- Taschenbuch
- Verlag: Del Rey (12. März 1987)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0345340981
- ISBN-13: 978-0345340986
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 17,3 x 10,9 x 1,8 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.778.216 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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A Short, Sweet Read From Duncan
15. März 2012
Von Astral
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The world of Mera... it is not like our own but it isn't faery but something completely different. A place of immortals hand picked by its ruler, to live out their lives in stasis for eternity, in a place with neither a police force nor hospitals, for all injuries heal and crime is non existent (or otherwise defined). It is the fountain of youth, expanded into a city, and populated by those chosen to go back into where and when and invite others to dwell there. However, the "rescue missions" are not as easy as it would seem. A rather mild manner, bookish man named Jerry is summoned for a rescue, and given the scantiest of instructions. With the conditions met, and his traveling companion selected, who is a Grecian warrior nicknamed Killer, they journey to the "outside" to begin their rescue. They get more than they bargained for, become trapped between worlds, and have a night of demons rattling the windows before they can even move on...
This was Duncan's first novel and it kind of shows. There's more dialogue between characters than usual and the action scenes are not quite as taut or involving. A few places drag, especially when the mortals are bickering in the cabin and doing predictably stupid things. There are lots of historical references and even a trip into a minotaur's labyrinth. There is character growth, an interesting and entertaining world, and a usually fast pace - all Duncan trademarks. The ending has a touch of a twist to it, and ends on a better note than anticipated. Even with the few bogged down sections, this is still more than a worthy read with an unexpected payoff.
Also those looking for a stand alone fantasy... there are no sequels here. A breezy read, and a great standby for when a staggering series just seems to be daunting at the moment.
This was Duncan's first novel and it kind of shows. There's more dialogue between characters than usual and the action scenes are not quite as taut or involving. A few places drag, especially when the mortals are bickering in the cabin and doing predictably stupid things. There are lots of historical references and even a trip into a minotaur's labyrinth. There is character growth, an interesting and entertaining world, and a usually fast pace - all Duncan trademarks. The ending has a touch of a twist to it, and ends on a better note than anticipated. Even with the few bogged down sections, this is still more than a worthy read with an unexpected payoff.
Also those looking for a stand alone fantasy... there are no sequels here. A breezy read, and a great standby for when a staggering series just seems to be daunting at the moment.
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I re-read this every few years.
20. März 2012
Von John Matlock
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I first found this book many, many years ago. I thought it OK. Then a year or two later I found it again and this time I liked it better than just OK. A few years later it was even better. Then it went away for years and my somewhat tattered copy got lost in a move or something. Now I've just decided that I have to read it again. Now that I'm thinking about Dave Duncan, I think I'll have to go get the Seven Swords trilogy. I know where they are, just in the next room.
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Accolades to Dave Duncan
12. Juli 2008
Von babyboomergal
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A Rose Red City is a standalone novel from the Master, Dave Duncan. I found it an excellent read; full of well developed characters and great adventure. It was the first of his books I read and led me eagerly on to his other works.
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