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Baen Books (1990), Edition: Reissue, 530 pages
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Paksenarrion was the finest paladin her world would ever see. But Paksenarrion could never have become a fighter at all had it not been for he who had come before: Gird, the liberator, who taught his people that they could fight--and win--against their Mage-born rulers. And after Gird came one more: Luap, Gird's sworn follower and the king's half-breed bastard. Riven by internal conflict, Luap dare not lie and cannot tell the truth, nor face the future.
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LibraryThing member ladycato
This book is actually part of a re-published compilation of two books called The Legacy of Gird; I'm currently reading the second book.
From the Paks books (Sheepfarmer's Daughter, Divided Allegiance, Oath of Gold), some is already known of Gird - that he was a farmer who trained fellow farmers to
I can see why other reviewers don't regard this set of books as highly as the Paks trilogy. From the beginning, it's just not as gripping, though it's still good. The first 100 pages or so felt rough to me, disjointed. At one point the perspective jumped from Gird to that of another character who quickly died, and it seemed unnecessary. The passage of time wasn't very clear, either. However, once Gird had lost much of his family and began gathering an army, the story picked up and became more cohesive and enjoyable. Then the ending? Meh.
Surrender None works well in fleshing out a mythical character for the readers who loved the Paks books, but this volume wouldn't stand well on its own. I do love Moon's writing and world-building, and how she contrasted the way of peasants with their mageborn lords. But something just didn't feel complete about the book. Maybe I'll feel differently after finishing the sequel, Liar's Oath.
From the Paks books (Sheepfarmer's Daughter, Divided Allegiance, Oath of Gold), some is already known of Gird - that he was a farmer who trained fellow farmers to
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be soldiers and together they overthrew an oppressive government. By the time of Paksenarrion, Gird is regarded as something akin to a powerful saint - a man chosen by the gods to save the people. This prequel explores Gird's life as a simple farmer and how he formed an army out of plow-pushers, and how he came to write a new system of law that regarded all people with respect.I can see why other reviewers don't regard this set of books as highly as the Paks trilogy. From the beginning, it's just not as gripping, though it's still good. The first 100 pages or so felt rough to me, disjointed. At one point the perspective jumped from Gird to that of another character who quickly died, and it seemed unnecessary. The passage of time wasn't very clear, either. However, once Gird had lost much of his family and began gathering an army, the story picked up and became more cohesive and enjoyable. Then the ending? Meh.
Surrender None works well in fleshing out a mythical character for the readers who loved the Paks books, but this volume wouldn't stand well on its own. I do love Moon's writing and world-building, and how she contrasted the way of peasants with their mageborn lords. But something just didn't feel complete about the book. Maybe I'll feel differently after finishing the sequel, Liar's Oath.
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LibraryThing member Karlstar
This is a prequel novel set in the same world as the Deeds of Paksenarrion. This book goes far back in time and tells the story of Gird, the farmer turned rebel and hero. As such, its important to the Paks universe, completing a major element of the history of the world. I enjoyed this, I liked the
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plot and the character of Gird, even with all of his faults. That may be one of the best characteristics of this book, Moon makes a hero who isn't perfect, isn't briliant and doesn't always win, yet persists. Well worth reading if you enjoy her other fantasy. Show Less
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English
Original publication date
1990-06
Physical description
530 p.; 4.5 inches
ISBN
0671698788 / 9780671698782