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craftingrama's review
5.0
Another one that seems to have been written by a different author, longer chapters,no verbal sound effects, good story, bit of a tearjerker but I liked it. Good teaching one about life too.
kittenscribble's review
3.0
Fantasy, yet another Recluce book in which an innocent man falls victim to wrongdoing, and develops magic powers along with his inner strength. Really, all of Modesitt's plots are the same; all of his narrators have similar voices. This one is refreshing in that it's a cautious older man instead of your typical teen/mid-twenties adventuring hero.
sophiewilliams's review
3.0
Enjoyed this. Set round an older character learning about order and chaos.
katmarhan's review
4.0
I had to look up where in the overall history of the Saga of Recluce this book fits, especially since the last couple were actually the earliest in the internal timeline. This one jumps forward about 1700 years, and it took me a while to remember all the things that had happened (and had not yet happened).
This book starts with a bang, then settles into its main narrative. It seemed like there was less whining than in some of the books, and more action. I hope we return to Kharl's story (have not looked ahead to the next book to see if it follows this one closely in internal chronology) because it seems he has unfinished business with his sons, Jena, and Egen.
This book starts with a bang, then settles into its main narrative. It seemed like there was less whining than in some of the books, and more action. I hope we return to Kharl's story (have not looked ahead to the next book to see if it follows this one closely in internal chronology) because it seems he has unfinished business with his sons, Jena, and Egen.
vaderbird's review
3.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
marktimmony's review
4.0
Modesitt returns to his most famed creation without missing a beat. As with all his books, this one fits seamlessly into the greater story of history and legends that make up the Recluse world. Focusing on the continents of Nordla and Austra, it tells the story of Karl, a cooper, and his journey through personal hardship and tragedy to become an Order Master. Any reader fascinated with the philosophy of the Order and Chaos magic system will love this book and the insights it provides into the author’s exploration of right and wrong, and its effect on the world around us.
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