Destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy, the warrior Sargon strode through the gates of Chalsadon-the last refuge of a once-proud empire. Only Sargon, a Barbarian and an Outsider, could stem the slaughter. Only he could wield the deadly golden maul, covered with the dust of centuries. Only he was fated to test the necromancy of Shadrazar, the beautiful Black Lord of Chaos. But Sargon was mortal....
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A neglected gem of heroic fantasy,
This review is from: Lost World of Time (Mass Market Paperback)
This may well be Lin Carter's finest single novel; it's certainly in the top three of all his work. In it he transcended his love of pastiche (well worth reading for its own merits) & created a moving tale of a dying Empire, drawing upon both the sword & sorcery tradition exemplified by Robert Howard, and the high fantasy tradition exemplified by Tolkien. Although it's a short novel, like all of his work, it's filled with evocative images & ideas. Sargon is a more reflective barbarian hero than most, both bemused by & grappling with the notion of his own supposed godhood. And the landscapes have a haunted, dreamlike quality: we know that not only the once-glorious Empire is doomed, but the very planet itself will one day be nothing but rubble, which adds a dusky poignancy to the tale. If Carter recreates favorite moments from previous fantasy & adventure classics (both Robin Hood & the Battle of Helm's Deep obviously come to mind), he imbues them with a certain melancholy heroism & somber beauty. Of all his work, I find myself returning to this one most often, wishing it had been longer. Here we get a glimpse of the great fantasy epic he might have written, one with his own voice; and we can only regret that it never came to pass. Recommended!
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