The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin
At age 84, I think it’s safe to say that Ursula Le Guin will not be publishing additional books in the EARTHSEA CYCLE. The qualities of the last book to be published, The Other Wind, particularly the subtle and cathartic value of its denouement and the state in which the main characters are left, make the extension of the Cycle beyond six books unlikely. Walking away on a high note, the Cycle is here concluded in grand style.
December 11th, 2013. Jesse Hudson´s rating: 4.5 | Ursula K. Le-Guin | World Fantasy Award | SFF Reviews | 2 comments |
Swords and Ice Magic by Fritz Leiber
“I am tired, Gray Mouser, with these little brushes with death.”
“Want a big one?”
“Perhaps.”
Swords and Ice Magic is the sixth collection of Fritz Leiber’s stories about Fafhrd the big northern Barbarian and his small thieving companion the Gray Mouser. The stories in the LANKHMAR series have generally been presented in chronological order, so we’re nearing the end of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser’s adventures in Nehwon and its famous city Lankhmar.
December 11th, 2012. Kat Hooper´s rating: 3 | Fritz Leiber | Audio | SFF Reviews | 6 comments |
Do it! One of the best things I've read in recent years.
This reminds me. I want to read Addie LaRue.
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.