Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold! (Magic Kingdom of Landover)
3 journalers for this copy...
From Publishers Weekly
Brooks bestselling Shannara trilogy may have been at heart a formulaic fantasy but its vigorous storytelling and intriguing characters won many readers. In his first non-Shannara novel, he takes on another well-worn premise: the contemporary Earthling transported to a fantasy world. Ben Holiday is a lawyer who finds little satisfaction in his work. His yearning for a simpler life seems thwarted when he finds the magic kinddom of Landover, a close analogy of Earth, with precariously balanced powers threatening each other, massive pollution, and general discontent centering on a lack of faith in leaders. This first volume in the new series is mainly introductory as Ben meets the locals and dashes off a few impossible tasks to assert his right to the throne. While still inventive, Brooks fails badly in his lackluster, unbelievable protagonist, his preachy moral tags and the adolescent, daydream quality of Ben's triumphs. Shannarafans are in for a disappointment.
Brooks bestselling Shannara trilogy may have been at heart a formulaic fantasy but its vigorous storytelling and intriguing characters won many readers. In his first non-Shannara novel, he takes on another well-worn premise: the contemporary Earthling transported to a fantasy world. Ben Holiday is a lawyer who finds little satisfaction in his work. His yearning for a simpler life seems thwarted when he finds the magic kinddom of Landover, a close analogy of Earth, with precariously balanced powers threatening each other, massive pollution, and general discontent centering on a lack of faith in leaders. This first volume in the new series is mainly introductory as Ben meets the locals and dashes off a few impossible tasks to assert his right to the throne. While still inventive, Brooks fails badly in his lackluster, unbelievable protagonist, his preachy moral tags and the adolescent, daydream quality of Ben's triumphs. Shannarafans are in for a disappointment.
RABCK to mellonhead - ENJOY!
Thanks Rosie! I have been wanting to read this book, it looks like fun.
Journal Entry 4 by mellonhead at Triumph Cafe OBCZ -3808 Spicewood Springs Rd in Austin, Texas USA on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (12/12/2006 UTC) at Triumph Cafe OBCZ -3808 Spicewood Springs Rd in Austin, Texas USA
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I ended up with two copies of this book from my wishlist! So, I brought it to our meetup last night and it left with a fellow bookcrosser. She should be journaling it soon(hint, hint)!
ETA: May 6, 2008- Oops, it was the other copy she received! I'm reading this one now. I'll release it later.
I ended up with two copies of this book from my wishlist! So, I brought it to our meetup last night and it left with a fellow bookcrosser. She should be journaling it soon(hint, hint)!
ETA: May 6, 2008- Oops, it was the other copy she received! I'm reading this one now. I'll release it later.
I had two copies of this one and I released the other one, but listed this one traveling. All very confusing. So, the result is I still had this one, I've read it. It was very enjoyable. I love the whole escapism theme. It was light and fun reading. I'll be looking for more books my Terry Brooks.
I'm sending this RABCK to a bookcrosser, since I received 2 copies by RABCK! I may even list it as a relay wishlist RABCK over on bookobsessed.com.
I'm sending this RABCK to a bookcrosser, since I received 2 copies by RABCK! I may even list it as a relay wishlist RABCK over on bookobsessed.com.
Journal Entry 6 by mellonhead at -- Controlled Release in Austin, Texas USA on Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Sending to KawGrl as a RABCK. Enjoy!
Sending to KawGrl as a RABCK. Enjoy!
What a great surprise to find in my mailbox this morning. Thanks so much. We can't wait to read it.
