- Paperback: 571 pages
- Publisher: Victor Books (1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1564762963
- ISBN-13: 978-1564762962
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #511,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.9 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spellbinding, April 24 2000
By D. Kamps "Dnllkmps" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Magnus (Paperback)
This was my absolute favorite book by S. Brouwer (despite the goofy cover picture)! I read it in two days and lost a lot of sleep simply because I could not put the book down. It was worth it.This book is actually a compilation of the 8-book series "Winds of Light," previous published separately, and tell the ongoing saga of Thomas, an orphan boy who believes it is his destiny to conquer and rule the small kingdom of Magnus. The book takes place in 1312-1314 in England, but travels to Europe and the Holy Land as well. Throughout his travels, Thomas learns about himself, his friends, God, power, society, knowledge, religion, and trust. The book keeps moving with constant conflicts internally and externally.
When you read this book, it is helpful to remember that it is a compilation of 8 books. Every once in a while the author goes back and recaps what just happened, and you know that this is where the books were joined together. However, I actually found this quite helpful in keeping the story straight in my head; after 550+ pages of material, the recaps keep the characters and numerous plot twists in order. Also, when you are finished with the book, make sure to read the historical notes in the back. The depth of Brouwer's research is mind-boggling!
Overall, I highly recommend this book. A great story, great characters, and great historical context make it a magnificent book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST book, April 23 2000
By "marajadeskywalker" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Magnus (Paperback)
My sister found the first book in "The Winds Of Light" series at a homeschool bookfair and gave it to me afterwards, then we bought "Magnus". Since I loved (and still do) "The Winds Of Light"I read it, and I'll admit it was long for me at 11 but I couldn't put it down, it was just SO good. I was going totally into it, I really suggest it.><>Erin<><
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Completely gripping book--if not enough of them to grip!!, May 6 2002
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Magnus (Paperback)
I first borrowed this book from a friend 6 years ago. Like many of the excited readers below, I stayed up day and night (I didn't read quite as fast back then as I do now)to finish this monstrousity of good literature.Brouwer strings his reader along well, combining great imaginative twists with believable explainations of everyone's favorite story; that of Merlin. The reader truly does not know what is going to happen until it does. I am eternally greatful that I did not learn of this book until it was put together in all its parts, because I might have been driven mad to see what happens next.
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