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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing... Simply amazing..., Jan 26 2002

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This is honestly the best book i have ever read. I had Pottermania for a while, but not anymore. I'm surprised this book is so underrated, because none of my fantasy/sci-fi friends have ever even heard of it! Trust me, it's absolutely wicked!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best fantasies of the 1970's, Mar 10 2001

By	Wigberto Rivera "crooked dreamer" (Elgin, Il USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was published in 1979, a few years after the original Ballantine Adult Fantasy series had ended and right before the amazing fantasy fiction boom of the 1980's. As a result I've always considered this book a major transitional work in Fantasy fiction. The story of Cray (the son of the title) is a great coming of age story and shows how an author can create a Fantasy novel that does not require huge armies or huge casts of characters but focuses on a boy trying to find out something about himself. The love between son and mother is also heartwarming and quite a feel good. The writing is clean and descriptive with no false dialog or emotions. The ending is satisfying and touching (I love to re-read the ending). A book on a small scale that grows into a large wonderful read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, Sep 22 1998

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I love the world Eisenstein has created here, one where nature and magic interact, and where demons have their own worlds far from the call of man. It is one of the few books that I can start rereading as soon as I finish the last page, because it is always new and refreshing to me!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bold and heart-felt
Phyllis's writing style flows effortlessly, breaking through the duldrums of setting descriptions and character portrayals like a rose through thinly shaved ice. Read more

Published on Jul 6 1998 by Avendesora@webtv.net

4.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting book that makes use of few characters...
Born in magic and raised with sorcery, Cray Ormoru dwelt in a world of happiness within the walls of Castle Spinweb.... Read more

Published on April 4 1997