David Feintuch, author of the bestselling Seafort Saga and winner of the John W. Campbell Award, has become one of the strongest new voices in modern SF. Now this exciting author brings his insight and storytelling to a new world of fantasy adventure. Prince Rodrigo was born to rule - or was he? The spoiled young heir of Caledon has paid scant heed to duty, compassion, or the power he must wield...and the queen's death leaves him a hunted outlaw. To claim his crown, Roddy needs allies. To win them he must learn to rule. To rule, he must command the Still, the ancient Power of Caledon. But first he must rule himself. For to become a king, Rodrigo must first become a man...
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When Queen Elana dies, underaged Rodrigo's status as the rightful king is instantly threatened by the ambitions of his uncle. Despite his personal shortcomings and manifest lack of readiness to rule, he has loyal friends and allies and they help him first to flee his uncle and, gradually, to fight and win the most important battle of the war for Caledon: the struggle to command himself. Only then can he begin to claim his kingdom.
This isn't a sanitized Fantasyland, nor is it a comfortable story. David Feintuch doesn't flinch from the violence and roughness of his medieval setting, and his depiction of Rodrigo's striving for self- confidence and the respect of others is hard-hitting and hard to put down. There's room for a sequel, but no real need: the coming-of-age story is the heart of this book, and it beats vividly.
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'David Feintuch is simply great. A fresh visionary genius with exceptional talent.' -- LANSING STATE JOURNAL
'Feintuch (has a) genius for holding our attention from page to page.' -- SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE
'Feintuch (has a) genius for holding our attention from page to page.' -- SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE
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I'm not usually a fantasy reader but this book really caught my attention. I loved the concept of the Kingdom being divided up into regions, each with a unique "power" which can only be used by the rightful ruler. From the very first scene, where we are introduced to that concept, I was hooked.
The characters are well-developed, and although it takes a while to warm to the impetuous and self-important Rodrigo, I really found myself feeling what he was feeling.
There is plenty of action and adventure, with a touch of mystery and some subtle hints of romance. I have deducted one star because the ending seemed a bit rushed. It didn't detract from an excellent story, but after the gradual build-up, the final show-down seemed to be over too quickly.
Otherwise brilliant. A really imaginative, exciting and touching read.
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I picked this book up by chance, as I am always looking for something decent to read. I was wiped out by this powerful and well written story. I would compare it to Orson Scott Card "Enders Game" and also "A Planet Called Treason". I guess the coming of age storyline is a favorite of mine.
The Still easily leads to a sequel, and I hope there will be one. However, after I read The Still, I decided to pick up David Feintuch's other books, too, and so discovered the entire Hope series. I have now read them all - except for Patriarch's Hope. I have ordered it though.
I liked all the Hope series, but I still would prefer David Feintuch to write a sequel to The Still. The book is very, very good.
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This book is absolutely wonderful. I only finished it today, in the middle of a lengthy car journey, and immediately wished I hadn't; for like all really good books (this is how I judge them) I immediately started to miss these characters, and wonder about what was happening to them after the last page. This isn't helped by Feintuch ending very abruptly, with lots of loose ends - so, like other reviewers, I'm desperately hoping for some sort of sequel.
That said, it's not the easiest book to read, but this is why it is so special. The Prince, at least for the first half of the book, is so perpetually and unbelievably arrogant and foolish that it is difficult to believe the way his mind works (it is all told in the first person); it can almost become too much to bear after a time. However, this means that his transformation through the second half is absolutely stunning. The other problem was towards the end of the book, where I found it getting so unpleasant it was difficult to read on (not that I'm usually squeamish). Do not let this discourage you, however: at the end one realises it was necessary to reach a fuller understanding of the characters involved.
Anyone with an interest in fantasy should read this book. It is truly wonderful.
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Too much for me.
I like fantasy novels and have read many. But this is probably one of the gayest I've read, I mean that literally. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by Blood God PHD
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Stunning, I couldn't put it down.
The Still is a brilliant read, the storyline is excellent and keeps you turning the pages. At no point in reading this book did I get bored and wish the action would move on,... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2000 by a.j.smith@mgt.hull.ac.uk
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Left with a cliff hanger
This was an excellent read, the author succeeds in irritating us with the adolescent prince and gradually and realistically we watch him grow up. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2000
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