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Time Master #1
The Initiate
A child, a nameless outcast condemned to death, is born, a boy who is the reincarnation of one of the Lords of Chaos and is fated to restore the balance between Order and Chaos through the destruction of those he loves
278 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
About the author
Louise Cooper
153 books220 followersLouise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire in 1952. She began writing stories when she was at school to entertain her friends. She hated school so much, in fact—spending most lessons clandestinely writing stories—that she persuaded her parents to let her abandon her education at the age of fifteen and has never regretted it.
She continued to write and her first full-length novel was published when she was only twenty years old. She moved to London in 1975 and worked in publishing before becoming a full-time writer in 1977. Since then she has become a prolific writer of fantasy, renowned for her bestselling Time Master trilogy. She has published more than eighty fantasy and supernatural novels, both for adults and children. She also wrote occasional short stories for anthologies, and has co-written a comedy play that was produced for her local school.
Louise Cooper lived in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall, and their black cat, Simba. She gained a great deal of writing inspiration from the coast and scenery, and her other interests included music, folklore, cooking, gardening and "messing about on the beach." Just to make sure she keeps busy, she was also treasurer of her local Lifeboat station.
Louise passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She was a wonderful and talented lady and will be greatly missed.
She continued to write and her first full-length novel was published when she was only twenty years old. She moved to London in 1975 and worked in publishing before becoming a full-time writer in 1977. Since then she has become a prolific writer of fantasy, renowned for her bestselling Time Master trilogy. She has published more than eighty fantasy and supernatural novels, both for adults and children. She also wrote occasional short stories for anthologies, and has co-written a comedy play that was produced for her local school.
Louise Cooper lived in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall, and their black cat, Simba. She gained a great deal of writing inspiration from the coast and scenery, and her other interests included music, folklore, cooking, gardening and "messing about on the beach." Just to make sure she keeps busy, she was also treasurer of her local Lifeboat station.
Louise passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She was a wonderful and talented lady and will be greatly missed.
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December 10, 2010
The fantasy world lost one of its brilliant lights, Louise Cooper, last year. I've been an old fan of hers from the moment I spied the classic Robert Gould cover and after all these years, this tale of clashing dualities, of love and loyalty remains a very special place in my heart. Tarod and Cyllan will always be one of my favorite romantic couples.
The Initiate introduces us to a world where Order rules over Chaos after having been vanquished in a titanic battle which reshaped the land. The seven gods of Order, led by Aeoris, keep a tight grip upon their control and their believers. But to borrow a quote from Princess Leia "the more you tighten your grip, the more star systems (in this case people) will slip through your fingers". Into this eternal battle for supremacy comes Tarod, a dark-haired outcast with a power he does not understand. During an innocent game, he accidentally uses this power against his cousin, killing him instantly and arousing the wrath of the populace who chase Tarod through the streets and right into a warp storm. A warp storm is thought to be the last vestige of power of Chaos and the belief is one who is taken by a warp is never seen again. Tarod finds himself at The Star Peninisula, a mysterious spot of land magically cut off from the rest of the continent, he is taken in as an Initiate by Aeoris' group of acolytes known as The Circle, a place where Tarod finally feels he belongs. Thus sets in motion events which will have shattering reprecussions not just for Tarod, but for everyone he knows and loves. As Tarod begins to discover the dark secret behind his powers, he must also face treachery from those he considered friends and even a lover. He also discovers the unwavering loyalty of Cyllan, a peasant driver-girl with unusual amber eyes, whom he befriends at at a celebration at The Star Peninsula.
My copies of all three books are dog-eared from the many times I've returned to this world. It never feels dated, and the deeper message about the dangers of any sort of religious orthodoxy is one that no one should ignore. It should be all about the Balance.
The Initiate introduces us to a world where Order rules over Chaos after having been vanquished in a titanic battle which reshaped the land. The seven gods of Order, led by Aeoris, keep a tight grip upon their control and their believers. But to borrow a quote from Princess Leia "the more you tighten your grip, the more star systems (in this case people) will slip through your fingers". Into this eternal battle for supremacy comes Tarod, a dark-haired outcast with a power he does not understand. During an innocent game, he accidentally uses this power against his cousin, killing him instantly and arousing the wrath of the populace who chase Tarod through the streets and right into a warp storm. A warp storm is thought to be the last vestige of power of Chaos and the belief is one who is taken by a warp is never seen again. Tarod finds himself at The Star Peninisula, a mysterious spot of land magically cut off from the rest of the continent, he is taken in as an Initiate by Aeoris' group of acolytes known as The Circle, a place where Tarod finally feels he belongs. Thus sets in motion events which will have shattering reprecussions not just for Tarod, but for everyone he knows and loves. As Tarod begins to discover the dark secret behind his powers, he must also face treachery from those he considered friends and even a lover. He also discovers the unwavering loyalty of Cyllan, a peasant driver-girl with unusual amber eyes, whom he befriends at at a celebration at The Star Peninsula.
My copies of all three books are dog-eared from the many times I've returned to this world. It never feels dated, and the deeper message about the dangers of any sort of religious orthodoxy is one that no one should ignore. It should be all about the Balance.
January 13, 2016
Bueno, Tarod, te has quedado en una situación un tanto comprometida, pero no sufras, pronto seguiré leyéndote y me contarás cómo resuelves semejante marrón. Hala, un besico, hermoso.
Nos vemos pronto.
PD: Cuídate esa melena que lo mola todo.
Nos vemos pronto.
PD: Cuídate esa melena que lo mola todo.
April 15, 2020
El Iniciado(The Initiate;1985) es el primer libro de la trilogía de El señor del tiempo, compuesta por El Iniciado, El proscrito y El Orden y el Caos. En esta serie de tres libros Louise Cooper construye una historia ambientada en mundo fantástico oscuro de corte medieval con la pretensión de abordar el inmemorial conflicto entre las fuerzas del Caos y el Orden.
