Beyond the High Road (Forgotten Realms: The Cormyr Saga, Book 2)
by Troy Denning
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Author: Troy DenningEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-12-09
ISBN: 078691436X
Number of pages: 375
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
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Book Review: High Treason to the Crown!
Summary: 2 Stars
This is not a bad novel, just below mediocre. I was cautious when I noticed that Troy Denning penned the novel singlehandedly. He is now the official "butcher" of the Forgotten Realms and I will never read anything by him again. Obviously Wizards of the Coast assumed him capable to take control of the beloved fantasy kingdom of Cormyr. Big mistake!!!
The novel starts off rather good, then slows to a sluggish dirge. The princesses, Tanalasta and Alusair are handled very poorly. The former a bratty whiner and Alusair, a masculine hothead who, in past novels was a little more sensitive. Even the Queen Filfaeril is treated like a victimized cardboard stand-in. True, the royal family has not been perfect in the past, but this is not the best solution for the present. Mr. Denning could be perceived as a male chauvinist in this context. Vangerdahast is utterly contrived, humorless and unlikeable. His other appearances were not like this. King Azoun the IV is supposed to be the star, ends up taking the backseat to his daughters. The ghazneths are not the best examples of fell beast to introduce so late in the story line. The reasoning is not fully explained as to what they even are...
I understand there was a proposed plot he was working, from a contracted model for this storyline, leading up to the sequel "Death of the Dragon". This doesn't not mean one has to sacrifice creativity here. Ed Greenwood created this world, it should not wander too far from his original vision. Fortunately he co-wrote the sequel, that I will read. He at least gives the Realms humor and life. What happens in these novels should not be mechanical or contingent upon a roll of the dice. This medium should be rewarded with a bestseller status, not advances up front from the publisher. Good fantasy comes from the heart and imagination, not from greedy authors who have niether! Troy Denning needs to go back to creative writing class or contracted to someone else's setting...beware Star Wars fans!
Summary of Beyond the High Road (Forgotten Realms: The Cormyr Saga, Book 2)
The seer Alaundo prophesied that seven scourges would sweep Cormyr way in ruin. For centuries the royal family has stood watch against that day and devoted their lives to the protection of the realm.
But in a time when their ancient guardians slumber and their most loyal servants disappear, when a terrible evil prepares to sweep down upon their home --
Who will protect the royal family?
But in a time when their ancient guardians slumber and their most loyal servants disappear, when a terrible evil prepares to sweep down upon their home --
Who will protect the royal family?
Denning, Troy Books
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