Book Overview
The Mage Alamar has never forgotten the life debt he owes to Farrix, one of the legendary Hidden Ones of Mithgar, who keep to themselves and avoid contact with ordinary humans. So when Farrix's mate, the Lady Jinnarin, appears on Alamar's doorstep, he fears the worst. Months ago, Farrix vanished--and Jinnarin has been plagued by nightmares of him being in danger ever since. To find him, Alamar and Jinnarin must embark on a journey across the sea to confront a master of dark magic preparing to open a portal between Mithgar and a destructive Dark God....
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0451454111
ISBN13:9780451454119
Release Date:September 1994
Publisher:Ace Books
Length:592 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:1.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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5 ratings
An excellent read for the serious-minded
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
_Voyage of the Fox Rider_ takes the reader on a journey around the world of Mithgar in Aravan's specially-crafted Elven ship. He is accompanied by Jinnarin, a Pysk, and Alamar, a Mage, who are searching for Farrix, Jinnarin's mate. Although the story does involve quite a bit of action and adventure, it is primarily designed as a mystery: what has happened to Farrix, and what is the meaning of Jinnarin's strange dreams? This book is a must-read for any fan of McKiernan's Mithgar novels, as it fills in the early history of Mithgar and Aravan's sea-faring days (Aravan pops up again later in _The Eye of the Hunter_ and _Silver Wolf, Black Falcon_). However, like all of McKiernan's longer works, _Voyage of the Fox Rider_ also poses some heavy philosophical questions. Alamar and Jinnarin have an extended discussion concerning the definitions of good and evil.If what you're looking for is a quick read, heavy on the battle scenes and light on character development, this book is not for you. If you're like me, though, you want something that will stay with you long after you've put it down--and _Voyage of the Fox Rider_ does just that.
Another great novel of him
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The Pysk Jinnarin and the grouchy Mage Alamar go on a worldwide travel to find Jinnarin's husband Farrix, whom Alamar owns a favour. And they realize, that Farrix has found out the secrets of a dark mage and is now his prisoner. Now they not only have to free Farrix, but also defeat the dark plans of the dark mage. Again McKiernan tied me to his book, and again I lived in another world while I read it. I just gotta say that every Fantasy fan would love it, and that I sometimes couldn't stop laughing because of the parts in which Alamar and Jinnarin can't stop making trouble with each other, even when their situation gets really dangerous. Not quite his best book, but definitely his funniest.
Another McKiernan triumph
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is one of my favorite McKiernan novels because of the blend of interesting characters, adventure, philosophy, and loose ends. The interaction between Jinnarin and Alamar is priceless, the philosophical discussions are skillfully kept from becoming tedious, and the references to people, things, and events that occur in other McKiernan books are tantalizing. His non-linear presentation of Mithgar's history and the interweaving of details to connect the various stories are two of the author's strengths as a storyteller. His writing style is rich and his characters vivid. Thank you, Mr. McKiernan!
Kept me on the edge of my seat
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I loved this book. I never knew where it was going to go next and it was constantly supprising me. The philisophical discussions were fascinating and really made me think. I almost cried at the end after what happend to Rwn
Excelent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I enjoyed this book. It has a plot that never seems to stop turning in unexpected directions. And although it is the basic Good against Evil story it has so many unexpected moves that you hardly know what is going to happen next. It also leaves four unanswered questions at the end which keep us waiting for the reaperance of the Dawn Sword and the comming of the Child of Impossibility
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