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The Hungering Saga #1-3
The Hungering Saga Complete
The Hungering Saga Complete is a collection of three highly rated dark fantasy novels chronicling the life of Lowin, a young scribe taken from his mundane existence and twisted by dark magics into a machine of war. He must combat the monsters that dwell within himself, even as he is forced to do physical battle with a devouring horde from beyond the reaches of the sea. At constant war both within and without, Lowin struggles to hold onto that which he holds dear, even as he witnesses it all falling away from him. As strong as he is, can he hold onto his humanity, or will it be swept up by the demons that wander the dark places of his mind, and haunt the shadows at his back?
666 pages, Paperback
First published March 3, 2011
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Heath Pfaff
14 books62 followersHeath Pfaff is an author who lives in rural, western New York. He was born in a small town, and spent a good potion of his life growing up all over the world as part of a military family. He is married, and has armloads of cats and a dog named Eris.
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April 22, 2013
I have a difficult time rating this one. The story is four stars - good world building, well developed characters, plenty of twists and turns, interesting but not excessively used magic system, and it keeps your attention. The story rarely dragged. I enjoyed the story.
However, it is thoroughly ruined by the sheer quantity of editorial/proofreading errors. I highlighted plenty of examples for the purpose of quoting them, and giving the author hell for each one individually, but I thought better of it. Instead I'll just hit some of the highlights ... er ... lowlights, if you please. Using "then" instead of "than", several times. Plenty of missing words in sentences ("... he was lingering very death"). Really? Several times using "it's" instead of "its". Use of plural nouns where singular nouns were indicated. C'mon. You were supposed to learn that by 8th grade at the latest. Lots of really screwed up sentences ("His eyes meat those or Reamis ..." HUH? How about "His eyes met those of Reamis" instead? Make more sense? Yeah, I thought it might. The author getting confused about his own characters ("The chieftain led Uwian to the center of the clearing"). Um ... Uwian IS the chieftain. Use of the wrong words ("... remain behind to support the ground troupes.") Try TROOPS, man. Using "site" instead of "sight". Using "loosing" instead of "losing". Using "manor" instead of "manner." And this one: "... the crew of the ship gave us a wide birth." Well, that sounds painful. Oh, and not a single chapter number to be found. Not a damned one.
I could go on. And on and on and on. But I think you get the idea by now. A few mistakes are, sadly, expected in this day and age, but there are just way too many in this trilogy. So I knocked two stars off for the complete lack of proper editing and/or proofreading. I'm really surprised I finished the book. So, to the author: HIRE A COMPETENT EDITOR NEXT TIME! Or at least an adequate proofreader. I'm available, and I'm not expensive!
However, it is thoroughly ruined by the sheer quantity of editorial/proofreading errors. I highlighted plenty of examples for the purpose of quoting them, and giving the author hell for each one individually, but I thought better of it. Instead I'll just hit some of the highlights ... er ... lowlights, if you please. Using "then" instead of "than", several times. Plenty of missing words in sentences ("... he was lingering very death"). Really? Several times using "it's" instead of "its". Use of plural nouns where singular nouns were indicated. C'mon. You were supposed to learn that by 8th grade at the latest. Lots of really screwed up sentences ("His eyes meat those or Reamis ..." HUH? How about "His eyes met those of Reamis" instead? Make more sense? Yeah, I thought it might. The author getting confused about his own characters ("The chieftain led Uwian to the center of the clearing"). Um ... Uwian IS the chieftain. Use of the wrong words ("... remain behind to support the ground troupes.") Try TROOPS, man. Using "site" instead of "sight". Using "loosing" instead of "losing". Using "manor" instead of "manner." And this one: "... the crew of the ship gave us a wide birth." Well, that sounds painful. Oh, and not a single chapter number to be found. Not a damned one.
I could go on. And on and on and on. But I think you get the idea by now. A few mistakes are, sadly, expected in this day and age, but there are just way too many in this trilogy. So I knocked two stars off for the complete lack of proper editing and/or proofreading. I'm really surprised I finished the book. So, to the author: HIRE A COMPETENT EDITOR NEXT TIME! Or at least an adequate proofreader. I'm available, and I'm not expensive!
