Undead: Haunted Lands, Book II (Forgotten Realms)
by Richard Lee Byers
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Author: Richard Lee ByersEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-04
ISBN: 0786947837
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Book Reviews of Undead: Haunted Lands, Book II (Forgotten Realms)
Book Review: One of the best Forgotten Realms...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a professional reviewer by any means, but when I came to add my review for Undead I was shocked that it didn't average 4 1/2 or 5 stars. I am wondering if perhaps I read a different copy of Undead by Richard Lee Byers than a few others here? Because for me, it is 5/5 without question!
I found this book to be absolutely spectacular for a variety of reasons. One is that I feel as if this trilogy is truly epic, as it is greatly affecting and changing one of the more popular regions of Forgotten Realms, the Red Mage realm of Thay. For better or worse, the Realms are evolving. And after reading 100s of novels over 20+ years, I can say I am slightly depressed to see many things I have known for so long changing, but at the same time I have to admit that shaking things up and evolving isn't necessarily such a horrible thing.
This book also contained many "Wow" moments, I can count three or four where I literally dropped the book! Without giving away any spoilers whatsoever, one was a major event that is shaking the very core of the Realms, and it was introduced in such a sudden yet subtle way I literally didn't see it coming. *nor did the characters in the realms, which I think was part of the point, which made the way the author introduced it even more genius* Another was the interaction between a certain undead archmage and a villainous god, where not only the action but the dialogue was superb.
One of the criticisms about this book from a prominent reviewer was that the book "jumped" from one scene to another in rapid succession. However, I had every intention of raising the review because of it, certainly not lowering it! What is affecting Thay in this trilogy is an epic event, and one thing I dislike in novels is an epic event focusing on only a small handful of individuals or happening at a slow pace. I want to see some of the greater picture! Spice it up a little! The way the author introduced us to a variety of scenes from different locales was excellent, and was part of what kept me reading.
Just to throw in another point that came to mind before I'm finished, another important thing I liked about Undead is that the characters are extremely diverse in both class and personality. Primary characters contain combinations of Mage, Bard, Warrior, and Monk just as a few examples. Going hand in hand, the book also introduced truly new and creative undead instead of the generic staple, and the imagination put into the new undead aspects is quite splendid. If you like character and monster diversity, you will no doubt appreciate this book.
In Summary, Undead is easily in my top 10% of Realms novels. Interesting characters, epic plot, a wide cast, jaw dropping moments, excellent action and dialogue... it is hard to find a better formula. 5/5, no doubt in my mind whatsoever.
Summary of Undead: Haunted Lands, Book II (Forgotten Realms)
Join heroes fighting the undead hordes!Undead armies have massed and march to the beat of an evil necromancer's drum. The living citizens of the magic-rich realm of Thay must unite and mount a defense before they die and join their enemy's ranks.
The second book in The Haunted Lands series, the events in Undead will have tremendous impact on the Forgotten Realms world.
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