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Priest
by Matthew Colville
You have a book here that takes an old fashioned, classical form of fantasy and updates it for a more modern taste.
The author uses some of the legends of King Arthur, aspects of LOTR, a pinch of Feist and sprinkle of many other influences. All of these he mixes into a story that carries you through the events with a pace that ensures your interest doesn't wander.
Occasionally, the author's cleverness takes over and there is one chapter, near the end, which I thought could have been said fewer words, but then you're back into the action. Also, the main character has a great deal of compassion for individuals, but when the is a larger loss of life he seems to shrug it off.
However, what you do get, when you read this book, is a clear story, a compelling set of characters, some great interaction, and a story that leads to a sound finale.
It is well worth your time.
The author uses some of the legends of King Arthur, aspects of LOTR, a pinch of Feist and sprinkle of many other influences. All of these he mixes into a story that carries you through the events with a pace that ensures your interest doesn't wander.
Occasionally, the author's cleverness takes over and there is one chapter, near the end, which I thought could have been said fewer words, but then you're back into the action. Also, the main character has a great deal of compassion for individuals, but when the is a larger loss of life he seems to shrug it off.
However, what you do get, when you read this book, is a clear story, a compelling set of characters, some great interaction, and a story that leads to a sound finale.
It is well worth your time.