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Summary: Great fantasy epic!
Review: One of the best fantasy series I have ever read. Too bad the books are out of print. Fantsy readers are missing out.
Rating:
Summary: Great fantasy epic!
Review: One of the best fantasy series I have ever read. Too bad the books are out of print. Fantsy readers are missing out.
Rating:
Summary: Great Read!!
Review: Rating System:
1 star = abysmal; some books deserve to be forgotten
2 star = poor; a total waste of time
3 star = good; worth the effort
4 star = very good; what writing should be
5 star = fantastic; must own it and share it with othersSTORY: When a coastal village is attacked by the seafaring, cannibalistic Ekwesh, a young thrall, Alv, is spared by their leader, Mylio the Mastersmith. In the shadow of the Great Ice, the sinister Mylio makes the boy his apprentice. Thus starts the journey for Alv (later named Elof) who discovers the ability within himself to smith items of power beyond what he or others imagine. His journeys take him to the deepest mountains of the duerger and to the lands of the children of the forest then to the battlements of the Southerners where he alone may have the ability to turn the tides of the coming Ice. MY FEEDBACK:
Several series I read in High School I've hated later as an adult (i.e. Dragonlance). But this series still kept me turning page after page in anticipation of what will happen next. I have no complaints about the setting, characters, plot, sense of originality or overall writing.
The only complaint I have is that it seemed at a couple of points that a female duerger (dwarf in my mind and based on author's descriptions) spoke in the exact same matter as a Southern Lord. This got a bit irritating for me, but the rest of the story allowed me to overlook this. This is one of those well crafted stories that build up to a single climatic event vs. the current trend in media where every 15 minutes a climatic event occurs. But nowhere along the lines of building up to the event did I find the story slow, cliché, or boring. This is definitely up there in my top 5 series of all time. Get your hands on a copy ASAP. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Great Read.
Review: The anvil of Ice is a GREAT book, a great read for any age, sex or tastes. The book revolves around a smith name Elof, who forges a weapon of mass power. he then sets out to stop that power. a good read for ANYONE with some time to spare. READ THIS!
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Summary: Great Book Bad Cover Art
Review: This is a great book and a great series. I recently found the series in a box in my closet and I'm going to read them again. Why didn't these books sell better? Well...the cover art isn't attractive...that has always been my guess.
Rating:
Summary: Great Book Bad Cover Art
Review: This is a great book and a great series. I recently found the series in a box in my closet and I'm going to read them again. Why didn't these books sell better? Well...the cover art isn't attractive...that has always been my guess.
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Summary: Praise for The Anvil of Ice
Review: This was a magnificent book. Truly one of the best fantasies ever written. I would recommend it to anyone. Mr. Rohan uses absolute genius in his storyline, characterization, and originality. This is reflected throughout The Winter of the World trilogy. He gives a whole new outlook and brings a whole new interest in smithcraft. The book provides actual information on some metalworking practices stated throughout the story. Absolutely beautiful work
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Summary: Awesome book.
Review: This was truly one of the best books I have ever read. Oustanding job on all three novels. Amazing.
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