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The Last of the Renshai (Renshai Trilogy #1)
First in a bold, magical trilogy of a world living in the shadow of an ancient prophecy of war. Enemies band together to attack the Renshai, the mightiest, most hated and feared of all warrior races. One Renshai escapes, determined to keep the memory of his people alive and to claim his vengeance on the slayers of his race.
Paperback, 629 pages
Published
January 7th 1992
by DAW
(first published January 1st 1992)
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c1992. FWFTB: Northlands, prophecy, sorcery, warrior, vengeance. A fantasy of its time really. Not sure why but these very lengthy books are now more off putting than they used to be. At least with e-readers, you do not have this immediate perception. But then again, some e-books seem never ending. Interestingly, one of the characters is sort of wheelchair bound and this makes for a slightly different USP. There is not a terribly huge amount of humour in this book but it is well written, cpativa...more
The best swordfighting scenes I've ever read. A brilliant series, I even like the norse mythology the book involves. The lead character is one of the coolest you'll read about but it's not such a straightforward book
I own and have read this three-book series before, but I admit there's a lot I didn't remember about the story in re-reading it. I have a soft spot for Norse mythology, but the Renshai mythos is unique in its own ways. Great story, many twists and turns, lots of battle sequences.
I don't remember a tremendous amount about this series, only that I devoured it and fell in love with the characters. It's another series I need to pick up again and find out if it really is as good as I remembered it being.
I found this to be a typical fantasy book -- though a little more violent than most. Strangers join together in adventure to fulfill a prophesy, etc., etc., etc. Good for some mindless entertainment.
This is the series that introduced me to fantasy novels. I still love it to this day. The story is based on Norse mythology, the heroes are larger than life and the story is compelling.
Avid fantasy reader.. LOVED the Norse Mythology spin. Different style of magic system (much appreciated) since I am worn out on the same run-of-the-mill shit. Refreshing characters and sword fighting scenes, and what? A disabled sword master? Awesome.
Beautiful Series. Another of my most highly recommended Fantasy Series.
Offered a few unique ideas, but never took advantage of them and otherwise effectively buried its good points under unlikable characters, a meandering plot, and a severe anticlimax.
This was an excellent book. The heroes where unpredictable and different than most main characters. I found myself wanting one of the main characters to get back what he lost. but if he did, this would not have been the story it was. I also like that the Great War was more in the back ground and the story was more about the people in it. Although I found the Great War not so great. It seemed like more of a small battle. None the less this book left me wanting more. i am definitely picking up boo...more
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So meh... About 3/4 of the way through, I really stopped caring what happened to any of the characters... WAY too much complaining and self-pity... Had potential, failed to deliver.
This is poor reading. I got through the first 45 pages but there were too many logic holes and problems with it to continue.
Pacing and characterization of the main character were average to poor.
If you want real fantasy, read Tolkien or George Martin or Tad Williams or even some of the better DRAGONLANCE.
Not this.
Pacing and characterization of the main character were average to poor.
If you want real fantasy, read Tolkien or George Martin or Tad Williams or even some of the better DRAGONLANCE.
Not this.
If you like swords at all you'll love these books. I'm not a fan of weapons myself, just good fantasy. These books were an interesting twist on mythology.
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Mickey Zucker Reichert (pseudonym for Miriam Susan Zucker Reichert) is an American fantasy fiction author of several best selling novels. Perhaps her most famous work is the epic Renshai series, which offers an intriguing perspective on traditional Norse mythology. She is also a parent and paediatrician with a soft spot for critters great and small. She has been known care for a veritable zoo of c...more
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