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sammystarbuck's review
5.0
Many years ago, when my husband and I had only just met, he told me of a book series he'd just read, which had impressed him more than any other. This series was the Requiem for Homo Sapiens series by David Zindell.
He gave me them to read, and I understood why he'd been so impressed. The writing was beautiful. The story rich and detailed. A fantastic read all round.
So, when Zindell released a fantasy series, I pounced! While I love sci-fi, I prefer fantasy, and this really did not disappoint. There were some parallels with Requiem... and with many other tales too (King Arthur springs to mind!), but it is told with a grace that is all its own.
I'd been meaning to re-read the novels for a long time, and am glad I've finally gotten 'round to doing just that!
He gave me them to read, and I understood why he'd been so impressed. The writing was beautiful. The story rich and detailed. A fantastic read all round.
So, when Zindell released a fantasy series, I pounced! While I love sci-fi, I prefer fantasy, and this really did not disappoint. There were some parallels with Requiem... and with many other tales too (King Arthur springs to mind!), but it is told with a grace that is all its own.
I'd been meaning to re-read the novels for a long time, and am glad I've finally gotten 'round to doing just that!
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