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Der Zauber von Tschardain
In a year very long ago, a mysterious, lute-playing magician named Lythande is summoned to the wedding of an old friend, Prince Tashgan, at the castle of Tschardain. To the world, Lythande appears to be a powerful young wizard. In truth, she is a centuries-old magician masquerading as a man in order to hold on to her special powers. If anyone were to discover her true identity, all would be lost. Yet from the moment she sees the handsome prince again - and meets Princess Velvet of Valantia, his promised bride - Lythande knows something is terribly wrong. And when Tashgan asks Lythande to be his champion at the marriage games, a warning of danger sounds deep in her soul. Soon Lythande is entangled in the intrigues of court, where shape-shifting creatures and black treachery challenge her own special powers. Within the wedding party itself is a cunning enemy dueling for the throne. And the lovely Princess Velvet conceals a secret that could shatter a delicate trust. Now, as the marriage games begin, a stunning revelation threatens Lythande's greatest secret and could expose love as the most clever of illusions. With the future of the kingdom at stake, Lythande must rely on a very different kind of magic ... a magic born of a friendship and faith stronger than any sorcery....
93 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1997
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About the author
Marion Zimmer Bradley
806 books4,909 followersMarion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley was an American author of fantasy novels such as The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series, often with a feminist outlook.
Bradley's first published novel-length work was Falcons of Narabedla, first published in the May 1957 issue of Other Worlds. When she was a child, Bradley stated that she enjoyed reading adventure fantasy authors such as Henry Kuttner, Edmond Hamilton, and Leigh Brackett, especially when they wrote about "the glint of strange suns on worlds that never were and never would be." Her first novel and much of her subsequent work show their influence strongly.
Early in her career, writing as Morgan Ives, Miriam Gardner, John Dexter, and Lee Chapman, Marion Zimmer Bradley produced several works outside the speculative fiction genre, including some gay and lesbian pulp fiction novels. For example, I Am a Lesbian was published in 1962. Though relatively tame by today's standards, they were considered pornographic when published, and for a long time she refused to disclose the titles she wrote under these pseudonyms.
Her 1958 story The Planet Savers introduced the planet of Darkover, which became the setting of a popular series by Bradley and other authors. The Darkover milieu may be considered as either fantasy with science fiction overtones or as science fiction with fantasy overtones, as Darkover is a lost earth colony where psi powers developed to an unusual degree. Bradley wrote many Darkover novels by herself, but in her later years collaborated with other authors for publication; her literary collaborators have continued the series since her death.
Bradley took an active role in science-fiction and fantasy fandom, promoting interaction with professional authors and publishers and making several important contributions to the subculture.
For many years, Bradley actively encouraged Darkover fan fiction and reprinted some of it in commercial Darkover anthologies, continuing to encourage submissions from unpublished authors, but this ended after a dispute with a fan over an unpublished Darkover novel of Bradley's that had similarities to some of the fan's stories. As a result, the novel remained unpublished, and Bradley demanded the cessation of all Darkover fan fiction.
Bradley was also the editor of the long-running Sword and Sorceress anthology series, which encouraged submissions of fantasy stories featuring original and non-traditional heroines from young and upcoming authors. Although she particularly encouraged young female authors, she was not averse to including male authors in her anthologies. Mercedes Lackey was just one of many authors who first appeared in the anthologies. She also maintained a large family of writers at her home in Berkeley. Ms Bradley was editing the final Sword and Sorceress manuscript up until the week of her death in September of 1999.
Probably her most famous single novel is The Mists of Avalon. A retelling of the Camelot legend from the point of view of Morgaine and Gwenhwyfar, it grew into a series of books; like the Darkover series, the later novels are written with or by other authors and have continued to appear after Bradley's death.
Her reputation has been posthumously marred by multiple accusations of child sexual abuse by her daughter Moira Greyland, and for allegedly assisting her second husband, convicted child abuser Walter Breen, in sexually abusing multiple unrelated children.
(from Wikipedia)
Bradley's first published novel-length work was Falcons of Narabedla, first published in the May 1957 issue of Other Worlds. When she was a child, Bradley stated that she enjoyed reading adventure fantasy authors such as Henry Kuttner, Edmond Hamilton, and Leigh Brackett, especially when they wrote about "the glint of strange suns on worlds that never were and never would be." Her first novel and much of her subsequent work show their influence strongly.
