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Review of Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4)
- After two years of bitter conflict with the hordes of invading Canim, Tavi of Calderon, now Captain of the First Aleran Legion, realizes that a peril far greater than the Canim exists-the mysterious threat that drove the savage Canim to flee their homeland. Now, Tavi must find a way to overcome the centuries-old animosities between Aleran and Cane if an alliance is to be forged against their mutual enemy. And he must lead his legion in defiance of the law, against friend and foe--or no one will have a chance of survival . . .
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- Posted on 2008-06-15
Another great series
I've rea all his other books and while impatiently for the next Dresden book to come out, I needed a reading fix. Decided I'd give Alera Codex a try. Was not the most impressed with what I had read on the covers of the series, but decided I'd give it a try anyway.
Very glad I did. Each one of the books in the Alera Codex is better than the previous one. Butcher has created a well defined world with the various factions and personalities. The characters have a depth to them that lends greatly to the story.
The only thing about the whole series I find annoying is something the author has been hinting at in the last two books, the Roman legion origins on a fantasy world. He hints at it, but hasn't gone into depth with it yet.
Butcher is only one of about 3 authors I will buy the hardcovers as fast as they come out, instead of waiting for the softcover.
If you like high fantasy, try the Alera Codex.
If you like magic in the normal world, try the Dresden Files.
Only David Weber and company and Jennifer Roberson are in the same league in my book.
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-06-11
fabulous
The first time I read a character in this book say, "Hail, Gauis Octavian," I cried. I know, I'm such a wuss. I have loved reading this series. Watching the characters grow. Seeing the good in the bad and the bad in the good. The characters are sooo well rounded. The story line is interesting and unique. I look forward to each and every one as they come out. If I wouldn't know that rushing the story line would subtract from the quality I would wish for the books to come out one/month. A definite page-turner!
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-05-31
A real page turner
The first book of this series was slow getting started, but once it got going, it really took off, and every book that has followed in the series has been very easy to slip right into. This whole series has been the "stay awake at night until you finish the book" type. This series is every bit as good as Butcher's Dresden books, this newest addition being no exception. Can't wait for the next book to come out!
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-05-27
Tavi Claims his Powers
Captain's Fury (2007) is the fourth fantasy novel in the Codex Alera series, following Cursor's Fury. In the previous volume, the First Aleran Legion held against the Canim at the Elinarch. Then Tavi killed the ritualist Sarl and the battle was over. Later, Tavi discovered that the Canim had brought their females and children with them to Alera.
In this novel, two years have passed since the previous tale. Countess Amara flies to the army besieging Kalarus to get a first hand report from Sir Miles. He complains about the difficulty of fighting with High Lord Aquitaine (as opposed to against him). Still he needs either more loyal men (certainly not more Aquitaineans) or the removal of the Canim troops from High Lord Kalare's northern flank.
Tavi -- under the name of Rufus Scipio -- is still commanding the First Aleran. He and Antillar Maximus are observing a march by the Canims through a valley. Unfortunately, the enemy also has a legion of freed Aleran slaves marching with them. Tavi understands the political -- and military -- cost of killing these ex-slaves and calls off the ambush.
Valiar Marcus -- AKA Fidelias -- discovers Lady Aquitaine in his tent. He reports the current situation and answers her inquiries about Rufus Scipio, but doesn't tell her everything he knows about Tavi. She tells him to prepare to assassinate Scipio upon her orders.
In this story, the relief column arrives, bringing Tavi's Aunt Isana, refugee supplies, two more overstrength legions, and Senator Arnos, head of the Senate War Committee. Of course, Arnos outranks Tavi and makes known his distaste for him. Obviously Tavi should have run off the hundred thousand Canim troops and dependents prior to the Senator's arrival.
Tavi tries to brief the Senator on the situation, but Arnos doesn't listen. In his own mind, Arnos knows that Tavi hasn't performed his mission and now he is going to show Tavi how it should have been done. First Lord Gaius Sextus orders Tavi to stop trying to convince Arnos of his errors and to keep things together for three months.
The First Lord and Countess Amara leave the conference in an air coach, supposedly to return to the capital. After a few minutes, however, both step out of the coach and fly off toward Kalare. They rendezvous with Count Bernard and then begin walking through the enemy troops in the forest.
This story tells of Tavi's efforts to develop his fury powers. While he has been trained in the various types of furies, he has never really had any powers until recently. He needs lots of practice.
Tavi makes initial contact with the Canims through an Aleran scout. Then he actually talks to Nasaug -- the Canim commander -- and discusses the withdrawal of Canim forces and their dependents. Now he only needs to convince Senator Arnos to allow a ceasefire.
Finally, the true identity of Tavi is revealed. Although Tavi doesn't know it before Araris tells him, others have already guessed, including his grandfather. In this volume, it becomes public knowledge.
Highly recommended for Butcher fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of different magics, political intrigue, and several romances.
-Arthur W. Jordin
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-05-15
Excellent read, great series!
Another excellent book by an excellent author, and I can't wait for the next one. Jim just can't write fast enough!
I would have given it a 5 star rating if I hadn't read "Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss.
The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1)
Score: 4