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 Echoes of the Fourth Magic - R.A. Salvatore
Newest Review: ... to find that this tyrant sorcer er is to ... more  ... unleash an attack which would tear the beautiful world apart, and they will decide the fate of how the war should end. This precious little world needs its saviour, and it prays that one of the chosen few can save its destiny. It all sounds very clichéd, but Salvatore pins some magic unto this fabulous story, even by some of the great simplicity within it. It is always full of gripping description; landscapes, people, atmospheres and battle choreography. For instance, at the very beginning, the juxtaposition between th...more |
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Echoes of the Fourth Magic - R.A. Salvatore: Paradise Lost (1353 words)
by Keith.McDonald - written on 31/01/03 (Very useful, 100 readings)
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Paradise Lost - the title of John Milton's unforgettable classic. Yet this title could not less describe this wonderful, wonderful tale by a very underrated and established author. I am a Salvatore fan, and this may be reflected in my tone and language, but this was the book that introduced me to the genre as well as the writer, and as a versed reader of this author's works, I will actually oppose most of his fans by labelling this as my all time favourite book. This was one of Rob Salvatore's first strikes onto the fantasy genre, following 'The Crystal Shard' and delving into the Forgotten Realms from the late 80s. Yet this was a break away ...
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