The First Book of Swords Saberhagen Swords Series 1 eBook Fred Saberhagen
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The Books of Swords
The gods decide to devise a Game of great fun their colleague Vulcan forges 12 magic Swords, each with a different power, and scatters them across the world. Play begins in grand and gloriously violent fashion as Swords are gathered and used to control chance, enhance fortune, and change destiny. The holder of a Sword wields power undreamed — power to change the world and the holder.
To add to the enjoyment, foolish mortals are invited to join, risking their puny lives. Demons and elementals need no invitation. But something had gone wrong in the forging, and the Game —
The First Book of Swords Saberhagen Swords Series 1 eBook Fred Saberhagen
I've picked up the first book on Kindle to re-read myself, and to see if my son will like it like I did.Saberhagen's series is not a fast read. But it has enough breadth and depth to the back-stories of the sword and development of the world that if you can digest the volume of prose, it will hold a significant place in your Fantasy history of consumed works.
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The First Book of Swords Saberhagen Swords Series 1 eBook Fred Saberhagen Reviews
If your here, its likely because you read the series many years ago and are pondering a re-read. So far, I have only re-read this first book, and my verdict is "go for it". If you are contemplating a first read, I might steer you to Empire of the East (the 3 book collection) as a better value and first foray into Saberhagen's work. Similar writing style and pacing, but has more action than this introductory book.
The first book is very short -- 200 and something pages. Characterizations are very light compared to more modern works and the plotting, at least in this first book, isnt necessarily overly impressive either. Some "gods" -- whatever they may be -- want to have a "game" and some humans get swept along by events. No one is going to confuse the First Book of Swords with modern epic fantasy. But the book is a tremendously easy read, has plenty of action, and is just likeable. Sometimes you dont need a 1000 page tome filled with a dozen POVs and details of all the characters inner thoughts and motivations.
The basic premise, 12 swords, of incredible but highly varied and unique powers, drives and make the series. For example, if you read the series, you might remember Far Slayer, which can slay any enemy from a distance, but ultimately brings no satisfaction to the party launching Far Slayer; Coinspinner, the sword of luck...which manages to abandon its holder at inopportune times, and Sightblinder, which causes others to see the wielder as someone they love of fear. From the varied powers of the swords, coupled with Saberhagen's simple but fun writing style, the Book of Swords series tells fun and memorable tales, as various factions scramble to grab the swords and their power.
This first book is 4 stars to me because there isnt quite enough of the Swords, and the chaos caused by their varied powers, but as a set-up novel it worked very well for me . . . I am eager to read the others, which I remember having more to them.
Beware the minor spoilers at the end of the kindle edition, in which the Swords are described in an appendix, including some plot points that havent happened yet.
Was not disappointed
Good book captivating all the way through
Reccomened by a friend and well worth the read and cant wait too start the second book. Love it like it share it until the world can hear it hehe 3.
A friend recommended this series and I'm glad he did. Only in the book and I'm hooked. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
I read these books about 30 years ago. What a delight it is to make time to sit and read them all again!
I read this as a child and came back to the story as an adult. It's plainly a fantasy book for young people but written well enough to enjoy still.
I've picked up the first book on to re-read myself, and to see if my son will like it like I did.
Saberhagen's series is not a fast read. But it has enough breadth and depth to the back-stories of the sword and development of the world that if you can digest the volume of prose, it will hold a significant place in your Fantasy history of consumed works.
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