5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value, Nov 28 2011
By fourboys1woman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Prodigal Sorcerer (Mass Market Paperback)
This was a gift for my son to help complete his set of the Magic books. I had no problem at all, they were shipped quickly. Would do business with again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
In Line, Sep 14 2009
By Friendly Neighborhood Redhead "Friendly Neigh... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Prodigal Sorcerer (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is just one of the many original series of the Magic: The Gathering books published by HarperPrisim, and it is a very good read just like all the others. The plot for the book is very good and the characters are well fleshed out. Some things that happen are a bit hokey, but overall this is a great read I would highly suggest to anyone interested in Magic: the Gathering. Just as a word, this book, as well as the others in the series are nothing like the books published by Wizards of the Coast, the idea of how magic works and the presence of magic is completely different in both series.
Again, though, this is a must read for a real Magic fan or for anyone who is interested in a great fantasy series!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great stand-alone novel, May 17 2006
By C. T. Hunter "chips_books" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Prodigal Sorcerer (Mass Market Paperback)
This was the most enjoyable MTG book I've read thus far. This stand-alone novel is a quick and exciting read that would be great for anyone looking for something easy and relaxing. The development of the story is fast-paced with a surprising amount of complexity in the characters, cultures, and lands. Sumner is outstanding at creating a vivid and believable picture of a strange land with strange inhabitants with strange customs in few words. While this book will only take a couple of days to read, you'll be surprised at how quickly and deeply you are drawn into the story of Telli and Recin, and their struggle to introduce peace to a troubled land.
Also, you do not need any prior knowledge of MTG or any of the previous books to fully appreciate this one. Sumner made no attempt to tie in this book with MTG the game, which really freed him up to create his own work. For all intents and purposes, this book could have been published in any of the open-optioned fantasy collections.
Definitely better than most MTG books, I'd reccomend it to anyone.