Advantages: A different style to the usual fantasy fayre, intriguing characters over a majestic landscape. Disadvantages: Slow introduction means some perserverance is required.
...skilled and merciless Inkallim?
Winterbirth by Brian Ruckley has a lot to live up to. Favourably compared by various critics to epics such as Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" and Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series, this is a novel that really needs to live up to its hype. In a highly competitive fantasy genre it is difficult even for the most seasoned writer to compete. The fact this is Ruckley's debut novel makes Winterbirth an even more important ... ...schemer or tolerant wife. In Winterbirth many of the strongest, most aggressive characters are women. By using various races and creeds Ruckley can show a variety of viewpoints and in my cases this means traditionally weaker characters leading the field. Again, this is a pleasant departure in a genre that could often be accused of becoming stagnant.
It is the sign of a good fantasy writer when you are completely lost in the story. The testament ...
Shortsharpshock 01.11.2006
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