This is a continuation of the Imager Portfolio. Quaeryt continues to discover that there are
normally unforeseen results to every situation. The war may be over but the battle for peace
is just beginning.
Melding self awareness with the humbling recognition that
your body, soul and talent are seen as a tool to preserve the status quo
provides the mental angst typical of Modesitt’s work. I still feel that the philosophic aspects of
Modesitt's work are wrapped in the trappings of a good novel. I was asked today if Modesitt is Science
Fiction or Fantasy. I have read his
Science Fiction and books such as The Ecolitan Operation, The Ecologic Envoy, The Elysium Commission and The Eternity
Artifact are certainly Science Fiction.
I am comfortable ascribing his Recluse series as Fantasy. The Imager portfolio is more in the vein of
the Recluse series. I guess Philosophic
Military Fantasy is too much of a mouthful.
All I know is that I enjoy reading his work regardless of genre.
Quaeryt finally makes progress on his own personal goals of
increased tolerance for Imagers.
Modesitt also infuses political commentary and philosophy as
part of his story line. Time
Gods World, The
Forever Hero and Order
Master all illustrate philosophic musings. There are times where the author seems to
pontificate a bit but it always fits the story line.
The common thread, as I stated in previous Modesitt reviews
is the lone soul fighting for self identity in a harsh world. The
aloneness is tempered by a supportive wife and extraordinarily loyal comrades.
I highly recommend.
Body of work of <a type="amzn" >L.E.
Modesitt</a>
Site: http://www.lemodesittjr.com/This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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