The Summer Tree
by Guy Gavriel Kay
Taste attributes: fantasyadventureimaginaryglossybig & variedall consuming questfighting evilfish out of water/culture clash
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly fantasy novel that is wide-ranging and glossy. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and quickly find themselves drawn into the complex tapestry of events. For Kim, Paul, Kevin, Jennifer and Dave all have their own part to play in the coming battle against the forces of evil led by the fallen god Rakoth Maugrim and his dark hordes.
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- Author
- Guy Gavriel Kay
- Published
- 1984
- Pages
- 323
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- Open Library
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