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| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 26 Mar 2011 : 18:48:19
-Is this novel worth buying? I own both Plague of Spells and City of Torment, and found that the second novel in the trilogy (seemingly) wrapped up the main ongoing story in the series, leaving only some loose ends that I was only semi-interested in to be addressed in the last book. Does Key of Stars continue building upon the main story arc of the first two books in a meaningful manner?
-And, if possible, can anyone provide a very loose (and spoiler free) synopsis, not getting into detail, per se, but rather, loose ends and story points that are dealt with? |
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| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 18:09:52
quote:
Originally posted by Kno
I don't think anyone read the novel, I stopped at Lady of Poison.
-Bruce Cordell is very hit-or-miss with people. Generally speaking, his storylines are the things that are hit-or-miss, while his ability to create interesting characters is very, very solid. Lady of Poison was decent, as was Stardeep. The Abolithic Soverignty trilogy...Less so, but not the worst things I've read (the first two books)
-Most of his literature is included in my list of Forgotten Realms novel reviews: http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19849042/LKs_Reviews?pg=1 |
| Kno |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 11:59:42
I don't think anyone read the novel, I stopped at Lady of Poison. |
| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 06:02:58
quote:
Originally posted by Azuth
Here's your spoiler-free synopsis:
The characters spend a bunch of time wandering around in two different groups that eventually meet up for the penultimate and then ultimate confrontation. As a reader, you will need a oiuja board and strong divination skills to follow where the characters are both in and beyond the Realms, and be prepared for some time travel and a claim of beings "more powerful than Lord Ao." Specifically: Raidon Kane's fate is answered. Questions about his mother are answered. Japteth and Anusha's romantic prospects are finalized. You learn why the Captain has scales. You do not learn anything about the Red Wizards of any interest. Lots of people die. There's lots of water.
Most of this posting, sadly, is not an April Fool's Day joke.
-Hmm...Looks like a pass, then. That's too bad, since there was plenty potential in that entire story arc, and with those characters. Oh, those characters...
-Hey, well, since I have no inclination to read it, can I get a spoiler synopsis? |
| Azuth |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 04:36:34
quote:
Originally posted by Dalor Darden
quote:
Originally posted by Azuth
Here's your spoiler-free synopsis:
The characters spend a bunch of time wandering around in two different groups that eventually meet up for the penultimate and then ultimate confrontation. As a reader, you will need a oiuja board and strong divination skills to follow where the characters are both in and beyond the Realms, and be prepared for some time travel and a claim of beings "more powerful than Lord Ao." Specifically: Raidon Kane's fate is answered. Questions about his mother are answered. Japteth and Anusha's romantic prospects are finalized. You learn why the Captain has scales. You do not learn anything about the Red Wizards of any interest. Lots of people die. There's lots of water.
Most of this posting, sadly, is not an April Fool's Day joke.
So which parts ARE...
Dennis has the gist of it...although there is a lot of water. The rest is Tyr's truth. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 04:26:26
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Originally posted by Azuth
There's lots of water.
 You might want to include Threat From the Sea in that description! |
| Dalor Darden |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 03:48:10
quote:
Originally posted by Azuth
Here's your spoiler-free synopsis:
The characters spend a bunch of time wandering around in two different groups that eventually meet up for the penultimate and then ultimate confrontation. As a reader, you will need a oiuja board and strong divination skills to follow where the characters are both in and beyond the Realms, and be prepared for some time travel and a claim of beings "more powerful than Lord Ao." Specifically: Raidon Kane's fate is answered. Questions about his mother are answered. Japteth and Anusha's romantic prospects are finalized. You learn why the Captain has scales. You do not learn anything about the Red Wizards of any interest. Lots of people die. There's lots of water.
Most of this posting, sadly, is not an April Fool's Day joke.
So which parts ARE... |
| Azuth |
Posted - 02 Apr 2011 : 03:39:20
Here's your spoiler-free synopsis:
The characters spend a bunch of time wandering around in two different groups that eventually meet up for the penultimate and then ultimate confrontation. As a reader, you will need a oiuja board and strong divination skills to follow where the characters are both in and beyond the Realms, and be prepared for some time travel and a claim of beings "more powerful than Lord Ao." Specifically: Raidon Kane's fate is answered. Questions about his mother are answered. Japteth and Anusha's romantic prospects are finalized. You learn why the Captain has scales. You do not learn anything about the Red Wizards of any interest. Lots of people die. There's lots of water.
Most of this posting, sadly, is not an April Fool's Day joke.
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| TulkaS- |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 21:47:38
this
link should do the work ! http://o-love.net/realms/desc_abo.html#PlagueOfSpells |
| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 17:25:47
quote:
Originally posted by jornan
Unless you ar a completionist when it comes to FR books like myself I would take a pass.
I sum up my thoughts on the series here:
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14916
-Yes, I read that. I posted in that thread.
-I'm looking for the specific plots that Key of Stars has, so I can decide whether or not I want to actually buy the book or not. City of Torment seemingly wrapped up the main story, with the summoning of Xxiphu unsuccessful (though, we know because of the FRCG that someone ultimately succeeds), but obviously didn't wrap up all of the loose ends. What loose ends are picked up in Key of Stars? Depending on what goes on, I may or may not have interest in the book. |
| swifty |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 10:06:41
im a completist.god i wish i wasnt. |
| jornan |
Posted - 01 Apr 2011 : 05:50:07
Unless you ar a completionist when it comes to FR books like myself I would take a pass.
I sum up my thoughts on the series here:
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14916
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