The Summer Tree: Book One of the The Fionavar Tapestry (The Fionavar Tapestry #1) -

Guy Gavriel Kay

Hodder & Stoughton

2016

404 páginas

13h 28m

ISBN-10: B01HD3F8Y4

Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and quickly find themselves drawn into the complex tapestry of events. For Kim, Paul, Kevin, Jennifer and Dave all have their own part to play in the coming battle against the forces of evil led by the fallen god Rakoth Maugrim and his dark hordes.Guy Gavriel Kay's classic epic fantasy plays out on a truly grand scale, and has already been delighting fans of imaginative fiction for twenty years.

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Classic fantasy at its best

Classic fantasy at it's best. Gavriel's writing alone is enough reason to read this book. There's so much pain and beauty in his words that I couldn't help being involved by his tale, even though I'm not fond of all the choices and elements present. The structure reminded me a lot of Silmarillion, which Kay helped edit. There's a lot of background stories, myths and legends that make up the rich tapestry. As in Tolkien's Middle Earth here we find equivalent people: lios alfar (elves), dwarves, svart alfar (orc? goblins?), Dalrei (a tribute to Rohan, maybe), Loren Silvercloak (a shadow of Gandalf), and other possible parallels. The Unraveller is loose and and believe I'll be on board to find out who this classic good versus evil battle will unveil.