Customer Reviews

Wolfwalker

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is the first book in Harper's first series. I read this book after 'Cat Scratch Fever' and 'Cataract' were finished. I was hungry for more writing by the artist, and so I searched high and low to find all three books in the series.

In this first book, we are introduced to Dion, a very unusual woman. One day I hope the author writes a prequel, that details some of what the girl's growing up years must have been like. Suffice it to say, she is warrior trained, a healer by choice dedicated to saving lives, and a wolfwalker. Wolfwalkers are introduced to the reader in this series. They are humans who are drawn to wolves, and capable of working/communicating the wolves.

In this story, Dion begins a tale that will last 5 books and three generations of children. Dion begins the road to becoming a legend. It's interesting how a few twists in circumstances can completely change the road you walk. She faces a few very important decisions: the large sense of responsibility she has for those around her, because she has knowledge and skill that others don't have, and how far that responsibility should extend; the decision to save lives, following her healer-rank oaths; the responsibility to take lives while protecting herself, her loved ones, and those that are defenceless. It is the conflict between these three that sucks in the reader and refuses to let go.

I highly suggest this book to anyone who likes action, adventure, tough decisions, great fighting scenes, and personal relationships. This book was quite an eye opener, and a great introduction to the amazing worlds out there waiting for us to visit. (Or maybe not waiting.. maybe dreading..)

My wife recommended that I pick up the Wolfwalker series after I had finished reading the Wheel of Time series - and maybe that was why I gave this novel 4 stars instead of 5. Tara Harper has created a vibrant character in Dion and the beginnings of a wonderful story line that plays out over the next 5 books in the series. I found that as the series progresses, I became more and more engrossed in the story.

My only minor gripe is that in this novel more than any other of the Wolfwalker series, her pacing of the action is relentless. The world that Tara Harper has created is such a harsh and violent environment that both Dion and the reader never are given the chance to take 'a breather' and unwind. In many fantasy stories, I feel drawn to the world itself - yet on the Wolfwalker world, I think its the last past I'd ever want to live!

Overall, add this to your list of must read fantasy series...

With "Wolfwalker", Tara Harper has succeeded in creating a rich and detailed environment filled with interesting characters and an exciting story. Dion, the main character, is delightful as a woman who is strong and compelling while not defying credibility. (Based on her biography at the back of the book, one gets the impression that Dion is very much like Ms. Harper herself.) She's a terrific female lead, one of the best I've seen in Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories.

I recommend this story to anyone who loves fantasy, science fiction, wolves, or all of the above -- and while you're at it, pick up the other books in the series, too! You won't regret it.

The characters are all fantastically writen. The action scenes are complex and exciting. The book appeals to both guys and girls. Action, comedy, and emotions all packed in this and the other two books of the Wolfwalker series. READ THEM ALL!

Wow!! This is a great book! I don't know why more people haven't written a review about it. At first it didn't look very good but eventually I read it. Once I started it I couldn't stop. If you like authors such as David Eddings or Anne McCaffrey, you'll love this book!!

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FANTASY BOOKS AND I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND YOU TO BUY IT!!!!

Wolf lovers unite! Tara K. Harper has given her wolves all the beauty and intelligence they deserve. Dion has the relationship (and the adventures) we all wish we could have here on Earth. Most of all, Ms. Harper has given life to the most basic of needs; all things are bearable when you have someone to share it with

I have read this series twice now and I'm sure it will be a future read-over. First few books were from a friend at the time, used - and I was hooked. They weren't in order though, and of course I wanted to read the whole series once I started. Took a while back then to get them all, but I have been happy with my choice to get them and keep them even after the friendship with the person who got me hooked ended badly. Good things can come from anywhere.

I was reading this series when I met my Husband. He helped me finish getting them all.

This book has everything you could ever want in one of its kind. It has swords, fighting, slavery, romance, very cool characters, an awesome plot, superb battle scenes, and most of all wolves...that's the greatest part about it, which sets it apart from so many other books. By far the best part in the book is the bond between Dion and Grey Hishn, that alone made it a great book, but since it was a wolf that she was bonded to it sent it off the charts. Go out right now and buy this book and the others that are in the series with it! After you're through reading it, you'll want to fight with Dion and Hishn, run through the woods with them, and Howl at the moon with them!

I found this book to be an enjoyable romp with wolves. This book is a must have for anyone who has ever or still (like myself) loves the great and powerful wolf!

This is one of my all-time favorite novels (as you would be able to tell if you could see how battered it is from being read over and over again!). The relationship between Dion and her wolf pal, Hishn, is just so awe-inspiring that it makes you wish you could telepathically speak to animals!! This book has everything...drama, action, and even some romance (hubba, hubba). And it has wolves!!! I LOVE WOLVES!!! (heck, I went to college to study them!). But even if you don't like wolves as religiously as I do, this is a great novel. I will admit that I didn't enjoy the later novels as much (Grayheart, especially). That's probably because I became so attached to Dion, Hishn, and their friends that nothing else would do!! You can read all the books in the series if you want to, but read this one for sure!!! It's great!