I bought this book because it had pretty cover art by Kinuko Craft (whos done art for most of Patricia McKillips books). However, the old cliché holds true even if sometimes in reverse: you cant judge a book by its cover. More effort (and probably time) went into the cover than the story. Andre Norton has written some very entertaining novels. This is not one of them. It reminded me of some of the most generic fantasy of the 70s (although it was published in 1999).
Long ago, a Covenant was formed between Dark and Light, keeping an agrarian community at peace. Now, a rogue Mage has left the Place of Learning, and, summoning up some gobbes (goblins) embarks on a Reign of Terror, quickly becoming the Dark Lord. (Why? Who knows.) Although the peasants have largely forgotten their magic, the Wind (an embodiment of She (goddess)) is there to help them, and of course Fateful Twins are born.
Dont get me wrong, I can often enjoy this kind of cheesy stuff, but I do ask that it come bundled with characterization, plot structure, and general coherency. Here, it doesnt.
Long ago, a Covenant was formed between Dark and Light, keeping an agrarian community at peace. Now, a rogue Mage has left the Place of Learning, and, summoning up some gobbes (goblins) embarks on a Reign of Terror, quickly becoming the Dark Lord. (Why? Who knows.) Although the peasants have largely forgotten their magic, the Wind (an embodiment of She (goddess)) is there to help them, and of course Fateful Twins are born.
Dont get me wrong, I can often enjoy this kind of cheesy stuff, but I do ask that it come bundled with characterization, plot structure, and general coherency. Here, it doesnt.
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