History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Tools of the Trade: Firefighting Hand Tools and Their Use

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Waste of Time

Tools of the Trade: Firefighting Hand Tools and Their Use
Richard A. Fritz
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Each day, firefighters throughout the country use numerous tools. Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools, they become ineffective and a waste of space on the apparatus.

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Waste of Time.......2006-04-13

I am a career Firefighter in NY and am always on the lookout for books that will improve my performance and help me with promotional exams. This looked interesting, so I ordered it. Most of what is in here is so basic that a probie just out of school knows it already, and what little interesting stuff there is could have been distilled down to an article in Fire Engineering. There just isn't enough to warrent a whole book.
My other chief complaint is that there aren't enough pictures. Once in a while the author describes a tool, or technique for using one that sounds interesting,but it isn't supported with pictures, so you are left trying to figure out what he is talking about, and most times you can't. A picture is truly worth a thousand words.
Save your money and use it to buy IFSTA Fireground Support Operations, You'll get more out of it.

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THE DEFENSE THAT IS SWEEPING THE NATION!

Coaching Football's 3-3-5 Defense
Leo Hand , and Rick Molina
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Features a complete playbook for the 3-3-5 defense, capable of dealing with all of the problems that may confront a modern defense. Includes all of the terminology necessary to install the entire system, with detailed explanations and over 150 illustrations of how to stop football's most explosive running play with the 3-3-5 defense. Contains the assignments and techniques necessary to implement the most effective pass coverages (both man and zone) versus the modern passing game. Offers a complete stunt package that complements and enhances each pass coverage.

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THE DEFENSE THAT IS SWEEPING THE NATION!.......2007-03-17

"The 3-3-5 Defense" is by far the best book that Leo Hand has written. It covers player assignments, techniques, drills, coaching terminology, and lots of diagrams, It is easy to read and well written.

His football terminology maybe a little too much for a new coach, however, all you have to do is look at the diagrams and you will see what he is talking about. A must buy book for any football coach that wants to run the 3-3-5 Defense.

A Fire in My Hands: Revised and Expanded Edition

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A Fire in My Hands: Revised and Expanded Edition
Gary Soto
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Few writers capture the everyday moments of life like Gary Soto. In direct and vivid poems, he draws from his own youth in California's Central Valley to portray the joys and sorrows of young people. His writing focuses on Latino characters, yet speaks to readers of all ethnicities.

Acclaimed by educators and unavailable since 1998, A Fire in My Hands has been revised and expanded in this new edition. Old and new fans of Soto's work will welcome the return of his compelling poems.

Includes an introduction and an interview with the author.

Hand of Fire: Shandril's Saga, Book III (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga)

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The best book of the Shandril's Saga trilogy.
The low point of Shandril's Saga if not the FR- Setting
Throw this story into the fire

Hand of Fire: Shandril's Saga, Book III (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga)
Ed Greenwood
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Release Date: 2005-04-05

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Ed Greenwood kindly agreed to take the life quiz we like to give to all our authors: the Amazon.com Significant Seven.

Q: What book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: I can't possibly pick just one. The Lord of the Rings is one of them, but there have been so many. I have 80,000 of them at home right now.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD, and one DVD--what are they?
A: The book: any Discworld omnibus (Terry Pratchett), because I'm greedy. I think I'll ask him if I can pick my own selection, the next time his publishers are slapping several titles together. If it really must be just a single book: A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay.

The CD: Cheating time again. Your Hundred Best Tunes (London label, two four-CD sets, but a dearly loved and now-vanished store, the Madrigal, once sold them taped together, in a brick of glorious music). Force me to pick just one? I can't. Tubular Bells? Selling England by the Pound? Eldorado? No, I just can't.

The DVD: Jackson's complete Lord of the Rings set. If I really can only pick a single disc: The Man Who Would Be King (Connery, Caine, and Plummer). Beats The Princess Bride by a nose, some days but not others.

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: Not telling a friend that the love of her life had just been killed, because I didn't think she should learn that from me, in that place, at that time. It hurt to do it, and I still think it was the right thing to do, but it still hurts.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: A Secret Place: a quiet spot where I can go off by myself to think. For me, a forest glade. That just happens to have electricity running up a handy stump, right beside a smooth stump angled to sit upon. Not just for my computer, but for kettles so I can brew endless mugs of green tea and hot chocolate.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: Here lies Ed, who tried to make people happy. Please sit down and have an easy moment. I now have plenty to share.

