Reviews

The Sword and the Satchel by Elizabeth H. Boyer

booklifer's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

geofisch's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mprov80's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Liked this book, but not as much as the second in the series (The Elves and the Otterskin). Was essentially the same story, but not as well written. Many of the descriptions were hard to follow and there were quite a few typos. For an old-school hero adventure, it was fine, though.

rosenectur's review against another edition

3.0

Every once is a while I just need to read a good cheesy fantasy book. No high-flatulent language and big ideas; just a man a dwarf, a wizard and a quest. Elizabeth Boyer provides just that in a setting ripe with Scandinavian myth. And her books are easy to find cheep at thrift stores. The Sword and the Satchel is pretty standard fare, no big surprises if you’ve read any of her book before. But if you’re thinking of starting to read Boyer this might be a good introduction to her fantasy world.