El primer volumen comienza con la destrucción de los Señores del Caos y sus adeptos, los Ancianos, tras implantación del Imperio del Orden por la gracia de Aeoris, deidad principal del Orden. Lo que ningún adepto del Orden puede prever es que su reinado no será ni tan glorioso ni su tiempo habrá de durar tanto como el del Caos. Un par de centurias tras estos eventos en la remota región de Wishet nace un niño cuyo destino será desafiar las fuerzas del Orden. Sin embargo, en el alma de Tarod hay un deseo tan grande de hacer el bien como de hacer el mal…
Hacía bastante tiempo que deseaba releer esta trilogía. Fueron unos libros que en su momento disfruté muchísimo porque me parecía que ofrecían todo aquello que yo buscaba en una buena historia de fantasía: buenos personajes y una trama original. A día de hoy me siguen pareciendo que en ellos se encuentra ese poso filosófico que tanto amé durante la primera lectura, aunque hay otros aspectos a los que no les encuentro el mismo encanto que antaño.
Es cierto que El Iniciado fue la primera novela de Louise Cooper (en realidad este libro fue una reescritura de un libro llamado The Lord of No Time) y que no puedo juzgar la novela con la misma vara que si se tratara de su tercera o cuarta novela. Aun así, siento que debo hablar de todo lo que me ha desagradado en la relectura.
En el aspecto técnico debo destacar dos cosas: abuso de elipsis y ritmo lento. El exceso de elipsis es frecuente en autores noveles, y a mi parecer un uso desmedido restan naturalidad a cualquier novela. Me parece que en el empleo de elipsis de manera tan continuada muestran de forma excesivamente evidente que el autor necesita una escena presentar una idea. Luego se produce un fundido en negro al que le sigue otra escena donde, de nuevo, otra idea aparece de forma evidente y la escena vuelve a finalizar con otro fundido en negro para dar paso a otra escena…y así sucesivamente. Personalmente el empleo maniqueo de elipsis me genera la sensación de que la novela solo es un conjunto de escenas unidas por un finísimo hilo, y no una narración sólida donde la acción discurre con fluidez. De nuevo, es normal ver esto en autores noveles, y es algo que yo misma trato de evitar. En cuanto al ritmo, siento que las primeras cien páginas son bastante descriptivas, tal vez en exceso, y eso siento que resiente bastante el ritmo de lectura.
En cuanto a los personajes, he de decir que en esta ocasión solo la joven Cyllan ha vuelto a despertar ciertos sentimientos en mi corazón. El resto de personajes, incluyendo a Tarod, no me han dicho nada especial. Al principio es inevitable sentir tristeza ante el mísero destino de Tarod, pero una vez pasados ciertos hechos es un personaje que llega incluso a caer pesado. Es cierto que Louise Cooper consigue siempre mantener el interés por el conflicto de Tarod, sobre todo al final de la primera entrega, pero una no puede evitar pensar que Tarod se regodea un poco en su autocompasión. En parte entendible, pues recordemos que es un chaval de veintidós años con un poder que no comprende ni puede controlar. Tal vez el problema no sea Tarod, sino que a mí ya no me interesan los personajes tipo “El Elegido de los Dioses”; es un tópico que después de haber leído tanto ya no soporto en la fantasía.
Lo que más destaco de la novela es que la autora tiene clara su idea y sabe explorarla de manera sobresaliente a pesar de su inexperiencia. Además, sé que en futuros libros la autora lima estas asperezas y ofrece historias de bastante calidad. Además, Louise Cooper sabe transmitirnos que su idea le importa, lucha por ella y acaba granjeándose al lector. Así que en ese sentido no puedo más que aplaudirle.
No sé si leeré los siguientes libros en un futuro cercano, pero espero que la segunda entrega (mi favorita de la saga) no me deje este sabor agridulce. Me queda contestar a la pregunta de si son los libros o soy yo, que me interesa leer cada vez más otro tipo de literatura.
El primer volumen comienza con la destrucción de los Señores del Caos y sus adeptos, los Ancianos, tras implantación del Imperio del Orden por la gracia de Aeoris, deidad principal del Orden. Lo que ningún adepto del Orden puede prever es que su reinado no será ni tan glorioso ni su tiempo habrá de durar tanto como el del Caos. Un par de centurias tras estos eventos en la remota región de Wishet nace un niño cuyo destino será desafiar las fuerzas del Orden. Sin embargo, en el alma de Tarod hay un deseo tan grande de hacer el bien como de hacer el mal…
Hacía bastante tiempo que deseaba releer esta trilogía. Fueron unos libros que en su momento disfruté muchísimo porque me parecía que ofrecían todo aquello que yo buscaba en una buena historia de fantasía: buenos personajes y una trama original. A día de hoy me siguen pareciendo que en ellos se encuentra ese poso filosófico que tanto amé durante la primera lectura, aunque hay otros aspectos a los que no les encuentro el mismo encanto que antaño.
Es cierto que El Iniciado fue la primera novela de Louise Cooper (en realidad este libro fue una reescritura de un libro llamado The Lord of No Time) y que no puedo juzgar la novela con la misma vara que si se tratara de su tercera o cuarta novela. Aun así, siento que debo hablar de todo lo que me ha desagradado en la relectura.
En el aspecto técnico debo destacar dos cosas: abuso de elipsis y ritmo lento. El exceso de elipsis es frecuente en autores noveles, y a mi parecer un uso desmedido restan naturalidad a cualquier novela. Me parece que en el empleo de elipsis de manera tan continuada muestran de forma excesivamente evidente que el autor necesita una escena presentar una idea. Luego se produce un fundido en negro al que le sigue otra escena donde, de nuevo, otra idea aparece de forma evidente y la escena vuelve a finalizar con otro fundido en negro para dar paso a otra escena…y así sucesivamente. Personalmente el empleo maniqueo de elipsis me genera la sensación de que la novela solo es un conjunto de escenas unidas por un finísimo hilo, y no una narración sólida donde la acción discurre con fluidez. De nuevo, es normal ver esto en autores noveles, y es algo que yo misma trato de evitar. En cuanto al ritmo, siento que las primeras cien páginas son bastante descriptivas, tal vez en exceso, y eso siento que resiente bastante el ritmo de lectura.
En cuanto a los personajes, he de decir que en esta ocasión solo la joven Cyllan ha vuelto a despertar ciertos sentimientos en mi corazón. El resto de personajes, incluyendo a Tarod, no me han dicho nada especial. Al principio es inevitable sentir tristeza ante el mísero destino de Tarod, pero una vez pasados ciertos hechos es un personaje que llega incluso a caer pesado. Es cierto que Louise Cooper consigue siempre mantener el interés por el conflicto de Tarod, sobre todo al final de la primera entrega, pero una no puede evitar pensar que Tarod se regodea un poco en su autocompasión. En parte entendible, pues recordemos que es un chaval de veintidós años con un poder que no comprende ni puede controlar. Tal vez el problema no sea Tarod, sino que a mí ya no me interesan los personajes tipo “El Elegido de los Dioses”; es un tópico que después de haber leído tanto ya no soporto en la fantasía.
