The Song of Homana [Import] [Paperback]

Jennifer Roberson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: Corgi; paperback / softback edition (1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0552131199
• ISBN-13: 978-0552131193
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting follow-up, September 4, 1998

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This review is from: Song of Homana (Cheysuli) (Book 2) (Paperback)

This is easiest my favorite novel in the "Chronicles of the Cheysuli" series. This novel provides a certain turning point for character appreciation (specifically with respect to Carillon) and also acts as an incredible catalyst for the time progression in the books to come. I don't want to spoil it for those who have no read it yet. Oh, and don't forget to read "Shapeshifters" first.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BOOK DESCRIPTION FROM THE BACK OF THE BOOK, February 4, 2006

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This review is from: Song of Homana (Cheysuli) (Book 2) (Paperback)

For five long years the land of Homana had been strangling in the grasp of a usurper king- its people ravaged, by strife, poverty and despair; its magical race, the Cheysuli, forced to flee or face extermination at the hands of their evil counterparts, the sorcerous Ilhini. The time had come for Prince Carillon, Homana's rightful ruler, to return from exile with his Cheysuli shapechanger liege man, free his land from the evil domination of the tyrant Bellam and his villainous magicians, restore the Cheysuli to their rightful position of grace, and claim his birthright. To do this, he would not only have to raise an army, but overcome the fear and prejudice of an ignorant population and answer the call of a prophecy he never chose to serve! Book two of the dynastic fantasy epic of the magical Cheysuli race and the compelling prophecy which ruled them!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than part 1, April 7, 2005

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... "vilbs" (Montreal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Song of Homana (Cheysuli) (Paperback)

After reading "Shapechangers", I was pretty confident that I wasn't going to continue reading books in this series.. it was average at best, and did very little to compel me to continue. The second book; however, was much more entertaining, and steered clear of most of the silly melodrama that so marred the first installment.

The plot was definitely superior in part 2, and dealt with Carillon's war to reclaim his stolen throne. The actual "action" sequences in the novel are still not well developed.. i.e. you'll end a chapter before a battle, and the next chapter will begin immediately after the battle. This gets a little annoying, but the story moves at a fast pace and is entertaining enough to at least keep the pages moving.

Still not major earth shattering high quality fantasy, it's an fun enough read if you've already finished up with George R.R. Martin and Tolkein, and need something to while away a rainy afternoon. For simple enjoyment, it's not bad at all. Don't expect it to change your life... it won't.