Tiger Burning Bright

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Summary: Pretty good, once it got started....
Review: For the first hundred or so pages, this book was extremely boring. The characters were 2-dimensional (Wise old queen, impetuous young princess, etc.),it was somewhat hard to follow, and it was impossible to tell WHY anyone did what they did. After that, however, the plot picked up rather nicely, and, by the middle of the book I could not put it down. The romances were, in my opinion, predictable, but sweet anyway. I would say read it, it IS pretty good after the beginning, but be prepared to wade through a few hundred pages first.

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Summary: Blah!
Review: Honestly, I expected something much more from such good writers. I was disappointed--so much so that I just couldn't finish it. Unfortunately, in many places, the three writing styles don't blend together leaving you wondering are they talking about the same characters here? Their mannerisms and exact ways of speaking change from author to author, which can be really frustrating. Also, the threat of the invasion of their precious city is the focus of the book--but you don't know their city, and don't give a darn what happens to it. You want to take over the city? Go ahead, for all I care! Also, I know that the authors tried to create very strong women, but I find that they are somehow...lacking. There are better characters out there--especially from Mercedes Lackey, Marion Zimmer Bradley and Andre Norton. BUT the characters in this book just are not up to their usual standards. It's too bad, really. If you are looking for a good book, then I suggest you keep looking

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Summary: An exhilarating tale of magic, love and a great adventure
Review: I have read this book in one night. I was so enthralled, I could not put it down. Even after I finished the book I brought it to class and re-read it while waiting for the lecturer and during my free period. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good science fiction or adventure novels and does who do not

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Summary: There was just something missing...
Review: I just didn't GET this book...the three ladies who wrote it are, as far as I'm concerned, three of the most important female fantasy writers of all time. Yet I simply couldn't get into this book. The writing styles were just too different, and the story moved too slowly...this is a danger of multiple perspectives: the authors must backtrack to catch "their" character up to the others, and the reader is left slogging through a 400-page mess. I think that if this book had been a little better organized (and the characters a bit more believable) I would have enjoyed it more. As it was, it just left me with this vauge headache and the need to go back, re-read certain passages, and finall, put the book down and not come back to it.

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Summary: An average fantasy story
Review: I liked this book, but I expected more from Mercedes Lackey and Marion Zimmer Bradley, probably because I loved Lackey's "The Last Herald-Mage" and Zimmer Bradley's "Avalon". I've never read anything by Andre Norton, so I wouldn't know about her writing style. Read this book, it's alright, but if you haven't read the author's individual works, read them first. My theory is that Lackey wrote most of Leopold's sections. He was the one character I liked. The women were somewhat boring. Lydana could just not keep my attention. Read it and tell me if you thought the same thing.

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Summary: Wow! What a book!
Review: I must say that I am glad to have found this book on the shelves at my library. I read it once and couldn't put it down. Then i kept thinking about it enough that I went out and bought my own copy. I would seriously recommend this book for anyone with a taste for mystery, magic, and fantasy, as well as those who are not quite as into fantasy, as there are only some elements of the book that are really fantastical. All in all, a great book, and one that I will enjoy reading over and over again.

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Summary: It's o. k.
Review: I was very disappointed by Black Trillium, so I wondered if I should try to read this at all, but I was surprised in a nice way. The story is't as intriguing as others by Marion Zimmer Bradley - and I think many people will judge this book mainly by this standard. It's written quite well, so it was fun reading, and that's already a lot.(and a whole lot more than Black Trillium

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Summary: Wonderful, but requires mental skill.
Review: I'm an avid reader and book collector, and this has remained my favorite book for the past few years. It is not a brainless book -- it is hard for some people to get used to if they are not used to the style in which it is written. It had some wonderful original points and very strong, creative female characters. I have yet to have a friend say they didn't like this book!

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Summary: A powerful adventure with strong female protagonists.
Review: Once again, three of the leading science fiction/fantasy authors have shown their mettle. The characters in this book are both believable and riveting. It is so refreshing to see strong women in leading roles in a story which does not depend on their gender to move the story. I would hardily reccommend this book to anyone who enjoys books about intrigue, fantasy, adventure or human relationships for it contains elements of all these. I read the book in one night because I literally could not put it down without having the urge to pick it back up

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Summary: crass
Review: One would have thought that three excellent writers combined are able to come up with something that is at least average! But this book is beyond that... Predictable plotlines, shallow characters and the standart ending are still the better part. Nevertheless that I can hardly stand the way how the characters are divided into two groups...good and evil...with the evil mage to pleat the case. But the book is not totally beyond help...I rather liked the idea of the story.. but the way it has worked out...if you love tastless, predictable romance... enjoy!