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'The Runelords is a first rate tale, an epic fantasy that more than delivers on its promise. Read it soon and treat yourself to an adventure you won't forget.' Terry Brooks
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The first new Runelords novel in four years.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved the runelords series. A fantastic take on the fantasy genre with some incredibly interesting characters and moral ambiguities that meant each book was riveting.
I honestly am at a loss to describe what has happened here. It reads like it has been written by a teenager. Characterisation is scant as is any descriptive imaginings. In parts it is disjointed and others just plain dull. Rarely has one book put me off a series but like Eddings later work (Elder Gods/ Redemption of Althalus) I do not know if I can bring myself to read any further books in the Runelord series. Such a shame too
I honestly am at a loss to describe what has happened here. It reads like it has been written by a teenager. Characterisation is scant as is any descriptive imaginings. In parts it is disjointed and others just plain dull. Rarely has one book put me off a series but like Eddings later work (Elder Gods/ Redemption of Althalus) I do not know if I can bring myself to read any further books in the Runelord series. Such a shame too
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The initial Runelords quartet was innovative, had pulse racing action, an interesting magic system which raised profound ethical questions and a somewhat disappointing ending, that left far too many questions unanswered and plot threads shorn.
In continuing this series, David Farland corrects many of the problems that his last book created. The characterisation is still patchy, but as ever his description of the hero is detailed and nuanced, as Fallion fights to control the power within him.
I would encourage anyone who was disappointed by the conclusion to the first set of Runelord books to persevere with Sons of the Oak, as when the series is viewed as a whole the plotting feels less rushed, and more epic, without having to pad huge sections of the book with a trip to Rivendell/the One Tree or descriptions of characters pulling their hair.
In continuing this series, David Farland corrects many of the problems that his last book created. The characterisation is still patchy, but as ever his description of the hero is detailed and nuanced, as Fallion fights to control the power within him.
I would encourage anyone who was disappointed by the conclusion to the first set of Runelord books to persevere with Sons of the Oak, as when the series is viewed as a whole the plotting feels less rushed, and more epic, without having to pad huge sections of the book with a trip to Rivendell/the One Tree or descriptions of characters pulling their hair.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book seemed hurried to get nowhere. Although the inner turmoil of Fallion is in some ways a novel idea... the book is slow, the bad guys are far more obvious (from being anything or anyone to big bad monsters) and thus less interesting. The overall story although probably leading to somewhere (in later books) was weak. X years go missing towards the end. a massive battle happens that was devoid of all drama and tension.
I was looking for some of the skill that made me really fall in love with the Runelord books.
The end of this book could have started a whole new story.. instead of this "filler" time wasting book.
2 stars... pointless.
I was looking for some of the skill that made me really fall in love with the Runelord books.
The end of this book could have started a whole new story.. instead of this "filler" time wasting book.
2 stars... pointless.
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Disappointing.
This isn't a bad book but it isn't as good as the previous ones.
Fallion is an ok character, he is a child that isn't very childish, and his behaviour is fairly... Read more
Fallion is an ok character, he is a child that isn't very childish, and his behaviour is fairly... Read more
Published 15 months ago by plot hound
Not quite as good but an essential read
The book starts off 8 years later and we are introduced properly to Gaborn's sons, Fallion and Jaz.
The story was very rushed, the new characters were portrayed in a... Read more
The story was very rushed, the new characters were portrayed in a... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2009 by Margaret Taylor
Another allnighter
I consider the Runelord books, all of them, original and exciting. Strong story line, excelent charactarization and always leaving me wanting more. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Flesch Maker
David Farland does it again..........
I got this book thinking that David Farland couldn't surpass the excellent earlier Runelord books (the thought of the use forcibles makes my toes curl up!!! Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2007 by JSL
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