Early in her career, writing as Morgan Ives, Miriam Gardner, John Dexter, and Lee Chapman, Marion Zimmer Bradley produced several works outside the speculative fiction genre, including some gay and lesbian pulp fiction novels. For example, I Am a Lesbian was published in 1962. Though relatively tame by today's standards, they were considered pornographic when published, and for a long time she refused to disclose the titles she wrote under these pseudonyms.
Her 1958 story The Planet Savers introduced the planet of Darkover, which became the setting of a popular series by Bradley and other authors. The Darkover milieu may be considered as either fantasy with science fiction overtones or as science fiction with fantasy overtones, as Darkover is a lost earth colony where psi powers developed to an unusual degree. Bradley wrote many Darkover novels by herself, but in her later years collaborated with other authors for publication; her literary collaborators have continued the series since her death.
Bradley took an active role in science-fiction and fantasy fandom, promoting interaction with professional authors and publishers and making several important contributions to the subculture.
For many years, Bradley actively encouraged Darkover fan fiction and reprinted some of it in commercial Darkover anthologies, continuing to encourage submissions from unpublished authors, but this ended after a dispute with a fan over an unpublished Darkover novel of Bradley's that had similarities to some of the fan's stories. As a result, the novel remained unpublished, and Bradley demanded the cessation of all Darkover fan fiction.
Bradley was also the editor of the long-running Sword and Sorceress anthology series, which encouraged submissions of fantasy stories featuring original and non-traditional heroines from young and upcoming authors. Although she particularly encouraged young female authors, she was not averse to including male authors in her anthologies. Mercedes Lackey was just one of many authors who first appeared in the anthologies. She also maintained a large family of writers at her home in Berkeley. Ms Bradley was editing the final Sword and Sorceress manuscript up until the week of her death in September of 1999.
Probably her most famous single novel is The Mists of Avalon. A retelling of the Camelot legend from the point of view of Morgaine and Gwenhwyfar, it grew into a series of books; like the Darkover series, the later novels are written with or by other authors and have continued to appear after Bradley's death.
Her reputation has been posthumously marred by multiple accusations of child sexual abuse by her daughter Moira Greyland, and for allegedly assisting her second husband, convicted child abuser Walter Breen, in sexually abusing multiple unrelated children.
(from Wikipedia)
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November 1, 2009
Lythonde is an intersting character who first appeared in the Thieves' world books.
October 2, 2012
I'm glad it was only 100 pages.
The modern language clashed with me from the beginning, as it has such a classic medieval cover, and when I think wizards and dragons, I don't think modern-day dialogue. For the first half of the story, I was trying to figure out what the dragon had to do with anything, and she only showed her true form to snuff out the non-descript villainess who truly served no purpose.
There was no point in Lythande really being a woman disguised as a man, and it was played up way too much, then resolved extremely poorly.
I would have been okay with all of that had the moral of the story not much been kill the real you so the Prince will love you for your fake beauty and love you for your personality later. Really?? People paid $14.95 for this??
FAIL.
The modern language clashed with me from the beginning, as it has such a classic medieval cover, and when I think wizards and dragons, I don't think modern-day dialogue. For the first half of the story, I was trying to figure out what the dragon had to do with anything, and she only showed her true form to snuff out the non-descript villainess who truly served no purpose.
There was no point in Lythande really being a woman disguised as a man, and it was played up way too much, then resolved extremely poorly.
I would have been okay with all of that had the moral of the story not much been kill the real you so the Prince will love you for your fake beauty and love you for your personality later. Really?? People paid $14.95 for this??
FAIL.
June 23, 2019
Uma pequena e divertida história fantástica, de magas boas e más.
December 18, 2013
Boring tripe.
The only good thing about this book is it's short, so you don't feel like you wasted a lot of time reading it. It's not even good to use as toilet paper, as the sheets are small.
Right from the start, we're told the main character is a woman disguised as a man, and she'll die if any man proclaims that she's a woman or if she eats in front of a man... You'd think there would be more to that idea, but NO! The "disability" causes her no trouble and no one ever finds out anything. It's just a desperate attempt to make the book less boring.
The rest of the book is people having ridiculous and pointless dialogs, until another character shows up, And what of her? Although promising excitement, nothing ever happens. She only does what would be best done by the main character, then disappears.
The book concludes with an awkward and ill-defined moral "message" that brains are more important than looks... but not if your husband is a king? Pure stupidity.
