Lion of Farside [Mass Market Paperback]

John Dalmas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

The Macurdies had been farmers for generations, and Curtis Macurdy would have been content to spend his life with his exoticallybeautiful wife Varia, earning a living by tilling his plot of land in the American Midwest. Varia was from Yuulith, a magical world separated from Earth by only a dimensional barrier that could sometimes be broached.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 441 pages
• Publisher: Baen; First Edition edition (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671876740
• ISBN-13: 978-0671876746
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,704,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good, captivating read, March 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lion of Farside (Mass Market Paperback)

I am on Amazon.com right now because I just finished Dalmas' "Lion of Farside" and I am looking for a sequel! Dalmas' protagonist, Curtis Macurdy, is what we all wish we could be when faced with tough, frightening situations: Brave, cool, and smart. His wife is taken to an alternate Earth, and he follows to get her back. Along the way, he is by turns a slave, a swordsman soldier, and a magician. He demonstrates attributes that all of wish we had, if we were in his position. Interpersonal relationships are a bit different in this alternate Earth, and the ending is not what you may expect. Now if I could just find that darn sequal...

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lion of Farside a good read, but could have been better., May 27, 2003

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L. Mancour "Terry Mancour" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lion of Farside (Mass Market Paperback)

Just finished the book. A decent idea, decently executed, but lacking a few touches that would have set it apart. Dalmas is somewhat guilty of a mistake many fantasy authors make, plopping the reader into a fully-formed world without proper background. While exposition is often discarded in favor of action in fantasy, the world of Yuulith (sp?) suffers from the "D&D syndrome" -- elves, dwarves, even hobbits under other names. While Dalmas hints at the background that would make this story feel more complete (history, evolution of politics, etc) he leaves most of the background blank. The motivations and history of the Sisterhood, for example, are lacking to the point where they are almost stereotypical. He does a better job capturing the spirit of a medieval world, and his Curtis character is quite likable, if a little simple. All in all a good read, but I couldn't help wondering how good it would have been with a little more depth.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, escapist entertainment., July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lion of Farside (Mass Market Paperback)

I was given this book by a friend, and was immediately put off by the cover (which, it seems, has nothing to do with the book itself!). In fact, until I ran out of other books, this sat on my shelf. Well, I must admit that it captured me within the first chapter! It's a nice escapist novel with strong characters, positive messages, and a story which keeps you riveted and wanting more. In fact, I, too, am back on Amazon.com looking for a sequel!