Lo que más destaco de la novela es que la autora tiene clara su idea y sabe explorarla de manera sobresaliente a pesar de su inexperiencia. Además, sé que en futuros libros la autora lima estas asperezas y ofrece historias de bastante calidad. Además, Louise Cooper sabe transmitirnos que su idea le importa, lucha por ella y acaba granjeándose al lector. Así que en ese sentido no puedo más que aplaudirle.
No sé si leeré los siguientes libros en un futuro cercano, pero espero que la segunda entrega (mi favorita de la saga) no me deje este sabor agridulce. Me queda contestar a la pregunta de si son los libros o soy yo, que me interesa leer cada vez más otro tipo de literatura.
April 5, 2017
Me ha gustado mucho, fantasía de corte clásico donde hay un montón de magia y secretos. Soy fan de Tarod y estoy deseando saber su continuación porque esta historia promete.
January 8, 2012
The plot: (Contains spoilers)
For thousands of years, the Lords of Chaos ruled the world, but then the seven gods of Order took over (in a bloody war), and have ruled unchallenged for a couple of centuries, represented by a circle of sorcerers, the Initiates.
Thirteen year old Tarod, already an outcast in his society due to his unknown father, is in deep trouble after having accidentally killed his cousin by magic, a talent of which he never knew before. About to be tried for murder, he escapes and runs out into a magic storm, which somehow transports him across the continent. He saves a group of travellers by blasting some bandits. The travellers turn out to be Initiates and members of a connected Sisterhood, and they take the boy to the castle of the Circle. Ten years later, Tarod is an Initiate of the seventh rank, the first one in hundreds of years, which causes some jealousy among the Circle. At some point, he starts having bad dreams, where a voice starts telling him to come back. In an effort to find out what is happening, he does a ritual, and accidentally summons a man who looks like his negative image, and who is clearly more than human. Tarod takes an overdose of a narcotic plant, and almost dies. The mysterious man, who calls himself Yandros, proposed to save his life in exchange for another life. Tarod agrees, and the next day, the High Initiate, the father of his best friend is dead, which makes him realise that Yandros is not really a nice trustworthy guy.
At the festivities for the inthronisation of the new High Initiate, his friend Keridil, he meets the socialite and novice Sister Sashka, and they fall in love. When she leaves to prepare the wedding, the bad dreams return. With Keridil and his surrogate mother Themila, Tarod attempts a ritual. Yandros appears and reveals that Tarod is not actually human, but a Lord of Chaos. Although he uses his powers to banish Yandros, the others don't feel so thrilled about this. A Council meeting is called to decide Tarod's fate. An old rival provokes a confrontation, and Themila is killed accidentally. In revenge, Tarod murders her killer, his main rival, which in turn makes Keridil turn against him, and attemot an assassination, which, predictably, backfires. Tarod escapes and rides off to find Sashka, hoping that she would go into exile with him. However, Sashka, having been informed by letter about what happened, also betrays him, and Tarod is carted back to the castle to be executed. He managed to escape through several planes of existence, and eventually stops time itself. End of volume one.
What to say about this book...
I found it really hard to emotionally connect with Tarod, as all the events which define him and his personality, like his sorcerer training and his courtship with Sashka, happen in a line of stars between two chapters. So, although you are told that he's generally a nice, easy-going guy and good friend, all you actually see about his emotions is either rage or self-pity. I had a hard time caring about him. It also made the love story pretty unbelievable.
The morality of the main characters is pretty weird, and I'm not too sure about the author's opinion on this. As every D&D player should know, Order does not equal good, and Chaos does not equal evil. Here, the chaotic characters appear, if not nicer, at least more honorable and loyal than the "good" ones. Keridil and Sashka are nominally good, but don't have the slightest concept of honour. It takes Keridil all of 10 seconds to decide between friendship to Tarod and his duties to the Circle, and the chance to get into Sashka's pants. Even worse, he doesn't even have the guts to tell Tarod, but pretends to be his friend while at the same time despatching two assassins towards him. Sashka does pretty much the same, spineless socialite hypocrite bitch that she is. They're the perfect match really, and no doubt will have many happy spineless children. Worst of all, this behaviour seems to be accepted as perfectly normal and acceptable by most people in the Circle and the Sisterhood, except by the herbalist, who is herself despised by a lot of people.
To be fair, Tarod's murderous revenge spree was not really the most intelligent thing to do in that situation, and to convince people of his innocence, but the reaction of the Circle is really beyond good and evil.
The style made it quite hard to get into the book. The point of view shifts randomly, often from one line to the next within a chapter, which can be quite confusing, and breaks up the flow of the narrative. The style is very serious, which often makes it appear pompous. I don't know if bone-serious fantasy has ever worked for me. Even classic like The Lord of the Rings have lighter passages.
So all in all, I'm not really thrilled. The only thing that speaks for this series is the unusual interpretation of good and bad, and I'm not even sure if this is intentional. As I have the other two books of the trilogy, I'll probably read them at some point. I have some faint hopes that things might move easier now that the cards are on the table.
5/10
For thousands of years, the Lords of Chaos ruled the world, but then the seven gods of Order took over (in a bloody war), and have ruled unchallenged for a couple of centuries, represented by a circle of sorcerers, the Initiates.
Thirteen year old Tarod, already an outcast in his society due to his unknown father, is in deep trouble after having accidentally killed his cousin by magic, a talent of which he never knew before. About to be tried for murder, he escapes and runs out into a magic storm, which somehow transports him across the continent. He saves a group of travellers by blasting some bandits. The travellers turn out to be Initiates and members of a connected Sisterhood, and they take the boy to the castle of the Circle. Ten years later, Tarod is an Initiate of the seventh rank, the first one in hundreds of years, which causes some jealousy among the Circle. At some point, he starts having bad dreams, where a voice starts telling him to come back. In an effort to find out what is happening, he does a ritual, and accidentally summons a man who looks like his negative image, and who is clearly more than human. Tarod takes an overdose of a narcotic plant, and almost dies. The mysterious man, who calls himself Yandros, proposed to save his life in exchange for another life. Tarod agrees, and the next day, the High Initiate, the father of his best friend is dead, which makes him realise that Yandros is not really a nice trustworthy guy.
