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Title: Mortalis by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0-345-43042-5 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 (37 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent Stepping Stone Toward the Second Trilogy
Comment: Mortalis continues Salvatore's epic fantasy series, The DemonWars Saga. This is to date the fourth book published, with the first three serving as the first trilogy. Where as the prior books primarily dealt with the dactyl demon and its aftershocks, Mortalis concerns itself with the rosy plague, a horrifically contagious disease that is capable of wiping out entire civilizations.
Jilsepony Wyndon, cherished heroine of the previous novels, is the protagonist of the story. This book, once read, is clearly a reflection of her innermost turmoil. Through Mortalis, one witnesses an entire transmogrification of Pony's spiritual self and her opinions regarding the people, the war, and the world in general. The action and events in the book are secondary, and provide the challenges and tribulations which Pony must overcome to complete her soul-searching and reach her final spiritual destination.
Much attention is also given to the Church order and their reactions to the spreading plague. The spirituality and beliefs of the monks, whose religious world and its foundations have been so uttered rocked by the tribulations previous, are now reflected clearly by their varied reactions to the deadly disease. Heroism, cowardice, contemplation, hopelessness, anger, fear, hate, sorrow: the myriad of feelings and emotions displayed provide the readers with a deeper understanding of these important supporting characters beyond the superficial physical description and their respective physical abilities.
Many old characters are back in this installation of the saga, along with a new batch of personalities that arrive. Some fall, others rise, providing fresh ammunition and inspiration for future endeavors.
Overall, this book is a great filler that so solidly completes its intended duty and provides both a resounding conclusion to the first trilogy, and through Jilly's newly gained wisdom, sets up a intriguing new beginning for the future books that will ineluctably follow.
-Xiao Zhu
Rating: 5
Summary: He keeps it going!!
Comment: I was hesitant at first to start into a new series from Salvatore when I started the first Demonwars Saga book a couple of years ago. I was such a huge fan of his Forgotten Realms novels (with Drizzt and the crew) that I did not see how I could relate to a whole new world, with new characters, quests, and concerns. I should not have worried. His quick-paced, exciting style has stayed consistent throughout the series, and in the world of Corona he has created an intense, very realistic setting for a heroic saga.
In Mortalis, things pick up with Pony (Jilesponie Wyndon) trying to pick up the pieces after losing her husband, Elbryan at the end of the last book. To top it off she is being used as a pawn by the church and state to try and improve their positions. Sound familiar?
The key plot line revolves around the introduction of a deadly plauge that begins killing off the population in great numbers. With the king and church hiding behind their walls, Pony takes up the reigns out of necessity to find a cure. Within this storyline Salvatore winds in a number of interesting subplots that expertly set up the Second Demonwars trilogy.
I really wondered how this book would come off after killing the character that I felt was the cornerstone of the previous three books, and I held off buying it. Salvatore pulled off the transition to Pony as the main protagonist no problem, and if anything this was a better read than the previous series. It definitely showcases Salvatores talents and I am looking forward to continuing the Demonwars story soon!!
Rating: 5
Summary: Thank you Mr. Salvatore
Comment: Mortalis is a wonderful read and helps put closure to the first three books of the demon war saga. After reading this book, I too, like Jilseponie have come to terms with Nightbird's death and look forward to a hopeful future. The intense emotion inspired by this book and the ending of the last are truly a work of art.
The Demon Wars Saga is a must read for fantasy novel fans. The book provides a good "interim" ending until you are ready to delve into the Second Demon War.
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Title: Transcendence : Book Two of the Second DemonWars Saga by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0345430441 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 29 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Demon Apostle (The DemonWars Trilogy, Book 3) by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0345391543 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 04 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Demon Spirit (The DemonWars Trilogy, Book 2) by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0345391527 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 30 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Demon Awakens by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0345421620 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 28 February, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Immortalis by R.A. Salvatore ISBN: 0345441222 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 29 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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