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Seasons of War (Long Price Quartet #3-4)
The poets and their magical andat have protected the cities of the Khaiem against their rivals in Galt for generations. Otah, Khai of the Winter City of Machi, has tried for years to prepare his people for a future in which the andat can no longer be safely harnessed. But his warnings have been ignored, and now it's too late. A ruthless, charismatic Galtic general believes...more
Paperback, 674 pages
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by Orbit
(first published September 3rd 2009)
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The whole quarter is about having taking responsibilities, but also of "paying" the price these responsibilities have.
It is about having aspirations, but also of having to live with the actual consequences these aspirations have, and of how they differ from what we had imagined the consequences would be.
I have to say it does start slow in the first two books, especially in the first hundred pages of the one, where there is a sence that the whole story concerns a handful of persons, and concern...more
It is about having aspirations, but also of having to live with the actual consequences these aspirations have, and of how they differ from what we had imagined the consequences would be.
I have to say it does start slow in the first two books, especially in the first hundred pages of the one, where there is a sence that the whole story concerns a handful of persons, and concern...more
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There was this fantasy series I loved like a mad thing when I was about fourteen or so, but I won’t say which one as I don’t want to spoil anyone. There was one character in particular I was very fond of, a dashing young prince. The trilogy, among other things, followed Prince Dashing on various adventures until he saves the land and his lady love and lives happily every after.
But the author did not stop with just this trilogy, he went on to wri...more
There was this fantasy series I loved like a mad thing when I was about fourteen or so, but I won’t say which one as I don’t want to spoil anyone. There was one character in particular I was very fond of, a dashing young prince. The trilogy, among other things, followed Prince Dashing on various adventures until he saves the land and his lady love and lives happily every after.
But the author did not stop with just this trilogy, he went on to wri...more
I really enjoyed the first two parts of this series (comprised in Shadow and Betrayal), which introduced an interesting culture and setting for the story to play out in, and the whole concept of the andat. So, I was very pleased that Seasons of War lived up to expectations.
The writing was excellent, and I was quite often moved by the thoughtful prose which complimented the steadily unfolding story and the moral dilemmas which are presented, logical extensions of the previous stories. Like Shadow...more
The writing was excellent, and I was quite often moved by the thoughtful prose which complimented the steadily unfolding story and the moral dilemmas which are presented, logical extensions of the previous stories. Like Shadow...more
It was an okay read but less enjoyable than the first two books. The span of time between the four books keeps it interesting, in that the main characters mature, change and develop over the years, so you can follow the passage of time. I did not find the series particularly inspiring, however, but that was me. I've certainly read far worse.
Somewhere between KJ Parker's Engineer trilogy and Rothfuss' Kvothe.
Somewhat biased positively because I love seeing the improvement of a writer over the course of a work.
Also enjoyed the slightly different take on demon binding, the personal price and ingredients.
Somewhat biased positively because I love seeing the improvement of a writer over the course of a work.
Also enjoyed the slightly different take on demon binding, the personal price and ingredients.
The second omnibus to Daniel Abraham's The Long Price quartet collects the final two installments to the series and wow! While the first omnibus is in some ways a slow burn--establishing the situation, the characters, the various conflicts--this omnibus was just a page-turner for me from start to finish. Conflicts become more complex and many times it seems as if the characters have reached a dead end. I highly enjoyed the character development and interaction in these last two novels, they real...more
A fitting conclusion to the Long Price Quartet, and one of the best darn books I've read this year (and I do average 4 books a week). A meditation on the nature of power, of man vs. woman and of forgiveness. The epilogue is a kick in the gut (in a sad but good way).
The Long Price series is one of the best I've ever read. Its worldbuilding is solid, its magic system is inventive, and fully worked out. Moreover, the plot is completely unpredictable, and the story is centred around very strong (though not always likeable) characters. Some of the imagery in the novel was so inventive and such a pleasure to read that I couldn't stop talking about it to others.
I can't wait to read more of his work.
I can't wait to read more of his work.
Brilliant!! Without doubt one of the best set of books I have read!! Am gutted it is over!!
Jan 26, 2012
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Excellent, just excellent. My words won't do justice to this brilliant series. It got better with every book. The story was good, sad but hopeful. Must read book for me.
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Daniel Abraham is an American science fiction / fantasy author who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a graduate of Clarion West, and sometimes collaborates with George R. R. Martin, another New Mexico resident.
His short stories have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies. His novelette Flat Diane was nominated for the Nebula Award. His novelette The Cambist and Lord Iron: a Fairyt...more
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His short stories have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies. His novelette Flat Diane was nominated for the Nebula Award. His novelette The Cambist and Lord Iron: a Fairyt...more
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