- Paperback: 380 pages
- Publisher: Vanguard Press (22 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843860619
- ISBN-13: 978-1843860617
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,137,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book is a mythological fantasy set in the world of ancient Ireland, recording the trials and adventures of an eccentric anti-hero, Mananan MacLir
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Reluctant leader of an island of immortals, Mananan MacLir is a being with the powers of a god, but the soul of a man.
Haunted by a love unreturned and fearful of his own powers, he flees his home of Sera and begins an epic journey, hoping to recover his carefree, irreverent spirit amongst the primitive warlike tribes of ancient Eriu.
But the responsibilities Mananan's powers have given him cannot so easily be escaped - and nor can the bonds of his love for Danu, now Queen of Sera. When Danu causes him to lose his powers, Mananan struggles with the enormous responsibility of protecting the people of Eriu he has come to love, as they face a crippling battle against a terrifying, bestial army.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gloriously dark and light fantasy,
This review is from: Mananan MacLir (Paperback)
The central character of Mananan MacLir is an engagingly odd character, occasionally charming, a little insane, fundamentally flawed, the perfect anti-hero. The first half of the novel is an impressive skewed take on the good versus evil tale, with the character of Balor providing the quintessential sociopathic villain, while Mananan fails to live up entirely to the role of hero. Mananan is embroiled in defending the people of ancient Ireland against the deformed army created by the powerful Balor, but is hampered in his actions by his own reluctance to act, a reluctance born of his own personal philosophy of moral relativism. The situation is finally resolved at the end of the first half of the novel in battle, but the result is far from satisfactory for Mananan. The second half deals with an Ireland many centuries later, with new tribes and new characters. Mananan now has to deal with far less clear cut situations, with friends becoming enemies and enemies friends. As always, while Mananan runs from responsibilities he finds himself running into new ones. Overall this is a skillfully crafted and exciting adventure combining images of darkest horror with moments of comedy, driven by believable and enchanting characters.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Mananan Maclir,
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This review is from: Mananan MacLir (Paperback)
I recommend this book if you normally enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, horror or mythology as it has it all. You won't want to put it down but you will be sad when you've finished it. The story leaves you wondering what will happen next in the dark and magical world of Mananan Maclir and hoping there will be a sequel.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Rip-Roaring Rompski,
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This review is from: Mananan MacLir (Paperback)
I've not finished it yet - but have found the first 100 pages or so very absorbant.
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