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Seregil of Rhiminee’s own thoughts on books they have read. These are reader-written book reviews, separate from Risingshadow’s editorial reviews.

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Voyage of the Fox Rider

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Voyage of the Fox Rider

Dennis L. McKiernan

6/10Written Oct 16, 2007

Voyage of the Fox Rider is an entertaining, interesting and well written fantasy book. Dennis L. McKiernan has written a good story, which is a pleasure to read.

In my opinion Voyage of the Fox Rider is one of the best Mithgar books. I enjoyed reading it.

Tales of Mithgar

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Tales of Mithgar

Dennis L. McKiernan

6/10Written Oct 16, 2007

Tales of Mithgar is a collection of short stories, which are set in the world of Mithgar.

These short stories are quite fascinating and well written.

If you want to read good and entertaining fantasy short stories, I can recommend this book to you. You just have to remember that it's good to read the other Mithgar books first or you won't understand this book.

The Iron Tower

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The Iron Tower

Dennis L. McKiernan

4/10Written Oct 16, 2007

The Iron Tower Omnibus consists of the first three Mithgar books (The Dark Tide, Shadows of Doom and The Darkest Day).

I know that many people think that these three books are based upon The Lord of the Rings and they're almost right about that. If I'm not mistaken, Dennis L. McKiernan wanted to write a sequel to The Lord of the Rings, but he wasn't allowed to do so, so he "re-created" Middle-earth in The Iron Tower trilogy.

These first books aren't very good, but the later books are enjoyable and fascinating fantasy books.

The Book of Three

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The Book of Three

Lloyd Alexander

6/10Written Oct 16, 2007

The Book of Three is the first book of The Chronicles of Prydain.

I love this charming little book. This book was written for children and young adults, but it's suitable for adults too.

I think that everybody should read this timeless classic, because it's a good book.

The Elves of Cintra

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The Elves of Cintra

Terry Brooks

6/10Written Oct 15, 2007Edited Oct 15, 2007

The Elves of Cintra is just as bad as Armageddon's Children. Terry Brooks should've stopped writing about Shannara after The High Druid of Shannara, because this series sucks big time. It's sad that he produces more Shannara books, because these new books are disappointments to all Shannara fans.

The Elves of Cintra is without a doubt one of the weakest Shannara books I've read. It's a bit boring and - to be honest - not very good. I can't recommend this book.

Armageddon's Children

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Armageddon's Children

Terry Brooks

6/10Written Oct 15, 2007

All the previous Shannara books have been readable and some of them have been good and enjoyable, but I must say that this book is anything but good. It seems that Terry Brooks doesn't know when to stop writing.

If you've enjoyed reading the other Shannara books, you should think twice before you begin to read this book. This book isn't as interesting as the other books.

The Farthest Shore

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The Farthest Shore

Ursula K. Le Guin

10/10Written Oct 15, 2007Edited Jul 1, 2009

The Farthest Shore is the third book of the Earthsea saga and the final book of the "original" Earthsea books.

In my opinion The Farthest Shore is an excellent fantasy book. It's a timeless classic of fantasy literature and everybody who reads fantasy should read it.

The Farthest Shore is a bit different and darker from the previous books, but it's a great book. I think that everybody, who appreciates fine fantasy and good writing, will find this book interesting.

To Green Angel Tower

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To Green Angel Tower

Tad Williams

8/10Written Oct 15, 2007Edited Oct 15, 2007

To Green Angel Tower is the third and final book of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was very entertaining and interesting.

By the way, if you buy the paperback version of To Green Angel Tower, you must remember to buy two books (Part 1 and Part 2).

Stone of Farewell

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Stone of Farewell

Tad Williams

8/10Written Oct 15, 2007

Stone of Farewell is the second book of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn.

Stone of Farewell is a much better book than The Dragonbone Chair. Tad Williams writes fluently, the story is entertaining and the characters are interesting.

I can recommend this book to all fantasy fans.

The Dragonbone Chair

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The Dragonbone Chair

Tad Williams

8/10Written Oct 15, 2007

The Dragonbone Chair is the first book of Memory, Sorrow and Thorn.

Tad Williams has managed to write an entertaining fantasy story, which can be recommended for all fantasy fans. I know that this book isn't perfect and some things are a bit boring, but it's still a good and interesting fantasy book.

By the way, please don't read the translations of this series! They're very bad and annoying.

The Gypsy

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The Gypsy

Steven Brust, Megan Lindholm

10/10Written Oct 15, 2007

The Gypsy is an interesting and unique combination of fantasy and thriller.

Steven Brust and Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) have managed to write an entertaining book, which is totally different from other books. I liked this book.

I highly recommend this book to everybody who wants to read something different.

A Feast for Crows

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A Feast for Crows

George R. R. Martin

10/10Written Oct 15, 2007Edited Oct 15, 2007

A Feast for Crows is the fourth book of A Song of Ice and Fire.

This book isn't quite as good as the three previous books, but it's a great book. As almost everybody knows George R.R. Martin had to split this book into two parts, because if he'd put all the material into this book, it would've been too big to publish. This split is easy to notice, because many important and interesting characters are missing. That's why this book isn't as excellent as the previous books.

If you enjoyed reading the three previous books, you should read this book. It's an interesting fantasy book.