Mists of Everness (The War of the Dreaming)

This is a difficult book to read, definitely not the kind to skim through while watching the game or the latest reality show. No siree, this one requires all of your brainpower and then some. And that's just to keep with the plot twists, not to mention allegories and not-so-subtle political messages flying at you faster than jokes in Family Guy. As I mentioned in my review for the first book in the series, this is an incredible jumble of world mythology, real world and original worldbuilding that is not supposed to come together and yet somehow (magically LOL) does. This book also surprises with a hero who seems to have walked out straight out of an Ayn Rand novel, kind of Howard Roark, Hank Rearden and John Galt all rolled into one. show more Scenes and dialogue flow seamlessly from otherwordly, almost Bible-like, language to modern conversation, complete with cursing and military slang. Characters are memorable, scenery is incredible and the ending is just right. It's not a book; it's an experience. If you are ready to have your mind blown, go for it; if you're looking for a light read on the beach, go elsewhere and save this series for later. It will be worth the wait. show less

This is the action-packed sequel to "The Last Guardian of Everness." It's better than the first. Wright takes the varied mythologies of man and clashes them together in an apocalyptic ending. He is adept at making characters that are believable and sympathetic and can weave together action, romance, and philosophy and still keep the pace going. Excellent!