- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Tor; New edition edition (15 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330436368
- ISBN-13: 978-0330436366
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,787,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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First volume in a vivid new fantasy trilogy with universal appeal
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Long ago, there was war in Heaven. Rann, guardian of the Underworld, fought with the Nulefi, and in that battle the Nulefi were defeated. But though their bodies were destroyed, the spirits of the Nulefi remained, and they wander the world of Myr, cloaked in the shattered form of the Swarms, waiting for the moment of their revenge. Now they have re-awoken, and one human boy, Vivreki, has witnessed that rebirth. The Swarm calls to him, whispers to him the secrets of a vanished age. To Vivreki this seems a miracle, but to his masters it is heresy. For very few now honour the elder gods, and those who still do are wise to keep silent about it. In fear and peril of his life, Vivreki is hidden away from those that would kill him for his special knowledge. His memory is erased, his past denied, and a new life started for him half a world away. But the Nulefi have not forgotten Vivreki – he alone can hear them, and now he alone can save them. And as the Nulefi struggle to reach their only ally in the world, Herrukal - father of the gods - discerns the rise of a new power on Myr that he will not tolerate. ‘The most enchanting novel I’ve read in a long, long time’ David Gemmell
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Swarmthief's Dance
Gods are perfect, never make a mistake - or so I thought! An imperfect, petulant (male) God's lust for a (female) God causes waves in his domain that ripple out causing chaos on the world of Myr.
Although Swarmthief's Dance is set in a mythical world, the leading characters are as real and human as you and me. They are multi dimensional, complex and all have facets to their individual character that is endearing. Even the 'evil' characters have moments of vulnerability and gentleness.
Scratch the surface of the story - and you have to examine your own prejudices to issues such as class, religion or disability. Darker moments in the story are balanced with the use of humour and magic - but it remains a grown up book written in a mature and confident style.
The pace of the story follows the steps of a theatrical dance. Starting with the main characters slowly circling each other, enticing each other to join in, before the ensemble starts to build the steps into a complex rhythm that ends in a whirling dervish. This visual and emotional journey ends in a cliffhanger leaving the reader wanting more.
I have really enjoyed reading Swarmthief's Dance and was totally absorbed by the story. I cannot wait to find out what happens next - roll on the next book in the trilogy.
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Who would think that Gods could be so imperfect, petulant and selfish?
The actions of one God and the reaction of another causes major imbalance on the inhabitants of the world of Myr - and in particular for a small band of people.
The actions of one God and the reaction of another causes major imbalance on the inhabitants of the world of Myr - and in particular for a small band of people.
Although the story is set in a mythical world, the people who inhabit this world are as real as you or me - flawed, imperfect: human. Just when you think you have the measure of a main player, another trait of their character is revealed changing your perception. No one is totally evil or good - but some err near to one extreme than the other. Desire, love, greed and magic are the lynch pins of the story - making a mythical world real.
The pace of the story reflects the rhythms of dance - starting with the central characters circling each other before they steadily join together to form a complex ensemble with the pace of the dance accelerating to finally become a whirling dervish.
I have been totally absorbed in the world of Myr and the fate of its inhabitants. The cliffhanger ending has left me wanting more. I can't wait for the next book to be published
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A brilliant conception, well scripted, and quite compelling. The characters are very very Human (even the Gods, perhaps even particularly the Gods!). The real downside is that having been sold as the first part of a trilogy back in '05 or '06, here we are in late '09, and no follow up on book one.
It has to be said that the end of Swarmthiefs Dance left the reader wondering how part two would cope with all the "Heroes" dying at the end of the book, but we were lead to believe that a sequel had been written & was awaiting printing. So, where is it!
Come on Ms Miller, be fair to your readers!
It has to be said that the end of Swarmthiefs Dance left the reader wondering how part two would cope with all the "Heroes" dying at the end of the book, but we were lead to believe that a sequel had been written & was awaiting printing. So, where is it!
Come on Ms Miller, be fair to your readers!
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