At the festivities for the inthronisation of the new High Initiate, his friend Keridil, he meets the socialite and novice Sister Sashka, and they fall in love. When she leaves to prepare the wedding, the bad dreams return. With Keridil and his surrogate mother Themila, Tarod attempts a ritual. Yandros appears and reveals that Tarod is not actually human, but a Lord of Chaos. Although he uses his powers to banish Yandros, the others don't feel so thrilled about this. A Council meeting is called to decide Tarod's fate. An old rival provokes a confrontation, and Themila is killed accidentally. In revenge, Tarod murders her killer, his main rival, which in turn makes Keridil turn against him, and attemot an assassination, which, predictably, backfires. Tarod escapes and rides off to find Sashka, hoping that she would go into exile with him. However, Sashka, having been informed by letter about what happened, also betrays him, and Tarod is carted back to the castle to be executed. He managed to escape through several planes of existence, and eventually stops time itself. End of volume one.
What to say about this book...
I found it really hard to emotionally connect with Tarod, as all the events which define him and his personality, like his sorcerer training and his courtship with Sashka, happen in a line of stars between two chapters. So, although you are told that he's generally a nice, easy-going guy and good friend, all you actually see about his emotions is either rage or self-pity. I had a hard time caring about him. It also made the love story pretty unbelievable.
The morality of the main characters is pretty weird, and I'm not too sure about the author's opinion on this. As every D&D player should know, Order does not equal good, and Chaos does not equal evil. Here, the chaotic characters appear, if not nicer, at least more honorable and loyal than the "good" ones. Keridil and Sashka are nominally good, but don't have the slightest concept of honour. It takes Keridil all of 10 seconds to decide between friendship to Tarod and his duties to the Circle, and the chance to get into Sashka's pants. Even worse, he doesn't even have the guts to tell Tarod, but pretends to be his friend while at the same time despatching two assassins towards him. Sashka does pretty much the same, spineless socialite hypocrite bitch that she is. They're the perfect match really, and no doubt will have many happy spineless children. Worst of all, this behaviour seems to be accepted as perfectly normal and acceptable by most people in the Circle and the Sisterhood, except by the herbalist, who is herself despised by a lot of people.
To be fair, Tarod's murderous revenge spree was not really the most intelligent thing to do in that situation, and to convince people of his innocence, but the reaction of the Circle is really beyond good and evil.
The style made it quite hard to get into the book. The point of view shifts randomly, often from one line to the next within a chapter, which can be quite confusing, and breaks up the flow of the narrative. The style is very serious, which often makes it appear pompous. I don't know if bone-serious fantasy has ever worked for me. Even classic like The Lord of the Rings have lighter passages.
So all in all, I'm not really thrilled. The only thing that speaks for this series is the unusual interpretation of good and bad, and I'm not even sure if this is intentional. As I have the other two books of the trilogy, I'll probably read them at some point. I have some faint hopes that things might move easier now that the cards are on the table.
5/10
July 26, 2008
The first novel in Louise Cooper's neglected high fantasy series, in which the standard dualistic worldview of the genre is subjected to a penetrating and surprisingly nuanced critique. Consider this a review of the entire trilogy.
Cooper's world may seem at times somewhat narrow, but I would argue that she deliberately limits the colors on her palette in order to sharpen the central conflict. After all, it is not necessary to see the world in dualistic terms, and so in order to be plausible it requires a world in some ways narrower than our own, despite its supernatural elements.
Where Cooper truly shines is in her ability to articulate her characters' motives, whichever side they are on. A satisfying, page-turning read.
Cooper's world may seem at times somewhat narrow, but I would argue that she deliberately limits the colors on her palette in order to sharpen the central conflict. After all, it is not necessary to see the world in dualistic terms, and so in order to be plausible it requires a world in some ways narrower than our own, despite its supernatural elements.
Where Cooper truly shines is in her ability to articulate her characters' motives, whichever side they are on. A satisfying, page-turning read.
August 5, 2014
Es imposible resumir todo lo que me ha provocado este libro. Cuando haga la reseña lo explicaré detenidamente ahí. Es impresionante. No puedo decir más.
May 4, 2017
Lo primero os voy a resumir un poco la historia:
Sí, es la tipica batalla entre el Orden y el Caos, pero teniendo a un personaje como Tarod y el dinamismo de Louise Cooper la trilogia la DEVORAS en 3 días.
Lamentablemente ahora mismo todos los libros de esta autora son complicadísimos de encontrar, lo cual es una pena puesto que tiene auténticas joyas como Espejismo (del que ya os hablaré mas adelante). Sólo espero que alguna editorial se fije en ellos ahora que la fantasía está poniéndose más de moda entre Juego De Tronos, El Señor de los Anillos, Harry Potter y distopías juveniles varias; o que alguien decida llevarlos a la pantalla Desde luego, si encontráis en alguna parte estos libros (bibliotecas, librerias de segunda mano, mercadillos varios..) dadles una oportunidad, os aseguro que no os van a defraudar en absoluto (y sí, Tarod es uno de mis personajes favoritos, comparte trono con Lestat, con Kvothe y con Geralt, que ya os iré presentando)
La típica batalla entre el Orden y el Caos ha terminado; y, de manera también típica, las fuerzas del Orden han salido victoriosas y ocupado la antigua fortaleza del Caos en un increíble desplante de imprudencia. Pasan algunos años, y el mundo dominado por el Orden (y sus representantes, el Círculo, una especie de orden monástica cuyos miembros se dedican a aprender alta hechicería) parece estar en paz, hasta que la naturaleza comienza a perturbarse de maneras cada vez más siniestras. Una de ellas es el misterioso nacimiento de un niño, Tarod, que aparentemente guarda un poder inmenso en sus manos. Después de que una tragedia lo aparta de su hogar, Tarod va a parar al Círculo; el líder de los hechiceros lo acepta con reservas. Ahí crece como adepto de la orden, y de adulto es ya un hechicero de grado máximo. Entonces, comienza a tener visiones de un ser, una especie de demonio físicamente muy parecido a él, que revela que Tarod es el avatar de uno de los ocho dioses del Caos, y que su trabajo es conseguir que éste vuelva a entrar en el mundo. Tarod, sin embargo, tiene ahora sus propias convicciones, y está más que dispuesto a luchar por el bando que lo ha acogido. Pero su confianza se hace pedazos cuando el que consideraba su mejor amigo lo traiciona. Convertido en un proscrito, Tarod tendrá que enfrentarse solo al demonio que lo atormenta, a ex compañeros que han puesto precio a su cabeza y a sus propios y confusos sentimientos. La tierra en la que vive, mientras tanto, comienza a caer en las garras del miedo, y como resultado se desata una verdadera epidemia de intolerancia, maltratos y persecuciones; el Caos no necesita la ayuda de nadie para apoderarse del mundo.
