Pre09:

This is when the series really, really gripped me. Alfred and Haplo make such a great pair they need to be together more often.

Characters: Alfred and Haplo are amazing. A couple of the natives are at least memorable.
Plot: I loved exploring the fire realm and learning the history.
Style: Full of exploration; think 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' ( )

After enjoying the first two parts of this 'cycle' I found Fire Sea to be dull, uninspiring and lacking the appeal of the others. The cast changes, although the action still follows Haplo as he journeys through the Death Gate once more. The setting this time is in a subterranean world and the oppressive backdrop gives little opportunities for Weis and Hickman to showcase their talents. It just doesn't feel like a fantasy book, but has the aura of a supernatural short story. I'm sure it's a required part of the ongoing story, and won't inhibit the desire to read the next chapter, but it seems padded, with little emotional impact. ( )

Tattooed demigod travels to a world of darkness and gibbering undead which somehow turns out to be ruled by his race's well-intentioned but implacable enemies. ( )

This was a creepy book...Made me forget the others at points because it was so intense, it also filled in a lot on some of the background story.

No more for this series. ( )