September 26, 2013
This series makes me sad, as I really really wanted to like it. It started out very strong, with a fascinating world and interesting characters... but I regret to say that what started out great just didn't quite stay that way.
Book 1 was fascinating and engaging. It wilted a bit toward the end, but I would give it three and a half stars.
Book 2 started out weak, but ended with a fantastic final battle. I would give it three.
Book 3 was a huge letdown. Where the author was trying to impart the weight of Noble's life choices, good and bad, and the inner turmoil he was going through, it mostly fell flat. I kept hoping that he could recapture the magic that worked so well in the first books, but the author's tendency to start storylines and then just drop them became more and more frustrating.
The editing was poor, yes, but the grammatical issues didn't bother me as much as greater plot issues and pacing did. This book read like fanfiction- written by an amateur, without anyone looking it over to make sure the plot pacing worked, that the characters motivations made sense.
Book three also ruined one of my favorite characters, turning an amazing warrior into an annoying brat, and thus something else for our hero to emo over. Very disappointing.
There were many plot holes and loose ends left at the end of this series. One could argue that, as the series is written in first person limited, that these were details that were never learned by our POV character. However, overall these issues seemed more forgotten, pushed aside, or just that the author didn't want to have to come up with a decent explanation himself, and found it easier not to bother.
I found myself very disappointed when I finished this series- I feel that a more experienced author could have done far more with this fascinating world full of untapped potential.
Book 1 was fascinating and engaging. It wilted a bit toward the end, but I would give it three and a half stars.
Book 2 started out weak, but ended with a fantastic final battle. I would give it three.
Book 3 was a huge letdown. Where the author was trying to impart the weight of Noble's life choices, good and bad, and the inner turmoil he was going through, it mostly fell flat. I kept hoping that he could recapture the magic that worked so well in the first books, but the author's tendency to start storylines and then just drop them became more and more frustrating.
The editing was poor, yes, but the grammatical issues didn't bother me as much as greater plot issues and pacing did. This book read like fanfiction- written by an amateur, without anyone looking it over to make sure the plot pacing worked, that the characters motivations made sense.
Book three also ruined one of my favorite characters, turning an amazing warrior into an annoying brat, and thus something else for our hero to emo over. Very disappointing.
There were many plot holes and loose ends left at the end of this series. One could argue that, as the series is written in first person limited, that these were details that were never learned by our POV character. However, overall these issues seemed more forgotten, pushed aside, or just that the author didn't want to have to come up with a decent explanation himself, and found it easier not to bother.
I found myself very disappointed when I finished this series- I feel that a more experienced author could have done far more with this fascinating world full of untapped potential.
April 14, 2012
This book is representative of a new generation of books. There are lots of self-published books available that are available either only as ebooks, or with ebooks as a primary option. Pfaff created a powerful, colorful, engaging world filled with characters with real personalities. While I sometimes wanted to slap the lead character, Lowin, for his indecision (or his decision), I did feel that I got to know him through the course of the book. On the other hand, some of the characters were pretty shallow or inconsistent.
As to this being representative of a new generation, the problem I had with this - and what contributed to it being four stars rather than five - was the editing. There were situations where the wrong word was used, or extra words were left in, or grammar was just not there. While this didn't prevent me from devouring this book, it did raise the point that professional (or even good amateur) editors provide a valuable service.
So I recommend this wholeheartedly, even with the little blips. It's a great read, thoroughly engaging, and filled with color and life.
As to this being representative of a new generation, the problem I had with this - and what contributed to it being four stars rather than five - was the editing. There were situations where the wrong word was used, or extra words were left in, or grammar was just not there. While this didn't prevent me from devouring this book, it did raise the point that professional (or even good amateur) editors provide a valuable service.
So I recommend this wholeheartedly, even with the little blips. It's a great read, thoroughly engaging, and filled with color and life.
May 22, 2012
This series was a pleasure to read. The characters were endearing, the world creative, and the plot well done. The editing (or lack of editing) did bug me a bit... little things like using "roll" instead of "role" can be understood in context, but I find them annoying. As far as content, you could do far worse than this series. Snow's memory loss was slightly disappointing because I liked her far better tough, but it serves a purpose, and I love a happy ending.
