- Hardcover: 640 pages
- Publisher: Orbit; First UK EDITION edition (21 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841491179
- ISBN-13: 978-1841491172
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 5.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 342,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Fabulous sure to take readers everywhere by storm' SFX on Book One of Sword of Shadows 'J. V. Jones is a striking writer wonderful' Robert Jordan 'J. V. Jones is quite a find a deliciously intricate tale' Katherine Kurtz
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The third volume in the Sword of Shadows epic will be one of the most eagerly awaited fantasy publications of the year.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First of all, the wait for this book was just that bit too long.
And before I launch into an actual review, the edition had LOTS of typos - alot of 'though' when it should be 'thought' and twice the name Raif was written when it should have been Bram. Who got that mixed up?
Generally the book is well written, I mean it's J.V. Jones. I was slightly disappointed to know that this wasn't the end of the series but that there would be more. I don't look forward to the wait.
The characters are always written immensely well. I found myself always drawn into Raif, Raina and Vaylo's stories. However, I found it - dare I say it - a little boring at times. One character is literally floating down a river the whole time her story is covered. The last two hundred pages where all the characters strands are wrapped before the end is the real meat I was waiting for to sink my teeth in. Otherwise I felt rather hungry and empty.
J.V. Jones still describes her world in stunning detail but I think that I must be growing impatient because for the first time I found myself skipping/skim reading parts.
I will stay loyal to this series because development with Raif and Raina is brilliant, as well as Bram, Vaylo, even Angus. It's enjoyable but still doesn't measure to the wonder that was 'A Cavern' nor quite as engaging as 'A Fortress.' I hope the next installment has some real juicy developments. The way J.V. Jones has spun this tale, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. You still have to read this book if you enjoy her writing and have liked the series so far.
And before I launch into an actual review, the edition had LOTS of typos - alot of 'though' when it should be 'thought' and twice the name Raif was written when it should have been Bram. Who got that mixed up?
Generally the book is well written, I mean it's J.V. Jones. I was slightly disappointed to know that this wasn't the end of the series but that there would be more. I don't look forward to the wait.
The characters are always written immensely well. I found myself always drawn into Raif, Raina and Vaylo's stories. However, I found it - dare I say it - a little boring at times. One character is literally floating down a river the whole time her story is covered. The last two hundred pages where all the characters strands are wrapped before the end is the real meat I was waiting for to sink my teeth in. Otherwise I felt rather hungry and empty.
J.V. Jones still describes her world in stunning detail but I think that I must be growing impatient because for the first time I found myself skipping/skim reading parts.
I will stay loyal to this series because development with Raif and Raina is brilliant, as well as Bram, Vaylo, even Angus. It's enjoyable but still doesn't measure to the wonder that was 'A Cavern' nor quite as engaging as 'A Fortress.' I hope the next installment has some real juicy developments. The way J.V. Jones has spun this tale, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. You still have to read this book if you enjoy her writing and have liked the series so far.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You know the feeling... You find a really great fantasy trilogy and gallop through the first couple of books, only to realise the final instalment is not yet written. You wait a couple of years and finally, finally the last book comes out. You start reading with bated breath, slowly stretching it out, in delicious anticipation of the end of the story...
Then..
You get halfway through and realise the plot isn't really going anywhere... Start to wonder how on earth this is all going to be tied up in the remaining pages. Slowly suspicion sets in, and you reluctantly turn to the back, just to check. And there it is. "To be continued".
I can't tell you how fed up I am with this new fashion of short selling readers who are expecting a trilogy. The dollar signs must be gleaming in the publisher's eyes. They hook us in, whet our appetites, and then at the end serve us up a spun-out, flabby, unnecessary extra book (or if we're really unlucky two, three extra).
This is happening more and more lately, and I would like to say STOP. You are spoiling the books and alienating your readers.
I don't know if I will bother to read anything further by this author. Which is a shame, because she used to be really good.
Then..
