This is book four of
the Corean Chronicles. The origins of Corus's problems are clearly exposed in
this book. A new cast of characters presenting the other
side of the equation. This books
viewpoint is from the villain's point of view which, as you may guess, is
rather different than the point of view of the first three books.
Point of view may be somewhat simplistic. This volume shows some of the origins of the
problems faced by Alucius, the main protagonist, up to this point. This is set several thousand years before the
first three books.
Dainyl is of the ruling class and is highly but
circumspectly talented. Talented refers
to the ability to manipulate time, energy or matter. Mykel is a steer, one of the herd, who is
unaware of his own talent until one of the native Soarers points it out to him.
Modesitt has the ability to take contrary points of view
from book to book in the same series. I
find that quite thought provoking.
I am an admitted admirer of Modesitt's style and work. There is a common thread of honor and
responsibility through his work. His
characters struggle to maintain their core identities and to remain truly
humble in spite of increasing power.
I highly recommend.
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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