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February 3rd 2009
by DAW
(first published February 5th 2008)
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Paperback, 624 pages
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075640536X
(isbn13: 9780756405366)
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The breathtaking first novel in a brilliant new fantasy series
A masterwork of fantasy, The Nessantico Cycle is the epic tale of an empire at its heigh…more
A masterwork of fantasy, The Nessantico Cycle is the epic tale of an empire at its heigh…more
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Read in March, 2008
A Magic of Twilight by S L Farrell
Book 1 of the Nessantico Cycle
Published by DAW Books
Published February 2008
ISBN: 9780756404666
624 pages
You know, there’s an essay to be written somewhere about the influence of history on Fantasy writers. Its influence is often rather clear. The usual template is the medieval model, with the societal trimmings and hierarchy throughout many Fantasy classics. Examples are too numerous to count.
For man...more
Book 1 of the Nessantico Cycle
Published by DAW Books
Published February 2008
ISBN: 9780756404666
624 pages
You know, there’s an essay to be written somewhere about the influence of history on Fantasy writers. Its influence is often rather clear. The usual template is the medieval model, with the societal trimmings and hierarchy throughout many Fantasy classics. Examples are too numerous to count.
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A Magic of Twilight by S L Farrell
Book 1 of the Nessantico Cycle
Published by DAW Books
Published February 2008
ISBN: 9780756404666
624 pages
You know, there’s an essay to be written somewhere about the influence of history on Fantasy writers. Its influence is often rather clear. The usual template is the medieval model, with the societal trimmings and hierarchy throughout many Fantasy classics. Examples are too numerous to count.
For many, how...more
Book 1 of the Nessantico Cycle
Published by DAW Books
Published February 2008
ISBN: 9780756404666
624 pages
You know, there’s an essay to be written somewhere about the influence of history on Fantasy writers. Its influence is often rather clear. The usual template is the medieval model, with the societal trimmings and hierarchy throughout many Fantasy classics. Examples are too numerous to count.
For many, how...more
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Read in March, 2009
I have one phrase for this book: Fantasy Word Salad. I’m sure there’s a more traditional term for the phenomenon, as it’s ridiculously common in fantasy, but if there is, it’s slipped my mind. All you need to know is that this is one of those books that has new words for almost everything and it is completely overwhelming. In addition to all the relevant titles and locations one needs to absorb, the naming conventions of the nobility (all their names start with cu’, ca’, or ci’) ma...more
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Read in January, 2009
Excellent start to an epic trilogy about faith, magic, power set in an intriguing Italian like decadent city Nessantico that rules an empire on the point of collapse.
The book takes a while to get into, but there is a detailed glossary that helps ease the transition into the familiar and yet strange world of Nessantico, and then it follows a fairly conventional fantasy plot, though with no side that can be said it's "right".
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Read in December, 2009
More like two and a half stars for me. There were some fairly interesting characters in the story, but the plot was just okay. In fact, I seem to recall the characters very well, but I don't quite remember the plot except in a very general way. The Queen of Nessantico has held on to the longest reign of peace in history through a lifetime of deft politics and ruthlessness. Her power is on the wane, however. That, combined with barely controlled surges in religious violence provide an opening ...more
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Read in September, 2008
I heard that some reviewers bitched about the apostrophes in the names in this book. I assume said reviewers have no friends of Italian, French, or Irish decent. Sheesh.
The city, the empire really, is Nessantico, ruled for years by Kraljica Marguerite. There's been peace for most of her reign. But trouble brews in some of the outlying areas. The leader of the military has decided that he, not Marguerite's son, should become heir to the throne and plans to prove it.
There'...more
The city, the empire really, is Nessantico, ruled for years by Kraljica Marguerite. There's been peace for most of her reign. But trouble brews in some of the outlying areas. The leader of the military has decided that he, not Marguerite's son, should become heir to the throne and plans to prove it.
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Read in January, 2009
The first in a new series called the Nessantico Cycle, this fantasy melds religion and magic in imaginative and thought-provoking ways. Lots of parallels to various issues, times, and places in our history, the most obvious being the role of Catholicism. There is enough here to hold most readers' interest, but more careful (and subtle) character development would have enhanced my enjoyment of the intricate plot.
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It's a fun easy read and I look forward to reading the next couple. Is it the most original mind blowing thing out there? Not really.
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Read in September, 2008
I'm usually wary of new series, especially when they're not yet complete, but I gave this one a try and I'm glad I did. After some initial getting used to the world and the language, I found this story and these characters compelling. I liked the way it was told through the different characters, giving all sides of the story. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
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Read in October, 2008
I almost didnt finish this book. I hate books that are filled with names of people and places which are very difficult to pronounce (eg: O'Teni cu'Seranta or Numetodo ci'Vliomani)
I am glad that I pushed through though because I did enjoy the story and was delighted to find it's a series. I am looking forward to reading more of this storyline.
I am glad that I pushed through though because I did enjoy the story and was delighted to find it's a series. I am looking forward to reading more of this storyline.
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Read in May, 2008
Enjoyed ok, but it didn't blow me away, and it didn't really bother me to put it down.
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