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Summary: I loved this book from the moment I picked it up
Review: .It's the story of Harry crew, a young orphan girl taken in by sir Charles and lady Amelia who live in a small border village of Daria where at the end of their desert begin the hills of Damar country .One day Harry learns Corlath ,king of Damar is to come to the very house in wich Harry is staying to discuss a possibility of alliance.When Harry's eyes meet the king's she know's he is truly magic and Corlath,even as he returns to his camp cannot forget her face for his magic,his kelar will not let him. He soon suspects that there is more to Harry crew than meets the eye and she realizes that her destiny is greater then she ever imagined because the futur of Damar lies in her hands .if you do not own this book alredy do not hesitate it is truly amazing and probably the best ever of Mckinley's novel.
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Summary: One of my favorite books ever!
Review: I have owned this book for close to 7 years now and I still pick it out of my bookcase to read regularly. Both this book and "Hero and the Crown", which is Robin's other novel set in the same setting, are favorites. It's the kind of book where you read the first few pages and then you are sucked in until it's done. I really hope Robin writes another Damar book someday.
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Summary: A great book
Review: _The Blue Sword_ is an adventurous tale about Harry Crewe, a young woman who is discontented with her staid and ordinary life until the day she is kidnapped by Corlath, King of the Hillfolk, who wields magical powers and is quite certain that Harry does too. Harry is a wonderful heroine, the courageous and strong wielder of the Blue Sword, and Corlath is a fascinating and enigmatic match for her.
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Summary: Best (In My Humble Opinion) of McKinley IS The Blue Sword
Review: Harry, a penniless blue-blood orphan; with a questionable blueness of the blood; no particular beauty; and without a promising future -- is unexpected thrown into the magic, mystery, and Damarian hills of her adopted counrty. She become a bridge of two worlds; and discovers an ancestry, a heritage, and a culture, and a love she never ever dreamed of. This book is very satisfying, dare I say it, maybe even more so than "The Hero and the Crown." The story is sweeter and more grand, but never ridiculous. Again, a must have for any McKinley fan.
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Summary: Fabulous read
Review: I have been reading this book, and its prequel The Hero and the Crown at least once a year ever since a found it, ~10years ago. Each time, I fall once again into the fabulous world of Damar. The Blue Sword is one of those rare reads: an entertaining, intelligent adventure with just the right amount of romance, with a heroine who has remained appealing over the years. My only disappointment is that on my edition, it seems to promise a whole series of Damar books, which I have yet to find.
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Summary: I love this book
Review: This is one of my favorite stories ever. The adventure of a newcomer into a different culture, what could be a better book for a young girl. The first time I read this book I was about fourteen. Since then I have probably read it ten times (I'm 22 now). The story of Harry going into battle and standing up for her cause just touches something in me. In addition, I love the descriptions of the horses and the fact that the Hill People ride without bridles or stirrups. This book inspires me.
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Summary: Remembered well
Review: When I first stumbled upon this book some ten years ago I was enthralled. Like the previous reviewer, I remember this book years after I first read it. All through High School, once a year I would wander into the Library and track down this book to read. Now that I have graduated college, I still love reading this book. This book and in fact all of Robin McKinley's books are worth reading. (Far more so than the inane Harry Potter series) Like Orson Scot Card's Alvin Maker series, this is a wonderful introduction into the realm of young adult fiction.
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Summary: I've had four copies of this book fall apart on me
Review: ...just because I've read it so many times. This book is truly unique with a strong plot, interesting characters and phenomenal writing. Although it was written before its prequel "the Hero and the Crown" it is still a fascinating look at the Damar of the future with a few tantilizing extras that imply the possibility of stories between the two books. I received this book as a present and its one of the best ones I've ever read.
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Summary: The Best Book Ever
Review: This book is certainly one of the most wonderful books I've ever read.I have read it so many times that the cover and some of the pages are coming out.Robin McKinley is the most wonderful fantasy writer ever.If you like this book try The Hero And The Crown.Much more is explained. If you read carefully you will see that one of Aerin's visions contain Harry. I only wish there was a third book in the series.
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Summary: What came first the chicken or the egg?
Review: When I was in 6th grade one of our trade books was "The Hero and the Crown" which quickly became my favorite book of all time. When I hit the high school, and was in my all fantasy all the time stage I hunted down "The Blue Sword." I decided it deserved a place on my book shelf once more.I wouldn't rank "The Blue Sword" up as high as "The Hero and the Crown" yet I wouldn't call it disapointing. It can drag on at parts, and, although Harry was characterized beautifly, i would have loved more details on that golden-eyed king, and a certain mage who most certainly deserved a larger role in this book (hey, i'm a girl...what can i say?) But the story itself was as wonderful as can be, Harry showing strength and intelligence with just the right amount of additude and spirit to seem real. All things considered you can read the books (hero and the crown and the blue sword) in any order, neither of them give details that would give much away in the other. The Hero and the Crown takes place before Blue sword, but the Blue Sword introduces the Hero and the Crown a tad with references to characters and brief history...nothing you won't understand without reading "The hero and the Crown". Your Pick, really....Hero and the Crown is the Better of the Two, but you really have to read both to get the full effect.
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