- Mass Market Paperback: 328 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey Books, U.S.; 1st Mass Market Ed edition (1 Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345392477
- ISBN-13: 978-0345392473
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,410,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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THE UNINTENDED HERO
The Ulin were the Elder Race, powerful in arms and in magic, scornful of men, elves, and the other Younger Races. And worst among these tyrants was the terrible Ulahane the Red...
Only one Ulin dared oppose the Scarlet One. He was called Lomallin, and he protected the human creatures, teaching them and nurturing their talents. When these two mighty giants clashed, it was foretold that Lomallin could vanquish Ulahane--but first he must die. Until then, the contest for the fate of the Younger Races would be fought by humans themselves...
Ohaern was a common man who knew little of the mighty Ulin. But when Ulahane caused his wife's death, Ohaern swore revenge. With the half-elf trickster Lucoyo at his side, Ohaern launched an epochal struggle whose consequences would mean life or death for humanity--and for the Ulin themselves!
The Ulin were the Elder Race, powerful in arms and in magic, scornful of men, elves, and the other Younger Races. And worst among these tyrants was the terrible Ulahane the Red...
Only one Ulin dared oppose the Scarlet One. He was called Lomallin, and he protected the human creatures, teaching them and nurturing their talents. When these two mighty giants clashed, it was foretold that Lomallin could vanquish Ulahane--but first he must die. Until then, the contest for the fate of the Younger Races would be fought by humans themselves...
Ohaern was a common man who knew little of the mighty Ulin. But when Ulahane caused his wife's death, Ohaern swore revenge. With the half-elf trickster Lucoyo at his side, Ohaern launched an epochal struggle whose consequences would mean life or death for humanity--and for the Ulin themselves!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Well, I got to liking Stasheff after his fairly light-hearted easy-reading (but very fun) Warlock series (Rod Gallowglass and friends). I thought I'd try a different flavour of the author, and boy, do I wish I hadn't - this book is lifeless, without character, and woodenly written. It's better used as a sandwich filling, if you don't mind cardboard. Just say no.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was one of the last books I have read, and I have read many. I have read stuff by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, I have read stuff my David Eddings, and Katherine Kurtz, I have read the classics by Tolkein. I belive that Chris gave a good point of view from the Ulin's side. They are elder. They are stronger. Yet a normal human beat them. This book was like one I've never read before, and as I showedabove; I have read a lot of books.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A Philosopher's delight!
2 Feb 1999
Format:Hardcover
While this book is not like the light entertainment provided by the Warlock series, it is a well written story that uses fantasy as a backdrop for religious and philosophical debate. I have long enjoyed these same traits in Stasheff's Wizard in Rhyme series. I do not reccomend these books as readily to my fantasy reading friends as I do the Warlock books, mostly because I know that not everyone enjoys pondering the nature of good and evil, God, and the universe as much as I do. On the whole, I am impressd enough with this book (which I own in paperback) that I am purchasing a hardback copy in anticipation of many enjoyable re-reads.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
hmmm...not quite what you expect...
19 July 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
after reading many of stasheff's other books like wizard in rhyme series and the warlock series...i've been rather attached to the light-heartedness of his books.
the star stone story, however, is strangely not of this style. instead it is of the serious fantasy mould and what have you? a book that ought to be given a miss. borrow this book from the library instead.
the tale is of lomallin, who seeks to avenge the elder race, for his wife's death. no new elements in this tale, and neither engaging nor humourous. i really can't quite get the point the author is trying to put across with this book. purchase at your own risk! :o)
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I thought that Chris had a lot of inginuety
29 Jan 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was one of the last books I have read, and I have read many. I have read stuff by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, I have read stuff my David Eddings, and Katherine Kurtz, I have read the classics by Tolkein. I belive that Chris gave a good point of view from the Ulin's side. They are elder. They are stronger. Yet a normal human beat them. This book was like one I've never read before, and as I showedabove; I have read a lot of books.
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