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Fall of Thanes (The Godless World) [Kindle Edition]

Brian Ruckley (Author)
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Tension between the clans of the Black Road and the True Bloods is mounting, as each side in the conflict becomes ever more riven by internal dissent and disunity. And Aeglyss the na'kyrim continues to spread chaos in the world, exerting a dangerous, insidious influence over events both near and far. As events mount to a climax, the world will change and no side can anticipate the twisted pattern of what lies ahead.

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Brian Ruckley lives in Edinburgh. You can find out more about him and his work at www.brianruckley.com.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1129 KB
  • Print Length: 516 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0316067717
  • Publisher: Hachette Digital (4 Feb 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0035XOQJK
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #123,900 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By R. M. Lindley VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I liked the first two books in Ruckley's Godless World setting. The concept of a world abandoned by the Gods isn't exactly new, but combined with the pseudo-Norse winter setting, gritty and realistic writing and a high mortality rate amongst the main characters it seemed to be building nicely to a conclusion.

I felt that Fall of Thanes pushed on relentlessly but with no real pace. Events grind on to an all too inevitable conclusion, like a Greek tragedy on ice. The ending is telegraphed from the first few pages and I had no sense of involvement, finding myself skipping paragraphs at a time to get to something worthwhile - because there are only so many times you can read about how the hero is being chased through a wintry forest by Kyrinin. Again.

I am sure Ruckley can do better than this, but I am not sure that I would want to return his Godless world settign again unless any further book are radically different. A disappointing end to a series that promised more.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Bleak 22 Jun 2011
By T. Ace
Format:Paperback
This series started very well and introduced some intriguing characters. The books are well written although each is a little long and trimming down would have improved the pacing but the main criticism is that the series really degenerates into a most depressing and bleak affair. The final book in particular is more a war of attrition for the reader than anything else and is very hard going. It finishes surprisingly quickly in the end - I got the distinct feeling the author had reached the end of his tether and just couldn't take any more, and to be frank so had I. Ever so glad it was all over.
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By StevieP
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of this type of novel and the Winterbirth trilogy has proved a winner with me. The last time I enjoyed a trilogy so much was Joe Abercrombie's "The First Law". Although Mr Ruckleys story doesn't have the touch of humour present in Mr Abercrombie's, I did find I cared for the characters and even found myself rooting for one of the "bad" guys towards the end.
So if you like your stories quite grim and dark with lots of bloody battles, then give this set of books a read. You won't be disappointed.
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