Sí, es la tipica batalla entre el Orden y el Caos, pero teniendo a un personaje como Tarod y el dinamismo de Louise Cooper la trilogia la DEVORAS en 3 días.
Lamentablemente ahora mismo todos los libros de esta autora son complicadísimos de encontrar, lo cual es una pena puesto que tiene auténticas joyas como Espejismo (del que ya os hablaré mas adelante). Sólo espero que alguna editorial se fije en ellos ahora que la fantasía está poniéndose más de moda entre Juego De Tronos, El Señor de los Anillos, Harry Potter y distopías juveniles varias; o que alguien decida llevarlos a la pantalla Desde luego, si encontráis en alguna parte estos libros (bibliotecas, librerias de segunda mano, mercadillos varios..) dadles una oportunidad, os aseguro que no os van a defraudar en absoluto (y sí, Tarod es uno de mis personajes favoritos, comparte trono con Lestat, con Kvothe y con Geralt, que ya os iré presentando)
June 20, 2011
Somebody gave me the whole trilogy when I was 12 and, since I didn't like the covers to much (the Spanish covers, that is) I didn't pay attention to the books for more than a year.
What a waste of time... One day I was bored and had nothing else to read but these books so I thought "Well, why not? Let's give them a try...". That evening I didn't do anything else but read the first book and that night the others two (of course I had to use a lantern because, let's face it, I was a little kid and I had to sleep early and go to school).
I think I have read the whole trilogy at least 20 more times after that. Every time I do I immerse myself in a completely new world where the Gods are really important and there's a battle that no one knows about but the Good and Evil gods... And, can you trust these gods?
The first book, The Initiate, is where the author Louise Cooper introduce us to Tarod (I wish I could name my future boy like him one day!) a kid that, after killing his cousin during a game finds himself transported for a "warp" far away from his village before the people decides to judge him for his crime. He is then found and taken to the Star Peninsula and into the Circle, a group of adepts that use magic and are the chosen of the Gods to keep the Dark forces far from the people.
He is raised by the High Priest of the Circle and Keridil (the son of the High Priest), turns into a brother for Tarod
In the Circle Tarod realizes that he has an extraordinary ability with magic... maybe because of a ring that he always wears and that is always with him.
Life goes on and he turns into a tall handsome man with unruly black hair and intense, emerald green eyes. He is loyal to the people and principles he believes in, and you wouldn't want him as an enemy.
But after a tragedy he falls in love with a gorgeous girl, Shashka, a yound lady that knows what people want to see and hear... and she uses that to get everything she wants.
He also meets a normal country girl, Cyllan, that despite the fact that she is not as pretty as Shashka is more loyal and trustworthy than her.
In the end of the first book Tarod is forced to choose between a punishment or save his life by swearing loyalty to the Evil gods... and he chooses to live in a different "place" inside the Circle. He also learns that love is not important for a girl that wants power...
In my opinion The Initiate is not the best book of the trilogy, but it builds the foundation for the next two books... And they are amazingly good.
What a waste of time... One day I was bored and had nothing else to read but these books so I thought "Well, why not? Let's give them a try...". That evening I didn't do anything else but read the first book and that night the others two (of course I had to use a lantern because, let's face it, I was a little kid and I had to sleep early and go to school).
I think I have read the whole trilogy at least 20 more times after that. Every time I do I immerse myself in a completely new world where the Gods are really important and there's a battle that no one knows about but the Good and Evil gods... And, can you trust these gods?
The first book, The Initiate, is where the author Louise Cooper introduce us to Tarod (I wish I could name my future boy like him one day!) a kid that, after killing his cousin during a game finds himself transported for a "warp" far away from his village before the people decides to judge him for his crime. He is then found and taken to the Star Peninsula and into the Circle, a group of adepts that use magic and are the chosen of the Gods to keep the Dark forces far from the people.
He is raised by the High Priest of the Circle and Keridil (the son of the High Priest), turns into a brother for Tarod
In the Circle Tarod realizes that he has an extraordinary ability with magic... maybe because of a ring that he always wears and that is always with him.
Life goes on and he turns into a tall handsome man with unruly black hair and intense, emerald green eyes. He is loyal to the people and principles he believes in, and you wouldn't want him as an enemy.
But after a tragedy he falls in love with a gorgeous girl, Shashka, a yound lady that knows what people want to see and hear... and she uses that to get everything she wants.
He also meets a normal country girl, Cyllan, that despite the fact that she is not as pretty as Shashka is more loyal and trustworthy than her.
In the end of the first book Tarod is forced to choose between a punishment or save his life by swearing loyalty to the Evil gods... and he chooses to live in a different "place" inside the Circle. He also learns that love is not important for a girl that wants power...
In my opinion The Initiate is not the best book of the trilogy, but it builds the foundation for the next two books... And they are amazingly good.
May 10, 2020
This is one I initially discovered via a very positive review in Dragon Magazine #109 back in the spring of 1986. (As I think about it, it would be difficult to overstate the importance of Dragon Magazine (the TSR-published magazine focused on D&D and other RPGs) in shaping my reading, whether through reviews or through articles about, e.g., incorporating C.J. Cherryh's Morgaine into a D&D setting; but that's neither here nor there.)
At the book's beginning, Tarod is a small boy of uncertain parentage who, in a fit of anger, unleashes powers he didn't know he had and, eventually, finds himself made an initiate at the Castle of the Star Peninsula, the seat of power of the Circle, the servants of Law. (Once, many ages ago, Chaos ruled the world and things were ... bad; then the seven gods of Order were able to cast out the gods of Chaos and now everbody's happy, right?) But as Tarod rapidly rises through the ranks, it becomes increasingly obvious that there's more to him than was known, especially when he begins having visions of a disturbing yet oddly familiar figure called Yandros.
