This is a very good book but…But isn’t always bad. The plot is excellent. I’m going to guess that it will be a long
series as there are a wealth of characters introduced. The but is based on the fact that I
frequently regret starting a series until it is complete. I never finished the vaunted Wheel of Time
series because I thought I might die of old age before it was completed. Then I read that Robert Jordan had passed
away and felt guilty that I had gotten so frustrated. This series has a wealth of potential. The idea of warring creators of man
returning as man is attempting to destroy himself in war leaves enormous
potential for tales. I only hope that
it doesn’t take too long.
Anderson does a good job showing how revenge and grief can
lead to more grief. Utho demonstrates
that grief marinated to hatred and narrow-minded vengeance can overwhelm
friendship and common sense. The wealth
of characters and parallel stories were a smidge difficult to keep track of.
My advice to Anderson, as if he wants or even needs it,
would be to make sure he does a thorough back story on the next volume. This book was an excellent read but it is
left wide open at the end. I suspect
the panorama of the plot is so extensive that Anderson had no choice but to
leave everything open.
I enjoyed the book and hope the sequel is not too long in
coming.
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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