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Tor, Nov 2003, 27.95, 429 pp.
ISBN: 0765301768
The High King of Indhopal Raj Ahten continues his campaign to gain immortality regardless of the price other lesser folks must pay for him to achieve his goal. Only the Earth Prince Gaborn has been able to stop the malevolent Raj from succeeding. A fire destroyed Raj, but Scathain, Lord of Ash, arises from the residue, containing the same objective of immortality at any cost as his predecessor did.
Besides his constant war with Raj, Prince Gaborn must deal with the devastation caused by the assault on Carris by the reavers. The people smell of fear and sense terror in the air. Desperate to stop the reavers and help his people regain their equilibrium, Gaborn sets off on a dangerous quest. Accompanying the Earth King are Binnesmann the Wizard, nine year old Earth Warden Apprentice Averan (a rare reavers' expert) and Gaborn's wife. They journey to the Mouth of the World where they plan to enter the cavernous passage to the Underworld in search of THE LAIR OF BONES. There they will confront the One True Master.
Fans of epic fantasy, especially those who cherish the Runelords sagas, will want to read THE LAIR OF BONES. As usual David Farland paints a vivid landscape regardless of locale that makes his realm seem so real and the glossary serves as a terrific reference aid. The fast-paced story line is action-packed from the start to the finish. However, the climax accelerates the speed to a G-Force level that only long time fans will fully appreciate the fourth entry.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story
Yes
Plotlets:
- roaming fantasy world, battling hostile monsters
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- champion of justice
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Earth setting:
- during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
How much dialogue?
- significantly more dialog than descript
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