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Faery Lands Forlorn
Part Two of A Man of His Word
452 pages
A classic fantasy setup turned on its head, plunging into a sprawling, inventive world of separation and magical discovery.
What it feels like
This adventurous fantasy takes a familiar trope and spins it into an inventive, fast-paced journey across a truly unique world. The mood is urgent yet wondrous, driven by the sudden separation of its protagonists and their desperate attempts to reunite across strange, far-flung lands. Readers will find themselves immersed in an otherworldly atmosphere where traditional human characters are replaced by a rich tapestry of imps, elves, and gnomes, all navigating a highly original magic system. The prose is accessible and imaginative, perfectly suited for fans of classic action and adventure who crave a fresh twist on the genre. It is a brisk, earnest tale of kidnapping, longing, and the unexpected paths we are forced to walk.
- Mood
- wondrous
- urgent
- otherworldly
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- inventive
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- subverted tropes · separation and longing · unconventional magic · unexpected journeys
- The writing
- Imaginative and accessible, focusing on inventive world-building and clever subversions of classic fantasy tropes.
- The arc
- Moves from the shock of sudden separation to a determined, sprawling quest across unfamiliar lands.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic fantasy setups that twist into highly original, magic-rich adventures.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- imprisonment
- missing persons
About the book
MAN OF HIS WORDA princess and a stableboy? It sounds like the worst sort of hackneyed formula romance. Think again, for "A Man of His Word" may well be the most original fantasy you ever read. The magic is unique and applied in unexpected ways, some of which the late Lester del Rey admitted he had not met in fifty years as writer and editor. The world itself is unique - there are no humans in Pandemia, only imps, elves, gnomes, jotnar, and many more, all of whom you will recognize as "human".FAERIE LANDS FORLORNWhen Inos was abducted through the magic casement and Rap tried to follow her, they arrived in places very strange - and very far apart...
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