The struggle of Order vs. Chaos, even in 1985, was far from a new feature in fantasy literature; what made Louise Cooper's Time Master trilogy so interesting, though, was the way it inverted the usual set-up -- in this case, Law has decisively won, to the detriment of everybody, although they may not actually realize it. And now the lords of Chaos have found a chink in the armor of the world and think it's high time they made their way back ...
At the book's beginning, Tarod is a small boy of uncertain parentage who, in a fit of anger, unleashes powers he didn't know he had and, eventually, finds himself made an initiate at the Castle of the Star Peninsula, the seat of power of the Circle, the servants of Law. (Once, many ages ago, Chaos ruled the world and things were ... bad; then the seven gods of Order were able to cast out the gods of Chaos and now everbody's happy, right?) But as Tarod rapidly rises through the ranks, it becomes increasingly obvious that there's more to him than was known, especially when he begins having visions of a disturbing yet oddly familiar figure called Yandros.
The struggle of Order vs. Chaos, even in 1985, was far from a new feature in fantasy literature; what made Louise Cooper's Time Master trilogy so interesting, though, was the way it inverted the usual set-up -- in this case, Law has decisively won, to the detriment of everybody, although they may not actually realize it. And now the lords of Chaos have found a chink in the armor of the world and think it's high time they made their way back ...
June 10, 2016
Buenísimo!!!! ^-^ Definitivamente es una historia muy interesante e increíble. El personaje que más me ha encantado a sido Cyllan, a pesar de su falta de participación. Tarod me ha caído bien desde el inicio, me parece un prota brillante pero me disgustó que se fijara en Shaska.
Por dios!!! Se comportó como un estúpido si era obvio que esa zorra era una vibora. La odio!!! Y ni se diga de Keridil. Esos falsos amigos son los que más detesto todo por esa mujercita sin valor que no le llega ni a los pies a Cyllan. Creo que Tarod se merecía lo que le paso por ser imbécil.
Espero que ahora el abra los ojos porque estoy muy entusiasmada por saber en que sigue su aventura. Además espero que Cyllan tenga mas protagonismo *-*
Por dios!!! Se comportó como un estúpido si era obvio que esa zorra era una vibora. La odio!!! Y ni se diga de Keridil. Esos falsos amigos son los que más detesto todo por esa mujercita sin valor que no le llega ni a los pies a Cyllan. Creo que Tarod se merecía lo que le paso por ser imbécil.
Espero que ahora el abra los ojos porque estoy muy entusiasmada por saber en que sigue su aventura. Además espero que Cyllan tenga mas protagonismo *-*
May 5, 2008
this trilogy was awesome. tarod rules!
August 3, 2022
Escrita en un principio como una novela única, tiene un inicio lento y titubeante, y más por los cánones actuales de la narrativa fantástica, pero la historia gana interés, y velocidad a partir de la mitad del libro, para acabar queriendo saber más cuando llega el final.
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March 7, 2023Suficientemente entretenido, con una ambientación atractiva y personajes memorables. Pero la trama es floja e incongruente.
Creo que si lo hubiese leído de adolescente, me hubiese encantado.
Creo que si lo hubiese leído de adolescente, me hubiese encantado.
March 7, 2020
Maravilloso, como siempre!
August 22, 2022
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/the-initiate-by-louise-cooper/
I enjoyed it. The protagonist undergoes a fairly standard fantasy narrative arc, exiled from his home after an unfortunate magical accident to get trained at wizard school; but he is a deeply flawed individual, and the effect of the dark side of his personality on his colleagues and friends is well depicted. A rounded off novel in itself which still leaves us well set up for the next book.
I enjoyed it. The protagonist undergoes a fairly standard fantasy narrative arc, exiled from his home after an unfortunate magical accident to get trained at wizard school; but he is a deeply flawed individual, and the effect of the dark side of his personality on his colleagues and friends is well depicted. A rounded off novel in itself which still leaves us well set up for the next book.
December 26, 2017
muy buen libro. tiempo atrás un amigo me recomendó esta trilogía hace mucho, y ahora que le di la oportunidad me ha encantado. es interesante cómo aborda el tema del bien y el mal sinónimamente, utilizando los términos para las fuerzas "orden" y "caos". uno puede decir: caos es el mal, y el orden es el bien. Momento! la trilogía nos irá mostrando lo que es que una sola fuerza domine a todos y la otra sea desterrada, como es el caso de Aeoris, del Orden, que desterró a Yandros, del Caos. Tarde o temprano, encontrarían la manera de volver.
el libro engancha desde la primera página, imposible soltarlo una vez lo comienzas. es un tipo de fantasía distinta, que no es que sea reciente de estos últimos 5 años, pero sí es bastante atractiva y algo un poco diferente de lo que se promociona comúnmnete hoy en el género. recomendada al 100%
el libro engancha desde la primera página, imposible soltarlo una vez lo comienzas. es un tipo de fantasía distinta, que no es que sea reciente de estos últimos 5 años, pero sí es bastante atractiva y algo un poco diferente de lo que se promociona comúnmnete hoy en el género. recomendada al 100%
January 31, 2016
Terminé el libro anoche y la verdad es que me ha encantado. Normalmente no leo mucha fantasía, aunque me gusta, porque lo asocio con libros que requieren mucho tiempo de lectura (suelen ser gorditos). En este caso, sin embargo, me ha sorprendido mucho lo corto que es y lo bien contado que está. La narración de Cooper es maravillosa, clara y directa, sin florituras y muy sencilla de seguir.
Aunque el hecho de que su narración sea sencilla no quiere decir que la historia lo sea, todo el tema de los dioses y el Orden y el Caos me ha resultado muy interesante y tengo muchas ganas de saber cómo continúa la historia de Tarod, porque lo cierto es que el final es de lo más abierto.
En cuanto al protagonista, Tarod, al principio puede parecer típico, pero llegando el final vemos que es un personaje bastante especial: estoy acostumbrada a caballeros de brillante armadura, pero Tarod está un poco lejos de eso. Me gusta mucho este tipo de personajes, con sus sombras y sus luces y no teniendo tan clara la línea que separa el bien del mal.
Hablando del final, me ha dejado muy sorprendida y sólo puedo expresar lo que sentí con un gif:
Matarlos a todos y sin ningún remordimiento xD.
A ver cuándo puedo seguir con la saga, que tengo un mes de agosto un poco explotado y con lecturas ya programadas, pero en cuanto pueda, cae El Proscrito.
Muchas gracias a Xanetia por su recomendación, y seguiré de cerca otras muchas ^^.
