- Paperback: 353 pages
- Publisher: Discipleship Publications International (Dec 30 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1577821750
- ISBN-13: 978-1577821755
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 15.3 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 562 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,704,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
F.W. Faller inaugurates the Portals of Tessalindria series with A Sword for the Immerland King, the story of a princess's spiritual maturation, her cymbic (i.e., spiritual) relationship with a blacksmith's son and her father the king's spiritual conflict. It's an allegory geared for the Christian market, as Vrengnia struggles to grow up, her father feels himself drawn to vengeance and Tessalindrian proverbs teach readers truths like He who strikes by the sword, seeks his own death by the sword strike of another.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Set in an Arthurian milieu, this first in a projected seven-volume allegorical fantasy series revolves around the classic struggle between good and evil. Princess Vrengnia embarks on a spiritual journey aided by a sage blacksmith, who is much more than he seems, and his son. Strong writing, multifaceted characters, and vivid details about such topics as the art of blacksmithing will keep readers engrossed in the complex plot. Faller avoids traditional Christian terminology, but the message is clear. Young adult readers as well as fans of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien will eagerly await the next installment. Recommended for most collections, especially those that emphasize high fantasy. [DOXA Press is the fiction imprint of Discipleship Publications International.]
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A multi-faceted tale that gleams at every angle!,
By Allie (NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Sword for the Immerland King (Paperback)
I read this book in three days while on vacation in Maine. I could not put it down. While it does have a prominent theme of action and fantasy, a Sword For The Immerland King is overflowing with new ideas and true wisdom. F.W. Faller starts each chapter with a quote or proverb that relates to the following chapter. They are all very wise and relevant, and I found myself looking forward to reading each new proverb. For example, two in particular that caught my eye: "Who is the greater prisoner: the caged man whose mind transcends his physical boundaries or the untethered being whose mind holds him in a cage?" and "We are forever doomed to suffer with histories defined by those who are able to shout the loudest.". Faller also deals with some spiritual ideas, such as "cymbic" relationships and the myriad layers of the "vorn" (sort of like the soul). The characters, plot, and scenery are very skillfully developed and described. Aside from everything else, FW Faller has an exquisite way with words, a talent that he exercises in weaving this intricate tale that I will most certainly re-read after I've finished the sequel!
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Great Fantasy Novel!,
By David Joutras (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Sword for the Immerland King (Paperback)
I was happily surprised to find out that there are still great fantasy authors out there who can not only spin a good yarn, but also do so in a way that shows morally why some ways of acting are better than others. I eagerly look forward to the next book in the series.
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Take an Adventure -- and bring your family!,
By Kenneth B Kreider (Oak Hill, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Sword for the Immerland King (Paperback)
The Sword of the Immerland King captivated me with a story in the epic proportion of the Lord of the Rings. With exquisite imagery and just the right balance of suspense and imagination, the author succeeds in creating a book that you never want to put down. Personally, although I read dozens of books a year, I'm not an avid fiction reader. But since I knew this author, I thought I would give it a try. I was not disappointed. I finished it in less than a week and now I'm reading it to my two boys (8 and 6) who only complain when I stop reading to them!Fantastic job! I am hungry for the second volume.
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