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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is my all time favorite fantasy series. I like the way it has a classical literature feel in the writing. The journeys and maturing of Simon bear watching. The norns still make the hair on my arms stand straight up! And the descriptions of the Elves and their habitat is one of the most...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It4 of 4 members found this review helpful “Every once in a while I get the urge to read a high fantasy novel instead of something more highbrow, much like people get cravings for hamburger over steak or a desire to punch themselves in the groin instead of having a nice cup of coffee. Since Tad Williams's Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn often...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book was very good, but a little slow. I say slow; it wasn't boring, per se, but it just didn't have as much action as I figured it would. Overall, good intro book for a series.”
Charles U wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A slow beginning, but pure brilliance. A subtle, poignant tale of growing up, in a world of magic and mayhem. ”
Daniel W wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed the series at the time I read it, but it's no longer to my taste.”
Laura O wrote this review Monday, November 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I devoured this series in my teenage years and still have very fond memories about it. The world of Osten Ard may seem like a stereotypical fantasy setting, but Williams' style of writing and the overall plot of "Memory, Sorrow & Thorn" make the series something special, in my opinion.”
mensch wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The first book was slow. But I love love LOVE the trilogy!! It's so good. One of my favorites for sure. The first book however is slow.”
Kelly B wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If you loved the Lord of the Rings series you will like this series as well.”
kathy p wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A terrific opening for the trilogy. I've read this book and its companion novels multiple times and enjoy it as much or more each time. (more later)”
Dale L wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One the best written trilogies I've ever read”
Patrick B wrote this review Friday, August 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It might seem a little long but it is well worth it. This entire series has been a favorite since middle school. ”
djwilliams979 wrote this review Thursday, August 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
