- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Voyager; New edition edition (2 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002247194
- ISBN-13: 978-0002247191
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 952,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Honoured Enemy is the first of a series of novels--Legends of the Riftwar--which act as sidebars to the main action of Feist's epic of the clash of two worlds. Here, in the middle of the desperate war between the Kingdom and its Tsurani invaders, patrols from each side find themselves forced into a perpetually collapsing alliance against an enemy that wants to kill both. The Kingdom commander, Dennis, has a fairly standard set of scores to settle, notably the seizure of his ancestral home on his wedding night and the death of his entire family, including his new wife. The Tsurani leader, Asayaga, has a complex set of political feuds and obligations to balance against his need to survive. Add to the mix a couple of attractive sisters and a long-standing fratricidal blood feud between their light-elve scout and the dark-elf commander of the pursuing army, and the stage is set for a superior Sword and Sorcery western--and yet at times it becomes something more. There is a real sense here of the depths of winter and of the difficult practicalities of replacing a wrecked bridge in the middle of a battle, of scouting and quarter-mastering and all those unglamorous tasks that get soldiering done. --Roz Kaveney
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Like many a fantasy author before him, Feist appeared to have lost the inventiveness and imagination that distinguished such early books as the Riftwar saga. And many an enthusiast groaned when he began to write books in tandem with other authors (when have these joint efforts ever produced anything as impressive as solo work?). So hopes may not be high for this new Riftwar book. Nevertheless, despite the presence of Forstchen (who probably contributed much of the text here), this is something of a return to form. Hart Raft's Marauders is an elite band of Kingdom raiders: a special unit designed to infiltrate and fight behind enemy lines. At the same time, a Tsurani patrol has been despatched to support an assault on the same garrison. And as the disparate groups are forced to join together to fight the enemy, we are in for some vividly written fantasy adventure.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been a fan of Feist's books for about 8 years, and I've read almost all the Riftwar books and, having just finished it, I have to say that Honoured Enemy probably ranks among the best of his works. It may lack the epic scope and the feeling that worlds hang in the balance that other Riftwar books, such as Magician, have but this is possibly an advantage because the only thing that matters in this book is the fate of the characters who have to survive an extremely dangerous situation. The characterisation is good enough that it's easy to care about the fate of the two groups of soldiers from different worlds that have to fight together to survive. Even the enemy moredhel are well characterised with a strong motivation for the moredhel leader's hunt. The battle scenes in this book are as good as ever and seem quite authentic as well, although the final confrontation with the Moredhel was perhaps a bit short. In summary : a good back which I'd definetely recommend reading, even for people who haven't previously read any of Feist's books.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was a bit hesitant about this book after the recent Krondor series, but am pleased to say this is the best Feist book since before the Serpentwar Saga. It is set back in the Riftwar, and also draws heavily on the Empire series. But unlike recent books, it has a totally new set of characters, so there is plenty of suspense and unpredictability. Two good intertwined stories, strong characters, a great backdrop (in terms of landscape and culture) and a fast pace... the sort of book you're sure to finish in 1 night. If you're a a lapsed Feist fan, I definitely recommend you give this book a try - it's a great read!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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As an aside set against the backdrop of Feist's epic Riftwar series this book works. It has all the hallmarks of the fast-paced military conflicts that are one of the mainstays of Feist's saga and can be greatly enjoyed for what it is. Yes, it's all very predictable, the plot simplistic and there are few surprises. Feist and Forstchen have basically fleshed out a sequence that we could have seen in a compact version anywhere in the Riftwar series. To gain the full enjoyment of this book it should be read, as designed to be, after the completion of the Riftwar/Serpentwar series, otherwise the subtle background politics, histories and tensions between the various characters would be lost on new readers and therefore would make a poor stand-a-lone novel. But For Feist fans this collaboration with Forstchen is a real treat and I eagerly look forward the next tale from the Riftwar.
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Excellent
The best story of the trilogy. The story is captivating another must read from Feist. Don't believe the negative critics they don't really like the Midkemian universe.
Published 8 months ago by athanagor
King Feist!!
This is a stand alone novel set during the Riftwar saga.
The story follows a band of kingdom elite troops and there unorthodox leader who operate behind enemy lines. Read more
The story follows a band of kingdom elite troops and there unorthodox leader who operate behind enemy lines. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jacks
A Stand Alone Classic
Honoured Enemy is a stand alone book occurring at the height of the Riftwar. Unlike Feists previous work, for me this book took a while to get into, mainly because all the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mark O'leary
Lacks the granduer of previous stories
Before reading this story I think it's important to understand where this tale fits within the Riftwar Saga. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2007 by Fantasy Lore
Enjoyable, a little thin on plot......
One of the things that I like about Feist's work is the depth of storyline...plot within plot...intrigue and suprise. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by Timothy Wilson
The Enemey of my Enemy is My __________?
Again Feist has returned to the time of the Rift War, this time to nine years after its bloody beginning. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2005 by Matt Graubner
A great addition to the series.
THE STORY:
During the Riftwar, Hartraft's Marauders have spent years battling on the front lines. Read more
During the Riftwar, Hartraft's Marauders have spent years battling on the front lines. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by Ian Tapley
Feist your eyes on this one!
A fantastic book! I read Murder at La Mutt first which is the second installment of the legends of the Riftwar. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2003 by Owen Anslow
Bravo! A work well done
I was truly impressed with this book, couldn't put it down! Although the scale is much smaller than the much larger arena of the Riftwar, it is fantastic to see things on other... Read more
Published on 4 July 2003 by David M. Roberts
Honoured Enemy: Tales of the Riftwar Book 1
As an avid reader of Mr Feist I must compliment him on his choice of co-author Mr Forstchen. The epic scale of battle scenes set a breathtaking pace as Tsurani and Midkemian... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2002 by williamh52
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