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'A crossover title from which few readers of any age would wish to cross back. Brennan writes with all the dash of an Irish storyteller at the peak of his form. Inventive as Harry Potter, dark as Gormenghast and as intelligently probing as Philip Pullman, here is a title to brighten the dreariest of winter days' Independent (Praise for Faerie Wars)
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Two years after leaving the Faerie Realm, Henry Atherton finds a middle-aged Pyrgus and his new wife, Nymph, in Mr Fogarty's garden. They explain that a terrible plague has taken hold of the Faerie Realm, causing faeries to age so rapidly that Pyrgus had to flee in order to save himself. Determined to help his friends, Henry returns to the Realm, hoping to find a cure and perhaps win his way back into the heart of Queen Holly Blue. But the plague isn't what it seems, and when the treacherous villains of the Faerie Realm are involved, anything is possible.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Henry Atherton has been desperately trying to forget about his friends in the Faerie Realm for the last two years, which is a bit hard considering his responsibility of looking after Mr. Fogarty's abandoned house and temperamental cat. It is while tending Hodge that Pyrgus and Nymph make a sudden reappearance.
Only...Pyrgus has aged considerably due to a mysterious disease running rampant throughout Faerie that is causing them to grow old at an alarming rate.
With very little persuasion, Henry plunges back into Faerie to aid the realm in the search for a cure. But soon he finds himself far, far away from The Purple Palace and in a desolate land with only an intelligent and primitive blue-skinned boy for company. Now it's a race against time to find a miracle that will save all of Faerie...
Old enemies, new friends, and an age-old battle are all mixed in with lovable and familiar characters to make up a thrilling conclusion to the riveting story that began in FAERIE WARS. As Brennan's characters have grown and matured, so has his writing. Unfortunately, some characters aren't as present in Faerie Lord as they were in previous books, but the story line has more than enough drama, suspense, and mystery to make up for it.
Though readers will be sad that Henry, Pyrgus, and Blue's adventures have come to an end, the ending is one that is more than satisfying.
Reviewed by: The Compulsive Reader
Only...Pyrgus has aged considerably due to a mysterious disease running rampant throughout Faerie that is causing them to grow old at an alarming rate.
With very little persuasion, Henry plunges back into Faerie to aid the realm in the search for a cure. But soon he finds himself far, far away from The Purple Palace and in a desolate land with only an intelligent and primitive blue-skinned boy for company. Now it's a race against time to find a miracle that will save all of Faerie...
Old enemies, new friends, and an age-old battle are all mixed in with lovable and familiar characters to make up a thrilling conclusion to the riveting story that began in FAERIE WARS. As Brennan's characters have grown and matured, so has his writing. Unfortunately, some characters aren't as present in Faerie Lord as they were in previous books, but the story line has more than enough drama, suspense, and mystery to make up for it.
Though readers will be sad that Henry, Pyrgus, and Blue's adventures have come to an end, the ending is one that is more than satisfying.
Reviewed by: The Compulsive Reader
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read the other three books in the Faerie Wars series, all of which I loved, but had felt that the last one (Ruler of the Realm) was not as good as the previous two and that maybe Herbie Brennan was running out of ideas, so I was somewhat apprehensive when I picked up this the latest book, thinking how will Herbie Brennan develop the story/characters further. Well I needn't have worried as this is a great book and after a somewhat slow start, I just flew through the book. If you've read the other three books, you'll love this; if you're new to it please do start with the Faerie Wars and work your way up to this book - it'll be worth it!
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6 Feb 2008
Format:Hardcover
Henry Atherton has been desperately trying to forget about his friends in the Faerie Realm for the last two years, which is a bit hard considering his responsibility of looking after Mr. Fogarty's abandoned house and temperamental cat. It is while tending Hodge that Pyrgus and Nymph make a sudden reappearance.
Only...Pyrgus has aged considerably due to a mysterious disease running rampant throughout Faerie that is causing them to grow old at an alarming rate.
With very little persuasion, Henry plunges back into Faerie to aid the realm in the search for a cure. But soon he finds himself far, far away from The Purple Palace and in a desolate land with only an intelligent and primitive blue-skinned boy for company. Now it's a race against time to find a miracle that will save all of Faerie...
Old enemies, new friends, and an age-old battle are all mixed in with lovable and familiar characters to make up a thrilling conclusion to the riveting story that began in Faerie Wars. As Brennan's characters have grown and matured, so has his writing. Unfortunately, some characters aren't as present in Faerie Lord as they were in previous books, but the story line has more than enough drama, suspense, and mystery to make up for it.
Though readers will be sad that Henry, Pyrgus, and Blue's adventures have come to an end, the ending is one that is more than satisfying.
Reviewed by: The Compulsive Reader
Only...Pyrgus has aged considerably due to a mysterious disease running rampant throughout Faerie that is causing them to grow old at an alarming rate.
With very little persuasion, Henry plunges back into Faerie to aid the realm in the search for a cure. But soon he finds himself far, far away from The Purple Palace and in a desolate land with only an intelligent and primitive blue-skinned boy for company. Now it's a race against time to find a miracle that will save all of Faerie...
Old enemies, new friends, and an age-old battle are all mixed in with lovable and familiar characters to make up a thrilling conclusion to the riveting story that began in Faerie Wars. As Brennan's characters have grown and matured, so has his writing. Unfortunately, some characters aren't as present in Faerie Lord as they were in previous books, but the story line has more than enough drama, suspense, and mystery to make up for it.
Though readers will be sad that Henry, Pyrgus, and Blue's adventures have come to an end, the ending is one that is more than satisfying.
Reviewed by: The Compulsive Reader
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Possibly the very best of the Faerie Wars series
20 Jan 2008
Format:Hardcover
If you're like me, you couldn't stand the page-long chapters and countless viewpoint changes of the Purple Emperor. Ruler of the Realm was a great improvement but still left something to be desired. Yet this fourth book in the Faerie Wars series, Faerie Lord, goes back to the original style that made Faerie Wars so fun to read. There are only a few characters to follow, the narratives all converge, and unlike in the other books, these narratives are all worthwhile - they all lead to something. There's just the right amount of tension, just the right amount of mystery, and as always, plenty of wild adventure. Fans of the series should definitely pick this one up.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Good Conclusion, Not my favorite of the Series
28 Mar 2008
Format:Hardcover
I have enjoyed the rest of this series so when this came out, I got it right away. I liked it, but the plot was a little wierd at times (although better than I thought with the plot synopsis I read) and it wasn't written as well as the other books in the series in my opinion.
As far as would I buy it, yes, in a heartbeat, if nothing else then because it finally gives you good closure to the series. Reccommended from me, but not highly reccommended.
As far as would I buy it, yes, in a heartbeat, if nothing else then because it finally gives you good closure to the series. Reccommended from me, but not highly reccommended.
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