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Conqueror's Moon (May, Julian. Boreal Moon Tale, Bk. 1.) (Hardcover)

by Julian May (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Ace Books (Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0441011322
  • ISBN-13: 978-0441011322
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16.1 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,205,953 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A major new epic fantasy from the worldwide bestselling author Julian May. High Blenholme is a lush but treacherous island comprised of four feudal domains, three of them owing fealty to the fourth, Cathra. The domains are in perpetual political turmoil and border skirmishes are commonplace. The island is not only under constant attack from marauding sea-monsters, inhabitants of nearby islands, but also from the demonic woodland outlaws called Green Men, and overhead looms a giant moon, possible source of otherworldly beings who have been known to grant magical gifts. When Bram, the Sovereign King's younger son (also an apprentice alchemist), attempts to help his elder brother escape an arranged marriage by invoking these alien creatures, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will lead to cataclysmic civil war. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Julian May published her first story -- the sf classic Dune Roller -- in the 1950s, and then wrote non-fiction and children's books for many years before the phenomenally successful Saga of the Pliocene Exiles. Prolific, thoughtful and ever imaginative, her novels have been published for years to wide acclaim around the world. She lives in Seattle. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Just what is going in with Julian May!!?, 6 Sep 2004
By Daniel Pusceddu "sixbyseven" (Reading, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conqueror's Moon (The Boreal Moon Tale) (Paperback)
I got into Julian May's work when 'The Many Coloured Land' was first released in paperback - that's way back in the 1980s, guys. I loved the Saga of the Exiles and the associated Galactic Mileau series, I re-read them all frequently and still rate them amongst my favourite novels, full of fresh ideas, fascinating characters, rich narrative and clever plotting.

That said, you can imagine that I've always responded to new Julian May publications with eager anticipation. And I've always been left disappointed... Conqueror's Moon is no exception. This is substandard generic fantasy fare at best, with cliched plotting, two dimensional characters and an almost pulp fiction feel. It really pains me to say this; I take no pleasure in denigrating someone's work, and especially one of my one-time favourite authors, but I've been let down too often by Julian May.

Has the real Julian May been kidnapped and replaced by a pale imitator? Or has she just become cynical and complacent enough to churn out occasional by-the-numbers potboilers to keep the coffers from emptying?

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok, 12 Mar 2007
By Sarah Kay (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conqueror's Moon (The Boreal Moon Tale) (Paperback)
This book feels like all the elements of a decent story are present, but they never quite come together. The characters are interesting, especially Conrig who walks a fine line between good and evil, and Ullanoth, the ambitious princess. Unfortunately, the book never delivers on its promise, and I found it difficult to warm to any of them. I think this may be because there is so little of the characters interacting with each other - just having a conversation or telling a joke. Every sentence seems contrived to move the plot forward, and this leads to some very stilted dialogue, especially when it comes to cramming in back story.

Also, I found that while I was interested in the story, I certainly wasn't gripped by it. Somehow, it never takes off and moves from being an ok book into a good one. I have read the other two in the series (I bought them as a set!) and the same problems continue throughout. Not a bad read, but don't expect anything too special.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pure fantasy, 24 Sep 2003
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This review is from: Conqueror's Moon: v.1: Vol 1 (The Boreal Moon Tale) (Hardcover)
Julian May the dyed in the wool sci-fi fan does a sword & sorcery epic!
A slow burner but hooked me quickly.
A great new system of magic which I eagerly await to learn more about.
If you like Saga of the Exiles you should love this.
All in all a great start to a new series. I can't wait to read more.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An OK read, nothing more.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great start for a new series by Julian May
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