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: Any of my grandfathers ("Any?" long story), because I was too young to be able to pick their brains in a candid, man-to-man fashion ere they died. Not just because I'd love to know the truth, or at least their side, of various family tales, events, and disputes. Not just because I desperately want to know more of their characters, and spend more time with them. It's also because they were gushing, articulate fonts of knowledge about times now gone, the daily customs and attitudes and aspirations of "then." The saying: "There were MEN in those days" comes to mind. And no, I'm not belittling the women of the family. They did talk to me, at eloquent length, before passing away. They knew the importance of sharing and passing lore on.

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: The power to read people's minds, at very close range and only when I tried to. Not to read bank account numbers or anything of the sort, but to know their true feelings, so as not to offend and so I can best make them happy. Spreading happiness has to be the most heroic thing ordinary folk can daily do.

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The third book in Ed Greenwood's first Forgotten Realms trilogy.

Author Ed Greenwood concludes the story of Shandril of Highmoon in this second volume of the Shandril's Saga trilogy. This mass market edition of the trade paperback features new cover art by John Sullivan.

Customer Reviews:

The best book of the Shandril's Saga trilogy........2007-07-03

This book wraps up the trilogy and almost ends on a high note, then doesn't. I was kind of surprised Greenwood decided to end the trilogy this way, but Oh, well, it's his book! I just wished things had turned out better.

I don't want to spoil anything about the book, but it's my favorite of the trilogy. And I'm sad to say, it's because of all the secondary characters that I really liked this book. Especially Storm Silverhand, the ranger/harper. I like female heroines, and Storm is by far the most interesting character in this book. I wish it had been more about her instead, but she was in it enough to make it worthwhile. And Mirt the moneylender is another good character. He and Storm made this book so much better.

By the time the end of this book rolled around, Storm was my favorite character though, far overshadowing Shandril. Storm just kicks butt, takes names, and does it all while still maintaining her feminine sexuality; as perfect a balance in a character as I've seen, and now I'm on the lookout for any books featuring her in any major capacity. I just hope they're as good as the part she played in this book. It seems rare to see such a powerful character that is also an object of desire. Most authors don't get it right for some reason, but Ed Greenwood did.

Plenty of spell battles, fighting, and some of the funniest dialogue between fantasy characters I've come across - and very entertaining and magical as well.

Overall this series is great. I can't say I like the ending to the 3rd book, but it's definitely worth rereading the entire series - especially book 3, Hand of Fire.

The low point of Shandril's Saga if not the FR- Setting.......2006-02-28

When I started reading fantasy novels many years ago, "Spellfire" was one of the first books that fell into my hands. I really liked it though whether that was due to not having read much else to reference it to, I can't say...
I really liked the Shandril character, too and most (female)chars I play in RPGs are named after her.
Since then I read almost every Forgotten Realms novel there is and I eagerly awaited "Crown of Fire" and though it was a major letdown I also decided to give Hand of Fire a chance.
Now I wish I didn't do that.
First off some might consider Greenwoods writing style a bit difficult to read. Some sentences go on and on for four to five lines or more and when you get to the end you have to start over to remember how it started. Having read Tolkiens Silmarillion I don't particularly mind this, but I think it should be mentioned...
What really sucks about Hand of Fire ist the story - or lack thereof. First the premise of the story is Shandril trying to get to Silverymoon - on a trade caravan! Having wizards like Elminster and Vangerdahast on her side, nobody can tell me it wouldn't have been easier to simply whisk her there with a spell, but then this book wouldn't have been possible... Pity...
OK, most of the rest of the book is evil wizards and priest making plans to attack the caravan for many chapters only to get fried by spellfire or run through by a blade as soon as they make their move (In one case even twice because of some contingency magic!)
There is one assassin who is shadowing Shandril all through the novel and who seems extremely competent, but as soon as he makes his move he is fried in an instant.
Many will see the end coming, will even know it before starting to read this book, but the last chapter was one of the worst things I ever read. The worst being the Epilogue.
All this said, I think this will be the last book by Greenwood that I have read. I really like his characters, like Elminster and the knights, but his books are nothing but spellbattles from beginning to end, people dieing in many imaginative ways and little to none character interaction or development.
Like M. McBride I will look forward to the next books of Mr. Salvatore or Mrs. Cunningham...

