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In his barracks, Walter Burke is trying to write a letter to the parents of a fallen soldier, an Alabama man who died in a muddy rice paddy. But all he can think of is his childhood friend Lamar, the friend with whom he first experienced the fury of violence, on the streets of Birmingham, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. The juxtaposition is so powerful—between war-torn Vietnam and terror-filled “Bombingham”—that he is drawn back to the summer that would see his transition from childish wonder at the world to his certain knowledge of his place in it.
Walter and Lamar were always aware of the terms of segregation—the horrendous rules and stifling reality. Their paper route never took them to the white areas of town. But that year, everything exploded. And so did Walter’s family. As the great movement swelled around them, the Burkes faced tremendous obstacles of their own. From a tortured past lingered questions of faith, and a terrible family crisis found its climax as the city did the same. In the streets of Birmingham, ordinary citizens risked their lives to change America. And for Walter, the war was just beginning.
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A book not to be forgotten.......2007-09-27
Bombingham is a masterpiece, and a great piece of literature for grades 11 or 12. Though it is fiction, the events that take place in the book are completely plausible. Several parts of the book make mention to specific events that did occur. The book is realism in action, displaying both the joys and sorrows of life, as well as the turbulent transitions between the two. Anthony Grooms did a fine job of capturing the dystopia of the main character's world.
Children's Crusade.......2007-02-10
The difficult choices and decisions which have to be made by an individual
family during the Civil Rights era in this book are explored in greater detail
by Grooms in his book "Trouble No More". Many of the children in
"Bombingham" couldn't resist defying their parents or school authorities
due to their clear view of right and wrong and the excitement and lure
of the marches and demonstrations. Some children were thrust into the
role and some felt they had to be part of it no matter what. Small, small
steps forward.
Grooms allows the reader to enjoy momentary victories amidst the heaviness
and sadness of the book. In the midst of children being mowed down by stong
water from fire hoses: "In yet another place, a teenage boy demonstrated a
version of the twist. He jumped to the right or left to get out of harm's
way, taunting, twisting his hips, swinging her arms, and turning his taunt
into joyous rebellion."
I felt there may have been too much time in the book spent on the main
character, Walt's, mother's illness. Sometimes the story lines of the
events in the city and in Viet Nam seemed peripheral to that story. The
struggles going on in Walt's family could have been a book by itself, but
they did give a context for the wider struggles in the streets and Walt's
reactions in Viet Nam.
Amazing Book!.......2006-10-31
Waltie is someone I quickly cared deeply for. I worried about him, wondered about him, and still contemplate his life. Grooms has done a phenomenal job depicting Birmingham's Civil Rights struggle and the cruel efficacy of ignorant white supremacy, which ruled the streets. As Mark Twain does in Huck Finn, so Grooms does in Bombingham--both writers critique a culture's evil from the "innocent" point-of-view of an intelligent, sensitive child. Here we have Walt Burke. You will never forget him. I know I won't. Thank you, Mr. Grooms, for this achingly beautiful, hauntingly complex work of art.
Great Books.......2005-09-19
The book was very helpful and it didn't take long for me to receive at all.
Life in B'ham.......2005-07-30
I have lived and worked in Birmingham for the past few years and it amazes me that this crucial time in US history isn't talked about much in these parts. Still too hard to talk about in "polite company" perhaps. Shame, embarrassment, sadness, anger? But from my "outsider's" view it feels like a holy ground of sorts, and Grooms' novel is a beautiful if tragic backdrop to the events, emotions and momentous changes of the era.
Other reviewers have done an excellent job of reviewing the plot. As something of an aging idealist myself, I yearned for the adult Walter to come shining through triumphantly by the novel's end. Please, have an epiphany! Tell me it's all good. But such is the weariness of life as it often happens, especially to young black men in the US. The book left me wanting to talk to Walter today, to see how his views on God, race, and life and death had evolved.
Set aside some "mulling" time for this book. And if you ever get to Birmingham, be sure to visit the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and the Civil Rights Institute. And don't forget Reed Books on 20th Street (I just happened across Jim Reed's review here) --- the best used book and memorabilia joint on the planet.
