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Anonymous
Posted November 29, 2012
Great start to what promises to be a fulfilling epic story! Cant wait for the next book.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 27, 2013
The story line is a great premise, unfortunately the characterization falls flat on its face. The dialogue is stilted, childish and implausible,especially the dwarf... this would be an excellent book if the "emotional content" actually worked.
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Posted June 18, 2013
Great Book!!
I started reading this book and was happy to find that it had all the excitement that I was hoping for.
It has the fantasy world but with a twist. Magic has a different name in Darkin, at first I thought they were talking about something
else just to find it was just a new name for magic. It kept me reading and my imagination going. This is a great book for those
who love the world of magic, elves, gnomes and the like. It is a must read, and I cannot wait till the next book.
InkHavoc
Posted June 12, 2013
There are several ways to create the sense of wonder that draws readers into a fantasy story. You can add a little of the fantastic to an ordinary story, or you can add a little normal to a fantastic one. Darkin: A Journey East by Joseph Turkot takes the latter path, as the reader enters the world of Darkin through the eyes of a young escaped slave named Adacon, who, having grown up a prisoner, has as little experience in this strange world as the reader. In this way the reader can easily relate to the main character, since everything he sees and experiences is new and wonderful to him as well. Adacon is just as surprised by all the golems, gnomes, dwarves and elves in the world as the reader would be if he stumbled into the strange world of Darkin.
The story never gets dull as Adacon and his new found friends begin a quest to overthrow their oppressors. They soon learn, however, that their world has bigger problems than they first believed.
I wish there was more detail about the treatment and conditions of the slaves in the beginning of the book - it might have cleared up a few slightly puzzling details. But the book is more about the story and the characters (and their quirks) than about the day to day lives of Grelion's slaves.
The author's take on magic (vapoury) was pretty interesting, and I am hoping that the sequel will explain a bit more about it.
The book ends with a rather masterful use of a cliffhanger; I will definitely have to pick up the sequel and see what happens next. If you are looking for an interesting fantasy novel, check out Darkin; the author intends to keep book one free, so there is really nothing to lose.
Anonymous
Posted May 15, 2013
It is not often that I find a book that has a compelling story, and is beautifully written. `Darkin: A Journey East' is such a book. From the very start, I was intrigued by the characters, all of whom have distinct and realistic personalities, regardless of whether they were human, gnome, troll or dragon. The story is one I quickly became immersed in, cheering on the main characters, worrying about them as they faced grave danger, and rejoicing as they overcame mortal challenges. The book does not lack suspense; there is enough in it to please the most discerning reader.
The descriptions of the scenes are so vivid that the reader can easily picture them, whether incredibly beautiful, or terrifyingly frightening.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether or not they are generally a fan of fantasy. It is a thoroughly enjoyable book (
Anonymous
Posted February 28, 2013
With all of the free books available out there, I'm so glad I found this. This was a surprisingly original, refreshing & engaging story, well-written & thoroughly enjoyable. Aside from the occasional missing word, I can find no fault with it.
Not only will I gladly spend my money to read a sequel, & more by this author (& I do not part freely with my money!), but I also will recommend this book to others. Thanks to the author for this gem!
Anonymous
Posted January 3, 2013
Really good! Great read tonpass the time
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Posted December 29, 2012
Great fantasy story. Well-written. Looking forward to the next book.
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Overview
A long age of peace has left the land devoid of heroes. Slavery has taken hold of the world’s commerce. All hope rests in ...