Re: Poor Reviews and Misunderstandings - A counterview


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Posted by Suan Yong on July 30, 1998 at 20:32:03:

In Reply to: Re: Poor Reviews and Misunderstandings - A counterview posted by Lyall Simmons on July 30, 1998 at 20:07:00:

Lyall:
>... is it just me or do others consider the final story of his trilogies
>(eg Asutra, Maduoc) a little rushed in conclusion? As much as I love
>these works, I'm left with the impression of a slow, magnificent,
>beautifully crafted, detailed introduction and progression, but then a
>conclusion that's just a trifle hurried.

I agree with you. In fact, I'd dare go as far as to say his books tend
to go downhill beyond the first books. The Anome remains my favourite,
and I consider The Brave Free Men a disappointing link to the mediocre
Asutra. I think Lyonesse remains my favourite tri(+)logy.

Suan




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