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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a twisted tale,
This review is from: Prince of Lies (Forgotten Realms) (Mass Market Paperback)
James Lowder, the editor for Richard Awlinsons "The Avatar Trilogy", returns to the realms with his best outing (or so I think). The twisted story of Cyric, the man who would be a god continues. The Sewer rat made bad, continues to vie for power amidst the Fearunian Pantheon; but his schemes don't go unchecked. Mystra, Lady of Magic, and his old mortal friend fights him at every turn. Mr. Lowder does a marvelous job with the characters, especially Rhinda, the lowly scribe, and both of the major deities (Cyric and Mystra). I recommend this book whole heartedly. However, the characters in this book are dependant, to a degree I fear, on the foreknowledge gained in reading the Avater Series. I recommend you start there. But get them done so you can read this one!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Fantasy Side Note.,
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This review is from: Prince of Lies (Forgotten Realms: The Avatar Series, Book 4) (Mass Market Paperback)
First of all, I began reading this book in 1993, tried again in each year to follow and just couldnt get into it. My renewed interest in the Forgotten Realms prompted me forward. I can now say this is a really good book, filled with much action and important events to update the elaborate fantasy world.
With that said, the plot is easy to pick up for those familiar with the original trilogy. I believe it is better than the trilogy. The story is contained within a single, stand alone novel that is much easier to handle. I cannot see the point of these trilogies that old TSR continued to publish. Well the obvious is the cliffhanger to get the moneyspending reader to buy the next edition. Frankly, there are only a handful of authors who could keep my attention with this genre. Most of the stories are like comic books with cardboard characters. This one provides some authentic and memorable folk that we can relate to. Rinda and Gwidion are above the mark for TSR. Cyric is the most hateful villain ever created in the Realms. He gets what he deserves and I was very satisfied with the ending. Keep in mind also this is a novel that can be enjoyed on its own. The Realms seem to demand to be visited over and over. I will keep doing so if good novels like this one get published. Hollywood take note. Especially a filmaker who likes a good fantasy with endless blockbuster sequels.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gruesome but good.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Prince of Lies (Forgotten Realms) (Mass Market Paperback)
"Prince of Lies" is a cornerstone novel in the Forgotten Realms series. The mad god Cyric launches a hunt for the soul of his old foe Kelemvor, and commissions the Cyrinishad, a book which has the potential to destroy all the other gods. In the ensuing conflict, the outcome is in doubt almost to the end. Highly insightful at times; partly influenced by social studies of 18th century, gin-soaked London! Not for the squeamish; early in the book we learn just how hard a scribe's death can be!
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