The Year Of The Warrior (Mass Market Paperback)

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"The book is not for spiritual sissies . . . rowdy action and a realistic look at the human and spiritual costs of religious and cultural conversion".

-- Florida Today

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Baen (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671578618
• ISBN-13: 978-0671578619
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,126,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, February 29, 2000

By	Gregory T. Dougherty (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wasn't expecting much from this book. Happily, my expectations were far too low. This book was just plain fun. It was also incredibly thought provoking, and an introduction to a part of history about which I know little.

I'm not going to say much about the book, because I think you should read it, and don't want to give any spoilers. But I will say that "Father" Aillil is a very good main character. He is a human being, with human failings and weaknesses, who manages to grow, to learn, and to become a better person, all the while giving us a good perspective on what's going on around him. While I don't agree with him on everything (to start with, I'm not even a Christian :-) ), his thoughts and beliefs brought me new things to think about. A truly wonderful gift from the author.

Buy it, you won't regret it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent and Refreshing... Year of the Warrior Succeeds, October 27, 2002

By	"tysonfrits" (Brentwood, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I feel that the publishers did this book a diservice by naming it the Year of the Warrior, as well as marketing it as a "swashbuckling, slice-and-dice adventure story" (see the picture on the front cover). I picked up this book as a quick weekend read, not really expecting much and found a rare jewel. This book reminds me of Gene Wolf's Shadow of the Torturer and Claw of the Conciliator. It is deep, moving and draws you into a world of moral dilemma and search for meaning. The book is intelligent and as a man who searches for meaning myslef, i found this book really resonated with my own struggles. A definate recommend.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, July 5, 2002

By A Customer

I really enjoyed this book. It's a rousing adventure story with great characters. The men and women portrayed, while flawed, are interesting and help draw you into the story.

The author paints a wild and untamed world with danger around every corner. The type of world I love to read about. Also, the struggles the characters go through to understand their world and their relationship within it is intelligently done. It's a good tale of spiritual journey.

Once you start this book, you'll finish it quickly. I look forward to more tales about Erling and Ailill. Nice Job!