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Imager's Challenge (Imager Portfolio, #2)
by L.E. Modesitt Jr. (Goodreads Author), William Dufris
by L.E. Modesitt Jr. (Goodreads Author), William Dufris
This is I believe an exceptional series (for brain candy that is) and I'm enjoying it immensely. I considered going down to 4 stars on this one as it probably hit 4.5 rather than a full five in some ways... but in the end decided that for "enjoyment factor" it gets a 5.
I will mention a couple of "niggling flaws" in a moment below a spoiler warning, but they are tiny. Overall, (as said) a good book. We follow the adventures of "our hero" through the trials and tribulations of being a (now master) Imager. He is after events in the first book, so public a figure (something in itself that Imagers try to avoid)that he must do "something else" other than what he'd been doing, so what might that be? Why Liaison with the Patrol of course... as you can imagine, things don't stay calm on the "Patroler" front for long.
More of Modesitt's solid writing here, characters who stay true to themselves in a well crafted world.
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*** SPOILER WARNING, DO NOT READ BEYOND THIS LINE SPOILER WARNING ***
The only thing that "bugged me" just a little about the book was it got a little repetitive when it came to the "fantasy religion" of the hero. I'm a little burned out on attempted exploration of actual religion through the ones I find in fantasy stories anyway, though as long as there are writers there will be such. Here Rhennthyl the main character often goes to the "Samedi" "services" either with his parents or on Imager Isle and almost each time he reflects on the dichotomy of liking a homily or a tenet of the religion while he's not sure he believes in the god. Finally I was tired...had Rhen actually been able to hear me I'd have told him I get it...you're agnostic. You aren't sure, okay, I understand. But it's a small thing and easily read over if, like me you got a little burned out on that portion of the book, and want to move on.
I mentioned "Samedi" in the last paragraph. Modesitt has named the days of the week here along with the (10) months of the year. He refers to time in "glasses" (I assume about an hour) and "glints" (not really sure here, seems to be about the time it would take to saddle a horse?)... All this and other touches are (I think) positive and add to the reality of the world without bogging the reader down.
I like the book, the series, and have the third reserved at the library. Hope it gets "processed" quickly. :)
I ended up buying it...couldn't wait.
I will mention a couple of "niggling flaws" in a moment below a spoiler warning, but they are tiny. Overall, (as said) a good book. We follow the adventures of "our hero" through the trials and tribulations of being a (now master) Imager. He is after events in the first book, so public a figure (something in itself that Imagers try to avoid)that he must do "something else" other than what he'd been doing, so what might that be? Why Liaison with the Patrol of course... as you can imagine, things don't stay calm on the "Patroler" front for long.
More of Modesitt's solid writing here, characters who stay true to themselves in a well crafted world.
***************** WARNING SPOILER BELOW WARNING ************************
*** SPOILER WARNING, DO NOT READ BEYOND THIS LINE SPOILER WARNING ***
The only thing that "bugged me" just a little about the book was it got a little repetitive when it came to the "fantasy religion" of the hero. I'm a little burned out on attempted exploration of actual religion through the ones I find in fantasy stories anyway, though as long as there are writers there will be such. Here Rhennthyl the main character often goes to the "Samedi" "services" either with his parents or on Imager Isle and almost each time he reflects on the dichotomy of liking a homily or a tenet of the religion while he's not sure he believes in the god. Finally I was tired...had Rhen actually been able to hear me I'd have told him I get it...you're agnostic. You aren't sure, okay, I understand. But it's a small thing and easily read over if, like me you got a little burned out on that portion of the book, and want to move on.
I mentioned "Samedi" in the last paragraph. Modesitt has named the days of the week here along with the (10) months of the year. He refers to time in "glasses" (I assume about an hour) and "glints" (not really sure here, seems to be about the time it would take to saddle a horse?)... All this and other touches are (I think) positive and add to the reality of the world without bogging the reader down.
I like the book, the series, and have the third reserved at the library. Hope it gets "processed" quickly. :)
I ended up buying it...couldn't wait.
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