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Legends II: New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy
 
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Legends II: New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy (Hardcover)

de Robert Silverberg (Editor)
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Brimming with action and energy, wit and charm, pathos and joy, Silverberg's anthology of short novels from 11 masters of fantasy, six of whom contributed to the original Legends (1998), provides a dazzling display of the genre's variety and versatility. Otherland fans will welcome Tad Williams's The Happiest Dead Boy in the World as a chance to visit with an old friend they never thought to see again. George R.R. Martin's The Sworn Sword, which continues the story of Dunk and Egg that he began in the first Legends, will also please his readers. All the returning authors more than live up to their reputations, except for Anne McCaffrey, whose Beyond Between, an ill-conceived explanation of what happens when a dragon fails to return from between, strikes the book's lone sour note. Yet for all the returnees' star power, it's the new authors who truly shine here. Elizabeth Haydon's entry, Threshold, follows five doomed friends left to guard the remnants of a civilization about to be destroyed in a cataclysm after most of the populace has already fled to a safe haven: a stunning tale of courage and honor, duty and friendship, it may be the book's best entry. Robin Hobb's Homecoming, the story of the settlement of the Rain Wild River and one woman's journey to independence, is the other contender. Terry Brooks, Diana Gabaldon, Raymond E. Feist, Orson Scott Card, Neil Gaiman and Silverberg round out the all-star cast.
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What a treat most of this second volume of great fantasy turns out to be. Robert Silverberg's excerpt from THE BOOK OF CHANGES shines as the sci-fi master weaves a tasteful story of a kidnapped poet in a faraway land. Reader Jason Culp is more than equal to the task. Next is Neil Gaiman's "The Monarch of the Glen," a superb modern myth breathtakingly enacted by Peter Bradbury. Bradbury amazes in his hushed portrayal of Scots, Brits, and Americans--this particular segment alone is worth the listen. Sadly, Orson Card's bloated and pretentious "The Yazoo Queen" strikes out. But, overall, this is a strong production. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Mostly the masters, Mars 19 2004
One reviewer asked why various authors including Mary Gentle and C J Cherryh were not included in this book of master of fantasy. I agree that they should not have been. The people listed here write fantasy for the most part, not science fiction or horror, and are for the most part better and certainly more popular authors than those. The only possible exceptions I see is Silverberg, who writes Sci Fi but is definitely a master of it, McCaffrey, who has lost her touch in a big way, and Gabaldon, who writes romance and should have been left off the roster altogether.

It's always wonderful to read Orson Scott Card when he writes the Alvin Maker stories. George Martin has a style that transcends much of the genre. I am really sorry that Stephen King didn't do another Dark Tower tale, as that is probably my favorite from the last book. Robin Hobb did a credible job, and Elizabeth Haydon was by far the hands down winner of this collection.

These definitely are the masters, if you can overlook a few of them. I recommend it as a great read if you are into series fantasy. If you aren't, you may still find it entertaining, but you have to really follow the series to get the ultimate enjoyment out of seeing these side tales.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 Worth it!, Fév 16 2004
Par Dave Liles (Mansfield, Oh) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This book has definitely rekindled my interest in Fantasy. While I have not finished it yet, I found the works by Robin Hobb (my first time here), Raymond Feist, and, of course, the great Silverberg to be especially good. I look forward to reading he rest. I recommend it.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Legends II, Fév 3 2004
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Here's a caveat: I only read about half of the stories in this anthology, because only about half of the authors do work that interests me. I don't know exactly why the "masters of modern fantasy" couldn't include CJ Cherryh, or Tanith Lee, or Mary Gentle, or Ellen Kushner, or Chaz Brenchley. But apparently they don't.

Quibbles with the selection process aside:

I liked Robin Hobb's Rain Wild story. Though it doesn't reveal anything readers of the novels won't know, it is a strong character-driven work with plenty of tension.

I was a bit disappointed in George Martin's Ice & Fire story. It is well-written, but it doesn't attain the level of grimth his work often does. (Though there is a very cool fight scene.) The twist ending happens a bit too fast and wraps things up a bit too neatly for me.

Diana Gabaldon's Lord John story also disappointed me a bit, for three reasons: no actual speculative element; a somewhat confused plot that feels not quite put together yet; and NO romance, despite tantalizing hints. Unfair! Still, it's an interesting time period and a character with a lot of potential. I didn't know about the novel and I mean to go read it now.

Don't read Anne McCaffrey's Moreta story. That's all I can say. It totally spoils the tragedy of the novel Moreta, it has several internal inconsistencies, and it lacks tension. I'd reread the novel instead.

Neil Gaiman's Shadow story is very good -- in fact I think I liked it better than I did American Gods. It's atmospheric and skillfully written. I wanted to know more about the significance of the ritual, and more about what the freeing of the gods would mean, but it's still a good one.

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