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Title: The Door into Shadow (Epic Tales of the Five ; V. 2) by Diane Duane ISBN: 0-312-94110-2 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: May, 1984 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: To Speak of Dragons
Comment: The Door Into Shadow is the second novel in the Tale of Five series, following The Door Into Fire. In the previous volume, the companions faced the death of their souls within the Hold in the Waste and Herewiss became one with his Flame to protect them. After the soul-eaters are destroyed, Freelorn decides that it is time to return to Arlen to claim the throne.
In this novel, Herewiss has a true dream about the Shadow on the night before leaving the Hold. This dream convinces him that he has to learn to control his Flame immediately, so the companions leave for Morrowfane at first light. There the spirits guide Herewiss in using his Flame. However, Segnbora has another experience at Morrowfane; she finds herself hosting the persona of the dragon Hasai. Moreover, this dragon brings a cloud of other dragon minds with him.
Segnbora finds the dragons deep within her mind. She learns much about their history and purpose and they learn much about her, delving even deeper within her mind and forcing her to confront her fears. Gradually, she becomes a hybrid of human and dragon, speaking with the tongue of dragons and casting a dragon shadow.
The companions join with Eftgan, Queen of Darthen, and her army to face the forces of the Shadow. Thousands of Reavers are pouring out of Barachael Pass and this time they have sorcerers of their own. The companions set out to close the pass.
Highly recommended for Duane fans and anyone else who enjoys tales of sword and sorcery with serious character development.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Worthy Sequel
Comment: This is one of the very few sequels I would say honestly surpasses the original. _Door Into Shadow_ takes the ideas introduced in _Door Into Fire_, and brings them further into the light: Segnbora d'Welcaen tai-Enraesi is the protagonist, and through her eyes, the reader will meet the Queen who cheated death, face the darker side of spirituality... and make the acquaintance of a Dragon who could change one's perspective on that mythical species forever. Wonderfully thought-provoking, _Door Into Shadow_ doesn't flinch away from any issues, instead facing them head-on and taking us along for the ride. It would be worth reading for the chance to meet Hasai (and see what becomes of Herewiss & Co.) alone; add in the songs, the legends, the magic, the tragedies, and the joys, and it becomes a literary jewel beyond price. Buy it if you can find it!
Rating: 5
Summary: most excellent how about a reprint of the entire series
Comment: Ms Duane creates a world where love is all that is important. This is enshrined in the Goddess who takes a very real hand in what is going on. I have reccomended this book to many people, old and young. I have especially reccomended it to a young friend who "came out" to me and was feeling very down. He was able to live again so to speak believing that how he felt about himself was right for him.
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Title: The Door into Sunset (The Tale of the Five, Vol 3) by Diane Duane ISBN: 0812514319 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: August, 1994 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Door into Fire by Diane Duane ISBN: 0812536711 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: August, 1985 List Price(USD): $2.95 |
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Title: Tale of the Five: The Sword and the Dragon by Diane Duane ISBN: 1892065517 Publisher: Meisha Merlin Publishing Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Joust by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0756401224 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: 04 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: A Wizard Alone: The Sixth Book in the Young Wizards Series by Diane Duane ISBN: 0152049118 Publisher: Magic Carpet Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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