Aunque el hecho de que su narración sea sencilla no quiere decir que la historia lo sea, todo el tema de los dioses y el Orden y el Caos me ha resultado muy interesante y tengo muchas ganas de saber cómo continúa la historia de Tarod, porque lo cierto es que el final es de lo más abierto.
En cuanto al protagonista, Tarod, al principio puede parecer típico, pero llegando el final vemos que es un personaje bastante especial: estoy acostumbrada a caballeros de brillante armadura, pero Tarod está un poco lejos de eso. Me gusta mucho este tipo de personajes, con sus sombras y sus luces y no teniendo tan clara la línea que separa el bien del mal.
Hablando del final, me ha dejado muy sorprendida y sólo puedo expresar lo que sentí con un gif:
Matarlos a todos y sin ningún remordimiento xD.
A ver cuándo puedo seguir con la saga, que tengo un mes de agosto un poco explotado y con lecturas ya programadas, pero en cuanto pueda, cae El Proscrito.
Muchas gracias a Xanetia por su recomendación, y seguiré de cerca otras muchas ^^.
October 3, 2019
"The Initiate" is the first book in Louise Cooper's "Time Master Trilogy" and it is an often overlooked fantasy series that is simplistic yet powerful in its message…the timeless dual between Good versus Evil, Order versus Chaos. In this book, the reader is introduced to the thirteen-year-old protagonist, Tarod, who after killing his cousin during a game.
Before he can be judged for his crime, Tarod is magically warped away from his village, transported to the mysterious Star Peninsula, and ensconced into the Order of the Circle. The Order are a group of magic wielding people chosen by the Gods to keep Dark forces from the destroying the world. Tarod becomes a loyal disciple of the order, raised by the Circle’s High Priest along with the son of the high priest, Keridil.
In his time with the Order, Tarod thrives as he comes into his own with the realization that he has amazing magic ability, possibly related to the ring that he always wears and keeps with him at all times. Tarod grows into a tall, handsome. Loyal, and dedicated young man. His idyllic period comes to an end after a tragedy wherein Tarod falls in love with a beautiful girl, Sashka. He also meets a simple country girl, Cyllan.
I cannot reveal a lot more detail without revealing spoilers. Louise Cooper is a master storyteller and her Time Master Trilogy stands the test of time as a highly enjoyable, well-paced, and readable fantasy story.
Before he can be judged for his crime, Tarod is magically warped away from his village, transported to the mysterious Star Peninsula, and ensconced into the Order of the Circle. The Order are a group of magic wielding people chosen by the Gods to keep Dark forces from the destroying the world. Tarod becomes a loyal disciple of the order, raised by the Circle’s High Priest along with the son of the high priest, Keridil.
In his time with the Order, Tarod thrives as he comes into his own with the realization that he has amazing magic ability, possibly related to the ring that he always wears and keeps with him at all times. Tarod grows into a tall, handsome. Loyal, and dedicated young man. His idyllic period comes to an end after a tragedy wherein Tarod falls in love with a beautiful girl, Sashka. He also meets a simple country girl, Cyllan.
I cannot reveal a lot more detail without revealing spoilers. Louise Cooper is a master storyteller and her Time Master Trilogy stands the test of time as a highly enjoyable, well-paced, and readable fantasy story.
December 1, 2015
Buenisimo! , un libro muy rapido de leer, pero no por eso la historia es menos, es una historia de fantasía (fantasía oscura) muy bien relatada, y ahh! enseñanzas: con esos amigos para que quieres enemigos, cuidado con la envidia, era obvio que esa .... esa....-.-´ bruja...por decirlo menos lo traicionaría, pero bueno...
espero que Cyllan tenga mas protagonismo en el siguiente libro.. y que porfavor... alguien queme o tire a un rio a Sachka, hace mucho alguien no me caia tan mal en un libro =)
-El Sumo Iniciado -prosiguió Tarod, ahora en tono suave y malicioso- me envía sus saludos y sus disculpas.
E1 Sumo Iniciado ha decidido que ya no puedo seguir viviendo como Adepto del Círculo; mejor dicho, que no puedo seguir vivo.
El Sumo Iniciado me tiene miedo, y por eso os envía a vosotros para hacer su trabajo, furtivamente,
como esos bandidos que degüellan a sus víctimas amparándose en la noche. ¿O he juzgado mal al Sumo Iniciado?
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-Eres muy raro -observó. He visto morir a mucha gente, pero a nadie reírse de la perspectiva de la muerte.
-Oh, yo no me río de la muerte, Hermana -dijo Tarod-. Sólo me río de ti.
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Al renunciar a su humanidad, había renunciado también a las emociones propias del ser humano, y pensó, despreocupadamente, que parecía un precio muy pequeño.
espero que Cyllan tenga mas protagonismo en el siguiente libro.. y que porfavor... alguien queme o tire a un rio a Sachka, hace mucho alguien no me caia tan mal en un libro =)
-El Sumo Iniciado -prosiguió Tarod, ahora en tono suave y malicioso- me envía sus saludos y sus disculpas.
E1 Sumo Iniciado ha decidido que ya no puedo seguir viviendo como Adepto del Círculo; mejor dicho, que no puedo seguir vivo.
El Sumo Iniciado me tiene miedo, y por eso os envía a vosotros para hacer su trabajo, furtivamente,
como esos bandidos que degüellan a sus víctimas amparándose en la noche. ¿O he juzgado mal al Sumo Iniciado?
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-Eres muy raro -observó. He visto morir a mucha gente, pero a nadie reírse de la perspectiva de la muerte.
-Oh, yo no me río de la muerte, Hermana -dijo Tarod-. Sólo me río de ti.
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Al renunciar a su humanidad, había renunciado también a las emociones propias del ser humano, y pensó, despreocupadamente, que parecía un precio muy pequeño.
June 2, 2013
I really love this book and the following two volumes. It has a fantastic plot and great characters who surprise each other several times throughout the course of the trilogy. (First review 2011, although I bought the book when it was first published)
Update June 2013: I just re-read this book after a gap of quite a few years. Of course I'm familiar with the plot and the characters and it was rather like visiting an old and loved friend I haven't seen in a while. Familiarity did nothing to dull the pleasure of reading the book again. Although the book was published almost 30 years ago (where did those years go?!) it remains strong and fresh and a great contribution to the fantasy genre.
