- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books; 1 edition (Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 031287717X
- ISBN-13: 978-0312877170
- Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.4 x 3.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,449,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brill,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Wayfarer Redemption (Tor fantasy) (Mass Market Paperback)
This has to be one of the best sci-fi novels I have ever read,from the moment I picked it up I was enthralled and as a result couldn't leave it down for too long!It features everything,strong men ,strong women,romance and adventure.I can't wait to read the next installment!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exquisite writing and superbly likeable characters.,
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This review is from: The Wayfarer Redemption (Hardcover)
I was totally impressed by the author's ability to create such depth and fullness in characters in such a short timespan. The book captured me within the first 20 pages. It was extraordinary. I am thoroughly pleased at the author's ability to add zest to themes that have been used in the past; they have gained new life under Sara Douglass' imaginative hand. She has breathed a new spark into the world of Fantasy. Her story lines and plot flow quite smoothly. I truly love the characterization. I can readily identify with the pangs of conscience and thought processes that occur within the characters. I can only echo others who have placed her in the ranks of David Eddings, Terry Goodkind, Robert Jordan, and others of this calibre. I feel strongly that Sara Douglass' works will become fast favorites in the Fantasy world and will be heralded for quite some time. Her stories will truly be tops in my list. Brava.
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3.4 out of 5 stars (183 customer reviews) 26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wayfarer Redemption (Hardcover)
After reading some of the other reviews on this site, I was given the impression that Ms. Douglass' books were absolutely terrible! However, I was recommended by a friend of mine (A Mr Jason Byrne of Australia) to have a look at the series, and tell him what I thought... and all I can really say is wow!The Plot was fresh and exciting, without being overly complicated or simple. There were plenty of twists and turns within the novel which made this book simply un-putdownable, and the character development was excellent. Unlike many other fantasy novels, where you feel like an observer on the battle feild, or in the castle, in Ms. Douglass' books you can actually put yourself in the character's shoes and identify with them! It was a very refreshing change! The setting of the book is a mythical land that was once called Tencendor. The series follows the escapades of Axis, a man born of human and bird-man blood, and his son, Drago. While this brief (extremely brief!) description may lead you to believe that the story line is cliched/unoriginal (how many stories have you read with bird people? Countless!), I can ssure you that Ms. Douglass gives every character within her plot a unique and unmistakable "Douglass touch" which leaves you in no doubt that her story is not some re-hashed script, but a refreshing, living, in-a-class-of-it's-own story-line, and leaves you wondering why you hadn't discovered Ms. Douglass sooner. I can not express my delight in finding out that not only has Ms. Douglass finished all six books in this series (don't let the amount put you off, it'll seem like they're not long enough!), but her new series, entitled the Crucible is half way through completion! I can't wait. I would also like to express my appreciation of Ms. Douglass' efforts in compiling a delightful and entertaining web page, which not only contains information on the author and books, but actual short stories which relate to the plot of the book.. I'd advise all the reviewers here to have a look at www.saradouglass.com it's well worth the experience. This book is exactly the kind that the literary world needs to keep their plotlines and characters fresh... well done Ms Douglass, keep up the good work! 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much Better than Average,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wayfarer Redemption (Hardcover)
I read this book before having read the reviews. I had never heard of Sara Douglass. While I don't really prefer prophesy-based stories, and thought the "Sentinels" a substandard device, I thought the characters in this one more than made up for that deficiency. They don't act from the same motives that modern characters might, but isn't that a plus for a fantasy novel? Their motives are consistent with the setting. I plan to read the others in the series.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Axis, Battleaxe of the Axewielders!?,
By Mulank - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wayfarer Redemption (Tor fantasy) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have to admit I am stupefied by the positive reviews this book has received including several five star (!) reviews. I bought this based on the positive blurb on the cover by Locus. How bad could it be? It's plenty bad with a stupid dull plot and uninteresting characters. How bout Axis, Battleaxe of the Axewielders? Sounds like a bad D&D character I created when I was thirteen. It has some embarassing scenes that play out like a bad three for a dollar Harlequin novel. Axis is naturally a brunette Fabio and all woman leer at him like oglers at Chippendales. Don't waste your money, I leafed through the last 150 pages or so. In fact, I might use the book as target practice. Makes hacks like Eddings and Goodkind look like Shakespeare in comparison. Looking for great fantasy, George Martin, Nuff said!
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