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Darkness at Sethanon (School & Library Binding)

by Raymond E. Feist (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • School & Library Binding
  • Publisher: San Val (Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0613292200
  • ISBN-13: 978-0613292207
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 155,679 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A Darkness at Sethanon completes the "Riftworld saga" which started with Feist's Magician. When Raymond Feist's enormous novel was published, critics called it "the best new fantasy concept in years", and Feist has refined and explored that concept over a dozen novels. His "concept" was to bring together two (and later, more) whole, intricately realised Fantasy worlds. Midkemia is a Tolkienian realm, a European-Medieval series of kingdoms in which magic is prominent, and where men share the earth with dwarves and elves. Feist's genius was inventing another sword and sorcercy realm based more closely on eastern models, the Empire of Tsuranuanni, as vast as Ancient China, as formalised and devoted to the arts of war as a samurai Japan. A magical rift in time-space brings these two worlds clashing together, and the young boy Pug and his soldier friend Tomas are thrown into the ensuing maelstrom of invasion and epic battle, before embarking on a more fundamental magical journey towards the very roots of evil itself. Feist's two sequels to Magician, Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon complete the richly conceived "Riftwar Saga", and Fiest has gone on to chronicle other aspects of his invented worlds. With Janny Wurts he wrote the "Empire" trilogy, which charts the rise, through the rigid patriarchy of the Empire of Tsuranuanni, of a remarkable female heroine, a woman who eventually reaches the heights of the imperial throne itself Daughter of the Empire, Servant of the Empire and Mistress of Empire. More recently he has returned to the world of Medkemia, and to his hero Pug, with the Serpentwar saga, beginning with Shadow of a Dark Queen and continuing with Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King and Shards of a Broken Crown. Heroic Fantasy is a crowded-enough field, but Feist stands out in it for his sheer inventive power, the scope and range of his narratives, the diversity of his characters and his thundering battle sequences. Start reading here, and you may find yourself unable to stop until you have followed the saga right up to date. --Adam Roberts --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Feist at his very best, 9 Nov 2006
By D. I. Shipley "David Shipley" (Gravesend, KENT United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Darkness at Sethanon (Riftwar Saga 3) (Paperback)
A Darkness At Sethanon is the concluding book in the Riftwar trilogy and brings the saga, kicked off by Magician and continued by Silverthorn to a brilliant and stunning conclusion. This book is from an author at the height of his storytelling powers, and once started, simply cannot be put down. The plot is stunning in its execution and is totally gripping and fast moving. Add superb characterisation to this and you have a mix that is an out and out winner.

The story sees Pug and Tomas scouring the universe for signs of Macros The Black, the great sorcerer who they hope will be able to give them information on the true nature of 'The Enemy.' It is becoming clearer by the day that this would appear to be power behind the Morehdrel Murmandamus and his armies, and their threat to The Kingdom of The Isles. In the meantime the war against Murmandamus is being fought by characters such as Arutha, Guy, and Jimmy The Hand.
Pug and Tomas do eventually find Macros, and learn to their horror the true nature of 'The Enemy.' They also learn that not just Midkemia is under threat but the very existence of all living things....

The Riftwar trilogy features some of the best characters that Ray Feist has ever created. It established his 'eternal' characters of Pug, Macros, and Tomas and indeed these all appear to varying degrees in the following books and series concerning Midkemia. If anything though, the lesser characterisation in later books, has not been quite up to the strength of the likes of Jimmy and Arutha, and these characters have been sorely missed in these later volumes. It is of no surprise, therefore, that Feist has returned to these characters to write extra volumes about them... Enjoy then A Darkness At Sethanon, a superbly realised tale, featuring all of Ray Feist's best characters.

