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Summary: Science Meets Magic in the Age of Discovery
Review: As an avid reader of epic high fantasy it is always a delight to discover a "new" author. Sean Russell is one of those authors that has recently garnered much deserved recognition (see Locus Magazine for details). For those of you waiting on new releases by some of your favorite authors (Raymond Feist, Robin Hobbs, Janny Wurts, Katherine Kurtz, Katharine Kerr, etc.) I highly recommend World Without End and its sequel
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Summary: Quality story as usual
Review: Having read Sean Russell's Wa Duology, this is the third book of his that I've read, and I'm very pleased to find that I haven't been let down yet. Like in his Wa books, Russell has created a complex world, filled with hidden plots and fascinating characters, this time set in a world based on Darwinian England. I know I shall go on to read the rest of his books, and am very relieved to find an author of quality writing in this genre. Russell deserves more attention.
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Summary: Rich vocabulary, intriguing plot, enjoyable ride.
Review: I found this a great story. I primarily read fantasy literature, but found this to be more a 16th century mystery with the allure of fantasy to come. We, along with the main character, Tristam Flattery, are following a destiny quite unclear, unfolding as it goes. I found the language quite rich, both by using vocabulary of the 16th century throughout and later by adding nautical terms which were unfamiliar to me and which I couldn't wait to look up and explore. I enjoyed the stretch. Always one to enjoy the journey of reading rather than reaching the conclusion, I did not find this an unnecessarily lengthy book at all. I felt that I was 'in' the adventure right along with the other characters. My only disappointment was that the book concluded midstream, without any resolution. I'm ordering the next book as I write this so to learn more. I'm encouraged by the reviewers that find the next book even better. "The pleasures of the day to you all." ... Bill
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Summary: Incredible fantasy (without a hint of fantasy)!
Review: I know, that's a little confusing, but it's true...this is an absolutely fabulous fantasy novel that doesn't have a hint of fantasy in it! Oh, there are hints of possible fantasy to come in volume 2, and I suppose that some who read this book might say I'm wrong - that there are elements of fantasy here. That doesn't detract from the fact, however, that this is the best fantasy novel I've read in a long time. It was long, as another reviewer has already said, but I didn't skip a word (in fact, I had to look back several times to check some things out!) There are many things to like about this series. The political intrigue, for one - exactly what is going on behind the scenes, and what is the ultimate goal of Sir Roderick Palle? For another, what exactly is Kingfoil (besides obviously being an addictive drug of some sort)? And finally, exactly who and what is Tristam Flattery? I'm intrigued enough that I'm not going to order volume 2 via Amazon. That would take too long. I'm going out to my local bookstore and buying it as soon as possible.
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Summary: Deeper is better...
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book (and the following book Sea Without a Shore). Russell does an excellent job of building a plausible, detailed and slightly divergent world. I think one of the things I enjoy most is the fact that Russell is adept at telling a story in two books (as opposed to the umteen books certain other fantasy authors require).
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Summary: A skimmer
Review: I'm very ambivalent about Sean Russell's work and had no choice but to give it the neutral rating of 3. On one hand, it has suspense, intrigue and a little bit of insight but on the other hand, I don't feel like it had much originality. The book entices you to read further and further because you want an answer to the mystery, yet at the same time, it boggs you down on the details and descriptions. Therefore, I dubbed this book a skimmer. It's one of those where I just want to know the facts and don't really care to read the details of it. There seemed to be so much superflous description and text that I skipped. I actually read this book quite quickly despite it's 606 pages. That aside, the book does have some insights that were important and nicely done. The theme that man does the most evil when he has good intentions was explored in depth. Also, the characterizations were well done. I actually found myself sympathizing for the pain of Viscount Elsworth which is quite a feat considering his deeds!
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Summary: i loved it but now i'm looking for a biagraphy
Review: now i'm looking for a biagraphy but i cant find one i would also satel for a autobiagraphy
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Summary: Sean Russell, Mage-Genius Of The Fantacy Relm.
Review: Sean Russell's World With Out End is one of the most thought provoking works of fantacy ever put to paper. His ability to inter twine the spritual and scientific struggle of our own world into a tangable work of fantacy adventure is masterful. As the reader envelpes himself in the political schemeing of the Dutchess Of Morlan, Sir Rodrick Palle, and the other courtiers he can truly begin to antcipate the growing squall that has become Tristam Flattery's life. The spellbinding plot unfolds before us as if we, the readers, live a life of toil about the Entide Sea. Sean Russell's narative is truly poetic drawing the reader into the story making her feel as if she were Tristam's own family. The political strugle between the Entonne, and Farland nations is the hammer that drives the nails of the plot. National, political, and personal agendas push Tristam on a quest to unravel an age old mistery, while in the same instance giving him the life destined to him by the Gods. Never before has there been a supior work of fantacy ever writen!
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Summary: Sean Russell, Mage-Genius Of The Fantacy Relm.
Review: Sean Russell's World With Out End is one of the most thought provoking works of fantacy ever put to paper. His ability to inter twine the spritual and scientific struggle of our own world into a tangable work of fantacy adventure is masterful. As the reader envelpes himself in the political schemeing of the Dutchess Of Morlan, Sir Rodrick Palle, and the other courtiers he can truly begin to antcipate the growing squall that has become Tristam Flattery's life. The spellbinding plot unfolds before us as if we, the readers, live a life of toil about the Entide Sea. Sean Russell's narative is truly poetic drawing the reader into the story making her feel as if she were Tristam's own family. The political strugle between the Entonne, and Farland nations is the hammer that drives the nails of the plot. National, political, and personal agendas push Tristam on a quest to unravel an age old mistery, while in the same instance giving him the life destined to him by the Gods. Never before has there been a supior work of fantacy ever writen!
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Summary: Sex, drugs, confusion and sleep filled with nightmares...
Review: Sounds like a good book? You bet. I won't give away any of the plot -- the main reason is that the plot is so intricate, and woven behind threads of lies, half-truths, mis-direction, conspiracies and lack of clarity that not only the reader is drawn in trying to piece the puzzle together, but the main character is as well.
Intrigued? Get the book. I promise you'll be drawn into the lush landscape, the fully-realized characters, and the mystery of the Kingfoil.
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