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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: A book that will catch your attention, pull at your heartstrings, and keep you in suspense. This one is hard to put down, and will be an emotional roller coaster ride. A must read!
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Summary: Deryni History
Review: I have read almost all of the deryni series. This one is not my favorite, but is a must read to know the history of the Deryni race. I can say that there was a few events in this book that captured me in, but not as capturing as the others. In my opinion this book should be the first read out of all the other books in the deryni series, since it gives the first recorded story in the historys of Gwennydd. Enjoy!
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Summary: Are Christianity and Fantasy Compatible?
Review: These days there are those worried about this question. As a devout Roman Catholic, let me state that Kurtz's Deryni novels answer this question in the affirmative.Her heroes are obviously devout people of Faith and of high moral and ethical standards, willing to sacrifice their personal welfare to do the right thing. They prove the value of self sacrifice again and again. The use of scripture to head off chapters is a nice touch as well. I highly recommend this novel for anyone tired of the same old Tolkien-derived elves and goblins in their fantasy.
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Summary: What an Interesting Thought Out Work of Fantasy
Review: While most people start with "Deryni Rising", this book is what brought me into the Deryni epic, about the legendary Saint Camber, appearing as a regular man. Or as close to that as a Deryni can get, actually. This book has action, adventure, suspense, political intrigue, and sacrifice, the last often lacking in pulp fantasy. The system of magic is based on the Ceremonial Magic of Europe, and should also be familiar to the reader. Gwyned is clearly a anglo/celtic/welsh country, a setting close to home to almost anyone who speaks English, so you are able to step right into the mindset of the characters. That makes it an easy read on it's own.
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