Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26020 in Books
• Published on: 1986-11-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Customer Reviews

Terrifying fantasy - not for bedtime reading
Some reviewers complain about the pace of the book after the break-neck speed of Magician but this is a different type of novel. This combines terror with fantasy and for me the characterisation of evil is what makes this such a powerful book. It is much darker than the magician which is very swords and sorcery. This is a book about menace and it would not work if you raced along frantically.

A satisfying follow up to the wonderful Magician
It was always going to be difficult to follow on from Magician, which was a truly astounding read, but Feist has made a worthy attempt. Don't expect anywhere near the truly epic nature of his debut novel, Silverthorn's scope is far narrower both chronologically and geographically. In fact this would almost work as a standalone book, and doesn't seem to fit in the same saga as Magician. That said, the characters are lovingly portayed as always. Feist takes the spotlight away from the main characters in Magician- a move that might upset some fans- and instead focuses on Arutha, Laurie, and Jimmy the Hand. We follow them on their journey into the 'lions den' so to speak, the only place they can find the antidote to the poison dart which has struck the Princess Anita!

Good for its time
As an example of early Feist work, it is very good and follows magician nicely. I would only ever read this particuarly trilogy from the author and wouldn't bother with the rest.

It is just plain escapist fantasy that was relatively unusual for its time. I am not convinced that it would have been as successful in the present enviornment.