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Publication
Orbit (2010), Edition: 1, Paperback, 784 pages
Description
Tungdil and the dwarves' victory over the Nod'onn is interrupted by an invading army of Orcs that has been reinforced by near-supernatural powers, a situation that is further compounded by the dark lord Tion's plotting descendants.
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LibraryThing member bbbart
My experience with the sequel to the Dwarves is similar as with its predecessor: nice story in a nice world, but too straightforward and just too simple. Characters are still the caricatures of themselves (especially Ireheart and Rodario) which is quite funny, but doesn't do the story justice.
So, in general I like the world, the story and Tungdil, the main character, but I'm not really satisfied by the book as a whole. I read somewhere that Markus Heitz writes exceptionally fast, but I'm afraid it shows in his work.
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Also, Girdlegard and its history deserve much more attention in my opinion. Finally, the (few) moral dilemma's of the characters in the book are not investigated in depth.So, in general I like the world, the story and Tungdil, the main character, but I'm not really satisfied by the book as a whole. I read somewhere that Markus Heitz writes exceptionally fast, but I'm afraid it shows in his work.
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LibraryThing member jerame2999
500 pages in and I can't do it. Nothing has happened. The first book had female and male characters with agency and a solid goal. The sequel is a muddled mess. Are the orcs the evil to be defeated or the alf or the dwarf killers? I get the feeling the intrigue of this book is an attempt to imitate
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the success of Game of Thrones. I don't want to give this book anymore attention. Pass do not buy. Show Less
Awards
David Gemmell Legend Award (Shortlist — 2010)
Language
Original publication date
2004 German edition
2010 First English Translation
Physical description
784 p.; 5.5 inches
ISBN
0316049360 / 9780316049368