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Roc (1992), Edition: Reprint, 416 pages
Original publication date
1992
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Korendir dared the impossible, facing the perils of a wizard-cursed kingdom, the dangers of an elemental's wrath, fatally poisonous attacks by a race of wereleopards, and finally winning the fortress he sought - White Storm. But, the siren call of danger would not let him rest in the stronghold he'd so carefully built.
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LibraryThing member mossjon
I am at a loss for words still this morning. I finished The Master of Whitestorm last night but my mind is still reeling. Somewhere along the way, amongst Korendir's numerous impossible feats and adventures, I despaired of his receiving relief. The death and danger, most often voluntarily pursued,
I did struggle to connect with Korendir throughout the story, but his predicaments spurred me on. The characters that touched me most profoundly included Haldeth, a taciturn smith, steadfast friend of Korendir, his touchstone and conscience and Vwern, a brave villager who brought tears to Korendir's eyes and mine as well.
With such a relentless pace, you won't be disappointed reading The Master of Whitestorm. One of the best standalone fantasy novels I've read recently, the only one better which comes to mind is another Janny Wurts's novel called To Ride Hell's Chasm.
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seemed designed to harry Korendir to the brink and beyond of sanity and hope. What few pockets of peace and love dotted his bleak life's landscape hardly seemed enough to fuel his reserves or resolve. I did struggle to connect with Korendir throughout the story, but his predicaments spurred me on. The characters that touched me most profoundly included Haldeth, a taciturn smith, steadfast friend of Korendir, his touchstone and conscience and Vwern, a brave villager who brought tears to Korendir's eyes and mine as well.
With such a relentless pace, you won't be disappointed reading The Master of Whitestorm. One of the best standalone fantasy novels I've read recently, the only one better which comes to mind is another Janny Wurts's novel called To Ride Hell's Chasm.
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LibraryThing member reading_fox
A remarkable standalone tour de force from an author who has written many series'. One man overcomes every challenge the world can throw by dint of perserverance. Does any hummanity remain after so many challenges?
LibraryThing member AltheaAnn
The book has that serial-adventurer format which reminds me of old Conan stories (& etc) but more sophisticated/emotional/psychological.
The writing has a definite fairy-tale feel which recalls Patricia McKillip -
but it also has that epic-fantasy-tale aspect which Wurts does so well....
Good book!
The writing has a definite fairy-tale feel which recalls Patricia McKillip -
but it also has that epic-fantasy-tale aspect which Wurts does so well....
Good book!
LibraryThing member copperyon
I love the story, but reading this for the second (or possibly third) time through after not reading it for a decade or more, I was disappointed with the characterisation. It feels like a set of linked short stories more than a novel, reminiscent of classic Conan stories - and the level of
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character development is more akin to sword & sorcery short stories in the model of Conan than to what I expect from a good fantasy novel. Still, it's a fun read and has some gorgeous ideas and world-building in it. Show Less
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English
ISBN
0451451678 / 9780451451675