September 9, 2012
I forced myself to finish this simply because I desperately wanted it to improve. What a waste of time.
Internally inconsistent to its own theme - I won't spoil it for anyone who actually enjoys it for some reason, but let me just mention "remarkable self-healing powers" as a clue.
Perhaps I expected too much and should have been more circumspect before purchasing. Young adult target audience perhaps (although some references to sexual content would seem to break this overall age target).
Internally inconsistent to its own theme - I won't spoil it for anyone who actually enjoys it for some reason, but let me just mention "remarkable self-healing powers" as a clue.
Perhaps I expected too much and should have been more circumspect before purchasing. Young adult target audience perhaps (although some references to sexual content would seem to break this overall age target).
January 5, 2013
I just sat back and let the story take me. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I try to find characters that I can identify with, feel their pain through struggles and watch them grow. This book did just that for me and more.
March 4, 2013
I just loved this series. The story line was original, at least to me. I simply loved the ending. I was so happy it didnt seem rushed. Though I did want to see the old Malice return, I was happy with how she turned out.
November 19, 2012
excellent book...kept me on pins and needles
January 21, 2014
I really liked this book series the first time around. The world development, character creation, and overarching plot all went over very well.
I started to run into problems when I read it again.
Something had been bothering me after I finished reading it the first time, but I couldn't put my finger on it... so I read it again, paying a little more attention this time.
I got most of the way through book two before it finally occurred to me that I could help but see the main character (won't name names because of spoilers) and even a few side/supporting characters, as nothing but selfish bastards.
After that, everything that the main character did led me to question his actions, planting doubt in my mind that he really knew what he was doing. A lot of it began to make no sense to me. He would run off in a random direction without a plan of action, intelligence about that direction, knowledge of his friends/allies/enemies, or even stopping to think about why the hell he was doing so. If he had been even a little more considerate of his surroundings and potential allies, or consulted anyone who he trusted about what to do, then a lot of issues would have been easily avoided.
But because he fails to do so, I felt left out of most of the world that was not Noble. A lot of the worlds politics, situation, standing on common ideas, events, and ideals, were simply left out, because Noble wanted nothing to do with it, and so ignored it to the point of creating a feeling of blindness in that area whenever it could have been useful to know what the hell is going on.
Despite this, I will still give it the rating it earned on my first impression, because honestly, I read for entertainment and furthering my imagination in every conceivable direction, and that is what it earned on that standing.
I started to run into problems when I read it again.
Something had been bothering me after I finished reading it the first time, but I couldn't put my finger on it... so I read it again, paying a little more attention this time.
I got most of the way through book two before it finally occurred to me that I could help but see the main character (won't name names because of spoilers) and even a few side/supporting characters, as nothing but selfish bastards.
After that, everything that the main character did led me to question his actions, planting doubt in my mind that he really knew what he was doing. A lot of it began to make no sense to me. He would run off in a random direction without a plan of action, intelligence about that direction, knowledge of his friends/allies/enemies, or even stopping to think about why the hell he was doing so. If he had been even a little more considerate of his surroundings and potential allies, or consulted anyone who he trusted about what to do, then a lot of issues would have been easily avoided.
But because he fails to do so, I felt left out of most of the world that was not Noble. A lot of the worlds politics, situation, standing on common ideas, events, and ideals, were simply left out, because Noble wanted nothing to do with it, and so ignored it to the point of creating a feeling of blindness in that area whenever it could have been useful to know what the hell is going on.
Despite this, I will still give it the rating it earned on my first impression, because honestly, I read for entertainment and furthering my imagination in every conceivable direction, and that is what it earned on that standing.
