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Fantasy. Fiction. After a meteor explosion, Rikardon wakes in a new body—and in a strange desert land named Gandalara, where a sacred gem known as the Ra'ira grants its owner the power to rule—or to destroy... Gharlas, the murderous caravan leader who stole the Ra'ira, has left Raithskar and fled across the desert. His destination is Eddarta, a city rife with corruption and slavery. And Rikardon, along with his telepathic warcat, Keeshah, and the beautiful illusionist Tarani, intend to show more be waiting when he gets there. Tarani soon learns of another reason to journey to the distant city. Her mother, Zefra, is still living and married to Eddarta's High Lord, Pylomel. Despite her rank, Zefra is little more than a prisoner herself—and her revelations about Tarani's heritage put the travelers in mortal danger from the ruthless ruler and his ambitious son. Outnumbered yet determined, Rikardon and Tarani must rescue the gemstone before Gharlas sets his insane plan in motion... and before their luck finally runs out. show lessTags
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This third book in the Gandalara Cycle is a fluent, competent novel that advances the plot, introduces new characters and new developments, and climaxes at the end with an exciting finish.
It seems to be doing everything right; and yet for me it lacks the kind of compelling scenes that motivate me to reread a book. I bought it 30 years ago, read it then, and this is the first time I’ve bothered to reread it for many years—out of mild curiosity, because I no longer remembered anything about it.
It’s readable and I have no trouble getting through it, but I’m sorry, it doesn’t turn me on. Clearly it has more effect on some other readers.
It’s a rather strange sensation to read a novel that seems to go through all the right show more motions, but leaves me emotionally unstirred. Unfortunately I can’t explain the problem or suggest how the book’s power could be boosted. show less
It seems to be doing everything right; and yet for me it lacks the kind of compelling scenes that motivate me to reread a book. I bought it 30 years ago, read it then, and this is the first time I’ve bothered to reread it for many years—out of mild curiosity, because I no longer remembered anything about it.
It’s readable and I have no trouble getting through it, but I’m sorry, it doesn’t turn me on. Clearly it has more effect on some other readers.
It’s a rather strange sensation to read a novel that seems to go through all the right show more motions, but leaves me emotionally unstirred. Unfortunately I can’t explain the problem or suggest how the book’s power could be boosted. show less
Dec 17, 2024 (Edited)English (UK)
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- Canonical title*
- Die Bronze von Eddarta
- Original publication date
- 1983-05
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- Miller, Faren
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