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This fantasy by the author of the Seventh Sword series offers "a madcap mix of outrageous prose and superlative wit" (Times-Colonist, Victoria B.C.). Omar is the finest storyteller the world has ever known, captivating audiences everywhere, from the fires of soldier camps to the plush residences of nobility. In times of turmoil, people can still appreciate a good tale that offers respite from their troubles. But as hordes of barbarian soldiers surround the unvanquished city of Zanadon show more after ravaging the surrounding countryside, few things are certain any longer. Omar has been guided to the city by prophetic dreams, yet finds himself in an increasingly dangerous situation as the people grow more desperate and the gift of a glib tongue turns into a curse. show lessTags
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I loved this fantasy set in what seems to be Duncan's version of ancient Sumeria or Babylon. A really intriguing main character - is he a god or isn't he? - lots of action, lots of great storytelling.
Standard Dave Duncan in that this is a fun, very readable fantasy with agreeable, intelligent characters. The Reaver Road is one of two books featuring Omar the Storyteller (also see The Hunter's Haunt). In this case, the story is about Omar and his chance companion Thorian being caught up in an intrigue of war, gods, treachery, and lust. The players act (sort of) as real people might, and are characteristically upbeat and optimistic. All in all, a lighthearted bit of fun in much the same enjoyable vein as most other Duncan books.
typical good fantasy fair from Duncan, unfortunately Omar interrupts and babels for far too long. Take Omar the storyteller of the story and you'll have a killer novella.
Ein Geschichtenerzähler und ein Krieger geraten ein eine groß angelegte Intrige, in der der Kriegsgott zur Rettung der Stadt Zamandon erscheinen soll. Duncan erzählt in seiner gewohnt humorvollen Art, in der die Protagonisten vor Selbstironie nicht gefeit sind - aber in diesem Buch leider ziemlich vorhersehbar, wahrscheinlich vor allem, weil ich (fast?) alle seiner anderen Romane auch kenne. "Die Straße der Plünderer" gefällt mir zwar auch, aber nicht gleich gut. Fortsetzungen sind wahrscheinlich nicht ausgeschlossen.
Mar 13, 2010German
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Dave Duncan was born in Scotland in 1933. He graduated from the University of St. Andrews in 1955 and moved to Canada. He worked for 31 years as a geologist in the petroleum industry. He started writing novels in 1984 and became a full-time author in 1986. He has written over 40 novels including the series The Seventh Sword, A Man of His Word, A show more Handful of Men, The King's Blades, The Great Game, Years of Longdirk, King's Daggers, and Seventh Sword. He has also written under the names Sarah B. Franklin and Ken Hood. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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