There's no conflict in the story, no intense action—who am I kidding? Not even mild one—it's a couple of half-arsed ideas commingled together and padded with garbage to make the book thick enough to be called one.
Avoid!
The only good thing about this book is it's short, so you don't feel like you wasted a lot of time reading it. It's not even good to use as toilet paper, as the sheets are small.
Right from the start, we're told the main character is a woman disguised as a man, and she'll die if any man proclaims that she's a woman or if she eats in front of a man... You'd think there would be more to that idea, but NO! The "disability" causes her no trouble and no one ever finds out anything. It's just a desperate attempt to make the book less boring.
The rest of the book is people having ridiculous and pointless dialogs, until another character shows up, And what of her? Although promising excitement, nothing ever happens. She only does what would be best done by the main character, then disappears.
The book concludes with an awkward and ill-defined moral "message" that brains are more important than looks... but not if your husband is a king? Pure stupidity.
There's no conflict in the story, no intense action—who am I kidding? Not even mild one—it's a couple of half-arsed ideas commingled together and padded with garbage to make the book thick enough to be called one.
Avoid!
January 8, 2018
It's not what I expected.
My best adjective for this book is 'interesting'. Not in the 'this is weird' way, merely different, unexpected and pleasantly surprised.
It's been a while since I read fantasy, especially where the character's names are difficult to remember because they're hard to pronounce.
The plot is small, but so is the book, and generally uncomplicated.
I would recommend this. Not to everyone, but if you want a short and easy read, this is good.
My best adjective for this book is 'interesting'. Not in the 'this is weird' way, merely different, unexpected and pleasantly surprised.
It's been a while since I read fantasy, especially where the character's names are difficult to remember because they're hard to pronounce.
The plot is small, but so is the book, and generally uncomplicated.
I would recommend this. Not to everyone, but if you want a short and easy read, this is good.
April 21, 2017
Uma história curta, mas profunda em significação onde o maravilhoso anda de mãos dadas com o quotidiano.
Recomendo!
Recomendo!
October 13, 2019
How is it the author of Mists of Avalon, an incredible achievement, is writing this Eragonesque tripe? You can do far better!
September 27, 2022
Inconcludente. Sembra uno spin off o una fan fiction che necessitano di aver letto l'opera di riferimento. Questo testo - per quanto ben scritto e decisamente godibile - letto da solo non ha senso.
June 7, 2020
Un po' deludente sia nello stile che nella storia in sé. Mi ricordo di aver letto, 25 anni fa (!!!) durante la mia adolescenza, il mattone "Le nebbie di Avalon" e mi era piaciuto, così come i vari romanzi dei cicli della Bradley. Con un po' di nostalgia ho provato questo, e forse perché non ho più 15 anni, o forse perché oramai sono divenuta più selettiva e critica, non mi ha preso per niente.
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June 4, 2019
Lythande vs wicked courtier or Lythande vs were dragon? Too many people know Lythande's secret -- which will soon get her outed. Princess Velvet deserves better and the Prince needs to mature. Would like to know more about the vizier. Getting a salamander as a wedding gift was lovely.
January 19, 2026
non mi ero resa conto di quanto mi mancasse la scrittura di Marion Zimmer Bradley. un dragantropo, un mago che in verità è una donna, una donna che in verità è un ragno, illusioni e incantesimi. e tante adorabili salamandre di fuoco
October 14, 2017
I thought it was cute. And what romance? An arranged marriage. No romance in that. Loved the were-dragon
August 4, 2018
Cute short story.
March 5, 2022
favola su re e maghi
November 23, 2023
This version of the book had drawings relevant to the story surrounding the text.
June 22, 2019
This fantasy yarn was an entertaining journey into a world of magic
As usual, Ms. Marion Zimmer Bradley creates excellent female characters who are interesting.
The basis of the tale is a female magician of renown who guises herself as a male is requested to attend the wedding of a king. Of course upon arrival not everything is as seen.
It is a fun, delightful read. It is short and succinct and be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon.
As usual, Ms. Marion Zimmer Bradley creates excellent female characters who are interesting.
The basis of the tale is a female magician of renown who guises herself as a male is requested to attend the wedding of a king. Of course upon arrival not everything is as seen.
