Allan Scott (1) (1952–)
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- Scott, Allan James Julius
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- 1952
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Maddz | 1 weitere Rezension | May 30, 2021 | This adventure may be nothing to take seriously (the cover features the words "A Fantasy Romp", openly acknowledging its pedigree), but it's a fun one. There's a touch of music in the plot, a Seven Samurai style of recruitment for the questing party, plenty of wit and humour, heroes casually brilliant at combat, regularly scheduled action scenes, grim and powerful villains. Descriptive passages are wonderfully crafted, among them the kobolds' impressive canalworks that are bound to stick in memory. This fantastical version of medieval continental Europe may feel especially familiar to fans of the Warhammer line, since it was originally intended for that market.
There's some minor stumbles: the goofy opening "History Lesson" may trip you up but it's non-essential so you can skip to the prologue for the start of clean, clear writing. The lead character (Volker) initially feels like a non-factor until he gets his feet under him, and the party's token female is precisely that although she does get a few good shots in. The pace is absolutely headlong and it could have used more pauses for breath, but it's very visual and action-oriented. If this was the lead-in to a series I would definitely keep reading (and resolve the mystery: which is the series title, which the novel's?) Pick this up for a bit of light fantasy fun if these flaws aren't show-stoppers for you.
A number of us on LT were pleased to have MSR drop by a few years ago and update us on his activities: https://www.librarything.com/topic/93107… (mehr)
There's some minor stumbles: the goofy opening "History Lesson" may trip you up but it's non-essential so you can skip to the prologue for the start of clean, clear writing. The lead character (Volker) initially feels like a non-factor until he gets his feet under him, and the party's token female is precisely that although she does get a few good shots in. The pace is absolutely headlong and it could have used more pauses for breath, but it's very visual and action-oriented. If this was the lead-in to a series I would definitely keep reading (and resolve the mystery: which is the series title, which the novel's?) Pick this up for a bit of light fantasy fun if these flaws aren't show-stoppers for you.
A number of us on LT were pleased to have MSR drop by a few years ago and update us on his activities: https://www.librarything.com/topic/93107… (mehr)
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Cecrow | 1 weitere Rezension | Oct 7, 2015 | This slender but readable book deals with Viking history from the viewpoint of the story of the conversion of the Norse lands to Christianity. But this is no theological work. Instead, it is a concise summary of Viking history, told in a way that uses the best sources available at the time - ecclesiastical ones.
This book is in the mainstream of Guizot's thinking on history and civilization, which highlights the role of Christianity, not as a moral force but as an organizing one. In the first millennium, religion was as much about politics as it was about belief, and this book shows exactly how that worked in the Viking world.… (mehr)
This book is in the mainstream of Guizot's thinking on history and civilization, which highlights the role of Christianity, not as a moral force but as an organizing one. In the first millennium, religion was as much about politics as it was about belief, and this book shows exactly how that worked in the Viking world.… (mehr)
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RobertDay | Dec 1, 2009 | Book Description: New York: Galahad Books, 1980. Hard Cover. Very Fine/Very Fine. First American Edition. 194 pp, 11 " x 8 ¾", copy is in excellent condition, dj is protected by Mylar sleeve, profusely illustrated.
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Czrbr | Jun 7, 2010 | Dir gefällt vielleicht auch
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A fun story set in a fantastic Europe where other races abound. The grim-dark aspects reminded me of Tim Powers' The Drawing of the Dark.
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