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This is the second book in a series. A very interesting blend of old world fantasy and modern world events. First in the series was Running with the Demon, and I recommend reading it first.
Helpful Score: 3
It will keep you reading, wanting more!
Helpful Score: 3
Excellent reading!! Fabulous storyline of good against evil.
Helpful Score: 2
Nest and John Ross return in the second installment of the series called "The Word and Void Trilogy." John Ross has forsaken his duties as a Knight of the Word and the Lady has assigned Nest to convince him to get his act back together.
While I found the story entertaining, I did not find it as gripping as the first book "Running with the Demon." Not to say I didn't like it, but we are talking apples and oranges here. Brooks slows down the pace considerably here and the characters do much more navel gazing. I did enjoy the chase scene between a demon and one of the characters . . . pretty intense.
If you liked "Running with the Demon" you'll like "A Knight of the Word" but just expect something different. Sometimes change is good.
While I found the story entertaining, I did not find it as gripping as the first book "Running with the Demon." Not to say I didn't like it, but we are talking apples and oranges here. Brooks slows down the pace considerably here and the characters do much more navel gazing. I did enjoy the chase scene between a demon and one of the characters . . . pretty intense.
If you liked "Running with the Demon" you'll like "A Knight of the Word" but just expect something different. Sometimes change is good.
Helpful Score: 2
Very good book...a bit predictable in parts, but worth the read.
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This installment opens with John Ross, a knight of the word, reneging on his promise to The Lady. He has rejected The Word and is living life as a human with Stephanie Winslow and working for Simon Lawrence at Fresh Start, a homeless shelter for women and children in Seattle. Nest Freemark is now 19 and attending college when an elemental spirit appears and tells Nest of John's fall from grace and the trap the Void is setting for his soul. Nest hightails it to Washington to help John see the light and return to The Word.
I enjoyed the continued story but I was almost lost with all the preaching about the homeless situation in America. Everyone knows about this problem and it was really irrelevant to John and Nest's problems. I did however, truly enjoy the surprise ending and can't wait to see where the series goes with the final installment, Angel Fire East.
I enjoyed the continued story but I was almost lost with all the preaching about the homeless situation in America. Everyone knows about this problem and it was really irrelevant to John and Nest's problems. I did however, truly enjoy the surprise ending and can't wait to see where the series goes with the final installment, Angel Fire East.
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This series of books are a great prelude to Armagedon's Children which is the following series. I really enjoyed them.
one of my favorite terry brooks books ^_^ more alternate-reality-sci-fi than his usual high-fantasy stuff, but a rockin' read nonetheless.
Second book of the trilogy. Much better then the first and I loved the interplay of Nest and Wraith. He did a good job with the fight scene in the book. I really enjoyed it.
Haven't read this one yet, as I somehow got two copies, but if it's from Brooks, it's bound to be good.
From back cover: Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross--along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.
Then, after decades of service to the Word, an unspeakable act of violence shatters John Ross's weary faith. Haunted by guilt, he turns his back on his dread gift, settling down to build a normal life, untroubled by demons and nightmares.
But a fallen Knight makes a tempting prize for the Void, which could bend the Knight's magic to its own evil ends. And once the demons on Ross's trail track him to Seattle, neither he nor anyone close to him will be safe. His only hope is Nest Freemark, a college student who wields an extraordinary magic all her own. Five years earlier, Ross had aided Nest when the future of humanity rested upon her choice between Word and Void. Now Nest must return the favor. She must restore Ross's faith, or his life--and hers--will be forfeit . . .
From back cover: Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross--along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.
Then, after decades of service to the Word, an unspeakable act of violence shatters John Ross's weary faith. Haunted by guilt, he turns his back on his dread gift, settling down to build a normal life, untroubled by demons and nightmares.
But a fallen Knight makes a tempting prize for the Void, which could bend the Knight's magic to its own evil ends. And once the demons on Ross's trail track him to Seattle, neither he nor anyone close to him will be safe. His only hope is Nest Freemark, a college student who wields an extraordinary magic all her own. Five years earlier, Ross had aided Nest when the future of humanity rested upon her choice between Word and Void. Now Nest must return the favor. She must restore Ross's faith, or his life--and hers--will be forfeit . . .
I loved the Knight of the Word series!
Not one of my favorite readings. It was slow to get started.
Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross--along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.
Marjorie T. (marjorietaylor) reviewed A Knight of the Word (Word & Void, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
Great book by an excellent author. Terry Brooks always writes wonderful books.