It is a fun, delightful read. It is short and succinct and be enjoyed on a lazy afternoon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 10, 2016
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Há muitos anos (15? 20? ) quando li a famosa série fantástica da Marion Zimmer Bradley, As Brumas de Avalon, voltei a acordar para as sagas arturianas, seguindo-se as séries de Bernard Cornwell, Rosalind Miles e Stephen Lawhead. Na ausência de lançamentos de ficção científica, vieram as sagas arturianas e, nesse seguimento, as séries histórias como Primeiro Homem de Roma de Colleen McCullough.
Mas, afinal, o que tinha a saga de Marion Zimmer Bradley para me trazer para o lado das séries fantásticas naquela época? Para além da componente sexual óbvia (a adolescência traz destas coisas) o facto de ter fortes personagens femininas foi, decerto, um factor importante para lhe pegar. Aliás, ainda que não tenha encontrado esta componente noutras sagas arturianas, continuei a torcer pela Morgana (ou Morgan ou Morgaine ou… ), fascinada pela dualidade com que a mesma figura feminina era considerada ora uma bruxa ciumenta e maléfica, ora um ser qual fada, inteligente e mal compreendido. Independentemente da versão, não era, nunca, uma personagem de papel, submissa, sem vontade própria.
Sim, passados estes anos todos, eu sei que a autora está envolvida em vários escândalos horrendos que lançam uma visão totalmente diferente sobre a serie fantástica. Na época, a internet não era uma realidade a que tivesse acesso e, ao menos, livrou-me de associações estranhas à serie. Nem estou de acordo com uma visão que opõe de forma tão absoluta os géneros mas, na época, e comparando com as restantes leituras que tinha feito até então, foi refrescante.
Bem, voltando ao que interessa. Poucos anos depois de ter lido As Brumas de Avalon, foi lançado este pequeno livro que apresentava um preço demasiado elevado para o tempo de diversão que iria proporcionar. Foi só recentemente, num alfarrabista, por tuta e meia que me decidi a adquiri-lo. O que encontrei foi uma história fantástica de cenário medieval onde as personagens principais são mulheres poderosas e os poucos homens que aparecem são idiotas cegos que se acreditam dominantes por serem incapazes de ver as mulheres por outras coisas que não objectos.
A descrição de mulher poderosa aplica-se logo à personagem principal, um poderoso feiticeiro que afinal é feiticeira, que esconde o género por conta de uma maldição. Chamado ao castelo para servir o rei, depara-se com uma atmosfera impregnada de magia maléfica cuja fonte não consegue identificar. Para descobrir o que está a acontecer conta com o apoio de uma antiga amiga, uma fabricante de velas que usa a magia de criaturas de fogo para realizar o seu trabalho.
Com dragões disfarçados de mulheres, mulheres encantadas contra a sua própria vontade, maldições dispersas que nem saias (acho que todas as personagens femininas tinham algum encantamento) este pequeno livro conta uma história bem disposta onde as mulheres são inteligentes, poderosas e ardilosas. Eis uma leitura engraçada que possui algumas características diferentes se considerarmos que se trata de uma fantasia em cenário medieval.
https://osrascunhos.com/2016/12/03/a-...
Há muitos anos (15? 20? ) quando li a famosa série fantástica da Marion Zimmer Bradley, As Brumas de Avalon, voltei a acordar para as sagas arturianas, seguindo-se as séries de Bernard Cornwell, Rosalind Miles e Stephen Lawhead. Na ausência de lançamentos de ficção científica, vieram as sagas arturianas e, nesse seguimento, as séries histórias como Primeiro Homem de Roma de Colleen McCullough.
Mas, afinal, o que tinha a saga de Marion Zimmer Bradley para me trazer para o lado das séries fantásticas naquela época? Para além da componente sexual óbvia (a adolescência traz destas coisas) o facto de ter fortes personagens femininas foi, decerto, um factor importante para lhe pegar. Aliás, ainda que não tenha encontrado esta componente noutras sagas arturianas, continuei a torcer pela Morgana (ou Morgan ou Morgaine ou… ), fascinada pela dualidade com que a mesma figura feminina era considerada ora uma bruxa ciumenta e maléfica, ora um ser qual fada, inteligente e mal compreendido. Independentemente da versão, não era, nunca, uma personagem de papel, submissa, sem vontade própria.
Sim, passados estes anos todos, eu sei que a autora está envolvida em vários escândalos horrendos que lançam uma visão totalmente diferente sobre a serie fantástica. Na época, a internet não era uma realidade a que tivesse acesso e, ao menos, livrou-me de associações estranhas à serie. Nem estou de acordo com uma visão que opõe de forma tão absoluta os géneros mas, na época, e comparando com as restantes leituras que tinha feito até então, foi refrescante.