March 3, 2015
I really enjoyed these three books. I was not expecting much from the hungering saga, i bought it for my kindle on a wim and it cost less than £1 so i was supprised at how much i enjoyed it. Through the entire saga the books stick to one point of view character the main character lowin/noble which i found really refreshing. All to often there is too much change between books in regards to point of view characters and that sometimes really annoys me, either there are too many point of view characters and its hard to keep on track with the storyline or there is so much shifting between points of view characters every chapter that there is no flow to the book. I am glad that this book stayed true to what it started as just the one point view and stayed like that through all three books. I dont mind if a series or trilogy starts with multiple points of view and keeps going, but when a series or trilogy starts with one point of view in the first book then adds more points of view in later books it really annoys me. Anyway rant over back to what i thought of this saga. It was really interesting, the story was good, there was love, death, betrayal, some funny moments and alot more death and killing. It was well wrote and kept me intrigued all the way through i would reccomend this to anyone. I did have large break between starting this book and picking it up again, other books got in the way aswell as work and other things but i am glad i continued with this saga.
August 14, 2016
awesome. not predictable. Unique.
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September 2, 2019
I listened to the Audible version and in doing so, I missed any editing issues.
I have never read/listened to a Heath Pfaff book in my life, but you can bet I would love to hear or read more!! This was an intricate fantasy with a lot of action and a lot of love. The depth of Loewen's character is astounding. He expresses his confusion, his love, his anger, his torment and his guilt with honesty and a searching attitude. It is amazing the depth of his guilt over those that die, not only by his hands, but as a result of actions he is forced into.
Then you have those who love him and believe in him and the strength which they provide him.
It is a beautifully written storyline with in depth great and, yes, sometimes evil, characters. It is a study of human and animal natures.
Paul McSorley has done a remarkable job with maintaining characters in all their various voices. Often times voices enhanced by the same characters. It is a testament towards his abilities and professionalism. This will stand as a perfect performance for anyone requesting an example of his work as it was in depth and awesome!
Awesome job collaboration between Heath and Paul.
I have never read/listened to a Heath Pfaff book in my life, but you can bet I would love to hear or read more!! This was an intricate fantasy with a lot of action and a lot of love. The depth of Loewen's character is astounding. He expresses his confusion, his love, his anger, his torment and his guilt with honesty and a searching attitude. It is amazing the depth of his guilt over those that die, not only by his hands, but as a result of actions he is forced into.
Then you have those who love him and believe in him and the strength which they provide him.
It is a beautifully written storyline with in depth great and, yes, sometimes evil, characters. It is a study of human and animal natures.
Paul McSorley has done a remarkable job with maintaining characters in all their various voices. Often times voices enhanced by the same characters. It is a testament towards his abilities and professionalism. This will stand as a perfect performance for anyone requesting an example of his work as it was in depth and awesome!
Awesome job collaboration between Heath and Paul.
July 27, 2017
This is a set of three books released as one, and I'm so glad they were! The story and characters are gripping, the world building is excellent, and you certainly don't want to wait for the next instalment.
The story is told from Lowin's perspective, and it starts with him writing it down like a diary/story. It is rich in detail and action, jam-packed with intrigue from start to finish. Loads of characters to enjoy and mistrust.
There are no chapters in these books, and I know that some have complained about that. For me, it made no difference at all. I was swept away with the story. The only time it became an issue was when I was trying to find a place to stop so I could do something (like eat or sleep). Trust me, there are no 'good' places to stop, because it's all good.
This is a book of opposites, and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. Every word! I have no hesitation in recommending this.
The story is told from Lowin's perspective, and it starts with him writing it down like a diary/story. It is rich in detail and action, jam-packed with intrigue from start to finish. Loads of characters to enjoy and mistrust.
There are no chapters in these books, and I know that some have complained about that. For me, it made no difference at all. I was swept away with the story. The only time it became an issue was when I was trying to find a place to stop so I could do something (like eat or sleep). Trust me, there are no 'good' places to stop, because it's all good.
This is a book of opposites, and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. Every word! I have no hesitation in recommending this.
October 25, 2022
This book had enormous potential and then fell into some very annoying ruts.
The first is the crass sex scenes. The hero is seemingly surrounded by women (humans and beasts) who will give everything to have sex with him. The book is not helped once by a single sex scene.
The second is the lame tropes in support of the first point. Memory loss of one excellent female hero to make her more vulnerable in his creeping is downright pedo. His frequent references to the innocence and youth of female characters is vile. The physical descriptions are cringeworthy.
