- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books (May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312878877
- ISBN-13: 978-0312878870
- Product Dimensions: 25 x 15.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,308,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The G'deon who ruled Shaftal died, without an heir. Thus Shaftal had been thrown into turmoil and the Sainnites began invading. The Shaftali created a guerrilla army to withstand the Sainnites, but slowly they began to lose.
Emil was a Paladin and of fire blood. Zanja was the Speaker for people, also of fire blood. Norina was a Truthken and an air elemental. Karis was a giant, worked as a metalsmith, and an earth witch. These four souls would be called upon by Fate to determine the course of their people.
**** The story followed Zanja as she and the others dealt with war, torture, honor, politics, betrayal, lots of courage, and a bit of friendship. There were parts that left me breathless. Often reality intruded upon my reading and I found myself eager to return to this magical world as quickly as possible. Author Laurie J. Marks proves her talent for creating realistic characters and awesome plots! Recommended! ****
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The G'deon who ruled Shaftal died, without an heir. Thus Shaftal had been thrown into turmoil and the Sainnites began invading. The Shaftali created a guerrilla army to withstand the Sainnites, but slowly they began to lose.
Emil was a Paladin and of fire blood. Zanja was the Speaker for people, also of fire blood. Norina was a Truthken and an air elemental. Karis was a giant, worked as a metalsmith, and an earth witch. These four souls would be called upon by Fate to determine the course of their people.
**** The story followed Zanja as she and the others dealt with war, torture, honor, politics, betrayal, lots of courage, and a bit of friendship. There were parts that left me breathless. Often reality intruded upon my reading and I found myself eager to return to this magical world as quickly as possible. Author Laurie J. Marks proves her talent for creating realistic characters and awesome plots! Recommended!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Written with finesse, achieving multi-climactic satisfaction
31 July 2002
Format:Hardcover
I struggled with the first hundred or so pages of this book, adrift in the world Marks was creating and unsure how to orient myself to the characters. Yes, I could see who the 'main' characters were going to be--but I just couldn't work out where Marks was going with them.
I kept reading.
By the time I set the book down, Marks's world and vision had utterly seduced me. Looking back--what had seemed to be a "confused" start was neither a problem nor a weakness. *Fire Logic* is about a land at war--and war *is* confusing and chaotic (particularly a war fought without the benefits of modern communication technology). Until the moment enemies can manuver into a position in which they can engage each other, it *should* be hard to see the form that will come together. Marks recognizes this and incorporates it into a plot strength for her book.
I don't want to be too clever here--the book is a fun read, the characters are engaging, the choices that they face are moving. It's the kind of book that can be read very fast, just for the enjoyment of it, without elaborate philosophical analysis.
However, the deeper levels are there, which for me as a reader is highly rewarding.
*Fire Logic* reads like a great battle is fought and won--much marshalling of troops and gathering of courage, followed by a great push and achievement.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Great Book!
3 May 2002
Format:Hardcover
Fire Logic is a masterful novel that works as both a riveting adventure and an in-depth look at character and the relationships between people. The tight plotting kept me turning pages late into the night. Marks brings a depth of understanding to her characters that enables them to come alive on the page. There are no wooden, two-dimensional characters in this book, and for me realistic characterization is a must. The system of magic used in Fire Logic is also well thought out and has a gritty realism that I loved. Since I read Dancing Jack, I've been in love with Laurie Marks' work and have eagerly waited for another book. I wasn't disappointed! Silver, writer and magazine editor
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Good fantasy that makes you stretch a bit
28 Jan 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I had the distinct impression that the author first wrote the book, then went back and flipped a coin to determine the gender of each of the characters; rewriting the gender-specific pronouns as needed.
Reading the novels caught me offguard numerous times and made me realize just how much I think in stereotypes. An example is when a group is struggling along in a harsh winter and come to a small farm. They are met by the farmer who lets them sleep in the barn. It is casually revealed that the farmer is female. I had to erase and rewrite the pictures in my head!
Within the books, gender does not determine strength of body or character, nor does it determine roles in society. Very refreshing.
Similarly, some characters have dark skin, some light. Neither gender nor skin color is of any significance whatsoever to the characters in the novel. Yes, there is some reference to sexuality in the books. However, it is never either salacious or explicit. Some is casual and friendly, some is committed. Nothing much is made of it in either instance. Sexual contact is presented as an extension of friendship with never a hint of exploitation, dominance, or control entering into it. Yes, a lot of the sex is between same-gender persons, but so what?
Another dominant theme is that of "family." In the books a family is a committed group of friends who share purpose and share parenting of any children in the group. All women are Mother, all men are Father.
A good read with careful plotting and very well developed characters.
Reading the novels caught me offguard numerous times and made me realize just how much I think in stereotypes. An example is when a group is struggling along in a harsh winter and come to a small farm. They are met by the farmer who lets them sleep in the barn. It is casually revealed that the farmer is female. I had to erase and rewrite the pictures in my head!
Within the books, gender does not determine strength of body or character, nor does it determine roles in society. Very refreshing.
Similarly, some characters have dark skin, some light. Neither gender nor skin color is of any significance whatsoever to the characters in the novel. Yes, there is some reference to sexuality in the books. However, it is never either salacious or explicit. Some is casual and friendly, some is committed. Nothing much is made of it in either instance. Sexual contact is presented as an extension of friendship with never a hint of exploitation, dominance, or control entering into it. Yes, a lot of the sex is between same-gender persons, but so what?
Another dominant theme is that of "family." In the books a family is a committed group of friends who share purpose and share parenting of any children in the group. All women are Mother, all men are Father.
A good read with careful plotting and very well developed characters.
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