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Guardians of the Keep (The Bridge of D'Arnath #2)
by
Carol Berg (Goodreads Author)
For ten years, the noblewoman Seriana lived in exile, believing her husband Karon was dead, executed for practicing sorcery. But now she learns his soul has been anchored to this world by magic. He has been restored to life-though his memories of Seri are gone. When Seri's nephew is kidnapped-and a dark family secret comes to light-the two strangers will have to join toget...more
Paperback, 528 pages
Published
September 7th 2004
by Roc
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Mar 14, 2010
Lynne
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of "smart" fantasy
Recommended to Lynne by:
husband
Shelves:
fantasy-sci-fi
I started The Soul Weaver this morning, and it's all I can do to get other things done and not just immerse myself in the book all day.
I'm still annoyed by the names of the characters and places, as if nobody will take your work seriously if the names aren't as weird/exotic as possible, and when Berg's descriptions aren't wonderful, they're a little overwrought. The road to hell is paved with adverbs; the ninth circle is paved with the word "very."
But the plot is interesting and complex, her pa...more
I'm still annoyed by the names of the characters and places, as if nobody will take your work seriously if the names aren't as weird/exotic as possible, and when Berg's descriptions aren't wonderful, they're a little overwrought. The road to hell is paved with adverbs; the ninth circle is paved with the word "very."
But the plot is interesting and complex, her pa...more
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This is one of the rare sequels that not only holds up to the quality of the first book, but makes it even better. Carol Berg keeps true to the characters from Son of Avonar, and builds on them to create a new/continuing adventure. I loved the additional action in Guardian of the Keep, and LOVED the twist on an event from the first book (no spoilers ^_^). In short, the characters are awesome, the writing is beautiful, and the plot doesn't let you go even after the book ends.
Okay, another book in a non-favorite series by a favorite author. Too much tell-not-show, floating backstory that comes after the relevant events..."Had you known everything I should have shown you throughout the book, this event would not have been as shocking!" Like getting the clues only after the solution is revealed. It's really hard to get involved with Karon here. I liked the Zhev'Na sequences, though.
The second book of the series introduces another major character - Gerrick - and Berg brilliantly chronicles his corruption by the Lords of Zhev'Na. Meanwhile, our main characters from book one - Karon, Seriana, and Paulo - continue to grow and evolve as they attempt to save Gerrick from his fate. This was my favorite book of the series.
Like the first in this series, Guardians of the keep of amazing. It was interesting in that the narrator changed. The first book was told by one girl, while this book was told by many, each chapter rotating to a new perspective. Like the first book, I would recommend it to everyone.
I figured this series would become mediocre as it goes on, but if the second installment is any indication, I've been proven wrong. Berg's understanding of adolescent boys is at the heart of this novel--in fact it gives the novel heart amidst a swirling chaos of tragedy and action filled adventure.
My favorite book in the series. I don't often "buy" into love stories in some books... But this one had me. And I found the rest of the book so engaging (the rescue and all that) I could not put it down. Finished it in one day.
didn;t resonate like the first book. i didn't like the multiple povs that rehash events because they slow down the pace too much.
I love that the storyline went somewhere/place after the first book. I love a good desert adventure for a sequel.
I really enjoyed this one. It kept me on the edge of my seat pretty much the whole time. There were times when I wanted to throw it across the room, but I think the book has to be pretty good to bring out such an emotional reaction in me. Sometimes I wish the characters were real people so I could tell them off for being so damn stupid.
There were a few things I thought could be improved - (view spoiler), but overall,...more
There were a few things I thought could be improved - (view spoiler), but overall,...more
a little slow. a little obvious. very harsh. people die and evil is revealed. and we're not done yet.
I didn't like it as well as the first one, but the quartet does pick up with the last two.
Sep 24, 2010
Susan Schuenemeyer
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it was a good read, however it took until almost the end of the book to really pick up the pace. Slow going for about 2/3rds off the book.
Stayed up all night to finish this one. Excellent.
Overall an enjoyable book. Needing to rescue a kidnapped son is definitely a compelling idea and for the most part it was carried off well.
Holy crap! It's 3:30am, I have to be at work in 4 hours, and all I can think about is this book I've just finished. The 1st book in the series, "Son of D'Avonar," was ok, but rather blah. I read it several years ago, and only picked up the sequel at a friend's urging. (Also after enjoying Berg's latest books.) This is epic fantasy at its best. I think no one is better than Carol Berg at getting inside the head of a person being filled with darkness, their struggle against it, and eventual loss (...more
Jul 12, 2009
Alicia
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Can't remember
...but it was same-y.
I think this book would have been a lot better had there been less telling.
The first third of the book, and the last quarter, are amazing. The middle is too much rehashing of what has gone before. I look forward to the next two books, but this book is not as good as the first one.
I loved this book read it every free moment I had, lived the plot and am really liking the characters
Carol Berg amazes me on everybook, with vivacous and luscious characters and universe, and amazing new perspectives of life. This book contains values of friendship, loyalty, and love, which breeds wonderful happiness and hope inside of me.
Sadly, I had this book completely figured out by page 100 so then it was just a matter of watching the high school chemistry experiment come to its expected ending. Pretty typical of a Book Two in a series. Too bad the main characters ended up falling into very generic roles, because they seemed more interesting in the first book.
I liked this about as well as the first book (which is to say, a lot), but was a little disappointed by the antagonists. They didn't seem harsh enough. Anyway, I think this book was better written than the first; I especially enjoyed the changing points of view split up by chapter. #3 is on the to-read list.
a bit predictable, but still a good story. on to book 3.
I accidentally picked up book 2 of the trilogy before book 1 -- it was a used-bookstore find -- but it stands perfectly well on its own after a rough first chapter figuring out wtf is going on, and I love Carol Berg's writing and worldbuilding.
i love love love this series. i can't wait to get my hands on the third one!
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Carol Berg is the author of the epic fantasy
The Books of the Rai-kirah, The Bridge of D'Arnath Quartet, the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award winning Lighthouse Duet - Flesh and Spirit and Breath and Bone - the standalone novel Song of the Beast , and the three novels of the Collegia Magica.
Berg holds a degree in mathematics from Rice University, and a degree in computer science from the University of Col...more
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The Books of the Rai-kirah, The Bridge of D'Arnath Quartet, the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award winning Lighthouse Duet - Flesh and Spirit and Breath and Bone - the standalone novel Song of the Beast , and the three novels of the Collegia Magica.
Berg holds a degree in mathematics from Rice University, and a degree in computer science from the University of Col...more
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