Finally, the insufferable righteous outrage the protagonist has to everybody who wronged him is not just ridiculous, it is contradictory to the number of people he has wronged. This is not a character wrestling with the dichotomy of being, he is just an arrogant hypocrite. Three books from his point of view are more exhausting than if Narcissus himself had written an autobiography.
I stuck through all this hoping for the punchline that made it all make sense, convinced there was more depth to be had if I just let the author tell the tale.
There wasn’t.
The first is the crass sex scenes. The hero is seemingly surrounded by women (humans and beasts) who will give everything to have sex with him. The book is not helped once by a single sex scene.
The second is the lame tropes in support of the first point. Memory loss of one excellent female hero to make her more vulnerable in his creeping is downright pedo. His frequent references to the innocence and youth of female characters is vile. The physical descriptions are cringeworthy.
Finally, the insufferable righteous outrage the protagonist has to everybody who wronged him is not just ridiculous, it is contradictory to the number of people he has wronged. This is not a character wrestling with the dichotomy of being, he is just an arrogant hypocrite. Three books from his point of view are more exhausting than if Narcissus himself had written an autobiography.
I stuck through all this hoping for the punchline that made it all make sense, convinced there was more depth to be had if I just let the author tell the tale.
There wasn’t.
June 29, 2021
The characters are not engaging. The world building and the magic ideas are unique and really, really cool. The politics or what is going on (which I usually loathe) are actually more interesting than the protagonist. Some of the 'training' in the beginning sure seems silly. I mean, if they know he's never held a sword before and has been a book-learning librarian...why would they expect anything else from him? Meh.
I probably won't read books 2 and 3 just because there are better written and more engaging fantasy out there.
Cool ideas, weak characters, interesting plot...that about covers it.
I probably won't read books 2 and 3 just because there are better written and more engaging fantasy out there.
Cool ideas, weak characters, interesting plot...that about covers it.
August 19, 2019
too deep
February 16, 2020
What a great read!
I had a hard time putting this book down. I'm so glad the story was completely told here. This was a favorite!
I had a hard time putting this book down. I'm so glad the story was completely told here. This was a favorite!
February 9, 2017
Haven't finished the 3rd book, but heard it was terrible. Holding off on reading it for right now.
January 9, 2015
When it comes to epic fantasy, I can take some and leave as many alone. This is epic fantasy at its finest. The characters exhibit all of the most human traits of love and hate and desire yet they are both more and less than human beings. The setting is as near as your own back yard and as far away as the Pillars of Creation.
Lowin Fenly is a scribe chosen to be a knight. The honor of service to the king is an overwhelming responsibility, to be a Knight of Ethan is to change in unimaginable ways.
There is a great deal of darkness in this tale, yet it shows that love and tenderness are qualities are not governed by overt physical deformity. It is not a retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," if anything, it would be a tale of Beast and the Beast.
I am totally against reviews that tell the story. This is a book I could not put down because of its unique characters and fully developed plot. While I was reading THE HUNGERING SAGA, my Kindle sort of died and I couldn't get it up and running again. Fortunately, I have an iPad with the Kindle app. Unfortunately, I couldn't remember the title of what I was reading (this should in no way reflect on the quality of the narrative because, on any given day, if you were to happen to ask me what I am reading, I probably couldn't tell you.) Long story short, I finally figured out what I was reading, synched to the farthest page read and kept on reading on my iPad. (Yes. My Kindle did start working again the next day.)
Lowin Fenly is a scribe chosen to be a knight. The honor of service to the king is an overwhelming responsibility, to be a Knight of Ethan is to change in unimaginable ways.
There is a great deal of darkness in this tale, yet it shows that love and tenderness are qualities are not governed by overt physical deformity. It is not a retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," if anything, it would be a tale of Beast and the Beast.
I am totally against reviews that tell the story. This is a book I could not put down because of its unique characters and fully developed plot. While I was reading THE HUNGERING SAGA, my Kindle sort of died and I couldn't get it up and running again. Fortunately, I have an iPad with the Kindle app. Unfortunately, I couldn't remember the title of what I was reading (this should in no way reflect on the quality of the narrative because, on any given day, if you were to happen to ask me what I am reading, I probably couldn't tell you.) Long story short, I finally figured out what I was reading, synched to the farthest page read and kept on reading on my iPad. (Yes. My Kindle did start working again the next day.)
