War of the twins
Ratings19
Average rating4.1
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Ratings19
Average rating4.1
The fiery mountain struck Krynn.
The gods shattered the Temple of Istar.
One hundred years later, the continent of Ansalon is a desolate land, its people struggling for survival in a world ravaged by plague, starvation, and war.
Escaping the doomed city of Istar, Raistlin - now a wizard of great power - casts a spell that brings his twin brother, Caramon, and the cleric, Crysania, forward to this point in time. Here, in the Tower of High Sorcery, Raistlin intends to enter the Portal and challenge the Dark Queen.
But, one by one, Raistlin's plans start to unravel.
Too late he discovers that he is caught in a time loop - one that must lead inexorably to his own distruction!
One from which there seems to be no escape…
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My review of Time of the Twins -
Caramon/Raistlin. Stop it. If you don't pack it in I am going to bash your heads together.
Dwarves - stop it. Pack it in. If you don't stop it I am going to bash your heads together.
Nooooooo, Timely Wimey stuff
My head hurts.
Oooh, Crysania, can't you just see he's using you.
Where's Taz, not enough Taz
Well, didn't see that coming
Oh for god's sake Caramon, just kill him.
Oh, There's Taz. Definitely not enough Taz.
Yeah well, you will go and think he's god's gift won't you.
My eyes, my eyes - stop talking about Raistlin's muscled body.
Raistlin! There was no need for that.
So here we go again. Timey wimey stuff.
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Narrowly escaping the cataclysm, Raistlin, Caramon and Crysania find themselves one hundred years in the future. Faith in the old Gods has declined and any who dare to openly worship Paladine may just find themselves labeled a witch. With no other choice, Crysania and Caramon must aid Raistlin in his quest to conquer the Dark Queen. But history is not so easily swayed, and Raistlin soon finds he is walking in the exact footsteps of Fistandantilus.
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are masters at creating complex characters. As the story progresses Raistlin, Caramon and Crysania will all undergo tests of faith. They will be pulled to the edge of what they can handle, fighting against the despair and darkness that lurks in each of them. The road is never easy, and some will find themselves thinking and doing things they never imagined.
War of the Twins also explores the complexities of love. Be it the love of a sibling, a friend, or a more intimate relationship. Most novels paint love as an emotion that is easily identified and fought for, even if there are some pitfalls along the way. However, War of the Twins shows how love can be buried within actions and dragged to the surface due to certain situations. It shows all the messy angles of love, and how other emotions and situations can weave together to paint an illusion of love that is confusing to the characters.
And true to style, Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman weave in the lore of Krynn throughout the story. As the characters relive history, readers will experience firsthand the actions that lead up to pivotal points in Krynn's past.
Action, adventure, magic, expert worldbuilding, and extraordinary characters, make War of the Twins a must read for high fantasy fans.
