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mary_soon_lee's review
5.0
"Imager's Battalion" is the sixth book in Modesitt's Imager series, and the third centered on Quaeryt, a scholar who also possesses a powerful magical imaging talent. All six of the Imager books share a deliberate, detailed, thoughtful approach. They are not books to hold up as exemplars of masterful prose. They are not pushing the boundaries of the fantasy genre. They are not filled with the flamboyance and wit of, for example, [a:Scott Lynch|73149|Scott Lynch|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1332432746p2/73149.jpg]'s fantasy. But I care about their protagonists. I cared enough about Quaeryt to sit in the hallway until 1:30 AM to read to the end of "Imager's Battalion." It's a long time since I've done that with a book.
jaipal's review
3.0
What can I say. It's an L.E. Modesitt Jr series. I'm reading this after a long break so it felt very familiar (he has a tendency to follow the same formula) and yet enjoyable.
The story now has Quaeryt leading and training the first Imager fighting force into war, to unite the various feuding states under Lord Bhayar.
Typical in his writing style, Quaeryt has to deal with enemy soldiers, incompetent commanders, dishonest nobles and factors while committing atrocities for the greater good.
As is other books, it is an enjoyable read and perhaps that is why I keep on reading them.
The story now has Quaeryt leading and training the first Imager fighting force into war, to unite the various feuding states under Lord Bhayar.
Typical in his writing style, Quaeryt has to deal with enemy soldiers, incompetent commanders, dishonest nobles and factors while committing atrocities for the greater good.
As is other books, it is an enjoyable read and perhaps that is why I keep on reading them.
nutmeginnz's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
winters's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
vaderbird's review
4.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
tome15's review
4.0
This volume of the Quaeryt story line is almost purely military. With his wife back in the capital, Quaeryt is free to develop his military imaging skills. The plot develops along expected lines and the character development focuses on the conflict between Quaeryt’s military duty and his scholarly and religious predilections. Politically, there is conflict with local landholders and military bureaucracy.
Modesitt, L. E., Jr. Imager’s Battalion. Imager Portfolio No. 6. Tor, 2013.
Modesitt, L. E., Jr. Imager’s Battalion. Imager Portfolio No. 6. Tor, 2013.
sniperpumpkin's review
3.0
Excelent as always, marred only by the fact that this is clearly a middle book, so the climax and resolution leave many threads open.
discipleofhoid's review
4.0
The Imager's Series is one of my favorite series. This book is no exception. There are some problems with the relationship between the king and the main character. They supposedly went to school together and are good friends. But throughout the book the relationship seems to swing between friendship and a more formal relationship with little to no explanation. It seemed odd to me. Other than that small issue it was a great book.
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