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Not for wimps!, December 14, 2008
This review is from: ERETZEL: Book two of The Sword of Fire trilogy (Paperback)
That title should cull the herd a bit...
Join Prince Daniel of Asulon as he introduces some old-fashioned heroism to the exotic land of Eretzel, joined by giants, a dwarf, a cynical swordsman, and an ancient miracle-worker. But he faces mysterious and evil forces beyond imagining, even beyond death itself.
Your guide on the trip is William McGrath, who clearly likes to research. (Yes, you may learn something. Quit whining! Knowledge can build character.) When he makes an aside about weapons, fighting, architecture, religion, whatever, he has studied it thoroughly. He weaves mythic threads as adroitly as Tolkien or Rowling, and he also tips a few sacred cows in the process.
My only warning is that you should read Asulon first. You can figure out what's going on without it, but it's easier and better to begin at the beginning.
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An Amazing Read!, December 20, 2008
This review is from: ERETZEL: Book two of The Sword of Fire trilogy (Paperback)
Bill McGrath does it again! Daniel of Asulon returns in the continuing journey of finding his path in the world. This time he's with his love-the princess, his uncles, his instructor, and a wizard priest. You'll have to read to find out how his view of the world changes and becomes more focused! It's a can't put down read. I definitely look forward to the third and final book in the series.
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Reading easy, "Eretzel" is interesting as "Asulon" (1st part)., September 6, 2011
I study English language and attempt to improve it by reading a lot of literature and
In my humble opinion McGrath is the best modern writer, and this novel - definitely worth to read.
Much various people will find a plot intriguingly grasping.
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