Throw this story into the fire.......2005-12-21

I like forgotten realms books in general so its funny that the one author I typically don't like is Ed Greenwood. The dialogue of the characters is generally silly. The fight scenes are so obscure they are barely understandble.

I read the first two books and generally didn't like them. For some reason, I decided to finish out the trilogy. Needless to say I couldn't finish the book. I was too bored, so I went to the next RA Salvatore book.

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PRICED TOO HIGH FOR WHAT YOU GET

101 Fire Zone Blitzes
Leo Hand
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PRICED TOO HIGH FOR WHAT YOU GET.......2007-03-17

You get 101 fire zone blitzes but only about 20 or so are any good. Unless you are going to buy Leo Hand's other book "Coaching Football's 3-3-5- Defense"

I would not buy this book. It is priced too high for the amount of information it provides.

However, this book does make a good supplemental book to the 3-3-5- Defense book By Leo Hand.

It is a good book from youth level to college level.

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Enjoyable Prequel to dread empire trilogy
A dessert adventure in the world of the "Dread Empire"

Fire in His Hands
Glen Cook
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Enjoyable Prequel to dread empire trilogy.......2006-07-31

This book traces the origins of some of the primary characters from the dread empire trilogy, as well as the early story of El Murid and how he founded his empire. Origin-stories of Haroun bin Yousif (who got almost no page-time in the original stories) and bragi ragnarson are covered as well. The story clearly is describing the rise of islam, possibly in the context of the 7th century founding of islam.

this and the follow-up story are well worth reading on their own though having read the prior novels is a good idea.

A dessert adventure in the world of the "Dread Empire".......2000-03-31

The Fire in His Hands is set in Cook's Dread Empire millieu and provides some of the early back story for that series. It tells details the meeting Bragi and Haroun, and of their encounters with the prophet El Murid.

The book is a must read for those who have enjoyed the Dread Empire series, but it also stands alone a an entertaining novel. The rise of El Murid has obvious overtones of the historicla Islamic expansion, and Cook provides a fast-paced, enjoyable book which manages to pull together political intrigue, religious fanaticism and military conflict and turn them into a pleasant diversion. Cook has a fine talent for breathing life into characters, and he puts it to good use here.

A Fire in My Hands: A Book of Poems
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the poetry of eveyday life
A Fire in My Hands: A Book of Poems
Gary Soto
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the poetry of eveyday life.......2004-07-30

By the author of short stories "Mother and Daughter" and "The Broken Chain," these twenty-three poems recall Soto's years growing up in Fresno, CA and later as a father. His memories mix with metaphors everyone can relate to as he recalls his love of baseball, shyly flirting in the library, and being too broke to treat his date to a candy bar. He remembers trying to earn money to go to the movies by selling oranges door to door, accompanied by a helpful dog. The poems are written in free verse, and the poet introduces each one with a note explaining the circumstances that inspired him to write it. In the Foreword and Question and Answer section at the end, Soto gives kind and helpful advice to those interested in writing their own poems.
This a very accessible and thin volume of poetry with wide appeal.

Mighty Is Your Hand: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Andrew Murray (Rekindling the Inner Fire)

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Mighty Is Your Hand: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Andrew Murray (Rekindling the Inner Fire)
David Hazard
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Writings that touch the pure-flaming heart of God-from the men and women who walked with Him through the ages-guiding into a deeper friendship with the "Father of Lights."

Jesus, the Captain of our salvation, waits to equip us for the frontline battles of spiritual warfare that rage over this world. How can we become tried and true "warriors in spirit" to win the battle for our own souls? And how can we help those around us who are surrendering hope, giving up on God, and falling? Andrew Murray was deeply engaged in this warfare for the lives and souls of men and discovered a source of spiritual power greater than all the darkness rising against him.

Andrew Murray (1828-1917) accepted the challenge to take the light of Christ to an area of Africa known for its "wild dogs and wilder men." In the midst of personal weakness and physically grueling work, he was soon attacked by liberal church leaders who wanted to stop the true life of the Spirit from spreading. In the center of this opposition, Andrew discovered the new "fire" from heaven that ignited dark hearts and destroyed spiritual strongholds. The spiritual strength can be ours today as we surrender ourselves to be swords of power in the hand of God.