May 27, 2016
This was not the absolute most amazingly well-written piece of literature I have ever read, but nonetheless I did thoroughly enjoy it. The ideas and the worldbuilding were pretty spot-on, so it was easy to stick it out until the end. My only real complaint is that the passage of time was occasionally handled, in my opinion, poorly. Time jumps of varying sizes (a few days to a few weeks typically, with a couple of cases of a year or more) were pretty common, which is not really a big deal in general, but often characters would have arguments about, or would refer back to, events that had happened well in the past as if they had only recently happened. In the reader's perspective, they may have recently happened, occurring perhaps within the last handful of pages, but in some cases there were years of in-book-time spanning the events in question and almost never did any of the characters seem to mind or notice. Some of that could be considered just the result of the first person perspective and it just being something of an unreliable narrator, but I dunno, some of the more egregious instances still left a poor taste in my mouth.
Anyways, solid 4/5. Not the best book I've ever read, but certainly very enjoyable. Most of my complaints boil down to differing style preferences, or are merely the result of a somewhat more fledgling author than I am used to. This definitely makes me want to read more of Pfaff's work.
Anyways, solid 4/5. Not the best book I've ever read, but certainly very enjoyable. Most of my complaints boil down to differing style preferences, or are merely the result of a somewhat more fledgling author than I am used to. This definitely makes me want to read more of Pfaff's work.
March 13, 2016
An amazing series in one.
I've always been a massive fan of the genre since I can remember. I think my first fantasy books were the Enid Blyton books - The Faraway Tree and the Wishing Chair.
However over the last few years or so I have struggled to maintain my interest in the genre and have started numerous books only to be unable to finish the series.
NOW..... I am a believer again. This series is very well written and there is barely a page where something isn't happening.
I did find myself frustrated with the lead character at times with his inability to deal with things before they escalated, however this is true of life and created even more depth to Lowin.
The lead characters are detailed enough to get understand them and feel for them. When things happen you will feel the joy or pain.
The series handles the characters perspective on things very well. Is there any difference between good and bad, dark and light, the lead and it's nemesis????
Like some other reviewers, I found the 3rd book a little harder to get through, however it is still strong.
Book 1 - Incredible, Book 2 - Fantastic, Book 3 - Good. I think book three loses itself a little in the middle but starts to bring it back near the end.
Finding it hard to write much more without spoiling anything.
But if you're looking for a well written book of good length to get stuck into then this is it.
I've always been a massive fan of the genre since I can remember. I think my first fantasy books were the Enid Blyton books - The Faraway Tree and the Wishing Chair.
However over the last few years or so I have struggled to maintain my interest in the genre and have started numerous books only to be unable to finish the series.
NOW..... I am a believer again. This series is very well written and there is barely a page where something isn't happening.
I did find myself frustrated with the lead character at times with his inability to deal with things before they escalated, however this is true of life and created even more depth to Lowin.
The lead characters are detailed enough to get understand them and feel for them. When things happen you will feel the joy or pain.
The series handles the characters perspective on things very well. Is there any difference between good and bad, dark and light, the lead and it's nemesis????
Like some other reviewers, I found the 3rd book a little harder to get through, however it is still strong.
Book 1 - Incredible, Book 2 - Fantastic, Book 3 - Good. I think book three loses itself a little in the middle but starts to bring it back near the end.
Finding it hard to write much more without spoiling anything.
But if you're looking for a well written book of good length to get stuck into then this is it.
March 15, 2014
I really like this trilogy! I think the story is really great, it kept me reading into the night to see what would happen next. I like the way the story is told, the main character is looking back at his life and telling us what happened along the way.
The only thing I found slightly annoying were the spelling mistakes, there are quite a few.. If you're a person that get very annoyed at spelling mistakes this book might not be for you. For me the story was good enough that I was willing to overlook them and keep reading, and I'm glad I did!
Would recommend for anyone that likes a good fantasy story!
