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Review of Worldbinder (Runelords)
- Certain works of fantasy are immediately recognizable as monuments, towering above the rest of the category. Authors of those works, such as George R.R. Martin, Robert Jordan, and Terry Goodkind, come immediately to mind. Add to that list David Farland, whose epic Runelords series continues now in Worldbinder.After the events of Sons of the Oak, Fallion and Jaz, the sons of the great Earth King Gaborn, are now living as fugitives in their own kingdom. Their former home has been invaded and secretly controlled by supernatural being of ultimate evil. The sons are biding their time until they can regain their rightful places in the land.Fallion seems destined to heal the world, and feels the calling to act. When he attempts to do so though, two entire worlds collapse into one, and nothing will ever be the same again.
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Comments for Worldbinder (Runelords)
- Posted on 2008-07-16
With Growing Hope that this Intensely Edgy and Emotionally Painful Story Can Still Have a Happy Ending
Once Again, Farland, has written a supperb book and with the original Runelord story-line being one of my favorite fantasy stories of all time I trust that he can write a wonderfully satisfying ending to this next follow-up installment.
Score: 4
- Posted on 2008-04-05
Better than the the last one...
I'm surprised people are gushing over these last two books. Granted, this one seemed much better than the 5th. That said, he's still throwing out things haphazardly. For instance, Shadaoth comes back for an appearance right at the start of this book and is not mentioned a single instance thereafter...?...?... Keep em coming I suppose.
Score: 3
- Posted on 2008-03-14
Thrillride
This book is very fast-paced and exciting from cover to cover. A great read.
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-02-09
Great Story!!!
The Runelords story is complex and fascinating! Worldbinder is another great addition to this saga. The end seems sudden and sort of frustrating, but this is still a really fun and quick read. I'm definately looking forward to the next book and will purchase it as soon as it comes out. Well-developed characters, a few new twists, a few answered questions and of course the introduction of some new ones that makes the story continue to be interesting.
Score: 4 - Posted on 2008-01-23
grinding out another fantasy [spoilers noted]
"Worldbinder" is a far cry from the maiden novel "The Sum of All Men" but maintains "The Runelords" tradition of infrequently clever creations in a forest of hasty plot ideas and poor editing. The existing main characters are mediocre and the environmental descriptions could use more detail.
[minor spoiler]
When the shattered remains of the One True World or shadow worlds merge, a person's shadow selves unite. The knowledge and abilities join but for the most part everyone accepts the sudden changes without anxiety or shock. Having entire lifetimes of experiences combine would seem a daunting given it might be of different genders or moral stances.
[end minor spoiler]
In addition to areas of poor spelling and mismanagement of words, Chapter 44 happens after preceding chapters when it could have been either placed before or merged into the related chapters. At one point before a battle, archers with great bows form ranks in front of any infantry or mounted troops. The troop placement does not seem well analyzed. I thought limiting blood metal availability was a great way to balance out the characters and story development, but it has been negated after only one novel and gives stronger and larger characters more power or even more demented uses for the forcibles by the forces of evil.
As the title suggests, there are multiple worlds and new characters will emerge to challenge the direction of the overall plot. Though the Knights Eternal, particularly Vulgnash, are ruthless antagonists and the reader finally discovers the elusive immortal Daylan Hammer, Alun is quite boring other than reminding me of how Waggit was rewarded endowments of wisdom to improve himself after acts of selfless bravery. And while on the topic, readers learn about Hearthmaster Waggit.
A detailed map of the significant terrains and comprehensive appendix would have been useful.
Thank you.
Score: 3