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Summary: Very unsatisfying
Review: I have to say that having just finished this novel I am quite stunned at the level of praise this book has received here. It is a fairly standard story at its heart - the inhabitants of the Forest Kingdom battle (and battle and battle) as they and their land are being engulfed by the Darkwood (your typical light against the dark, good versus evil shtick). The "light against the dark" theme is used quite regularly in the fantasy genre and is okay in the hands of a good story-teller who can put a twist of originality on the tale, but I don't think Simon Green achieves that here at all. In fact this story is just overstuffed with an unrelenting and forced melodrama. Also, for all of its gory demon-slaughtering the author chooses an otherwise incongruously light-hearted approach to the story. The dialogue is sappy and syrupy to the point of annoyance. I find it hard to believe that most sci-fantasy veterans would find it very rewarding.
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Summary: a must read for any fantasy fan
Review: i just couldn't put it down. Simon Green continues to write consistantly stunning work. the characters are real and down to earth and you just fall in love with them. he blends humour together with the action and adventure seemlesly in a way no other author can match. read anything you can by simon green but make sure you read blue moon rising,you'll be hooked.
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Summary: What a Great Book!
Review: I love this book! the plot is so exciting and I love how Rupert is so brave. THE characters are especially great. THis story has humour, courage, and honesty in it. You gotta read this book!
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Summary: Above and Beyond Excellence
Review: I may be young but I know a good book when I read one. The story grabs you with ease and wraps you up with suspension and anticipation. The villians aren't easily defeated and require the characters to think for once. You even wonder how the story is going to finish. From fighting demons to rescuing a dragon from a princess, this book has the old medevil stories entertwined with a new twist of humor and fun.
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Summary: Enjoyable and fun!
Review: I picked up this book after reading the other reviews and found an interesting and funny take on the fantasy genre. I have read a lot of fantasy and usually find them following the same formulas. The best thing about this book is that it takes the typical fantasy elements (i.e. dragon, unicorn, gobblins, etc.) and gives them a totally new look. I also enjoyed the humor in the novel, which was very refreshing. The main characters of Rupert and Julia was very well drawn and I especially enjoyed the other characters such as Sir Champion and Prince Harald. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a different type of fantasy novel, with just as much excitement as others yet doesn't follow the same traditional storylines.
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Summary: Blue Moon Rising is my favorite book!
Review: I picked up this book years ago when it first came out and it instantly became my favorite. Simon Green did a beautiful job fleshing out the characters and story. Reading it makes you feel like you are part of the story. Everyone I have ever lent this book to has loved it as much as I do(all of us think it should be made into a TV show or miniseries...a 2hr movie just wouldn't do it justice). I still keep 3 copies of it on my bookshelf: one for me to read, one to lend out, and one to replace either of the previous when they wear out(and believe me, they do! I have purchased over 14 copies of this book over the years to replace the ones that have literally fallen apart from use). You might think about buying at least 2 copies for yourself! The story is wonderful! It follows the adventures of a second-son prince named Rupert as he tries to save his kingdom from poverty, his older brother, and the Dark Wood's evil master. His friends that he gathers through this tale range from a "moody" tomboy princess to a prissy dragon to a cowardly unicorn. Trust me, you will not get bored reading this book. Its full of humor, action, adventure, drama, and magic. The characters, the story, and especially the settings will capture your imagination like no other book. other books in the Dark Wood series: Blood and Honor; Down Among the Dead Men.
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Summary: Shows some promise, but ultimately disappointing
Review: I purchased this book because other readers rated it very highly. Perhaps the raves it has received raised my expectations to an unreachable level, but I tried my best to give the book the benefit of the doubt. The characters have lots of potential, and the plot takes some interesting twists; hence the two stars instead of one. I like Mr. Green's light-hearted approach, but found the characters unconvincing. It's not uncommon for Rupert or King John to launch into a two-page long lecture on his motivation for doing something that reaches back to some vague childhood trauma. I find it hard to believe that the other characters would just stand there patiently without getting a word in edgewise. And Mr. Green uses some unique turns of phrase and amusing metaphors that make you chuckle at first and roll your eyes after the 10th time they're used. Every fighting scene goes like this: demons in the Darkwood, coming from everywhere at overwhelming odds. Exactly 50% of the nameless guardsmen die, and the main characters are badly injured. Some magic happens to heal the intrepid adventurers, who, exhausted, get one hour of sleep. Repeat. As for the magic, how many magic swords does it take to save the world? There are five in the book, four of which could each destroy the world with their evil (like, say, the One Ring), and the Rainbow Sword, which was created by Rupert and the Dragon. I don't want to put an any spoilers here, but let's just say that the heroes somehow use them for "good" with few ill effects. In all, I found the book full of inconsequential details and lacking in consequential ones, the characters' motivations unconvincing, and the finale disappointing. By the end I was laughing at all the wrong things and eagerly awaiting the end of the book so I could go read something else.
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Summary: Its a MUST READ.
Review: I read the book 6 years ago, and have been looking for it ever since!! It is a great book for all fantasy lovers, and even if you don't normally read fantasy, the depth of the book will make you want to finish the book in one breath. The comedy is intense. I was dying of laughter every other page. Its a MUST READ!
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Summary: BRILLIANT!!
Review: I THINK THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ EVEN THOUGH I AM ONLY 17. HIS DESCRIPTIONS AND STORYLINES ARE THE BEST. NOW THAT I HAVE FINALLY FOUND THIS BOOK SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN A LIBRARY I WILL BE READING IT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE- NEVER GETTING BORED OF IT.
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Summary: Excellent all-around fantasy
Review: I would have given this 4 and a half stars, if I could. A light, but excellent fantasy. It is fast paced, with lots of action, strong main characters, and lots of magic and wonder that you would want in a fantasy world. IMHO, it is possibly the best work of Simon Green's work. I was, however, a little disappointed with how "human" the other non-humans characters, like the dragon, unicorn and goblins were characterized. I guess I was expecting them to behave ... well, less like humans, and more like the different fantasy type creatues they were.
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