![]() ![]() There was not a lot of new under the sun, but he did manage to angle things nicely to make the world become his own. I thought the universe was very interesting. Also, that political thriller pacing probably helped a lot as there were no longwinded wandering along a dark and lonely path scenes. I really enjoyed the fact that I had to use my brain a little to be able to keep up, for example. While John Viril does not share Tolkien's superior narrative style, he does put some other interesting elements on the table. That also really disturbed my conprehension of what was going on until I got used to it about halfway through the book. ![]() Also, John Viril has a very annoying way of setting up dialogue, breaking up the lines so you think a new person is talking while it is actually still the same. I noticed a few rather unfortunate mistakes the worst one being a misplaced name, causing one character to talk about himself in a situation where he was not present(!) - needless to say it took me a while to realise what was up and down in that scene after that. The language is quite good, though it could have used a few extra read-throughs. Underway he discovers things that had previously been hidden to him and his kin, he travels through many interesting places before finally reaching the end destination most intriguingly the forest where the norns live and the last functioning dwarf realm. The main character, Calidon, sets out with a firm destination in mind, yet he does not seem to be completely clear on how he is to get there, he just follows his companions. In its essence this is an adventure novel too, I think. The aspect that reminded me most of The Hobbit was the structure. Of course it is not really fair to compare an upcoming indie author to the massive rock that is Tolkien (the foundation upon which most modern high fantasy is built), but I guess I am not a very fair person because I am going to do it anyway. I have to say that, despite its minor deficiencies, this is an excellent debut novel. The author himself labeled this book as "an Epic Fantasy paced like a political thriller" and that is pretty much what it is. I happen to know that The Hobbit was the book that opened John Viril's heart to fantasy, and I think that that is clearly evident in this book. There are just some elements that causes a resemblance. It is not because the two books are that much alike, truly. In some ways it felt almost like a less innocent version of The Hobbit. The Supreme Warrior is a curious little thing for me. The Foolish Warrior attacks Enemy soldiers. ![]() If you like epic fantasy that embroils you in vicious intrigue, takes you to far lands inhabited by strange creatures, and explores big themes like the relationship between war, religion, economics and ecology, then The Supreme Warrior is for you. Cal must accept the destructive nature of knighthood before he can help Prince Keldrin thwart the corrupt powers that yearn to dominate Horgeond. The aspiring Knight soon finds himself enmeshed in elaborate plots that extend far beyond the confines of his homeland.Ĭal's adventure takes him from his father's Barony to the vast dwarf warrens of Nidafall and finally to the fabulous City of Selinger-whose Prince has struggled for decades to bring the warring Barons under his sway. Unable to accept his father's decision, Calidon attempts a bold gambit to win Alynde for himself. Now, Cal's father schemes to win her hand for Henrick, Cal's older brother. Calidon Dannik has been in love with Alynde, the daughter of Horgeond's most powerful Baron, since he was 10 years old. ![]()
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