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The Seventh Gate is the thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. In this tale of treachery, power, and heroism, Alfred, Haplo, and Marit embark on a journey of death and discovery as they seek to enter the dreaded Seventh Gate. Encountering enemies both old and new, they unleash a magic no power can control, damning themselves to an apocalypse of unimagined proportion in a final struggle between good and evil.Tags
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I liked the theme this series attempts to explore (control, lack thereof) but it doesn't stick the landing for me.
In despair they find the strength to act.
Light shines on the Labyrinth. Some see it as a good sign, but others know the truth. A battle rages for the Final Gate, and if it closes everyone will be trapped in the Labyrinth. But Marit has other battles to fight. She must find Alfred, and together they must save Haplo. Lord Xar has taken Haplo to Abbarrach, to die. Then Lord Xar will bring him back, a soulless shell, ready to obey any command, even to lead Lord Xar to the Seventh Gate.
In many ways the story feels familiar. Scenes echo those from other books, highlighting the one thing that has changed, the characters. Flashbacks bring characters’ inner conflicts to the forefront. Each character is confronted with their own culpability. show more Some characters feel hurried, some plot points feel too convenient, but when the dust settles the ending feels both fitting and earned, providing fresh perspectives on familiar themes. Fans of the series will be pleased, while critics will find few reasons to change their mind.
+Strong Ideas
+Strong Characters
*Familiar plot with a strong ending
*Satisfying examples of deus ex machina
-Slow
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Light shines on the Labyrinth. Some see it as a good sign, but others know the truth. A battle rages for the Final Gate, and if it closes everyone will be trapped in the Labyrinth. But Marit has other battles to fight. She must find Alfred, and together they must save Haplo. Lord Xar has taken Haplo to Abbarrach, to die. Then Lord Xar will bring him back, a soulless shell, ready to obey any command, even to lead Lord Xar to the Seventh Gate.
In many ways the story feels familiar. Scenes echo those from other books, highlighting the one thing that has changed, the characters. Flashbacks bring characters’ inner conflicts to the forefront. Each character is confronted with their own culpability. show more Some characters feel hurried, some plot points feel too convenient, but when the dust settles the ending feels both fitting and earned, providing fresh perspectives on familiar themes. Fans of the series will be pleased, while critics will find few reasons to change their mind.
+Strong Ideas
+Strong Characters
*Familiar plot with a strong ending
*Satisfying examples of deus ex machina
-Slow
3.5/5 show less
I somewhat confusing, fast-paced, action-packed conclusion (with plot holes) to the adventures of Haplo, Alfred and Dog. The Seventh Gate is the final book in the series and won't make much sense unless you have read the previous 6 books.
The DeathGate Cycle has numerous issues with plot, continuity and erratic characterisation, but the world building is original and some of the characters are wonderfully written. This series is fun to read provided you don't think about things too much.
The DeathGate Cycle has numerous issues with plot, continuity and erratic characterisation, but the world building is original and some of the characters are wonderfully written. This series is fun to read provided you don't think about things too much.
In the conclusion of the Death Gate Cycle we happen to know who/what's Dog and who/what's that old befuddled wizard... A little bit too linear for my taste but still a great ending of a fantastic series. Until this, I thought the DragonLance Chronicles & Legends the best of Weis & Hickman, but I changed my mind.... :-)
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So I actually read this one first. Stupid me. Still was a good read with fast paced action and epic feel. Read it again years later in the right order. Was even better with the back story to pull on.
Characters: Actually get a female!! Woohoo! Haplo Alfred and the X-dude are all great.
Plot: Holy cow that's a roller coaster.
Style: Starts epic and maintains the feel for the whole book.
So I actually read this one first. Stupid me. Still was a good read with fast paced action and epic feel. Read it again years later in the right order. Was even better with the back story to pull on.
Characters: Actually get a female!! Woohoo! Haplo Alfred and the X-dude are all great.
Plot: Holy cow that's a roller coaster.
Style: Starts epic and maintains the feel for the whole book.
Het laatste boek is ook uit. Jammer. En helemaal jammer dat het laatste deel zo kort is. Ik ben een beetje aan het twijfelen of ik het einde nu wel of niet goed vind. Het past wel bij de serie, maar toch vind ik er ergens ook wat kort door de bocht. Het voelt ook niet echt af op de een of andere manier.
I am sad to finish the series. There is a nice wrap up in the appendix that makes that part a must read.
It may be time to re-read some other favourites by these two authors.
It may be time to re-read some other favourites by these two authors.
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Margaret Weis was born on March 16, 1948 in Independence, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 1970. She worked for Herald Publishing House, starting as a proofreader and leaving as the editorial director of their trade press division. In 1983, she went to work for TSR, Inc., the company responsible for numerous role-playing show more games including Dungeons and Dragons. At TSR, she was part of the design team responsible for the creation of the DragonLance saga, which lead to the DragonLance fantasy series of books. She collaborated with Tracy Hickman to write many of the books. She is also the author of the Star of the Guardian series, the Death Gate Cycle, and the Darksword Trilogy. In addition to writing, she is the owner and president of Mag Force 7, which produces collectible trading card games. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Tracy Hickman was born on November 26, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He entered the Missionary Home in Salt Lake City in 1975. From there, he was sent to Hawaii for language training for his eventual trip to Singapore. He was stationed in Hawaii and taught at the Mission House while waiting for his visa to come in. He preached the Mormon way of show more life in Indonesia for a year and a half. He was honorably released in 1977, and held a series of odd jobs after returning to the states including glass worker, television assistant director, and drill press operator in a genealogy center. In 1981, he approached by TSR about buying two of his gaming modules. He was hired by the company instead and began working with Margaret Weis. They wrote the DragonLance Chronicles together as well as over 40 books. He wrote two solo novels Requiem of Stars and The Immortals. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Seventh Gate
- Original title
- The Seventh Gate
- Original publication date
- 1994
- People/Characters
- Haplo; Marit; Hugh; Alfred Montbank; Zifnab; Xar
- Important places
- Labyrinth; Nexus; Abarrach; Arianus
- Epigraph
- And into that gate they shall enter, and in that house they shall dwell, where there shall be no Cloud nor Sun, no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light, no noise nor silence, but one equal music, no fears nor hopes, but... (show all) one equal possession, no foes nor friends, but one equal communion and identity, no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity. --John Donne, XXVI Sermons
- Dedication
- To Dr. "Jay" Seldara, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Dr. John Hanson, Jr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin for hope. -Margaret Weis
To Lynn Alley, Barry Bounous, Rob Muir, and Harry Niles Rising III. Somehow, we have lived to tell the tale. -Tracy Hickman. - First words
- Vasu stood on the wall above the gates of the city of Abri, stood silent and thoughtful as the gates boomed shut beneath his feet.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Free," said the Keeper of the Soul.
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