Bem, voltando ao que interessa. Poucos anos depois de ter lido As Brumas de Avalon, foi lançado este pequeno livro que apresentava um preço demasiado elevado para o tempo de diversão que iria proporcionar. Foi só recentemente, num alfarrabista, por tuta e meia que me decidi a adquiri-lo. O que encontrei foi uma história fantástica de cenário medieval onde as personagens principais são mulheres poderosas e os poucos homens que aparecem são idiotas cegos que se acreditam dominantes por serem incapazes de ver as mulheres por outras coisas que não objectos.
A descrição de mulher poderosa aplica-se logo à personagem principal, um poderoso feiticeiro que afinal é feiticeira, que esconde o género por conta de uma maldição. Chamado ao castelo para servir o rei, depara-se com uma atmosfera impregnada de magia maléfica cuja fonte não consegue identificar. Para descobrir o que está a acontecer conta com o apoio de uma antiga amiga, uma fabricante de velas que usa a magia de criaturas de fogo para realizar o seu trabalho.
Com dragões disfarçados de mulheres, mulheres encantadas contra a sua própria vontade, maldições dispersas que nem saias (acho que todas as personagens femininas tinham algum encantamento) este pequeno livro conta uma história bem disposta onde as mulheres são inteligentes, poderosas e ardilosas. Eis uma leitura engraçada que possui algumas características diferentes se considerarmos que se trata de uma fantasia em cenário medieval.
July 11, 2010
The Gratitude of Kings. Marion Zimmer Bradley. 1997. Wildside Press. 110 pages. ISBN 0809500485.
The Gratitude of Kings is a small novella in the fairytale style by fantasy and sci-fi matron Marion Zimmer Bradley.
In The Gratitude of Kings we once again meet Lythande, a centuries-old magician who disguises herself as a boy and is on her way to perform illusory magic at King Tashgan's wedding. When Lythande arrives, she discovers magic has already been cast upon the wedding party unbeknownst to the participants. With help from an old friend Eirthe, Lythande must put a stop to the evil black magic before it ruins the kingdom.
I love The Gratitude of Kings because it is classic in the way of traditional fairytales with good overcoming evil. MZB does not get carried away with crazy hard-to-pronounce fantasy names, make-believe politics, or complex creatures; she keeps it simple, which is very appealing to and attracts all varieties of readers. It's no mystery why Marion Zimmer Bradley has always been successful in the fantasy genre.
Although you may not have read Lythande (1986), don't worry because you'll enjoy The Gratitude of Kings regardless, and may even inspire you to add Lythande to your wish list! It's definitely going on my own list!
My favorite books so far by Marion Zimmer Bradley in addition to The Gratitude of Kings are the "Light" series, including Ghostlight (1995), Witchlight (1996), Gravelight (1997) and Heartlight (1998).
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The Gratitude of Kings is a small novella in the fairytale style by fantasy and sci-fi matron Marion Zimmer Bradley.
In The Gratitude of Kings we once again meet Lythande, a centuries-old magician who disguises herself as a boy and is on her way to perform illusory magic at King Tashgan's wedding. When Lythande arrives, she discovers magic has already been cast upon the wedding party unbeknownst to the participants. With help from an old friend Eirthe, Lythande must put a stop to the evil black magic before it ruins the kingdom.
I love The Gratitude of Kings because it is classic in the way of traditional fairytales with good overcoming evil. MZB does not get carried away with crazy hard-to-pronounce fantasy names, make-believe politics, or complex creatures; she keeps it simple, which is very appealing to and attracts all varieties of readers. It's no mystery why Marion Zimmer Bradley has always been successful in the fantasy genre.
Although you may not have read Lythande (1986), don't worry because you'll enjoy The Gratitude of Kings regardless, and may even inspire you to add Lythande to your wish list! It's definitely going on my own list!
My favorite books so far by Marion Zimmer Bradley in addition to The Gratitude of Kings are the "Light" series, including Ghostlight (1995), Witchlight (1996), Gravelight (1997) and Heartlight (1998).
For more book reviews visit http://dreamworldbooks.com.
April 18, 2013
Picked this on a whim from the Amazon bargain bin, having no idea it's actually a novella set in the Thieves' World - a setting many fantasy authors contributed short stories to build. For being plopped down in the middle of a world, it was actually ok. The magic was really cool, and gave me tons of good ideas for Dungeons and Dragons. This is from a 100 page book whose pages are 4 x 4 inches, and I was literally BRIMMING with ideas from it, so that says something.