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Bombingham boy: A biography of Billy Ray Fortner
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Bombingham
Anthony Grooms
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Bombingham by Anthony Grooms is the powerful story of a middle-class black family living in a time of great unrest. Accepting the charge of writing a letter to the parents of a fallen friend and fellow soldier, Walter Burke begins to reflect on the effects that segregation has had on his family and the effect the Vietnam war is having on him. Narrator Dion Graham provides an exceptional reading of Grooms unsentimental prose. 9 Hours 20 Minutes unabridged on compact disk.
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The Malloreon, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda
David Eddings
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The Malloreon, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell
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Belgarath the Sorcerer
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Polgara the Sorceress (Malloreon (Paperback Random House))
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Discover the magic of The Malloreon–David Eddings’s acclaimed series, the sequel to his bestselling The Belgariad. Now the first three Malloreon books appear in a single volume, taking us on an epic quest across strange lands among gods, kings, sorcerers, and ordinary men. It is a gripping tale of two ancient warring destinies fighting a battle of good against evil.
Garion has slain the evil God Torak and is now the King of Riva. The prophecy has been fulfilled–or so it seems. For there is a dire warning, as a great evil brews in the East. Now Garion once again finds himself with the fate of the world resting on his shoulders. When Garion’s infant son is kidnapped by Zandramas, the Child of Dark, a great quest begins to rescue the child. Among those on the dangerous mission are Garion and his wife, Queen Ce’Nedra, and the immortal Belgarath the Sorcerer and his daughter, Polgara. They must make their way through the foul swamps of Nyissa, then into the lands of the Murgos. Along the way, they will face grave dangers–captivity, a horde of demons, a fatal plague–while Zandramas plots to use Garion’s son in a chilling ritual that will make the Dark Prophecy supreme. . .
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Relax and enjoy it........2007-09-25
Eddings writes mindless drivel, but it is ENTERTAINING mindless drivel - great for telling the world to go soak its head and just sitting back and having a good time.
My most cherised series.......2007-07-26
Along with The Belgariad, the Malloreaon is probably my most beloved series of fantasy. I read all the books in the series over 10 years ago & to this day when I just need to escape, I find myself in this world. What David Eddings has crafted is every bit as beautiful as the Tolkien world, as magical as Harry Potter, and as rich as Anne Rice's history in the Vampire Chronicles. The characters are faceted & complex, the story line flows easily & I feel that I am a lucky reader to have found such a magical world!
Amazing.......2007-05-20
I've read alot of fantasy books from all kinds of authors. High fantasy and Epics and light fantasy. Usually in a series, the first 3 books are the best and if there are any after that they decline. I started out reading the Belgaraid knowing that this series was "light fantasy" and I didn't expect anything more than that. Then I get to the Mallorean and not only did it surprised me but it was actually better than the Belgaraid. Even the 3rd book in the Mallorean was better than the first. It seems that the author got better as he wrote and had a story to tell instead of stretching out a shorter story just to sell more books.
A wonderful series to read and reread.......2007-04-29
I first picked up Guardians of the West in the Library while I waited for my three children to finish their homework assignments. I couldn't put it down. Then I discovered there were five previous books. I immediately went and checked out Eddings first book The Pawn Of Prophecy and I was hooked. I was especially intrigued by their world and the numerous societies they developed to fill it. The background story was always intriguing. As Tolkin said about Bilbo's home, `There was always something more to discover'.
The landscape is rich in detail and their characters are warm and real. I enjoyed the surprises David and Leigh build into their stories. I was especially entertained by twist that the Murgo King and Silk were half brothers. While I love all the characters, I was fascinated by Polgara. I loved Beldin's character as a foil to Belgarath. I was surprised, happy, and saddened by his departure at the series finale. I have all the books in my collection and I have reread them many times. I go there to escape or find inspiration. This is truly one of the great works of fiction by a truly distinguished writing team.
One of the best Fantasy series since Tolkein!.......2007-03-31
In most cases, it seems, sequels tend to lose the punch and energy found in the origanal series. This is far from the truth when it comes to The Mallorean, by David Eddings. In his first series,The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit andThe Belgariad, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Castle of Wizardry, Enchanters' End Game Eddings spins a tale of good and evil that is worthy of J.R.R. Tolkein, without being a slavish copy of the masterwork of Fantasy fiction.
