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Summary: This is part of a very under-rated series...
Review: Great read. Good solid characters and some interesting concepts throughout.Whenever I hear folks arguing the merits of various fantasy series, and who's works are right up there, I keep waiting for someone to mention this one. This book starts off a great trilogy, one that I'd recommend to anyone.
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Summary: Where not in Tolkienville anymore...
Review: I have read this first book of his trillogy and it is a little rough but captivating enough. Lots of descritptions and little dialog. The concept is unique which makes it interesting to read. It may be offensive to Tolkien fans for looking like a knock off but if you can get by this it is quite a rewarding read compared to most fantasy books these days.
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Summary: This is part of a very under-rated series...
Review: I just finished reading The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan. I was so disappointed in the slow development of the book that I decided to read a book I bought a long time ago, The Anvil Of Ice by Micheal Scott Rohan. The obvious parallel between Jordan's and Rohan's series is that they both are epic fantasy: a great evil is sweeping the land, and a normal boy-who-becomes-the-hero finds himself thrust in way over his head to save the world. Although the Anvil of Ice is the first in a trilogy, the book has a satisfying ending. It reminds me a bit of Terry Goodkind's series; it ends, but there is more to come, the evil force is still out there, at least a part of it. The Anvil of Ice is fine reading, well written and there are no unnecessary stops as in Jordan's later books.
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Summary: Very Good Epic Fantasy
Review: I just finished reading The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan. I was so disappointed in the slow development of the book that I decided to read a book I bought a long time ago, The Anvil Of Ice by Micheal Scott Rohan. The obvious parallel between Jordan's and Rohan's series is that they both are epic fantasy: a great evil is sweeping the land, and a normal boy-who-becomes-the-hero finds himself thrust in way over his head to save the world. Although the Anvil of Ice is the first in a trilogy, the book has a satisfying ending. It reminds me a bit of Terry Goodkind's series; it ends, but there is more to come, the evil force is still out there, at least a part of it. The Anvil of Ice is fine reading, well written and there are no unnecessary stops as in Jordan's later books.
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Summary: fantastic fantasy
Review: Look, the fantasy books world divides into two divisions:
Those who keep you awake all night, and those who don't. The Anvil of Ice belongs to the first category. This is the first book in Mr. Rohan's trilogy: THE WINTER OF THE WORLD.
In this book you will be introduced to the unique world, and to the fascinating characters in the trilogy.
Michael Scott Rohan brings you into a very exciting world in a very descriptive way - that's the magic of the book - as you read you will feel you actually belong to that world. The world combines prehistory of Earth , ancient wisdom, and magic, combined in the mystic smith craft.
The story line and change of incidents are so rapid, you wouldn't want to leave the book, fearing you will miss something... the main character constantly changes, keeps you anxious to read more and more...
Mr. Rohan melts romance, fantasy, action, and smithery all together forming the perfect alloy, a work or art - The Anvil of Ice. Just like his most skilled Smith in the book would have done.
I can keep talking on this book forever, but I guess you should spend your time reading The Anvil of Ice rather than reading reviews on it.
So let me finish with the main point of this review:
I really enjoyed the first book of the trilogy, and I truly recommend it, because this book does to you what all fantasy books are meant to do - take you away from reality into a dream
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Summary: fantastic fantasy
Review: Look, the fantasy books world divides into two divisions:
Those who keep you awake all night, and those who don't. The Anvil of Ice belongs to the first category. This is the first book in Mr. Rohan's trilogy: THE WINTER OF THE WORLD.
In this book you will be introduced to the unique world, and to the fascinating characters in the trilogy. Michael Scott Rohan brings you into a very exciting world in a very descriptive way - that's the magic of the book - as you read you will feel you actually belong to that world. The world combines prehistory of Earth , ancient wisdom, and magic, combined in the mystic smith craft.
The story line and change of incidents are so rapid, you wouldn't want to leave the book, fearing you will miss something... the main character constantly changes, keeps you anxious to read more and more... Mr. Rohan melts romance, fantasy, action, and smithery all together forming the perfect alloy, a work or art - The Anvil of Ice. Just like his most skilled Smith in the book would have done. I can keep talking on this book forever, but I guess you should spend your time reading The Anvil of Ice rather than reading reviews on it.
So let me finish with the main point of this review:
I really enjoyed the first book of the trilogy, and I truly recommend it, because this book does to you what all fantasy books are meant to do - take you away from reality into a dream
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Summary: Generic ho-hum fantasy
Review: Low-grade Tolkien imitation. Feeble attempt at pretending to be some sort of pre-history epic. Laughable try at coming up with fantasy languages and names. Perhaps about the same level as David Eddings, a tad better than the D&D novel factories.
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Summary: Generic ho-hum fantasy
Review: Low-grade Tolkien imitation. Feeble attempt at pretending to be some sort of pre-history epic. Laughable try at coming up with fantasy languages and names. Perhaps about the same level as David Eddings, a tad better than the D&D novel factories.
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Summary: Great epic effort in the style of Tolkein
Review: Michael Scott Rohan has done a great job with this first book in the WOTW series. Combining fantasy elements with solid research, he follows in the footsteps of other Oxford-educated luminaries such as Tolkein and C.S. Lewis. Read this book.
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Summary: Mythic fantasy at its very best
Review: Michael Scott Rohan weaves a fascinating tale over his trilogy. This first book introduces his world and shows the apprenticeship of a young man into the Smith craft.It's clear that Mr. Rohan did his homework on the details of smithing, and it's very wonderful to be there and watch the learning process. The story has mythic resonance in spades - mirroring the Hero's Journey in many ways, but not so much that you notice it heavily.What I loved about this tale is that the main character clearly changes throughout the story arc. There is romance, there is fantasy, but it isn't overwhelming.I recommend this book (and the series) because it brings out ancient wisdom and gives you a sense that you are connected to another time and world
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