Hand of Fire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 3)

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Poorly Written, No flow, Bad Ending
Dont know what to say...
Awful! Don't waste your time or your money.
Oh nevermind, I didn't like her anyway
What was the author thinking?

Hand of Fire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 3)
Ed Greenwood
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Release Date: 2002-08-01

Book Description

The long-awaited conclusion to the Shandril's Saga trilogy.

The latest novel from Forgotten Realms creator and bestselling author Ed Greenwood is the third title in this newly created trilogy. This all-new novel concludes the storyline from two long-standing titles that were recently rereleased.

Be careful what you wish for.

Spellfire is the most powerful magic in the land.

It’s a dangerous weapon in anyone’s hands.

In the wrong hands, it can destroy the world.

Shandril Shessair wanted a taste of adventure. She got spellfire, and now she's fleeing for her life across Faerûn, searching for somewhere to hide. More evil wizards, warriors, and priests than she can count are trying to get it from her, and they'll kill or enslave her without hesitation. Her last, desperate hope is to take refuge in the sheltered city of Silverymoon.

If she makes it that far.

Customer Reviews:

Poorly Written, No flow, Bad Ending.......2006-09-30

I have to say, I loved this series of books, until the last book. I loved the first novel especially, and I would read it over and over. The same things applies to the second. I hated the third. The entire novel felt rough. There was no flow to it, and in fact there was the pointless death of Shandril. There is the whole message of no one will leave her alone, but there are places that Greenwood himself created that she could live out her life. It was a senseless killing and one that ruined the entire series for me. I read these books in high school (8ish years ago) and once I read this final novel, I never touched them again.

Dont know what to say..........2006-03-21

Without reading the other reviews, I can say that this book is rambling and pointless. Characters are introduced mindlessly without any thought to advance the plot (if you could even say there is a plot!), and the author doesnt seem able to continue with a single line of thought for more than about two pages.

While the other two books in the series are at least readable, reading this one was agony, even for a hard core Forgotten Realms fan like myself. Do yourself a favor and get a different FR book.

Awful! Don't waste your time or your money........2003-08-22

This book doesn't even deserve one star. It is the worst Forgotten Realms book I have ever read. Some of their recent offerings have been weak, but this one was pathetic. I looked forward to this book for months. I should have saved my money. The book is the same scene over and over and over thirty seven times. The Knights of Myth Drannor are nowhere to be found. Every bad guy who said "Hey, pursuing spellfire is lousy idea" changed his mind. Some new ones showed up as well. Shan's kid disappears without explanation. There's no plot. There's no point. The ending is over the top and the montage is enough to make you gag. If you want good FR fantasy, pick up anything in the Sembia series, City of the Ravens, anything by R.A. Salvatore, or most stuff in the Harpers' series, if you can find it.

Oh nevermind, I didn't like her anyway.......2003-08-05

This book is a prime example of an author that has suddenly gotten bored of a character and world he has spent the two previous books building up. Rather than move along the plot line we're forced to endure chapters of random destruction. People, landscape and inconvenient things like a plot are eradicated en masse by spellfire, as is your intelligence and patience as you keep plodding through the book.

The villains are plotting of course, against each other, against Shandriel, against you the reader. Of course none of them have read their Evil Overlord instruction manual [REMOVED WEB ADDRESS] and repeatedly violate Rule #12.

Shandriel's ignominious end is the final insult that Greenwood delivers to the reader. In short it's akin to taking one's ball and leaving the playground because one was picked last for the game. Senseless death in the setting of the book trying to impart greater meaning is allowable. Getting bored with a character that was built up over two prior books is not.

Rather than having this book exist fan-fiction would be much preferred.

What was the author thinking?.......2003-02-18

I loved the first two books in this series. Spellfire and Crown of Fire managed to capture a sense of both humor and desperation.
Not only does Hand of Fire lack the humor of the first two books, it's the single most depressing novel I have ever read. Now, I don't mind a tragic ending, I'm very fond of dark stories, but this ending was far too dark even for me. Narm and Shandril don't managed to accomplish anything, and then Shandril dies uselessly at the end.
Do not waste money buying this book. You will only end up angry about buying it.

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