In The Mallorean, Eddings successfully creats a new story, resurecting most of the old characters. He creates a story that shows that even though everything seemed to come to a successfull conclusion, fate often needs to go full circle. His characters are immensely believable; the reluctant king of an island kingdom, Belgarion, who also is one of the world's most powerful wizards, to his Queen, headstrong and with a short-fused temper. Add in the Emperor of the largest land, who must forge a reluctant reliance with Belgarion to save his people, and the young child destined to take his place as the newest god. The story is wonderfully crafted to carry this tale. Add in the final bookThe Malloreon, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell to tie all the ends together and you have the perfect series in the world of Fantasy literature.
Every year or so, regardless of where I am in my reading list, I make the time to reread The Lord Of The Rings by Tolkein, Eddings' Belgariad and Mallorian, and the works of Raymond FeistMagician: Apprentice (Riftwar Saga), et al. These are, in my opinion, the benchmarks of all Fantasy. If you haven't read Eddings yet, do so at your earliest oppurtunity. You won't be dissappointed.
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Guided by the Orb of the God Aldur, Garion and Ce'Nedrea begin a great quest to rescue their kidnapped child. Making their way through the foul swamps of Nyisssa, then into the lands of the Murgos, they must ultimately face a horrible danger--to themselves and all mankind....
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King of the Murgos (The Malloreon, Book 2).......2006-07-06
This book bring in the focus of the conflict of the East and West. Some of the secerts that come out will be very usefull
in finding the answers that our party is looking for.
Full of Surprises.......2006-02-02
That's exactly what this book is: full of surprises. Searching for his and Ce'Nedra's son, (Bel)Garion and the people travelling with him find themselves in Cthol Murgos.
The story has some very funny twists and turns that you could never expect. It had me laughing at points, some of it was so funny. Don't mistake me, the book has some very serious and sad parts, but when...I'm not telling you. It would ruin the surprise. You'll have to find out yourself.
But I'll warn you, Garion meets some very odd people while travelling. He ends up having friends in the oddest places, literally. So if you like a book with a completely new story line, you should read this one. I'm sure you'll like it.
A GOOD READ, A FUN READ FOR EDDINGS' FANS.......2005-10-07
Flawed though they may be, this continuation of the ten volume saga is a fun read for Eddings fans. This is the second to the last in "The Malloreon" and takes our friends through previously covered ground and into new. While the character developement is rather stinted, Eddings never-the-less packs a lot of action into each chapter the the story keep moving at a nice brisk pace. There are a couple of nice, predictable twists and some not so predictable. All in all, Eddings fans will enjoy the work. Those who are not fans probably won't. Either way, if you have read this far into the series, why stop now? All in all, recommend.
On The Road Again... Again........2005-07-06
Having started out this series with several attempted (and successful) murders and a kidnapping it's no surprise that Eddings quickly starts Belgarion and his friends out on another extended quest - once again to confront the child of the dark and reunite the prophecies. This time is supposed to be the 'last' time though and whoever wins, it is forever. Eddings uses more of a puzzle format for the Mallorean, though. Belgarion, Belgarath and the rest of the group are seeking a place that 'is no more,' and their clues are buried in ancient books of prophecy and legends. That and a sparse handful of hints from Cyradis, Seeress of Kell.
It should be no surprise that an early stop is Nyissa where betrayal is standard operating procedure. Zandramas, the kidnapper of Belgarion and C'Nedra's son, was traveling in the company of Nyissan diplomats, and Polgara want to find out why. In clearing that up Sadi, once Salmonissra's chief eunich, joins the group and they are off the the next stop, the land of the Murgos, where they are due for a meeting with Urgit, the Murgo king.
What you expect is a repeat of the original confrontation with Urgit's father, the mad king Taur Urgas. What you get is Urgit, mild tempered, and sick to death of the pomp and ritual of kingship. Urgit isn't precisely a weak king, but he is caught between Grolim disciples and a Mallorean king determined to wipe his whole family out in revenge for past insults. Urgit wants to be king of a nice, quiet kingdom, and nobody will give hime the change.
