Ed

A classic gem of its genre

Revisado: 11-14-06

My son is the avid fantasy reader in the family. Thanks to his recommendations I've read dozens of fantasy novels in recent years. Recently I've read and listened to Eragon and Eldest, The Kingdoms and the Elves 1-4, and In the Service of Dragons 1-2.

For my tastes, and this is a matter of opinion of course, Robert Stanek's Kingdoms and Dragons stories are better and deeper. Not only do they paint a much more richly envisioned world, but the reader gains a better understanding of the characters and their motivations. The writing is beautiful sparse, and I mean that in the best of ways. The author doesn't waste words, and has a rare gift for letting the reader learn about the characters through their actions and dialogue.

Stanek has earned a place in my bookcase among my favorite authors. I think he'll be one of your favorite authors too, right up there with Tolkien, Lewis, and other great fantasy authors. If you loved the other authors you will love Stanek. I cant wait for the third book to come out in audio, reading it in print just isn't enough.

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