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Touched by the Gods (Hardcover)

by Lawrence Watt-Evans (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Books (Nov 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312860609
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312860608
  • Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.5 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,871,692 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the Author

This is not an Ethshar novel.
I noticed one reader's comments said that TOUCHED BY THE GODS is a continuation of the Ethshar series. It's not; it's a stand-alone novel set in the Domdur Empire, which really isn't much like the World of Ethshar at all.

Generally, I don't think it's my place to answer back to readers -- I'm grateful that I have readers who are willing to make comments on my work -- but I don't want anyone to be confused or buy this book (or NOT buy it) because of this misapprehension.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Never reaches great heights., 18 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Touched by the Gods (Tor Fantasy) (Mass Market Paperback)
I expected something on par with The Misenchanted Sword or The Lure of the Basilisk. Not so. This book is a mixed bag for me. I found the writing clean and enjoyable if somewhat lacking depth. The book is very large yet very little seems to be necessary and much that seems necessary is lacking. Over all a good read but a some what bizarre, melancholy and anticlimactic ending.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Some Writers Don't Write Enough, 23 April 1999
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...and Watt-Evans is one of them. This book is an excellent variation of a standard fantasy theme, but with rare qualities for today's market: the book has fine prose and a seemless plot. More emphasis should be placed upon these in fantasy writing, because they are what assure someone of an enjoyable read on a Thursday night.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A poor Eddings, and I don't even like Eddings that much., 19 Mar 1999
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I liked A Single Spell, so I gave this a go.

It was a mistake. The story is the same as a lot of fantasies out there. A special boy coming to terms with his power. But unlike Eddings, who has used this plot over and over, this books characters are not entertaining at all. The writing is mediocre, and the plot is subpar. I mean, an army of zombies? Just doesn't do it for me.

Don't buy this book. Buy Tigana or Song for Arbonne for a REAL fantasy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and very different fantasy novel
I found _Touched by the Gods_ very intesting; the characters are intriguing, the mythology (theology? Read more
Published on 10 Nov 1997

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