I read this series because of all the positive reviews. I do not understand why people love it so much. This was the most depressing and confusing series I have ever read. Not only did I not understand what was going on until the end of book 3, the characters have no emotions and the reader is never allowed to know what the characters are thinking. His makes understanding why they are acting as they are incredibly frustrating. Do not recommend. ( )

Jam packed with characters who all seem to be fighting something or someone. At times the naming protocol can be a tad confusing - which master, which harpist, for example. Overall though it's a very moving tale of power. Assembled in one volume is the complete trilogy: The Riddle-Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire and Harpist in the Wind. ( )

Truly a classic of silver-age Fantasy. McKillip's lyrical style obscures the simplicity of narrative, but the power of of her language supercedes the requirements of conventional stories. Her characterizations are as eloquent as they are spare, and the emotional payoff of the ultimate, powerful conclusion is undeniable. The story of Morgon, a simple farmer and prince of a small and parochial realm, traces the meaning of power, of love and loyalty, in a story that is about these things and more. ( )

Impressive. Worth my while. Unpredictable - as much as it can be.
This is a fabulous tale that could last for years to come and still remain a classic.

WARNING! Unless you are willing to open your mind you have no business whatsoever reading any high-end fantasy.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ( )

This book has all three books in the trilogy. I found the first book frustrating because McKillip did not adequately explain who everyone was. By the second book though, there seemed to be more focus on the main characters, and books 2 and 3 really focused on the love between Morgon of Hed and Raederle of An, their search for themselves, and to save their realm. I liked that McKillip left the reader the lattitude to think for themselves. ( )