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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rare and constant quality., 23 April 2002
The rare, constant quality of Modesitt's work is again very present in this book, the sequel to Magi'i of Cyador. Although many of his books resemble eachother very much in the personalities of the main characters, the story, the world depicted and the struggles that they go through make his work very inspiring to read.In contrast with Tolkien, Lovecraft, and others who have created well documented worlds and histories, Modesitt does not rely on the "recognition effect", where a certain power of the writing is invoked by mentioning what was or what is to come, which the reader is supposed to already know about. No, you can read each Modesitt book (from the Recluce cycle, at least) on its own. This book, the Scion of Cyador, is no exception. It follows up on the story of Lorn, a white magus, securing a future for his country. But if you have read no other Modesitt book this one will still be meaningful. You are still being wound into the story, slowly and even painstakingly, until the characters and the world of magi'i and lancers have become real. A very noticable element of Modesitt's style is the constant use of the present tense. Everything happens "now", you are watching it, this is not a story of what once was. It is not a children's book, the style is too mature and "slow". But for me that just adds depth. Recommended? Yes, very much. All of the Recluce cycle books are very much worth reading.
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