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In spring of the fifth year after the defeat of the Lords of Zhev'Na, our fifth year at Windham, Karon lost his appetite. Read the first page
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By xenofan
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
When I finished reading book 3 of the Bridge of D'Arnath series, I was very surprised to learn that a fourth book was on the way. Book 3 left me feeling that any issues that needed to be resolved didn't require a whole other book. Quite what the need for a fourth book was, I didn't know. So, I ordered my copy of Daughter of Ancients with much uncertainty, rather fearful of what to expect. If there was nothing left to be resolved, then would just one book be enough to introduce what I assumed would need to be a whole new story arc? How wrong I was!
Daughter of Ancients draws together characters and events from previous books, and weaves them all into a very interesting, and believable conclusion to the whole story.
I gave the book only four stars, because there weren't really any new story ideas that hadn't occured in previous books. But the character depth and development was as deep as ever and overall, everything was very satisfying.
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It's hard to discuss the story without giving away more of it than I would want to read in a review and, anyway, those who've read the first three books won't think of not reading this one, and those who haven't should go back to the beginning because this is NOT a stand-alone story.
Suffice to say that I finished this on a long train journey and by the end of it tears were streaming down my face in full view of the carriage, so utterly mindblown was I by the grandeur and breadth of Miss Berg's imagination, and the sheer BEAUTY of this novel. Truly, I felt privileged to have read it.
I always feel as if I've learned something about life on finishing one of Carol Berg's books and I think this is because of her extraordinary gift for characterisation, which is second to none in the genre. Closing the book to go off and do mundane things like eat and work and sleep is like coming up for air, it's so hard to believe (and really quite heartbreaking) that these people and places don't actually exist.
Ah! I could extol her talents forever. Enough to say that whatever you do you should read the Bridge of D'Arnath quartet. It's by far the best of her works and, unlike the Rai-Kira trilogy (beautifully conceived, imperfectly executed), never EVER disappoints.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasy at its best
19 Sep 2005
By Jessica G.
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After reading this, I really agreed with Carol Berg that "Soul Weaver" was not going to cut it as the end of the "Bridge D'Arnath" series. Saying that Gerick had too many issues to just leave it at and working with them turned this series from great to incredible.
For those who have come to love Berg's world-building, excellent plot twists, and outstanding characters, this book will not disappoint. D'Sanya is quite the enigmatic character, and watching her story unfold is absolutely relishing. Expect some heartbreak for some characters (but fans of Berg know that it doesn't always have to have a happy ending). And finally, Gerick has truly come full circle as a character, miles ahead from the snotty introverted brat he was when we first met him.
For any fantasy fan, this series is a must-have. I promise that you can really go out and buy them all, knowing that these books end just as well as they start. Carol Berg is a superb author, and I am eagerly looking forward to her next series.
For those who have come to love Berg's world-building, excellent plot twists, and outstanding characters, this book will not disappoint. D'Sanya is quite the enigmatic character, and watching her story unfold is absolutely relishing. Expect some heartbreak for some characters (but fans of Berg know that it doesn't always have to have a happy ending). And finally, Gerick has truly come full circle as a character, miles ahead from the snotty introverted brat he was when we first met him.
For any fantasy fan, this series is a must-have. I promise that you can really go out and buy them all, knowing that these books end just as well as they start. Carol Berg is a superb author, and I am eagerly looking forward to her next series.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Utterly satisfying conclusion
28 Jan 2006
By A Reader
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It's hard to discuss the story without giving away more of it than I would want to read in a review and, anyway, those who've read the first three books won't think of not reading this one, and those who haven't should go back to the beginning because this is NOT a stand-alone story.
Suffice to say that I finished this on a long train journey and by the end of it tears were streaming down my face in full view of the carriage, so utterly mindblown was I by the grandeur and breadth of Miss Berg's imagination, and the sheer BEAUTY of this novel. Truly, I felt privileged to have read it.
I always feel as if I've learned something about life on finishing one of Carol Berg's books and I think this is because of her extraordinary gift for characterisation, which is second to none in the genre. Closing the book to go off and do mundane things like eat and work and sleep is like coming up for air, it's so hard to believe (and really quite heartbreaking) that these people and places don't actually exist.
Ah! I could extol her talents forever. Enough to say that whatever you do you should read the Bridge of D'Arnath quartet. It's by far the best of her works and, unlike the Rai-Kira trilogy (beautifully conceived, imperfectly executed), never EVER disappoints.
Suffice to say that I finished this on a long train journey and by the end of it tears were streaming down my face in full view of the carriage, so utterly mindblown was I by the grandeur and breadth of Miss Berg's imagination, and the sheer BEAUTY of this novel. Truly, I felt privileged to have read it.
I always feel as if I've learned something about life on finishing one of Carol Berg's books and I think this is because of her extraordinary gift for characterisation, which is second to none in the genre. Closing the book to go off and do mundane things like eat and work and sleep is like coming up for air, it's so hard to believe (and really quite heartbreaking) that these people and places don't actually exist.
Ah! I could extol her talents forever. Enough to say that whatever you do you should read the Bridge of D'Arnath quartet. It's by far the best of her works and, unlike the Rai-Kira trilogy (beautifully conceived, imperfectly executed), never EVER disappoints.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fitting end to a great series
29 Sep 2005
By Jay L. Young
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
IMO, Son of Avonar was very good, Guardians was brilliant, and Soul Weaver was just okay, so I was a little leery going into Daughter of the Ancients. What a pleasant surprise to find the engaging plot twists and bleak starkness of Guardians coming back to life in this final installment. A thoroughly enjoyable read on its own merits, Daughters does a great job of tying up the Bridge series in classic Berg style. Read every book she writes!
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