Customer Reviews

The Shaman.

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While this book is not like the light entertainment provided by the Warlock series, it is a well written story that uses fantasy as a backdrop for religious and philosophical debate. I have long enjoyed these same traits in Stasheff's Wizard in Rhyme series. I do not reccomend these books as readily to my fantasy reading friends as I do the Warlock books, mostly because I know that not everyone enjoys pondering the nature of good and evil, God, and the universe as much as I do. On the whole, I am impressd enough with this book (which I own in paperback) that I am purchasing a hardback copy in anticipation of many enjoyable re-reads.

after reading many of stasheff's other books like wizard in rhyme series and the warlock series...i've been rather attached to the light-heartedness of his books.

the star stone story, however, is strangely not of this style. instead it is of the serious fantasy mould and what have you? a book that ought to be given a miss. borrow this book from the library instead.

the tale is of lomallin, who seeks to avenge the elder race, for his wife's death. no new elements in this tale, and neither engaging nor humourous. i really can't quite get the point the author is trying to put across with this book. purchase at your own risk! :o)

This was one of the last books I have read, and I have read many. I have read stuff by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, I have read stuff my David Eddings, and Katherine Kurtz, I have read the classics by Tolkein. I belive that Chris gave a good point of view from the Ulin's side. They are elder. They are stronger. Yet a normal human beat them. This book was like one I've never read before, and as I showedabove; I have read a lot of books.

I enjoy reading Stasheff's books. Just not this one ! I put it down three times in 50 pages. I see why the series died after 2 books.

Well, I got to liking Stasheff after his fairly light-hearted easy-reading (but very fun) Warlock series (Rod Gallowglass and friends). I thought I'd try a different flavour of the author, and boy, do I wish I hadn't - this book is lifeless, without character, and woodenly written. It's better used as a sandwich filling, if you don't mind cardboard. Just say no.