Pawn's Dream [Paperback]

Eric Nylund (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1995

Roland Pritchard's dreams of being in a monastery in a fantastic world offer him an escape from his lonely existence as a convenience store clerk, although the monk has dreams of his own, nightmares of a future world.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"Dreaming awake and asleep," Roland Pritchard's life is a busy one. When he wakes in our world, he's stuck in a marginal job trying to care for his disturbed mother; when he sleeps in our world, he pursues a scholar's life in the isolated, mysterious Abbey. Sleeping or waking, both lives are frustratingly constrained, and when Roland is offered opportunities to break away in both worlds, he embarks on dual journeys of self-discovery leading to union.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380778874
• ISBN-13: 978-0380778874
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,248,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eric Nylund is a New York Times bestselling and World Fantasy Award nominated author of several novels (including HALO: GHOSTS OF ONYX and DRY WATER) which have sold over two million copies.

THE RESISTERS, his latest novel for Middle Readers, is out April 2011.

Nylund is Head Writer for Microsoft Game Studios where he helps shape the intellectual property for some the world's best videogame developers.

Nylund attended the 1994 Clarion West Writer's Workshop and has a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and a Master's degree in theoretical chemical physics.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book from start to finish, December 16, 2001

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Adi "Adi" (atlanta, ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pawn's Dream (Paperback)

I have never reviewed a book before and am doing so now in the hopes others will read this book and the author will write more. I loved this book. Pawn's Dream is a rich story with a similar idea to zelazny's amber series. Although the book jacket description makes it seem more like an adventure novel, this book is also piled high with sorcery and creatively inventive magic. The author has come up with a unique method of spellcasting, involving pairs of opposite forces...very unique, well thought out, and will leave you craving more. The author's writing is wonderful, every page action filled and enticing you to read further. I didn't want to put it down. Yes, it is way too short...It ends ripe for a sequel but sadly, I assume this book was never a big enough seller to encourage the author to continue it. Like zelazny's amber series, I would like to see a 10 book series set in nylunds original meredin universe. A highly recommended read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, August 16, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Pawn's Dream (Paperback)

Hey, it's no masterpiece, but it's still a fun read. Nylund brings the reader into the story very well as the characters are thrown between two worlds and other dualities. The time passes quickly, and leaves you smiling. Definately worth a try

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quick enjoyable fantasy/dream romp, January 14, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Pawn's Dream (Paperback)

Pawn's Dream is one of the books just meant for traveling. It is a short novel, perhaps a bit too much so, but still it manages to draw the reader into a dizzying world of a dream universe, conspiracies amongst royal families, and the life of it's likeable protaganist. My only real complaint with this book is that I wanted more. The setting and situations are so intriguing and so much can be done with them, that I can only hope the author plans to continue the adventure further.