- Taschenbuch: 400 Seiten
- Verlag: Aspect; Auflage: Reprint (1. Februar 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0446610615
- ISBN-13: 978-0446610612
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 10,8 x 2,1 x 17,1 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.691.240 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The fearsome sorcerer Khaxan Mundurucu has laid waste to the Gowdlands. While a host of goblins terrorize the land, leaching it of all color and destroying the will of the conquered populace, a dying wizard's final spell transforms his pets into a company of human heroes who possess the only chance of restoring hope and freedom to their world. The author of the "Journeys of the Catechist" trilogy and numerous other works of fantasy and sf produces a standalone fantasy that features six uncommon characters charged with a seemingly impossible task. Humor and wit enliven this quest-tale, which belongs in most fantasy and YA collections.
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A stand-alone fantasy novel from the bestselling author of the Spellsinger & the Flinx series.
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On the fertile, grassy plains of Nasid Huedril, where the fortified city of Kyll-Bar-Bennid sticks like a rough gray thumb into the broad sweep of the glassy green river Drimaud, the armies of the Gowdlands assembled to await the arrival of the Totumakk Horde. Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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On the fertile, grassy plains of Nasid Huedril, where the fortified city of Kyll-Bar-Bennid sticks like a rough gray thumb into the broad sweep of the glassy green river Drimaud, the armies of the Gowdlands assembled to await the arrival of the Totumakk Horde. Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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I liked this book because it is different. Maybe it is not what you expect when you read the synopsis. It is not a common sword and sorcery adventure.
The group of heros ( the dead mage animal pets are transformed to human being) gives the story a good start to be unique. The primary animal instincts are still characterising each individual with a lot of interesting turns.
On their quest to fullfil the last wish of their former master they travel the kingdoms of light (one kingdom for each colour). The describtions of these kingdoms, the different behaviour of all inhabitants in relation with the colour are great. New and unexpectable countries are presented and trying to adapt to the local behaviour could be really painfull. But not as painfull than beeing an ignorant foreigner.
After reading the first 2 chapters for the colours red and orange I thought I knew how the book continous, but I was surprised with every new chapter.
The group of heros ( the dead mage animal pets are transformed to human being) gives the story a good start to be unique. The primary animal instincts are still characterising each individual with a lot of interesting turns.
On their quest to fullfil the last wish of their former master they travel the kingdoms of light (one kingdom for each colour). The describtions of these kingdoms, the different behaviour of all inhabitants in relation with the colour are great. New and unexpectable countries are presented and trying to adapt to the local behaviour could be really painfull. But not as painfull than beeing an ignorant foreigner.
After reading the first 2 chapters for the colours red and orange I thought I knew how the book continous, but I was surprised with every new chapter.
The only minor negative aspect was the increasing trigger happy behaviour of the group.
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Enjoyable fantasy
12. Februar 2001
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
The Goblin horde led by warlock Khaxan Mundurucu successfully overwhelm the Kingdom of Gowdlands, killing the wizard Susnam in the process. The victors remove all color from the once peaceful realm. However, Susnam managed one last spell changing his three cats, a terrier, a bird, and a boa into humans with a quest to find the Pure Light that will return the color to the drab kingdom.
As Oskar, Mamakitty, Taj, Cezar, and Cocoa begin their journey, they struggle to adapt to their new form and not allow instinct to take charge. Having to fool human and goblin alike, they cross a spectrum of colors ruling kingdoms in their obsession to complete their master's final quest.
Anyone who enjoys an old fashion good vs. evil fantasy quest in which the outcome is preordained in the first few pages will want to travel on Alan Dean Foster's latest adventure. The well-written story line is often amusing even in the darkest light as the quintet of animals turned human struggle to adjust. This makes for more lighthearted moments, but never fully provide a complete character package of the five heroes or the deadly Goblin leaders. Still, Mr. Foster is a wonderful author whose latest novel KINGDOMS OF LIGHT will easily convert into a fabulous feature length animated tale.
Harriet Klausner
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Gleaming Light
1. Juli 2002
Format:Taschenbuch
Animals come to the rescue in this great paperback by Foster. This is classic paperback reading moving fast, interesting and actually well conceived and thought out. The idea of the animals taking on human forms and all that goes with it is quite interesting. The idea of each kingdom ruled by a different color of light was innovative. What happens when you blend all the colors of the spectrum?
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Typical Foster, but a bit slow
20. Dezember 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
When a powerful wizard is destroyed during a war, his burial ashes transform his pets into human form. They must then travel into a rainbow in search of white light, in order to break a curse placed over the land.
As usual Alan Dean Foster has a vivid imagination and manages to think up some very interesting and unique characters/worlds. His writing is good, and I enjoyed the characterization of the six animals. I found this particular story, however, to be a bit slow and continued reading the book just to finish it.
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