The only thing I found slightly annoying were the spelling mistakes, there are quite a few.. If you're a person that get very annoyed at spelling mistakes this book might not be for you. For me the story was good enough that I was willing to overlook them and keep reading, and I'm glad I did!
Would recommend for anyone that likes a good fantasy story!
June 3, 2013
I'm just going to recognize that a lot of people have a problem with grammar and move on. I'm not that good with it myself, so I prefer to focus on the story.
I really enjoyed this story and the very interesting and inventive world created around it. I would love to see this world explored further.
The characters, for the most part, reached me and I found myself interested in their development. The mixture of the expected and the unexpected was just about perfect. The author led me on a tour of a fantasy realm not quite like any I've previously encountered and introduced it very well.
I really enjoyed this story and the very interesting and inventive world created around it. I would love to see this world explored further.
The characters, for the most part, reached me and I found myself interested in their development. The mixture of the expected and the unexpected was just about perfect. The author led me on a tour of a fantasy realm not quite like any I've previously encountered and introduced it very well.
April 8, 2016
Most hurtful book.
This book honestly hurt to read. It was amazing how the author keeps the reader at the hope of a happy ending for Noble and not knowing what to expect from the terrors he faces. The book is true amazing and the most well written thing I've read. The subtle notes and hints that are dropped throughout the adventure never gives of any future happenings. It has you hopeless at one moment to wishing for an ending you don't know how the character will be able to grasp.
This book honestly hurt to read. It was amazing how the author keeps the reader at the hope of a happy ending for Noble and not knowing what to expect from the terrors he faces. The book is true amazing and the most well written thing I've read. The subtle notes and hints that are dropped throughout the adventure never gives of any future happenings. It has you hopeless at one moment to wishing for an ending you don't know how the character will be able to grasp.
April 28, 2013
An amazingly fast-paced fantasy novel in first-person narration (!) telling the story of a young man ascending to Knighthood, becoming a feared leader and the hated saviour of humanity.
Heath Pfaff's saga of Lowin Fenley is a page-turner for those loving sword & sorcery fantasy novels and lecture on the burden of leadership for all others.
I just couldn't bring myself to putting my Kindle down for a week ...
Heath Pfaff's saga of Lowin Fenley is a page-turner for those loving sword & sorcery fantasy novels and lecture on the burden of leadership for all others.
I just couldn't bring myself to putting my Kindle down for a week ...
October 23, 2015
Another Adventure
I would have given this series a five if not for the constant flash backs and re-telling of the story of the first and second book. The story line was great and creative. I have never read a story remotely close to this story. If I could give the author any advice, I would say stop with the constant flashbacks to retell the story. Your book is great without them.
I would have given this series a five if not for the constant flash backs and re-telling of the story of the first and second book. The story line was great and creative. I have never read a story remotely close to this story. If I could give the author any advice, I would say stop with the constant flashbacks to retell the story. Your book is great without them.
July 31, 2014
Three entire fantasy novels that form a very entertaining action adventure. I had to take a break after reading each of the three books, read another book or two, and then return to them. The story is wonderful, but at times very sad and draining -- as if a fantasy setting still depicts much of life's reality. Great characters, amazing fantasy lands and creatures; a really enjoyable read and I'm so glad to have reached the end of the story.
Currently reading
June 28, 2016About a quarter of the way in and the story is starting to come together. I am enjoying it but I'm still trying to work out the type of life and world the main character lives in. There are creatures and hybrid creatures but there isn't a story behind how it came to be or how it differs to the 'normal' world. While the main characters background is still hazy, other characters are coming to the fore... Looking forward to the next quarter!
April 2, 2013
I HAVE READ ALL THREE JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO AND REALLY ENJOYED THEM. GOT IT FREE FROM AMAZON. JUST RECENTLY FOUND MYSELF WITH OUT ANY BOOKS AROUND, HAD MY PHONE, AND STARTING READING THEM AGAIN, AND STILL COULDN'T PUT THEM DOWN. A TRULY FUN READ. I KNOW I WILL KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS SERIES IN THE FUTURE TO REREAD OVER AND OVER.
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