As a footnote, readers who look forward to seeing Feist return to this kind of superlative form are advised to pick up a copy of his latest Darkwar volume 'Into A Dark Realm.' Having read this I can only conclude that it is a return to the kind of form that Feist enjoyed during the Riftwar novels and sets the reader up for what promises to be a superb third installment. If you cannot wait for this book to be released in the US then order it now from Amazon UK, the delivery charge is worth it because you will not be disappointed.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Always enjoyable, but minus the magic.., 22 May 2005
By J "chasingshadows" (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Darkness at Sethanon (The Riftwar Saga) (Paperback)
I found 'Silverthorne' a disappointment after the magnificence of 'Magician', so I began this third book (the conclusion to this trilogy and the finale of the Riftwar saga) with some trepidation, as well as eagerness. And my conclusion after completing this story is that 'A Darkness at Sethanon', as well as being an exhilarating ending to the series, does manage to recover some of the glorious enchantment of the first book that felt flat in the derivative second story. But by no means did this story fulfil all of my personal ambitions for this series. Despite my following downbeat comments, at no point reading this book did I lose interest in the ongoing story of Arutha, Pug, Jimmy, Martin or Tomas, in fact I felt as though the writing style and pace exceeded some the best examples of the genre.

But while it is almost impossible to fault the narrative, plotting, characters and general construction of this novel, unfortunately the story cannot help but fall short when compared to the past exploits of our heroes and in particular that spark of ingenuity and intelligence, so meticulously imagined and crafted in 'Magician'. This is undoubtedly an unfair comparison (it isn't as if I would have preferred a repetition of that first story), but it was a comparison I just could not help but make. As well as being far too short and lacking any great innovation this story also lacks some special ingredient, especially when compared to our introduction to the Riftwar Saga; the enemies don't inspire the same fear or revulsion, there doesn't seem to be as much at stake for our protagonists and the general impression is one of everyday heroes who will very obviously in the end win the day.

This book is loosely split into three sections; firstly a recapping of all that's occurred in the year since the last book, secondly an impressive, large-scale battle against the unpronounceable foe of Murmandamus and his forces and thirdly the revelations that allow the coming together of all parties to battle The Enemy. I was always interested, always gripped and always charmed by events at every stage of this story, but, but...something was missing. For me the loss was significant, despite many commendable aspects to this story. My final conclusion- definitely worth reading, but I can't imagine any follower of this series not being slightly disappointed.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending to a Great Trilogy, 27 Jul 2001
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This review is from: A Darkness at Sethanon (The Riftwar Saga) (Paperback)
I have to recommend this to anyone. I read this a few years ago and many times since then. The way Feist runs concurrent stories with the book and then brings them together in the climax is brilliant. I especially enjoy following the adventures of Pug and Thomas through the realm of the dead and the hall of worlds. This is an epic adventure and a must for all Sci Fi Fantasy readers
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best one!
Of all Feist's books, this one for me is still the best one. It bettered Magician, and it's pale sequal. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. R. C. Auty

4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying finale to a wonderful saga
A Darkness at Sethanon is the final piece in the jigsaw where the Riftwar saga is concerned, and if you have read Magician and Silverthorn already, this is essential reading... Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Ewing

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Fantasy book
It is good overall. I read all the books of this saga without getting bored. However, it is a kind of mixed soup, you have a middle-earth kind world with magic and magicians,... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable end to the Riftwar saga!
A Darkness at Sethanon is the final book of the Riftwar triology and finishes off one of my favourite fantasy saga's. Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. Peters

4.0 out of 5 stars No one in these books farts?
3rd book, After i read this book i bought and read everything Mr Feist has read.. I hope he enjoys my money. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I bought this book a couple of years ago and have only just read it. I now want to buy every book Raymond E Feist has ever written! It was un-put-downable! Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally we understand...
Having spent the last book (sivlerthorn) more-or-less marking time, we finally get to see the true scope of the vision begun with Magician. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2006 by Ugi

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genius
This book is pure genius. While this book, like Silverthorn, is totally different to Magician it is still an incredible book. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2006 by Alexa

2.0 out of 5 stars the end at last...........
This is meant to be the third in a trilogy however "silverthorn" and this book bear so little resemblance to "Magician" it makes you wonder if its the same author... Read more
Published on 12 April 2006 by Macscotieuk

2.0 out of 5 stars An OK book but one with many flaws
I had to take some time when it came to rating this book. On the one hand, it is a good read - I love reading fantasy and I did enjoy reading this book somewhat. Read more
Published on 3 May 2004 by Mr. J. Beaumont

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