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Triumph of the Darksword (A Bantam spectra book) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Margaret Weis (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA (1 Jan 1989)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553274066
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553274066
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 282,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The whole trilogy is a modern classic, 8 Mar 2002
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If ever two writers were underrated, Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman would have to take the trophy as the most overlooked of modern fantasy writers. Their contribution to the genre has been notable, to say the least. For some reason interest in their earlier series (DragonLance aside) has dwindled somewhat in recent years, which is a shame. This is, along with Rose of the Prophet, the best fantasy series I've read (though I haven't read every single fantasy series, yet).

Characterisation reaches new heights in this final volume. Simkin once again excels as he provides the comic relief to an otherwise dark trilogy (though with the name I should really have expected that). He is a truly enchanting character, and Thimhallan is an enchanting world. There is a quite exceptional balance between humour, pathos, action, and adventure. Bravo to the best fantasy authors alive, Weis and Hickman.

Some people disliked the sci-fi element that crept in at the end, and while it may not be everybody's cup of tea (I'm not an avid sci-fi reader myself) the writing is so eloquent and the characters so well drawn that even the most anti-science fiction person will find it impossible to put this book down. And the technology does fit in with the story, given how it all began.

Let us hope interest in such classics as these will be rekindled some time soon.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING! MAGIC AND SCIENCE COLLIDE!!, 4 Jun 1998
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This book and the series as a whole was the single most attention grabbing trilogy I've ever read. I couldn't put the books down. I would literally fall asleep in the pages trying to stay awake reading. The battle between Magic and Science in this book was spellbinding. This series has the best working system for magic and its usage I've seen yet. I love the Catalyst "Life" transferral routine. A must read for all Fantasy lovers who enjoy getting into the characters and appreciate the context within the text so-to-speak, who don't get upset and complain when the story doesn't turn out the way they preconceived it would. This book and Trilogy as a whole rates as the best I've ever read...(and I've read a slew of Fantasy books and Trilogies.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Everything just crumble, 28 Dec 1998
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In the middle of chaos, a greater chaos is born. Technology and magic crash with deadly accuracy. The pace never slow down in this final book. In fact, there are some scenes where I wanted to jump into the book and help the magi. But it lacks some explanation on a couple of things: like Saryon close encounter with "someone or something" and the identity of Simkin, the last will burrow in my mind for the rest of my life. Shame on Margaret and Tracy for that. Joram's old character returned too forcefully, helping the trama go along. Oh well, I suppose some endings are set before the characters has anything to say about it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars what? didn't see that one coming
Uh okay the end of this book throws a curveball that, for me ruined the saga. I still enjoyed the book as it is well written and it brings a conclusion to the story but when it... Read more
Published 13 months ago by genejoke

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising Conclusion
For me, this was a surprising conclusion to the Darksword Trilogy. Still, I was not disappointed, and any sci-fi/fantasy fanatic would be remiss in overlooking this series... Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. E. Murphy

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't get your hopes up with this book
I'm a fantasy reader, and I believe that this book shouldn't be put under the fantasy section. The first to were great fantasy novels, but this is science fiction. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent conclusion;best ending of any W+H series
I often find the duo of Weis and Hickman unfairly maligned by fantasy fans (often simply because they had the audacity to work with TSR) but there are some valid criticisms. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good series- some philosophical nonsense
Sure not everyone will like this book. In fact there are three very different reactions to this book and the rest of the series. 1.You LOVE it! (That's me) 2. Read more
Published on 21 April 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars What do you want? It's a great book!
I don't understand what you're complaining about. It's great! I nearly cried when I read about Simkin's death... (really, he's my favorite character!). Read more
Published on 28 Nov 1997

2.0 out of 5 stars Finale ruins the trilogy
This was nurdling on along just fine as another Hickman and Weis fantasy trilogy; nothing out of the ordinary, but perfectly readable. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 1997

2.0 out of 5 stars what!!!!
quitre possibly the weakest, most badly written ending I have ever read on a series... it was so bad it made me swear off any further books by the author... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Joram & the Darksword return!
The Final book of the Darksword Trilogy. Weis & Hickman have outdone themselves with this series. Joram returns from death... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE AND DEATH
MAGIC.LIFE.ONE IN THE SAME. IMAGINE LIFE AND DEATH ON TOTALLY NEW TERMS. WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE TO BE BORN DEAD, AND YET STILL BREATHING, HAVING WARM BLOOD BEING PUMPED THROUGH... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 1997

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