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If there's any justice, this should be a contender for all the major awards.' George R. R. Martin
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The stunning conclusion to Daniel Abraham's acclaimed Long Price sequence.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second book in 'The Long Price', I'm not sure how well I would have graded it if I hadn't read the prior book, so this review will assume you're reading them in order.
The Author continues to handle the new concepts he introduced in the first book excellently, the characters continue to grow and change, a vibrant world brings pressures and situations the character are not in control of suggesting they live in a real place rather than a two dimensional backdrop for their adventures.
I would have to say this is the better of the two books because of two major factors. Firstly and probably less importantly the book is paced better than the first and there is virtually no dragging and (possibly due to the first book) less exposition. Secondly, this book brings together the ending very very well. While there is space for additional stories based in the world, there is a real sense that this story has comfortably closed which is startlingly unusual.
The Author continues to handle the new concepts he introduced in the first book excellently, the characters continue to grow and change, a vibrant world brings pressures and situations the character are not in control of suggesting they live in a real place rather than a two dimensional backdrop for their adventures.
I would have to say this is the better of the two books because of two major factors. Firstly and probably less importantly the book is paced better than the first and there is virtually no dragging and (possibly due to the first book) less exposition. Secondly, this book brings together the ending very very well. While there is space for additional stories based in the world, there is a real sense that this story has comfortably closed which is startlingly unusual.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The series (that this is parts 3 and 4 of) encompasses the breadth of a lifetime - going from the child, teenager, young adult, parent and finishing as old person. These book have genuine emotion in them and made me well up a number of times. They are set in an unusual slightly oriental setting although this is only really shown via the pose based language and food and wine. The story focuses on the how people change as they grow old and yet there early mistakes or triumphs stay with and effect their decisions. Unlike the suggestion from the overtly aggressive front cover - these books are in fact very gentle dealing far more with politics and relationships than battles and fights (although there are more in book 3 and 4 than in the previous 2 books).
I really enjoyed these as an antidote to some of the more kinetic dark fantasy novels that are around at the moment.
I read this quite soon after reading the the Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet and found there was a lot to compare between the two.
I really enjoyed these as an antidote to some of the more kinetic dark fantasy novels that are around at the moment.
I read this quite soon after reading the the Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet and found there was a lot to compare between the two.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How often have I started a series of books that start so promisingly and yet fail to deliver? Or books that keep you hanging on for bloated sequels of 'ever diminishing returns'? Too many to mention.
What a joy therefore to read this great series. Actually 4 books but published (in timely fashion) in 2 volumes. The story is set in an elegantly crafted and believable world - it has hints of Feist's Empire novels with a 'Eastern' type of culture (formal poses and decorum) but the 'magic' is unique and the books are not derivative in any sense. It is a cracking story and the characters have real strengths, flaws and feelings that make you understand and believe their motivations and actions. Yes there is something akin to 'magic' here but it never supplies an easy get out or plot device (quite the opposite!) - the logic and writing is very accomplished.
The story flows over a number of years and the ending was entirely satisfying. I really hope to hear and read more of this author. Highly recommended!
What a joy therefore to read this great series. Actually 4 books but published (in timely fashion) in 2 volumes. The story is set in an elegantly crafted and believable world - it has hints of Feist's Empire novels with a 'Eastern' type of culture (formal poses and decorum) but the 'magic' is unique and the books are not derivative in any sense. It is a cracking story and the characters have real strengths, flaws and feelings that make you understand and believe their motivations and actions. Yes there is something akin to 'magic' here but it never supplies an easy get out or plot device (quite the opposite!) - the logic and writing is very accomplished.
The story flows over a number of years and the ending was entirely satisfying. I really hope to hear and read more of this author. Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great reading
have read the first two books in the series so just had to send for the rest great read will keep this writer top of my list and am looking for other titles by same author highly... Read more
Published 12 months ago by adie
Remarkably Good
It's been a very long time since I've read such an enjoyably complete story - although technically 4 books it's sold in 2 tomes and thus (brilliantly to my mind) avoids the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Amateur Wordsmith
An amazing improvement over the first omnibus
This omnibus contains the final too books in "the long price" and is once more excellent value for money. This is where the series goes from good to great. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Neil J. Pearson
Sequal worth a read
If you have read the first book, then this one is a must. It ties up most of the lose ends, but I still felt a little disappointed with the ending. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by B. Cowan
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In the second volume of Otah Machi's life and tribulations the characters and ideas come even more to life, the intricacies and choices a person has to make in order to do right or... Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by S. J. C. Vossen-pelz
A superb conclusion to the series
SEASONS OF WAR consists of the final two volumes of the LONG PRICE QUARTET. In AN AUTUMN WAR the rulers of Galt finally find a way of neutralising the powers of the andat and... Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by A. Whitehead
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