Eddings, I've realized, is weak in character development (Belgarion is the only one who changes, and even he grinds to a halt. What the author does instead is introduce characters to the narrative who a complex enough to fill narrative space pleasantly. Thus Sadi and Urgit are both interesting characters in turn, but gradually, they each settle into a predictable pattern. At which point other characters move onto the stage. Between puzzles, new characters, and a certain amount of action, the plot moves forward enjoyably, even if it never plumbs great depths.
So wonderful.......2004-05-27
This was a wonderful, witty book, like everything by the Eddings. I would reccomend this excellent fantasy t oanyone!
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At least as good as The Belgariad!.......2000-01-14
But then again - this is David Eddings, and this man IS the best! These books are absolutely fantastic - funny and well written. Everything David Eddings writes - Belgariad & Malloreon + prequels, Elinium and Tamuli - it's just perfect.
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Typical Eddings: Awesome!.......1999-12-09
I have found myself reading and re-reading David Eddings work with great frequency. He writes about believable characters that bicker, pout, and get along much like my friends with whom I grew up. This is not Tolkein. The heroes aren't perfect. Belgarath is about as flawed as they come and is perfectly contrasted by his prudish daughter Polgara. Poor Belgarion is caught in the middle with the way he was raised and egged on by his little queen. This makes for a great comedy. The adventure is almost secondary to the story or as Alfred Hitchcock would put it, the McGuffin; a simple plot device.
David Eddings is one of the best writers there is.
This is best!.......1999-12-03
This is better! then the 5 star Belgarion serie. The characters are so lively. It's more comedy than in a real comedy but also excitement. If you haven't read this do it!
But a tip read the Belgarion serie first. For you that have read the Belgarion I just want to say that this is more comedy and less excitement. But at my opinion it is better.
Top-Notch Fantasy.......1999-11-08
If you enjoy Fantasy, you will love both the Belgariad and the Mallorian. I've read them so many times, I've lost count. So have both my kids. What makes Eddings' books so good is his ability to bring his characters to life. They become more than just fictional constructs - in fact, they become friends.
At least as good as The Belgariad!.......1999-10-23
But then again - this is David Eddings, and this man IS the best! These books are absolutely fantastic - funny and well written. Everything David Eddings writes - Belgariad & Malloreon + prequels, Elinium and Tamuli - it's just perfect.
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The Malloreon.......2007-01-08
When Garion's sun is kidnapped by the child of dark, he must journey around the world searching for him. Garion and his companions travel to the palace of Rak Urga. Unknowingly they are in the midst of a sacrifice for Torak, the dark god. Errand realizes this begins to put an end to it all. If this seems interesting to you read the rest of "The Malloreon" series. I would highly recommend this book to teens that love sci-fi/ fantasy books.
The first reason I would recommend this book is because of its interesting names. For example, the king of Riva, the Windy Isle, is Garion, wielder of Aldur's Orb. Another example is that the Murgo's kingdom is called Rak Urga. One last example are the names of the children of light and dark, Errand is Light and Zandramas is Dark.
The second reason I would recommend this book is because of it's not only based on humans and gods. Such as, there are different races like the Murgos and Nyissans, or snake tribe. Another example is that one race can only live in the dark because the sun hurts their eyes. The last example is that each race has its advantages, like the Nyissans can smell thoughts and sense treachery even though they are blind.
The third reason I would recommend this novel is due to the fact that it has all the same characters from the other series by David Eddings. Like Belgarath from "The Belgariad" And Polgara is from "The Tamuli." Not all characters have been seen before, like Errand and Usa are new characters that are introduced.
I believe that all teenagers that enjoy reading this book for its on the edge storyline. King of the Murgos is a wonderful book that will keep you awake at 3:00 A.M. with its battles, chases, and more. If you liked this book then make sure to read more books by David Eddings.
N. Koester
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Malloreon Series (5 Books) By David Eddings - Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda, Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell.
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Two must-have classic novels of military science fiction are now reprinted in this omnibus edition honoring one of science fiction's most influential authors.
Dorsai, the foundation novel of Dickson's Childe Cycle, introduces Donal Graeme, a warrior in a culture of fiercely independent men and women who discovers within himself talents that will help him change the course of history. The Spirit of Dorsai tells two stories of Dorsai heroes: Amanda Morgan, who must face a military force bent on the destruction of Dorsai culture, and Ian Graeme, who struggles to avert a disaster while he wrestles with grief and rage over his brother's murder.
