Customer Reviews

Echoes of the Fourth Magic (The Chronicles of Ynis Aielle)

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

As a 15 yr old English literature lover, I stumbled somehow upon this wonderful book, I think attracted to it mainly by its cover. Being an earlier edition, the comical looking cover left me unsure of what to expect. Since I am no lover of naval narrations, the very beginning left me wondering whether to continue, but, boy, I'm so glad I did. I was so thoroughly absorbed by this book, although very short of time, I read it over and over again. Many may argue that it is far-fetched, but I think that, as a first novel, this really is a bold, experimental and raw success, which has worked to great measure. At 17 now, RAS became my favourite author, and I've found the 'Crimson Shadow' series great fun to read, and 'The Dark Elf Trilogy' too, but none grip me like 'Echoes4thMagic'. I was ecstatic to find out there were sequels for the 'Ynis Aielle' series, and hurredly ordered them from the US, over AMAZON, and loving this book like I did, am raring to go with the rest of this. If you want to get started with Salvatore, start with this, it certainly worked for me!

Well since most of the reviews I read were downing on the book I thought that I should give my thoughts. I thought it was an awesome book. The way the story starts out right in the middle of the action was a cool twist since alot of books drag out the introduction. Salvatore's explination of the four levels of magic was very interesting. And the magical battle blew me away. All in all it was a very interesting read and i highly recommend it, as well as the rest of the books in the series.

But what future *isn't* post apocolypic these days?

But seriously, this wasn't a bad book. As I understand it, it was actually Salvatore's first written book. (Note, written. The Crystal Shard was his first published novel)

Note that I haven't read this book in about four years, and don't remember it too well.

It is about a submarine crew that is transported, sub and all, to a post world war III time when magic has returned, and much of the world's population has mutated into Goblins and other such happy creatures.

Once at this future, some of the crew splits away from the rest to join with the "dark side" and hijinx ensue.

This wasn't one of my favorite Salvatore books, but I did enjoy it. If nothing else, it's a good one to see where he started.

Incidentally, I understand that this book is being re-released in the near future with a few revisions from the author.

The Unicorn was an undersea discovery sub in which any nation in the world could help fund. Those nations that did got to share all the new discoveries from the vessel. However, while a huge storm ravaged above the sea, the sub was sucked into a black void. Most of the crew died. The few who lived emerged to find themselves far into the future.

Captain Mitchell, Reinheiser, Doc Brady, Billy Shank, and Jeffry DelGiudice "Del" found themselves to be the ancient ones who were prophesied to come and change the world.

The race of Man had destroyed themselves. Four humans were chosen by a being to become wizards to help the world in its change.
Brielle, the Emerald Witch of the Woods.
Ardaz, the Silver Mage.
Istaahl, the White Mage.
Thalasi, the Black Warlock.
The world now consisted of elves, known as Moon Dancers, and misshapen lizard beasts known as Talons.

The Ancient Ones, battling amongst themselves, joined the new races to help battle the Black Warlock and his gruesome Talons before all good and the entire race of Moon Dancers were destroyed forever!

**** I found the beginning to be very slow. But after the first few chapters, the story picked up and held onto me. I understand it to be the first of a trilogy or series, but I am not sure. Salvatore fans will NOT be disappointed. However, expect a Sci-Fi, instead of a Fantasy, for the beginning to set up the plot.

R.A Salvatore's enchanting style shows thru once again in a journey thru time arriving in the magic of Ynis Aielle.

I loved this book, I thought the last few chapters were brilliant. I had to run out and get Homeland. I cant wait to read more of Salvatores books.

You will hear how it is one of his first books, and that it is not up to his standards. Well I strongly disagree! While this book does not have his incredible sword play that his newer books do, he still has an amazing ability to bring emotions out of you! This book is filled with characters you will either love or hate, and has a story line unlike any I have read. I welcome it to my collection of R.A. SALVATORE books.

It is something different from Salvatore, most people are used to Drizzt Do' Urden type books from him but you will be surprised.It is very good & it is insiteful of what might happen if we dont watch out.All in All it was one of his best alternative books.

It is something different from Salvatore, most people are used to Drizzt Do' Urden type books from him but you will be surprised.It is very good & it is insiteful of what might happen if we dont watch out.All in All it was one of his best alternative books.

This is one of his earlier books and doesn't contain the action of his dark elf stuff. However his ability to paint scenes and create emotions with the pen is already evident. I've read almost all of his books and rank this as one of my favorites. Is there a sequel?