Initiate Brother, Book 1: Amazon.ca: Sean Russell: Books

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From acclaimed author Sean Russell comes "fantasy at its best" (Quantum)--the prequel to Gatherer of Clouds. Plague and warfare have swept across the the ancient kingdom of Wa, and the peace of the Empire is threatened. Only Initiate Brother Shuyun, a mystically gifted Botahist monk, can save the Empire and his own order from complete annihilation.

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4.4 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews)

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1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!!!, Mar 1 2005

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vincenzo_di_formaggio (canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Initiate Brother, Book 1 (Mass Market Paperback)

I am a big fan of Sean Russell but do not buy this book! Why? It's simple. The sequel,"The Gatherer of Clouds" is no longer in print.And if you wish to buy it used you will have to pay a lot for a damaged book plus shipping and handling.Just thought I would warn you(the book itself is pretty good).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful find, April 18 2004

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D. Walker (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Initiate Brother, Book 1 (Mass Market Paperback)

The world is rich and well-designed, the characters are strongly portrayed, and the plot is intricate and satisfying. What more can you ask? If you order this book, order the sequel at the same time, because it's all really one long story.

The only drawback: the book may be considered slow-paced by some, because of the detail of the portrayals and the intricate interweaving of several seperate plot lines. There are many characters to follow. All plot lines DO make sense and come together in the end, so it's a worthwhile effort.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing, April 4 2002

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John Shirley (Waynesboro, GA United States) - See all my reviews

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A well-researched and smoothly flowing read that will surround you with an almost palpable universe. With its Gatherer of Clouds sequel, some of the most enjoyable and satisfying reading you can discover.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection is within your grasp
I have to admit reading Sean Russell's first novel because of the cover art. Michael Whelan, the illustrator, sure earns his fees. Read more

Published on Nov 9 2001 by Anthony Hinde

4.0 out of 5 stars it was an excellent book, but...
I thought the book was great!! The only beef I had with this book was that the author did not spend enough time in this book concentrated on Shuyun, the young Bohatist monk. Read more

Published on Oct 18 2001 by K.P. O'Brien