On the not so bright side, this spoiler!
Read the entire thing in a little under an hour, and now I'll probably pick up Thieves' World sooner rather than later.
On the not so bright side, this spoiler!
Read the entire thing in a little under an hour, and now I'll probably pick up Thieves' World sooner rather than later.
April 8, 2015
The Gratitude of Kings (1997) 106 pages by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
Lythande is summoned to the kingdom of Tschardain where Prince Tashgan is about to be married and receive his coronation. Tashgan becoming king is surprising because he had two older brothers, and for a long time he had an enchanted lute that forced him to wander and during that time his interests were more into wine and women. When his brothers died Lythande helped him rid himself of the cursed lute so he could return and stay home.
Tashgan is to wed Princess Velvet and as part of the ceremony there will be marriage games which consist of each spouse having a champion that will create an illusion. Lythande is selected by Tashgan to be his champion.
Their is some intrigue, a lot of Lythande conversing with her friend Eirthe Candlemaker and a final showdown with the scheming Lady Mirwen. This would be an excellent story to anchor an issue of F&SF. As a stand alone it lacks depth, but still very good.
Lythande is summoned to the kingdom of Tschardain where Prince Tashgan is about to be married and receive his coronation. Tashgan becoming king is surprising because he had two older brothers, and for a long time he had an enchanted lute that forced him to wander and during that time his interests were more into wine and women. When his brothers died Lythande helped him rid himself of the cursed lute so he could return and stay home.
Tashgan is to wed Princess Velvet and as part of the ceremony there will be marriage games which consist of each spouse having a champion that will create an illusion. Lythande is selected by Tashgan to be his champion.
Their is some intrigue, a lot of Lythande conversing with her friend Eirthe Candlemaker and a final showdown with the scheming Lady Mirwen. This would be an excellent story to anchor an issue of F&SF. As a stand alone it lacks depth, but still very good.
November 4, 2016
The story is set during a medieval age when women didn't have a choice in who they married. Considering these conditions, I can understand why the story ends with Princess Velvet conceding to having her appearance changed.
However, what I enjoyed most was being able to escape into a world with dragons, wizards, and other magical creatures. It was a fun, short read. However (and this didn't bother me, though I thought it odd), Bradly used such unique and exotic names for her characters, but had them speaking in our modern tongue. I understand that the meaning could be lost in archaic phrasing, but I think that a mesh of modern and old language can be done-- Robin Hobb is a fantasy author who does this well.
However, what I enjoyed most was being able to escape into a world with dragons, wizards, and other magical creatures. It was a fun, short read. However (and this didn't bother me, though I thought it odd), Bradly used such unique and exotic names for her characters, but had them speaking in our modern tongue. I understand that the meaning could be lost in archaic phrasing, but I think that a mesh of modern and old language can be done-- Robin Hobb is a fantasy author who does this well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 15, 2012
This is a very short little fantasy book about an incident in the life of the mage Lythande, who oddly enough is playing the part of a male sorcerer. It was a quick read and not really that interesting. With it being so short, it left me wishing to know more about the characters, especially Lythande. Why is Lythande pretending to be a man? Why can't she eat in the presence of men? So many questions, too few answers.
January 16, 2015
After reading the reviews of this short book I wasn't sure if I would like it. I'm glad I went into it with an open mind because I really enjoyed it. It was a quick and easy read. Didn't take me long to finish it. The story I found quite cute. The magic to me wasn't what I was expecting. Not that it was bad, but when I hear dueling magicians, I think of something else. I would read more short stories like this one or following this magician again.
June 19, 2008
É uma historiazita engraçada, mas mto. aquém dos melhores livros da autora. Libertei-o através do bookcrossing.
January 20, 2014
I quite enjoy the Lythonde stories
March 7, 2011
Excellent kids' fantasy book
May 18, 2012
I could do without the largely unpronounceable names (and was extremely thankful for characters like Princess Velvet and Beauty), but this was a fun little bit of light fantasy.
June 19, 2012
Very good. A Lythande short story.
September 16, 2012
Eine nette Kurzgeschichte, die eine unterhaltsame Stunde gewährt.. Gerade wenn man das 'grosse Buch' dazu kennt, ist die Geschicht noch interessanter.
October 4, 2013
3.5 stars.
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