - etc, etc... Why can't the wizards just all get along? But despite these 1st novel fails, I still liked the book and read the sequel and will also read part 3 when it comes out in paperback. It's kinda fluffy, and not real deep(like, say, the Thomas Covenant series)but, give it a try because you'll probably like it!
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Summary: A Good Spring Board For Any RPG
Review: I read this book and I own all three books in the whole series. This book was very good and sets the stage for a very intriguing story. There are many twists and turns with loveable and hateable characters. There is a uniqueness that any RPGer would love and I currently have several handles from this book.
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Summary: Not bad, but nothing to throw a party over
Review: I see i'm to be the first to give this a bad review. the book was ok, but thats about it. the characters were developed just enough to make you interested but not enough to really satisfy the avid reader or to clearly define them. Coe posesses some talent with writing, but lacks any true zest. Most of his twists and surprizes are seen comming a mile away and do little to improve the reading. The magic system is about the most generic i've ever seen. They can throw color coded fire, heal, and see through the eyes of their familiars... is this all? is there more? whats the source? the book was definatly a step above the Dragonlance dime a dozen tripe, but it fell short of being anything that will leave a lasting impression. still, if you are waiting for something good to come out and have nothing aournd to read, head to your local used book store and give Mr. Coe a chance.
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Summary: All Hail King Jaryd!!!!!!
Review: I stareted Winds of the Forelands before this series. I regret buying the other two books. It is another story of a young upstart that is "destinied for great things". It is annoying to see Jaryd's uncle ( who is older and wiser)act like a simpleton. It is also sad to see other mages bow to Jaryd. These people are Owl mages. They act like parakeet mages. Their ignorance is annoying. I can not stand Trahn. Cant he do anything else instead of offering advice and smiling? Alyana acts out the "spirited by vunerable girlfriend". So her mentor is a tratior, big deal. You would think that Jaryd would not trust her. I want the "bad" mage to win because I am tired of the passive mages who do nothing except complain and whine. Even great Orris, turns into a Jaryd cheerleader. (...). It always happens. Although these books were written before Winds of the Forelands, I was hoping for a great novel. NOT!!!!!! What a waste of money.
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Summary: It was spectacular and around every turn was a new surprise
Review: I thought that it was an amazing book that kept you guessing till the end. It was a spectacular book with adventure and danger around every corner.
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Summary: Can't do it
Review: I'm at about page 100 and I just can't finish this book. There are some problems with it but really it just isn't engaging, it has nothing to offer. Dialogue like old TV sitcoms, or Saturday morning cartoons, i.e., artificial and theatrical. Clumsy writing. This book fits solidly in the middle to lower end of the fantasy novel shelf. What's better? Patricia Mckillip, Guy Gavriel Kay, Stephen Donaldson, Jennifer Roberson, to name a few.
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Summary: very, very good.
Review: In the fantasy world today it seems that every author is out to see who can make the most powerful earth shattering GOD-like mage that ever walked. While I enjoy Jordan and others of the modern era, it seems that this is all that they do. Mr. Coe has written a book about mages with enough power to make them different but not enough to make them tyrants. With the power to guide, not control and enough brains to know when and where they fall short. It was most refreshing and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment. May there be more. Avid Reader
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Summary: It's at the top on my charts!
Review: Mr. Coe is a talented wrighter. He can make you feel as if you are there. It's at the top on my charts!
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