Dickson creates a complex and convincing political, historical, and social framework inhabited by compelling characters who never lose their blend of humanity and heroism. The Spirit of Dorsai is a smoothly written balance of strategy, tactics, and the individuals behind them that still sets a standard for military science fiction. --Roz Genessee
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Throughout humanity's Fourteen Worlds, no group is as feared and respected as the Dorsai. The ultimate warriors, they are known for their deadly rages, ferocious independence . . . and unbending honor. No one man rules the Dorsai, but their mastery of the arts of war has made them the most valuable mercenaries in the human universe. Dorsai! is the saga of Donal Graeme, the uniquely talented Dorsai who will change their future forever. And The Spirit of Dorsai, written two decades later, is Dickson's great novel of the women of the Dorsai-in particular, the unconquerable Amanda Morgan. The volume is a pair of military SF classics every fan will want to own.
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Great Military SciFi.......2007-03-14
DORSAI SPIRIT(2002) is an omnibus comprised of DORSAI!(1976), which is an expanded/updated version of THE GENETIC GENERAL(1959); and THE SPIRIT OF DORSAI(1979). Here are brief reviews of each of these two stories:
DORSAI!(1976)***** - 250 pages. This is a great Military SciFi story, which covers the early career of the Military Academy trained officer Donal Graeme, who comes from a military family, and from a planet whose main export is military mercenary soldiers. When I get a chance, I want to read the original story THE GENETIC GENERAL(1959), and see what differences accumulated in the 17 years between the release of the two stories. DORSAI! holds up well, but I would imagine that the original would be out-of-date by now, mainly due to the unforeseeable advancements of computer technology since 1959.
THE SPIRIT OF DORSAI(1979)*** - 180 pages (but little white space). Contains two shorter background stories of Dorsai characters... one from the early history of the planet, and another from later history... for some reason, the prologue, interlude, and epilog, which are provided to tie the two stories together, are descibed in italics - making them difficult to read.
A must read to understand Dickson's Childe Cycle.......2006-08-06
Dickson was a great story teller. He wrote some of the best and some of the worst fiction ever. The Childe Cycle was a great idea but was flawed in the telling. Dickson was a plup fiction writer. So his books tened to be fun and have great ideas but they were often unbelievable or had flaws that would be unacceptible today. If you read the series you will read some great books but be aware that the series has some flaws.
military science fiction.......2002-06-08
"Dorsai". Among the fourteen worlds, Dorsai provides one export that is in great demand. The planet consists of the best military mercenaries known in the cosmos. Donal Graeme is about to go off planet with abilities never seen before as humanity has taken a quantum leap up on the evolutionary path. This reviewer read "Dorsai" in the sixties and found it to be a fascinating tale. Though a powerful introduction to the Dorsai culture, the military tactics seem weak in a post Star Wars world. Still Donal is a great character struggling between his differences and his human frailty.
"Spirit of Dorsai": "Amanda Morgan". While the men go off planet to fight, women remain behind to defend Dorsai. Amanda Morgan faces an enemy with one goal in mind, the destruction of the Dorsai culture. "Brothers". Ian Graeme feels guilt for living, grief for his dead sibling, and anger for not being able to keep his brother alive. Preferring to avenge his brother's murder, Ian must first prevent a major catastrophe from occurring. This novella ("Amanda Morgan") and short story ("Brothers") provide more of a historical perspective to the Dorsai, especially Amanda's story furnishing insight into the role of women in the culture.
DORSAI SPIRIT is a compilation of two previous Gordon R. Dickson's books from his Childe Cycle. The stories remain interesting and old fans will rejoice to read them while newcomers will find the tales entertaining. Yet this reviewer wonders why the memories of Mr. Dickson as one of the standard bearers of military science fiction seem weakened at least from re-reading this part of the saga.
Harriet Klausner
Read Them All.......2002-06-07
Gordon R. Dickson, like Robert A. Heinlein, is a master storyteller. If you have never read Dickson's Childe Cycle, then buy and read them all. This is a mythic journey and one you shouldn't miss. The Childe Cycle tells the story of the human spirit, the strength of human relationships, reveals our unlimited potential, and takes you on a "hero's journey." Joseph Campbell would have love these books if he had ever read them. Perhaps he did, who can know. Your library will never be complete without these books in your collection. Both authors caused a major paradigm shift in my own life's vision, values, imagination, priorities, and appreciation for science fiction. Come and join in the journey and you will "soar on the wings of eagles.