You get halfway through and realise the plot isn't really going anywhere... Start to wonder how on earth this is all going to be tied up in the remaining pages. Slowly suspicion sets in, and you reluctantly turn to the back, just to check. And there it is. "To be continued".
I can't tell you how fed up I am with this new fashion of short selling readers who are expecting a trilogy. The dollar signs must be gleaming in the publisher's eyes. They hook us in, whet our appetites, and then at the end serve us up a spun-out, flabby, unnecessary extra book (or if we're really unlucky two, three extra).
This is happening more and more lately, and I would like to say STOP. You are spoiling the books and alienating your readers.
I don't know if I will bother to read anything further by this author. Which is a shame, because she used to be really good.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After thoroughly enjoying the first two books in this series, I have to say that I felt sorely let down by A Sword From Red Ice. The book seemed to meander from one lenghty character journey to the next. There was a lot of wandering around looking for things and not an awful lot of action. I also felt it a bit predictable although with only a third left of the book, thinking it was a trilogy, I knew it wasn't going to wrap things up for each character.
I have a great fondness for Vaylo Bludd, but once again, I felt that his story, although building his character up, was very long winded. I think this book could have been half the length without actually losing any of the story. Unlike the previous two books, this one seemed to go into a lot more detail of what each character could see in their surroundings and that turned into long winded descriptions at times which I felt were un-necessary to be honest. I did find myself skim reading a lot through this book, which I hadn't done in the previous two books and when I finished the book, my husband had a good laugh at me wandering around complaining that it didn't wrap things up, in fact, I found the ending very lame.
Do I want to read the next book if and when it is published? I'm not sure that I can read through another book of meandering... and as previously mentioned in another review.. there were a lot of typo's and mis-naming characters throughout this book.
I have a great fondness for Vaylo Bludd, but once again, I felt that his story, although building his character up, was very long winded. I think this book could have been half the length without actually losing any of the story. Unlike the previous two books, this one seemed to go into a lot more detail of what each character could see in their surroundings and that turned into long winded descriptions at times which I felt were un-necessary to be honest. I did find myself skim reading a lot through this book, which I hadn't done in the previous two books and when I finished the book, my husband had a good laugh at me wandering around complaining that it didn't wrap things up, in fact, I found the ending very lame.
Do I want to read the next book if and when it is published? I'm not sure that I can read through another book of meandering... and as previously mentioned in another review.. there were a lot of typo's and mis-naming characters throughout this book.
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Brilliant as always
This book is really good, J V Jones never ceases to please. I enjoyed this so much I went straight on to the next book and can't wait for the new one next year. Read more
Published 18 days ago by JSL
Drag
This book was a big disappointment and left me with the conclusion the author is just trying to drag the series out as long as possible. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Maxieduncan
Completely out of touch with audience
This is an amazingly frustrating book, much like the earlier ones. There is no direction and each character runs around like headless chicken. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Madman
A frustrating read... where has the story gone?
There is no doubt that JV Jones can write a a beautiful sentence. Her writing is really well structured and the character description and the wry humour she often puts in are very... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by NicE
A great third book
The third book of the series and as good as the first too. Somewhat a slower read but still well characterised characters. One criticism so, I wish J.V. Read more
Published on 3 July 2009 by bddidier
The high quality of this fantasy/adventure continues in book 3
J.V.Jones continues with her impressive story in this, the third book, of the 'Sword of Shadows' series. Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by R. Nicholson
Too much descriptive padding
The first book was very good, the second good but this one is rather poor. For the length of the book the story develops very little. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by R. Harper
Worth the wait
It feels like I have waited years for this book. JV Jones writes enigmatic, evocative prose and entwines the tales of heroes and villains together in subtle ways. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by J. Hickman
Sword from Red Ice
I have waited a long time for this book to come out and it was every bit as good as the previous two in my opinion. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by mrs p m manfield
"Please can I have some more"
The storyline flows with the usual flair I have come to expect from J.V. Jones. Yes, we had to wait for the book but it delivers another further installment of this great story,... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2009 by S. Wright
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