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Darkspell (Paperback)

by Katharine Kerr (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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On the long roads of Deverry ride two mercenaries whose fates like hidden deep in that of their own land.  But Lord Rhodry, exiled from the dragon court of Aberwyn, has yet to discover his true parentage, and his swordmaster-lover, Jill, has barely glimpsed her awesome powers.  Meanwhile, the ancient sorcerer Nevyn, held back by his vows from boldly intervening in their lives, can only watch and wait as Rhodry and Jill move ever closer to danger.  For as the two struggle to recover the Great Stone, the mystic jewel that guides the conscience of the kingship of Deverry, malevolent dark masters are weaving terrifying spells against them--and displacing messengers of death.

Katharine Kerr has extensively rewritten Darkspell, incorporating major changes in the text, making this her definitive edition.  Here the epic saga that began with the Daggerspell continues--a tale of might and magic, lust and glory, dark danger and poignant desires that echo from Deverry's sapphire waters to its secret mountain caverns.  It's a spellbinding story destined to please fantasy lovers everywhere.

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A revised edition of the spellbinding novel finds the wizard Nevyn powerless to protect exiled Prince Rhodry and his lover, the swordswoman Jill, from the malevolent dark masters weaving terrifying spells against them and dispatching messengers of death. Reprint.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not in the same league as its predecessor, Dec 17 2005
By A Customer
This was a good book, but it just didn't blow me away like Daggerspell (To those of you wondering, this is the second part of a series and Daggerspell is the first). I must admit that this book is interesting and that it is in fact a lot better than many of the other fantasy books I read, but sadly it does not come close to what Daggerspell is.

This book, just like its predecessor, takes us back in time to show us another reincarnation of Jill and Rhodry before bringing us back to the present day Deverry, where evil is stirring once again. Although I liked the part about the past, I found the present dull and think that if it was squeezed to about a third of its length, it could have matched Daggerspell.

P.S. To those of you cursing me for my failure to elaborate on the plot; I wouldn't want to spoil the fun of finding out what happens for yourself.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Almost, but not quite, July 28 2003
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This is the first Katherine Kerr novel I've read and I generally enjoyed it. She is a solid storyteller with no real weaknesses apparent in this book. She has a knack for creating memorable characters with credible motivations. The world she has invented is very well imagined and thoroughly integrated. The way in which magic functions in this world is very interesting. I also liked the ideas behind the Deverry religion. Kerr has obviously spent some time researching Welsh culture and history, and it has served her well here. The idea of a race or society from our world being transported part-and-parcel to another is a popular one in fantasy fiction, but it does provide for a believable background to the story. On the whole, I found the book to be quite engaging.

The only thing preventing me from giving this book four (or more) stars is a strange underlying current of homophobia. The only gay characters are a pair of evil sorcerers who use rape to generate power and their sniveling victim. On at least two occasions, one of the main characters even reacts to the very idea of homosexuality with horror and disgust, leaving the reader to wonder where the author stands on the issue. I'm not saying that a book can't have a gay villain, of course, but with these characters, Kerr almost seems to make their sexuality part and parcel of their evil. As it is, however, it's as if someone had written a cop drama in which the only black or Hispanic character in the whole story was the violent murderer.

If you can get past this small detail, or if such things don't bother you as much as they do me, you should enjoy this novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Beginning, Jan 30 2002
By "silverxtc21" (Long Island, N.Y. USA) - See all my reviews
This book is just the beginning. It is one of the best books I have read as far as style and content go. But it seems that the people who are not satisfied only look at this book. In my opinion the first three books, Daggerspell, Darkspell, and The Bristling Wood, are just setting the stage for what is to come. She did an excellent job of keeping the plot moving while keeping you interested. Also the way the characters souls are all intertwined and locked with each other puts an interesting spin to things. It is almost like watching a child growing and never knowing what to expect next. Overall I feel that the world she has created starting with Daggerspell will be a part of me forever.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Darkspell is chillingly a very great book
This book is one of the few books i feel are great fantasy. Katharine Kerr has a wonderful style of taking old Celtic lifestyle and turning it into a working fantasy that will... Lisez davantage
Published on July 6 2001 by Wesley S. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars point of no return
After reading Daggerspell, I thought Kerr was a good writer but wasn't really sure her story could really merit more than one book. Lisez davantage
Published on July 3 2001 by renebrown

2.0 out of 5 stars Too drawn out
After reading Daggerspell which I thoroughly enjoyed, I couldn't wait to continue with Kerr's series. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Lisez davantage
Published on July 16 2000 by Leanne

4.0 out of 5 stars Difficult read
The story is great. The use of the Dark Goddess and the interactiones between the characters are beautiful. In other words, the research is excellent. Lisez davantage
Published on Nov 4 1999 by umbranihili

4.0 out of 5 stars Uneven Start of Daggerspell Resolved in Darkspell
As noted in my review of "Daggerspell," I felt, despite the story's interest, it was weakened by a lack of fully realized characterization as well as thinly drawn... Lisez davantage
Published on Jun 6 1999 by Elyon

4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT SIQUEL!
My only quibble about this book is that the beginning was not as catchy as in the first book. Also, it isn't as much of a page-turner, but all and all it is FABULOUS. Lisez davantage
Published on May 11 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Katherine Kerr convinces me to buy the next book...
Kerr is the first Celtic fantasy author I've read, and I find her books very compelling. Darkspell is quicker moving than Daggerspell, but still has the same flavor. Lisez davantage
Published on April 19 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Daggerspell was great, but Darkspell is nowhere near as good
For all of you who have read Daggerspell, and couldn't wait to read Darkspell, I pity you. This book just didn't make me want to keep reading like Daggerspell did.
Published on Feb 8 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Celtic Fantasy!
Katharine Kerr is one of, if not the, best fantasy writers out there. This book is incredibly captivating - I've read it at least 7 times and it doesn't get old. Lisez davantage
Published on Aug 6 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel to the 'Daggerspell'
This book is as great as 'Daggerspell'. The tangled Wyrd of Nevyn, Brangwen and Blaen souls start to unfold, but it is still far from resolving. Lisez davantage
Published on Feb 23 1998

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