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Interesting supplement but not much more.......2003-07-01
The chronology I have places this book right after Dorsai proper but it really doesn't matter all that much. The best reason to read it after Dorsai is because this might spoil some of the events that happened in that novel but at the same time once you know what happened, it takes something away from the stories in this book. This is essentially two short stories with a framing sequence to give them context and they really aren't even that related. The third Amanda Morgan first tells the story of the first Amanda Morgan and this is significant because it's probably the first time Dickson has written a female character in this series who does more than serve as window dressing for the male characters. Amanda Morgan is old and stubborn and somewhat cranky but she's memorable either way. The events of the story aren't as interesting as she is, since they deal with stuff that happened in Tactics of Mistake (how a planet full of old and crippled people beat all the soldiers who were invading while Cletus was otherwise occupied) and so you know already how it ends, although Dickson does tend to take his sweet time getting there and in the end I still feel like I missed something. But Amanda Morgan stands out and Cletus was one of the better early characters so it was nice to revist that time in the series. The second story reads fairly quickly and once again involves the Graeme twins Ian and Kelsie and how Ian deals with Kelsie's death. This one I thought was well done but this is about the third time the series has dealt with Kelsie's murder and what Ian did in its wake (Soldier, Ask Not, Dorsai and now this book, for those keeping score) and since we never really got a good glimpse of Kelsie anyway . . . I would have liked to see more of the twins while both were still alive, since Dickson tells us all the time how much they complemented each other but Kelsie dies very early in every telling, or the twins are only seen from a distance. But it was a nice distraction and not terrible. The framing sequence probably could use more explanation as well, I assume it will make more sense when I read the Final Encyclopedia one of these days. The illustrations are really nice, though, and many are very striking, not just showing the scenes that Dickson is describing but taking an abstract stance and really standing out. I'm not sure if this is in print or not, but it can be bought used for like a dollar just about anywhere and if you're working your way through the Childe Cycle it makes an interesting, though not essential supplement to the whole thing.
3.5 stars for two good stories........2001-02-08
Unlike other Dorsai novels, this novel contains some real good short stories, and has much more in the way of character development to offer. This novel centers around the third Amanda Morgan, and what she basically does, is tell two stories. Now, the first story is about the original Amanda Morgan, and is quite interesting. It goes into great detail about how an elderly woman stopped a whole army of soldiers. Does it have a real puropse in the Dorsai universe? Not necessarily. But it is a pretty good short story.
The second short story deals with Ian and Kensie Graehme. Now this is a unique story, because it details how the one brother dies, and what happens in the aftermath. You get to take a look at how efficient the Dorsai soldiers are, and how they place duty and honor above all else. This short story was neat, because it showed another example of the superior mental and physical ability the Dorsai possess.
Overall, this book does not have a lot of importance to the Dorsai series, but it does shed some light on prior history to the Dorsai world. The two stories are interesting, and there is enough character development to make the story more interesting. Perhaps the best part in this book happens to take place if you own an old trade paper version of the book. The book is filled with some outstanding artwork that needs to be seen to be appreciated. If by some odd chance you come across one of these old books, pick it up and enjoy from a literary sense and an artistic sense.
Details and character development GALORE!.......2001-02-03
This book explains how did the old men, women and children defended the Dorsai world by themselves without Cletus Graeme in 'Tactics of Mistake', then fast forwards to the details of Kensie Graeme's Death and Ian Graeme's revenge of his brother in 'Dorsai!'.
It also introduces us, by way of conversation, to Amanda ap Morgan, Hal Mayne, and the Final Encyclopedia.
This book should be read after Dorsai!, and Tactics of Mistake for best enjoyment.
Optional read in the Childe Cycle.......1996-12-28
This book has to do with the struggle on Dorsaii prior to the time of Dorsaii (the book with that name). The heroine of this tale is good background information for Final Encyclopedia. I thought the book was a little dry, sexist, and primative. It is not one of the better books in the series. You could read this book at any point in the series since it is out of the timeline of the main storyline
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Gurdjieff: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas
John Shirley
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