The Deed of Paksenarrion
Ratings18
Average rating3.9
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Ratings18
Average rating3.9
The Deed of Paksenarrion revolves around the life of Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter, known as Paks. It takes place in a fictional medieval world comprised of kingdoms of humans, dwarves, and elves. The story begins by introducing Paks as a headstrong girl of 18, who leaves her home (fleeing a marriage arranged by her father) to join a mercenary company. Through her journeys and hardships she comes to realize that she has been gifted as a paladin. The novel was originally published in three volumes in 1988 and 1989 and as a single trade edition of that name in 1992. The three books included are The Sheepfarmer's Daughter, Divided Allegiance and Oath of Gold.
Series
3 primary books4 released booksThe Deed of Paksenarrion is a 4-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1988 with contributions by Elizabeth Moon and Moon.
Series
9 primary books14 released booksPaksenarrion is a 10-book series with 9 primary works first released in 1988 with contributions by Jennifer Brozek, Ari Marmell, and 16 others.
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An open love letter to Tolkien, this anthology takes all the best parts of medieval fantasy and warfare and weaves an epic tale that's impossible to put down. What starts as a simple story of finding one's place in the world, grows and evolves so organically, you'd swear you were the one it all happened to.
Overall I liked the series. It's not your normal fantasy and I liked that. It does hit our heroine pretty hard and even dip a bit into torture porn territory at the end, but but mostly the gritty realism made the story more believable.