Sadly the author died a few years ago and I regret that although our paths crossed several times in the mid 1980s and we had friends in common, I never had the chance to tell her how much I enjoyed her story-telling.
Update June 2013: I just re-read this book after a gap of quite a few years. Of course I'm familiar with the plot and the characters and it was rather like visiting an old and loved friend I haven't seen in a while. Familiarity did nothing to dull the pleasure of reading the book again. Although the book was published almost 30 years ago (where did those years go?!) it remains strong and fresh and a great contribution to the fantasy genre.
Sadly the author died a few years ago and I regret that although our paths crossed several times in the mid 1980s and we had friends in common, I never had the chance to tell her how much I enjoyed her story-telling.
September 23, 2022
No entiendo por qué se habla tan poco de esta saga. No es una obra maestra pero peores cosas he visto en los "top 10" de muchos booktubers de fantasía.
El Iniciado empieza fuerte pero después se hace muuuuuy lento. Me gusta mucho cómo está escrito pero es verdad que tienes que ir con fe para no abandonarlo porque tiene un estilo clásico que da vueltas sin ir a ningún sitio. El final vale muchísimo la espera y te deja con ganas de la segunda parte.
2,5⭐
El Iniciado empieza fuerte pero después se hace muuuuuy lento. Me gusta mucho cómo está escrito pero es verdad que tienes que ir con fe para no abandonarlo porque tiene un estilo clásico que da vueltas sin ir a ningún sitio. El final vale muchísimo la espera y te deja con ganas de la segunda parte.
2,5⭐
November 16, 2010
I just loved this trilogy of books. A cracking story, told at a fine pace and made all the more interesting by the fact that the views on the two opposing forces (Order and Chaos) are not as you might expect :)
I can't really say anything more without revealing spoilers, so suffice to say this is really an excellent, reasonably original fantasy story, highly readable and enjoyable.
I can't really say anything more without revealing spoilers, so suffice to say this is really an excellent, reasonably original fantasy story, highly readable and enjoyable.
July 4, 2010
Fantástica. 1º Libro de la trilogía de "El Señor del Tiempo". Un chico marginado, Tarod, que tras un accidente (mata a su primo con un rayo) es trasladado por un warp (huracán) a una lejana provincia. Comenzará a descubrir sus verdaderos poderes convirtiéndose en un iniciado.
September 6, 2015
Que jodida maravilla que falta me hacía leer algo así T___T
Ya reseñaré en plan bien en el blog ^O^
Ay TARODDDD TE QUIERO TANTO
Ya reseñaré en plan bien en el blog ^O^
Ay TARODDDD TE QUIERO TANTO
May 22, 2021
Rare DNF at around 50% through and I had been skimming my way to that point anyway.
I have to be fair with books I've enjoyed much more, or felt emotionally invested yet ended up giving the same rating. This book didn't capture my attention, it did not surprise me and it did not please me. It is not offensive or poorly written, but it isn't remarkable in any way whatsoever, and given its artifical length, I'm inclined to have to pass on this one. Some of my problems below:
-worldbuilding is flimsy or non-existing.
-The abuse of elipsis and other problems of structure turned the reading into an incoherent one. Too slow yet not much is told in most chapters.
-The writing passes without wit, opinion or emotion of any kind. It's dry and tortously long-winded.
-None, and I mean, NONE of the characters caught my attention. The main character shouldn't be this underdeveloped.
-it's take on Order and Chaos is not reinventing the wheel exactly. At least the Elric tales were thrilling and action-packed. Here, I lose focus every couple of pages and even then, I don't feel like much was missed.
Sadly, I cannot recommend the book and will therefore, not continue with the trilogy (or with Cooper). No hard feelings though, sometimes we just don't click with books we so desperately try to love. I'm going to try and at least finish this one, and check out summaries on the rest of the trilogy to find out what happens. If anyone is up to a recommendation, Le Guin's Earthsea seems to be an inspiration, and is a much better work.
I have to be fair with books I've enjoyed much more, or felt emotionally invested yet ended up giving the same rating. This book didn't capture my attention, it did not surprise me and it did not please me. It is not offensive or poorly written, but it isn't remarkable in any way whatsoever, and given its artifical length, I'm inclined to have to pass on this one. Some of my problems below:
-worldbuilding is flimsy or non-existing.
-The abuse of elipsis and other problems of structure turned the reading into an incoherent one. Too slow yet not much is told in most chapters.
-The writing passes without wit, opinion or emotion of any kind. It's dry and tortously long-winded.
-None, and I mean, NONE of the characters caught my attention. The main character shouldn't be this underdeveloped.
-it's take on Order and Chaos is not reinventing the wheel exactly. At least the Elric tales were thrilling and action-packed. Here, I lose focus every couple of pages and even then, I don't feel like much was missed.
Sadly, I cannot recommend the book and will therefore, not continue with the trilogy (or with Cooper). No hard feelings though, sometimes we just don't click with books we so desperately try to love. I'm going to try and at least finish this one, and check out summaries on the rest of the trilogy to find out what happens. If anyone is up to a recommendation, Le Guin's Earthsea seems to be an inspiration, and is a much better work.
June 7, 2023
He vuelto a leer esta novela llevado por la nostalgia: fue la primera novela de fantasía "sería" que leí en mi vida, y recordaba que en su momento me había fascinado. Ahora, con muchos años más y mucha más fantasía leída puedo decir que si, que es interesante, pero le pesan un poco los años. Aún así, la historia está bastante bien, y salvo algunas partes realmente aburridas la novela tiene buen ritmo. A ver qué tan continúa la trilogía. Lo recordaba mejor, cierto, pero aún así es más que recomendable.
January 2, 2021
Me gusta la historia, pero creo que los años no la han tratado bien. Es increíblemente lenta y los personajes muy predecibles...
September 13, 2023
Un libro que va de más a menos, con un protagonista cada vez más idiota y que cae mal pero con una historia lo suficientemente buena como para hacer que quieras seguir con la saga.
January 7, 2025
No sé por qué me esperaba algo más juvenil de este libro y me he encontrado con una novela de alta fantasía con un universo espectácular al que te van introduciendo muy poco a poco y con unos personajes grises oscuritos que toman decisiones muy cuestionables.
Ya dilataré todo esto, pero ahora tengo que ir buscando dónde conseguir los otros dos, porque vaya final.
Ya dilataré todo esto, pero ahora tengo que ir buscando dónde conseguir los otros dos, porque vaya final.
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