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'This third book in the series is bursting with story and Williams skilfully spins the complex yarn' --Sfx
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As shadows threaten to consume the kingdom of Southmarch, Barrick Eddon, heir to March throne, battles his way across the sinister Shadowlands. He must journey through this dangerous, inhuman realm to fulfil a pact ? as this may be all that can prevent the atrocities of a full-scale war with the Twilight people of Qul-na-Qar. Princess Briony, Barrick's twin sister, finds herself in no less danger at the court of Tessis in Syan. When those close to her fall dead from poisoning, she is to learn the true extent of the betrayal surrounding her. Her only option is to flee, as all those in Tessis turn against her ? all, that is, except for one important ally. Meanwhile, the assault upon Southmarch has truly begun. Yasammez, the formidable head of the Qar army, has ordered the attack, believing that the pact between humans and Qar has been broken. Unless Ferras Vansen, Captain of the Southmarch Royal Guard, can convince her otherwise, the humans are sure to meet the dark end that has been promised to them ...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As Williams moves in to the endgame of the Shadowmarch story (an ending so epic it's divided in to two volumes rather than one) the pace does not let up. The paths of the Prince Barrick and Princess Briony beome even more complex and thrilling as they both draw closer to their respective destinations. The Autach's story also ratchets up a gear, adding further tension as the mysterious elements from the previous books are revealed. Shadowrise is packed with well narrated action, below and above ground, as all the factions around the Shadowmarch castle continue to wage war. The story still holds plenty of surprises too, altogether creating a spellbinding page-turner, indicating that Willaims is at the top of his game. Absolutely rivetting fantasy fiction.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The review title says it all. Yes, I love this book, but in my opinion, it is not of the same quality as the first two.
I was still hooked, I had waited years for this book to be released after all, but I found myself drifting off to do other things rather than read this all the way through. The last two books, particularly Shadowplay, I could not put down.
There were situations in this book which resolved themselves too easily for my liking, and some of the "difficulties" for the characters were actually not that difficult. Some situations just made little sense to the actual plot. Some of the conflict seemed to be filler, nothing meaty to really get to grips with.
One of the main character's within this series, the guard captain Ferras Vansen, seems to become a completely different character from the previous books, but not in a development way, rather just for the sake of the story. This is a shame as he has always been one of the most likeable characters to read. Also, I kept having a sense of de ja vu with some of the other characters, particularly Chert and his "son" Flint. Flint was not as prominent in the second book, as if Williams had nothing for this character to do, so he just laid him up in bed in a feverish state until this point in the series, and boom all of a sudden Flint is back to his usual wanderings, just like in book 1.
However, it was still a good read. The mythology, the world, the mysteries etc were all engrossing and wonderfully intricate. I felt myself being pulled into the story, however jarring it was at times.
Still worth reading, but an inferior to it's sisters.
I was still hooked, I had waited years for this book to be released after all, but I found myself drifting off to do other things rather than read this all the way through. The last two books, particularly Shadowplay, I could not put down.
There were situations in this book which resolved themselves too easily for my liking, and some of the "difficulties" for the characters were actually not that difficult. Some situations just made little sense to the actual plot. Some of the conflict seemed to be filler, nothing meaty to really get to grips with.
One of the main character's within this series, the guard captain Ferras Vansen, seems to become a completely different character from the previous books, but not in a development way, rather just for the sake of the story. This is a shame as he has always been one of the most likeable characters to read. Also, I kept having a sense of de ja vu with some of the other characters, particularly Chert and his "son" Flint. Flint was not as prominent in the second book, as if Williams had nothing for this character to do, so he just laid him up in bed in a feverish state until this point in the series, and boom all of a sudden Flint is back to his usual wanderings, just like in book 1.
However, it was still a good read. The mythology, the world, the mysteries etc were all engrossing and wonderfully intricate. I felt myself being pulled into the story, however jarring it was at times.
Still worth reading, but an inferior to it's sisters.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Shadow March trilogy has so far proved to be my favourite Tad Williams books (closely followed by otherland). I can't put them down! His descriptions are absolutely compelling, so that you can really visualise the scenes he is portraying. My single down-point is that the description did not make clear that this is not the final book in the "trilogy", this is actually part one of the final book. When I start reading a Tad Williams story I can't bear having to stop part way through and I have already been waiting over two years to finish Shadowmarch. When I realised the third of the trilogy had been published I re-read the first two so that I could really get the full enjoyment from the last one but then opened it to find that it is only the first part of the final book. I am happy that Tad is giving us more but I would have preferred to have been told before I ordered it that it was not the final book in the series. But still 5 stars for the next brilliant instalment! Can't wait for the "final" book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Exellence Continues !!
This the next stage of the saga & is written in Tad Williams inimitable style ! I thoroughly enjoy this series, almost as much as the Dragonbone series. Read more
Published 5 days ago by kevster635
Some good moments, but Williams makes it a lot of hard work
The Eddon family is divided and scattered. King Olin is a prisoner of the mad autarch of Xis, whilst Prince Barrick is lost beyond the Shadowline, searching for the fabled Qar... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Whitehead
Consistently good
I discovered the Shadowmarch sequence and Tad Williams at the library and was frustrated at the time when only volume one was available (I think the 2nd volume was still due). Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Ferrandon
Excellent Series
I picked up the first book in this series at a local book shop in the mistaken belief that it was a story complete in itself. I should have known better with Tad Williams! Read more
Published 6 months ago by PJS
Shadows lifting part one
Latest volume in epic fantasy series Shadowmarch, about a prince and princess of a kingdom torn apart by treachery and several other threats. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Paul Tapner
Third instalment of William's epic fable
What with one thing or another it's taken me a little while to get around to reading this third volume in Tad William's Shadowmarch Quartet. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kamvision
Shame he takes so long with his sequels
Tad Williams is one of the very best fantasy authors out there, but I finished books 1. and 2. in 2007 and now I'm struggling to remember all the details (and I've given them... Read more
Published 24 months ago by John Chadwick
pretty good
If you liked the first two books in the series, the only disappointment will be that this book does not conclude the trilogy as we expected, and you will have to wait X number of... Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by Dowling Kenneth
Shadowrise
This third instalment of the Shadowmarch saga is the best yet in the series and is highly recommended! Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by Aude sapere
Shadowrise by Tad Williams
It's one of those epic fantasy books that you can't put down! This is the 3rd book in a quartet and every one of them is a gem! Thoroughly enjoyed the read! Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by C. Jackson
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