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| Title | : | The Golden Sword (Silistra #2) |
| Author | : | Janet E. Morris |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 384 pages |
| Published | : | May 7th 2016 by Perseid Press (first published January 1st 1977) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Science Fiction. Dystopia. Science Fiction Fantasy. Heroic Fantasy. Dark Fantasy |
Janet E. Morris
Kindle Edition | Pages: 384 pages Rating: 4.14 | 111 Users | 13 Reviews
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The Golden SwordLet me start by saying this is the SECOND book in the SIlistra Quartet – and it helps to have read the earlier book, although I think you could get by without it.
The action starts immediately, and thus some prior knowledge of the world and the main character is useful. That said The world building, like Janet Morris’s other books is superb and there is a helpful glossary at the back for the unfamiliar alien terms. When Morris creates a world she doesn’t hold back and this darkly sensual book ticks all the boxes for drama, cleverness and the ability to make the reader think. What is duty? What is love and how does it bind a person. Is sex merely pleasure or is there something far more profound in our genetic and cultural identity – and for that matter how fixed is it? Silistra is a world once ravaged by a war and environmental damage which almost destroyed everything – greed, vanity, selfishness and all the dark deeds of which an ‘intelligent’ society is capable. From these ashes rise the Wells and the alien but hauntingly possible culture of this world.
Silistra is a world where the ability to reproduce is perhaps the most important aspect – as wars and a bloody history almost destroyed the races. Thus sex, and the relationships between men and women, the way their society sees them, is important. And women ofter hold the power. Yet it isn’t that simple (these things rarely are), for the various factions fight between themselves, try to hold the more technologically advanced races at bay, and seek to find themselves. Love of those simply not worthy of it by the rational mind and of the call of one person’s allure to another. The role of men and women, master or mistress and subordinate, of slave and free, of tribe and tribe, city and city, Silistrian and environment are woven about a tale of one woman’s quest to find out who she is and not necessarily liking the answer.
The secret of the Silistran longevity is threatened, and with it the Silistran way of life and all they hold dear. This is more than just Estri’s own fight for survival as allies and enemies duel, intrigue and switch allegiances. Secrets are revealed, bargains struck and betrayed and threats loom from the stars without, the people within and the treachery of one’s own fear.
It’s not a book for those looking for a simple adventure, or a happy ever after. It’s not a love story, and it’s not a story for those who are easily offended. But it is a great story. There is sex, violence, betrayal, blood, death, loss, love, hatred, fear, power struggles and people being really quite shitty to one another, and in this I found a reflection of ourselves – our world as could be, and might well be. This is a book which makes one’s blood sing and one’s mind ponder.
I loved the first in the series and enjoyed this as much, perhaps more. The ending leaves the reader desperate to know what happens to Estri next – courtesan, slave, warrior, lover, rebel. What is next for our heroine?
Details Books As The Golden Sword (Silistra #2)
| Original Title: | The Golden Sword (Silistra #2) ASIN B01FCMA7LM |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Silistra #2 |
Rating Appertaining To Books The Golden Sword (Silistra #2)
Ratings: 4.14 From 111 Users | 13 ReviewsEvaluation Appertaining To Books The Golden Sword (Silistra #2)
Call it what you like: science fiction, space opera, sword and planet or erotic fantasy . . . The Golden Sword is all these things, and so much more. A highly intelligent and sensual novel filled with ideas and revelations, this is a gripping story that explores human sexuality and the role it plays in politics. Although the memorable characters are bisexual, toss away all your preconceived notions, for there is a humanity, a strength of will and determination, a realism and depth of emotion toThe second in the series about the future courtesan. Not really my cup of tea, although I liked the first one in the series OK. I didn't read anymore in this series after this book 2, but I have very much enjoyed much of Morris's other work.
THE GOLDEN SWORD is the second book in the SIlistra Quartet. Having read the first book, THE HIGH COUCH OF SILISTRA, I was thrilled to meet the heroine, Estri, and have her adventurous, fun character revealed to me anew. Telling her story, she has a unique way of forging her volunrability and misfortune into strength. I had found myself, naked but for cloak and chald, upon my back in the Parset desert, looking up at the constellations of the night sky of Silistra.Told by Estri herself, this is,
High Couch of Silistra (The Silistra Quartet Book...Janet MorrisPure excellence.High Couch of Silistra unfolds revealing a complex and visionary story to grasp any enquiring mind, whilst turning these pages of pure genius. The historical and mythical details created by the author thoroughly tease the imagination of the reader. Without doubt, the works of Morris are to be taken, held and captured as nothing more than great literature.A heroic quest of this highest calibre.
I have different cover art, looks to be by the same person who did the cover art I have pictured on the 1st in this series...very skimpy gold jewlery and a sword are all the lady wears. There are 2 more in this series...I want to get them!
Good series.
That was excruciating.After about page 120, I started skimming. The further in, the more lightly I skimmed, and yet it still felt interminable.Morris is a competent writer. I've read books by people with less skill at stringing words together. But the content...the content.I was reminded of John Norman's Gor books, and not just because this book also concerned itself with women being bound and humiliated. Like Norman, Morris has over-stuffed the book with world-building. In my own writing, I am
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