The Gamblers Fortune (Tales of Einarinn Book 3)
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And while Lex is seemingly dedicated to his leg Worse, Dan realises the murder involves the hidden world he was born into. However, I didn't particularly like these parts. I felt that this installment was lacking somewhat in complexity and not up to this talented author's usual standard. Usara has grown up in Hadrumal surrounded by wizards his entire life, which means that when he has to make his way back in Einarinn his naivety about the harsher side of life that many people experience is painfully clear, especially as he is travelling with the worldly-wise and morally dubious company of Livak and the mountain brothers. It's a good book, but not a great one.
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The Gambler’s Fortune by Juliet E McKenna
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The Tales of Einarinn Series by Juliet E. McKenna
Ergodebooks , Texas, United States Seller rating: The breadth and variety of human cultures depicted in her world is something I have only seen surpassed by George R. Martin Tolkien loses on this score by having too many Elves, Dwarves and Ents. To this she injects a conflict between two different kinds of magic which are mutually incomprehensible.
And population pressures are driving technological and economic change in a fantasy environment. On top of that, as you would hope for from an Oxford graduate in Classics, there is a whole store of knowledge from the ancients waiting to be decoded. But it is really refreshing to encounter protagonists who are not young folks going through a rite-of-passage narrative, but people much nearer to my own age, juggling the conflicting needs of a demanding career with the need for a decent home life.
OK, so McKenna's characters are battling to save their continent from the evil invader rather than analysing the Balkan Question like me or writing best-selling novels like Juliet. But I still feel a much greater sympathy for them than I do with the protagonists of Eddings' Belgariad let alone Jordan's woeful Wheel of Time. Jul 12, grellian rated it liked it Shelves: Our main characters Ryshad and Livak have started to plan their future life together, but before their final reunion one last impediment remains. Her mission and intuition for ever-present trouble lead her to the mountains inhabited by a race closely resembling the hated Elietimm, where old alliances will be tried out by fire and steel.
Furthermore, the author delves more deeply into the magic system of artifice with some excellent description of intense battles. Unfortunately, no major events occur during this novel, as it suffers from the middle-book syndrome and is thus too predictable and schematic to live up to the expectations set by the previous volumes. As I have mentioned, Juliet Mckenna spends a lot of time giving life to her fantasy setting, the epic war conflicts are just as spectacular, the main characters continue to come across insurmountable hurdles and gush out smart remarks not necessarily in this order.
Jun 09, Steven Poore rated it it was amazing Shelves: Now that the threat from the Ice Islands has been identified, Livak seeks her own measure of profit from the hunt for hidden aetheric magic. But the Eliettimm themselves are now strong enough to cross the wide oceans and wreak havoc across the North Even here on the middle of a series, McKenna takes time to set the stage and introduce us to fresh antagonists, but this is time well spent as we come to sympathise with the Mountain Men and understand how Eresken has usurped their desires.
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The idea of two inimical magic systems is an interesting one and the conflict continues to play out well. The personal conflicts and actual warfare are almost back grounded by contrast. Good stuff all the way. The first two books in this fantasy series were a bit tough for me to get through I awarded them both 3 stars but even that felt forced. However, I do tend to be a completist and just hate to leave a series in the middle so I decided to give this third one a try.
I had thought it was the last of a trilogy but now realize there are two more so far? It's not a good si The first two books in this fantasy series were a bit tough for me to get through It's not a good sign when I have to reel in my mind from where it's wandered off thinking about work, or the kids, or anything besides the story. It's a shame because the magic system the author has created is intriguing. I just wish the story held my attention better. Aug 29, Lynn rated it really liked it Shelves: I struggled to finish this book. Having re-read the first two books in the series to re-visit the stories I first read them both more than 15 years ago , I was anticipating the same type of complexity.
I was perplexed by the high level of seemingly gratuitous violence; at times it felt overdone and without purpose. I felt that this installment was lacking somewhat in complexity and not up to this talented author's usual standard.
That being said, I will continue with the series because Ms McKenna is certainly worth reading! Mar 17, Doris rated it it was ok. Livak has decided to use her connections read they owe her into a chance to make a fortune for herself so as to allow her to establish a homestead with her paramour. She travels with a motley crew of misfits, seeking the source and skill to use ancient magic.
I never quite got into the story though - maybe you had to have read the previous books in the series this is the 3rd in the series.
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I definitely liked the ending though - a final solution to a bad marriage deal! Oct 31, Gavin Greig rated it it was amazing Shelves: It's nice to catch up with the lead character of the first novel, and to meet Sorgrad and Sorgren; intriguing though slightly worrying characters.
Dec 14, Jenny rated it liked it. Jan 30, Erin rated it it was ok Shelves: How can you make this genre so boring? Mar 10, Marjorie marked it as to-read.
I am still reading this series and all that I can say is that these books are good reads. Jun 08, MJ rated it did not like it Shelves: Sep 06, Ronald Marcil rated it liked it. The Tales of Einarinn 3. Mark rated it liked it Jun 24, Jeffrey rated it liked it Dec 28, Victoria rated it really liked it Aug 15, Von rated it it was amazing May 17, Kate rated it really liked it Feb 12, Michele rated it really liked it May 13, Bryan rated it really liked it Apr 25, Ivar rated it liked it Nov 10, Michelle rated it really liked it May 27, Frans J rated it really liked it Nov 02, Elizabeth rated it really liked it Dec 16, Steve rated it liked it May 15, Julian rated it liked it Sep 06, Description incorrect 2 15 Jun 23, Her new novel March is a modern fantasy rooted in the ancient myths and folklore of the British Isles A hundred years ago, a man with a secret could travel a few hundred miles and give himself a new name and life story.
So Daniel Mackmain keeps his head down and keeps himself to himself. But now a girl has been murdered and the Derbyshire police are taking a closer look at a loner who travels from place to place, picking up work as he goes. Worse, Dan realises the murder involves the hidden world he was born into.
When no one else can see the truth, who will see justice done? Shadow Histories of the River Kingdom offers readers a wholly new and different fantasy world to explore. In between novels, she writes diverse shorter fiction, ranging from stories for themed anthologies such as Alien Artifacts and Fight Like A Girl to a handful of tales for Doctor Who, Torchwood and Warhammer 40k. Learn more about all of this at julietemckenna.
