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Ravensoul (Legends of the Raven #4)
by
James Barclay (Goodreads Author)
The unknown warrior thought his days with the Raven were long behind him, until Hirad Coldheart, dead for ten years knocks on his door ...The dead are not at rest. Something has travelled from far beyond the dimension which has Balaia and Calaius at its heart. It feeds off Manna. And without Manna all of Balaia and the spirit realms that surround it will collapse into noth...more
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(first published 2009)
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My bookshelf is filling up with books by the author James Barclay ever since i read 'Ravensoul' and apsolutely fell in love with his creative fantasy series, that is stunningly beautiful and captivating. It is a series that is in two seperate parts being 1). the chronicles of the raven and 2). the legends of the raven, which is an epic fantasy masterpiece that is completely origional and totally unique that really raises the standards for other authors of this particular genre to aspire to. Pack...more
I adore the Chronicles of, and Legends of the Raven series. They were the first series of books, other than Discworld, that really got me into the fantasy genre.
Without giving away any endings to the stories, I was *very* annoyed with the ending of Demonstorm. So annoyed, in fact, that I'd thrown the book across the room in anger (which resulted in my other half laughing at me, and advising me to read the ending again once I'd calmed down).
So I decided to take my other half's advise, and re-read...more
Without giving away any endings to the stories, I was *very* annoyed with the ending of Demonstorm. So annoyed, in fact, that I'd thrown the book across the room in anger (which resulted in my other half laughing at me, and advising me to read the ending again once I'd calmed down).
So I decided to take my other half's advise, and re-read...more
Never say never again….
At the end of the last Legends of the Raven book (Demonstorm) in 2004, things had got to a fairly satisfactory ending: though most of the Raven were dead (a Barclay trademark!), the world of Balaia was at peace, the multidimensional rift (which had been the cause of much of the previous disturbance) healed and the survivors of the Demonstorm had settled into relatively peaceful post-conflict occupations. Sol, the Unknown Warrior (and coincidentally First King of Balaia) wa...more
At the end of the last Legends of the Raven book (Demonstorm) in 2004, things had got to a fairly satisfactory ending: though most of the Raven were dead (a Barclay trademark!), the world of Balaia was at peace, the multidimensional rift (which had been the cause of much of the previous disturbance) healed and the survivors of the Demonstorm had settled into relatively peaceful post-conflict occupations. Sol, the Unknown Warrior (and coincidentally First King of Balaia) wa...more
The final book about the Raven has an even more original threat to the world then Demonstorm, as the threat isn't just to the dead dimension & Balaia, but to all dimensions in all universe's. The Raven set out to find a way to transport the entire population of the living & the dead to a new universe. The ending feels slightly rushed though, which reduces the overall feel of the book, but otherwise it is just as good a story as the rest of the Raven books
Like many reviewers that I've read, I do not think this was the best of the series. It took me a while to get back into the Raven considering the end of he previous book. That being said, by about 100 pages in I was hooked again and loving another instalment of the Raven. The pace is breathtaking. Knowing Barclay's past, the destiny of every character was in doubt. A satisfying end. Also one of the most emotional of the entire series. Great to read another, if final chapter of the Raven.
Quite nice, a typical yet not so typical fantasy. I haven't read the previous 3 books, yet that didn't give me issues following the plot. The characters are very interesting and not the average cliche heroes. The premise is interesting as well, because there is no clear cut victory or secret weapon to oust the enemy, this book details that some battles cannot be won, and one must flee in order to survive.
Another triumph for both Barclay and the Raven. This tale I found to be emotive, but again a book I had trouble putting down. Wanting to be absorbed in his world and the battles the Raven faced and torn between not wanting the story to end.
For me that's the mark of an incredible piece of writing.
For me that's the mark of an incredible piece of writing.
If you're reading this review, I'm assuming you've read the other 6 books in James Barclay's Raven series. This one is kind of an afterthought—we all thought we were done with the Raven after the seeming finality of DemonStorm.
RavenSoul doesn't retroactively change any of that, it just continues where DemonStorm left off, and brings us to a whole new conclusion. I think it takes a certain expertise to pull off a book of this calibre and make it not seem like just a spin-off or an attempted cash-...more
RavenSoul doesn't retroactively change any of that, it just continues where DemonStorm left off, and brings us to a whole new conclusion. I think it takes a certain expertise to pull off a book of this calibre and make it not seem like just a spin-off or an attempted cash-...more
mmmm.... for any Drawn togheter fans, out there... This book is like the DT movie. it brings back everyone... and kind of make sure the franchise can't go anywhere else. And I can't help thinking that if we didn't have the 6 books to make each character so strong and defined, this book would be really disappointing. I didn't like the whole Fantasy vs Sci-Fi; didn't buy it at all. That being said, the book got me a few times teared eyes. Barclay was able to really get us attached to Hirad, Sol, D...more
Oh Yes !! such a run-away conclusion to the Raven.
So very much like David Gemmell, it's no wonder that Barclay has taken up the mantle.
Page-turning, on the edge-of-your-seat novel; never letting up; satisfying to the end.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
So very much like David Gemmell, it's no wonder that Barclay has taken up the mantle.
Page-turning, on the edge-of-your-seat novel; never letting up; satisfying to the end.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
A book too far really - I love the Raven but this just seemed like an afterthought. I did like the ending though - almost as as good as the ending of the previous book - but he should have picked one or the other.
i cant really say much - i'm a total Raven fangirl, and this new book made me SQUEE.
a fitting conclusion - although i hope not the end.
a fitting conclusion - although i hope not the end.
Was a bit of a strange way to keep the story going. Should have had some of the old raven (Richmond, Talan and Hirad's old besty)
Jun 27, 2011
Andy
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a suitable conclusion to the Raven series. Full of action. Some plot points were telegraphed ahead of time, but all loose ends tied up.
A book too far. A very fitting end to the story of the Raven but it felt tacked on. Demonstorm left Balaia at an appropriate end. The addition of the Garonin and the return of previous raven members just felt like a way to squeeze a little bit more from the story as a whole. The ending however was very satisfying, but I feel it could have been worked into the ending of Demonstorm.
Great last book for the Raven series and tying in very nicely with the Elf series.
Well written but a little "this is the last scene of the musical let's bring everybody back on stage".
Great ending to the Raven saga! Very much enjoyed!
Jun 15, 2013
Nicky
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Jun 12, 2013
Jenna
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May 24, 2013
Samir Naji
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