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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The tale of Seri and Karon continues.
For 10 long years the noblewoman Seriana has lived in exile, believing her husband, Karon, is dead, executed for the crime of praticing sorcery. Then she learns his soul has been anchored to their world through magic. And though he has been restored to life, his memories of Seri are gone. While a sorceror slowly and painstakingly helps Karon regain his memories, Seri returns to her ancestral home of Comigor to quickly take care of some family business. Her continual leadership is desperately needed there, especially when her nephew Gerrick disappears. Just as her husband's memories lie in the balance, so does Seri's life, as kidnapping and murder lead her to the evil Lords of Zhev'Na. And though they are strangers to each other, Seri and Karon must join together to fight the sorcerors of Zhev'Na before they destroy both this world and the magic realm that lies beyond.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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'Guardians of the Keep is the second book in Carol Berg's 'The Bridge of D'Arnath' series. The series is set in a world where sorcery is outlawed as evil and tells the story of several characters who become aware of a mortal threat to this world. The only weapon that might, just might defeat the enemy is sorcery. With most people unaware or disbelieving that anything is amiss though, this is a more than treacherous path to take. If you have not yet read 'Son of Avonar', the first book in the series, I strongly recommend you start with that and do not read any further to avoid finding out how the story continues.
After the tumultuous events at the end of book one, Seri returns to Comigor to fulfil the promise given to her brother. Her nephew Gerick turns out to be a troubled and at times strange boy who is very uncomfortable around her. Before she can win his trust, he is abducted and Sheri sets out to track him and his abductors.
In the meantime, Karon, the husband she believed dead, with the help of the man who has been his sole friend for the last ten years, is slowly regaining his memories as he is being prepared for his role in the fight against evil. But then something happens which forces him to assume the mantle of responsibility even though he is not at all ready.
The story is told from multiple view points and much like the first book sees its fair share of action scenes. Many of the characters from the first book reappear, of whom Paulo is positively my favourite, whilst Gerick, who becomes more and more enigmatic as the story unfolds, is one of the new characters who have their own interesting tale to tell.
If you have read the first book in the series and enjoyed it, you will not be disappointed with this sequel.
After the tumultuous events at the end of book one, Seri returns to Comigor to fulfil the promise given to her brother. Her nephew Gerick turns out to be a troubled and at times strange boy who is very uncomfortable around her. Before she can win his trust, he is abducted and Sheri sets out to track him and his abductors.
In the meantime, Karon, the husband she believed dead, with the help of the man who has been his sole friend for the last ten years, is slowly regaining his memories as he is being prepared for his role in the fight against evil. But then something happens which forces him to assume the mantle of responsibility even though he is not at all ready.
The story is told from multiple view points and much like the first book sees its fair share of action scenes. Many of the characters from the first book reappear, of whom Paulo is positively my favourite, whilst Gerick, who becomes more and more enigmatic as the story unfolds, is one of the new characters who have their own interesting tale to tell.
If you have read the first book in the series and enjoyed it, you will not be disappointed with this sequel.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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2 Oct 2004
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Carol Berg has done it again. I happened by chance upon her first novel Transformation, about the time that it was published, and was enraptured by her work from the start.
Guardians of the Keep marks the second book in her second series, and true to her form, Berg enchants the reader. In Guardians of the Keep, Berg makes a departure from her usual one-person format by placing us in the heads of various other characters in the book, alternating the heroine from _Son of Avonar_, Lady Seriana of Comigor, with her resurrected and memory-challenged husband, Karon, as well as a new character, the young Duke of Comigor, her nephew Gerick. First person narration from multiple characters is something that has always been discouraged in creative writing courses in which I've attended. It generally creates confusion and distances us from the characters. Berg somehow manages to harness the unusual format and rather than detracting from the novel it enriches it.
There are surprises in store. I pride myself on being able to pick up on nuances early, and with the revelations that take place, I don't feel as if I've been led on a merry chase by the author. Conversely, I don't feel as if the obvious is sitting there, in the reader's face, just waiting for a character to pick up on it. I realize the surprises only pages before the characters do, which is how it should be.
Guardians of the Keep is a definite must for the fantasy enthusiast.
Guardians of the Keep marks the second book in her second series, and true to her form, Berg enchants the reader. In Guardians of the Keep, Berg makes a departure from her usual one-person format by placing us in the heads of various other characters in the book, alternating the heroine from _Son of Avonar_, Lady Seriana of Comigor, with her resurrected and memory-challenged husband, Karon, as well as a new character, the young Duke of Comigor, her nephew Gerick. First person narration from multiple characters is something that has always been discouraged in creative writing courses in which I've attended. It generally creates confusion and distances us from the characters. Berg somehow manages to harness the unusual format and rather than detracting from the novel it enriches it.
There are surprises in store. I pride myself on being able to pick up on nuances early, and with the revelations that take place, I don't feel as if I've been led on a merry chase by the author. Conversely, I don't feel as if the obvious is sitting there, in the reader's face, just waiting for a character to pick up on it. I realize the surprises only pages before the characters do, which is how it should be.
Guardians of the Keep is a definite must for the fantasy enthusiast.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Maintains high standards
28 Sep 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I actually would give this book 4.5 stars if I could. Ms. Berg continues with her string of memorable character driven books. While there is certainly the epic stage of two worlds in peril, really that battle is not the focus of this novel, or this series, or any of her books for that matter.
Instead, what I cared about was the human element, the seemingly small things that bind people, families, and friends together, or can tear them apart. As a result, in some ways I felt a much greater connection with the people of this realm.
The writing is sparse and short on description. However, I didn't miss many of the extra details. It would have been nice to read a bit more description, but not really necessary.
The only problems I had with the book was Gerick's POV seemed detached. He was the one character who I had a hard time getting into. When he saw horrific acts of violence, he was curiously untouched. I'm not sure if this was an error or simply because he was already used to such things. Either way, it was jarring. Also, Seri seemed a little 2-dimensional. She had some elements of joy and happiness, but mostly she worried a lot or was sorrowful. I didn't like that after a while.
But, overall, I thought it was a very fine read, and if you want a story about people first, the quest second, and the unnecessary details third, this book should do the trick.
Instead, what I cared about was the human element, the seemingly small things that bind people, families, and friends together, or can tear them apart. As a result, in some ways I felt a much greater connection with the people of this realm.
The writing is sparse and short on description. However, I didn't miss many of the extra details. It would have been nice to read a bit more description, but not really necessary.
The only problems I had with the book was Gerick's POV seemed detached. He was the one character who I had a hard time getting into. When he saw horrific acts of violence, he was curiously untouched. I'm not sure if this was an error or simply because he was already used to such things. Either way, it was jarring. Also, Seri seemed a little 2-dimensional. She had some elements of joy and happiness, but mostly she worried a lot or was sorrowful. I didn't like that after a while.
But, overall, I thought it was a very fine read, and if you want a story about people first, the quest second, and the unnecessary details third, this book should do the trick.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The amazingly good series continues . . . .
6 Mar 2005
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This is another fantastic novel by Carol Berg! She's my current favorite author and never disappoints. This is the second book in The Bridge of D'Arnath series. Book One was phenomenal, so I was a little surprised after reading 100 pages of this second book to find myself (dare I say it) bored. The pace was slow. There wasn't anything intriguing happening. I reminded myself that the middle book of a trilogy is usually the worst. Then WHAM! The plot quickly took off and before I knew what had hit me, I was completely captivated. I stayed up way too late to turn page after page. The middle and end of this book deserves 5 stars, but I'm giving it 4 stars, simply because it has a slow start. But keep turning pages; it's well worth it!
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