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Cormyr: A Novel: The Cormyr Saga [Mass Market Paperback]

Ed Greenwood , Jeff Grubb
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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April 1 1998 The Cormyr Saga
The Epic Historical Saga of the Most Powerful Nation in the Realms

Cormyr has been ruled by the Obarskyr family since its inception one and a half millennia ago. Now its king, Azoun IV, lies on his deathbed, and the vultures are circling, hoping to usurp the throne for their own. Against this crisis of state, the history of the Forest Kingdom unfolds, relating the previously untold story of a nation, its rulers, and its wizards.

Cormyr: A Novel is the epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world, as told by the world's co-creators.

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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!! Jun 4 2004
Format:Hardcover
Definitely a great fantasy epic and one of my personal favorites, CORMYR sheds light on the history of the Kingdom of Cormyr set in the magical world of Toril! The book is so incredibly well written that the reader feels that they have been transported to another plane of existence and are actually present among the characters, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel, sensing what they sense. The experienced authors, Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb, have truly outdone themselves and have presented us with a masterpiece of literature the likes of which we have seen only in JRR Tolkien's work, RA Salvatore's The Dark Elf and Icewind Dale trilogies, and in authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends trilogies. Magic, Elves, Dragons and Heroes are all about. In conclusion, it's what Fantasy reading SHOULD be. A GREAT book indeed and a "must read" if you love Fantasy and especially if you love the Forgotten Realms! DON'T MISS IT!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome book worth the long read April 19 2004
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Well I have to say I had the book for atleast 2 years before I actually got onto reading it, I read the first couple of pages a couple times cause I stopped reading it for long periods of times cause I was afraid of reading such a big book.

The first fourth of the book I'd say was confusing and it took me a while to know what was happening till it hit me and I fell in love with it, I couldn't put it down! I loved it so much I decided to start over again and read it for my English grade in summer school I had two weeks 3 hours a day to read and in the last minit of the last day I finished the essay and got an A+ on it.

Awsome book don't say it's a bad till you read it all the way through, it's worth it. It may be big and take a long time to read but I never wanted it to end.

-VickyGeez

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fantasy Jun 7 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
First off, let me assure you that "Cormyr: A Novel" really is just that- a novel. It really isn't the first installment of a trilogy, even though it's officially part of one, and so it doesn't hurt one bit to read it alone. That said, it's good enough that you'll probably want to read the sequels. I, for one, am going to.

The style of the novel is similar to that of Elaine Cunningham's "Evermeet: Isle of the Elves," in that it's both a history and a current-time adventure. Alternate chapters skip between parts of Cormyr's history, touching on varioius kings, their wizards, and important events. Some of it ties into the present day storyline, though it's largely just instructional in explaining how Cormyr's politics work. This isn't bad, however, since authors Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb make it all an exciting read.

The current day storyline is simply great. There's murder, intrigue, sex, and all the other good stuff that makes a believable fantasy world. The plot starts off with a bang and just doesn't let up, and although it isn't too hard to figure out what's really going on (I was onto one of the 'masked villains' from practically the start) it's still a great pleasure to read.

If I had any complaint about the story, it was what happened to Thauglor, the great Purple Dragon. I'll leave it to you to read and find this out, but suffice to say he deserved a bit more for the character development he gets early on, not to mention the fact that he graces the cover of the book.

Aside from that I thoroughly enjoyed Cormyr, and would recommend it without hesitation to any fan of the Forgotten Realms or fantasy lovers in general.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Informative But Dull
The story is tired and predictable. Read this book only if you really want to know the history of Cormyr.
Published on Feb 4 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars Cormyr - A Successful Novel
I can't say I've been a huge fan of Ed Greenwood's books to date (too much action, not enougth character development), but in being teamed with Jeff Grubb, something interesting... Read more
Published on Oct 28 2001 by Lee Spann
2.0 out of 5 stars too long and mostly boring
I would have enjoyed the book alot more if it were shorter. If I enjoyed reading about a bunch of nobles sitting around gossiping (again and again) I would be a soap opera... Read more
Published on Sep 24 2001 by Gerald G. Johnston
2.0 out of 5 stars VERY HARD to follow.
Maybe its me but I found the first half of the book very hard to follow.
Published on Jun 5 2000 by Mike Kittrell
5.0 out of 5 stars well done
Reading Cormyr was a refreshing experience. You can tell theauthors had fun writing it and the story doesn't stagnate in themiddle like many do. Read more
Published on April 21 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Majestic and magical reading experience
This magnificent book is truly worth buying. Not only do you get two books in one (the tales of Cormyr in the past and in present), but you'll also understand why Cormyr isn't just... Read more
Published on Dec 21 1999 by Mario Pulver
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic ride through the Forest Kingdom!
"Cormyr: a Novel" by Grubb & Greenwood was an excellant read. A wonderful addition to the Realms catalogue. Read more
Published on Dec 21 1999 by "estrolof"
5.0 out of 5 stars The sensational tale of Cormyr from the Master of the Realms
Ed Greenwood has done it once again. His brilliant style and intriguing plots have thrilled us, readers and gamers alike, hundreds of times in the past, and this novel is no... Read more
Published on Dec 4 1999 by John Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars What a book!
This novel was great. It adds much to anyone who games in that area of Faerun. The history that is detailed was incredible. Read more
Published on Oct 20 1999 by Jason Breton
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just an adventure, but a saga of immense preportions
Every other chapter in CORMYR takes place during different time periods. You'll read about Cormyr's present crisis, their beloved King Azoun is in threat of death from an extremely... Read more
Published on Oct 12 1999 by Jacob R. Warren
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