good read
Excellent series - classic Lawhead, combining myth and history and fantasy into an interesting read.
Not quite as finely tuned as some of his later writing, yet still a classic Stephen Lawhead book. History, hints of intrigue, a faithful hero, and a justice in the end. Although the conclusion is an excellent stepping off point for the next book in the cycle.
Two college roommates head to the highlands to investigate a mysterious event, one doesn't make it home and the other has to deal with the aftermath. Lewis eventually finds his friend in the Otherworldly, but he's a changed man.
Bards, Celtic warriors, a demon horde, and a betrayal, the only thing missing was a princess! (4/5)
Two college roommates head to the highlands to investigate a mysterious event, one doesn't make it home and the other has to deal with the aftermath. Lewis eventually finds his friend in the Otherworldly, but he's a changed man.
Bards, Celtic warriors, a demon horde, and a betrayal, the only thing missing was a princess! (4/5)
This is the first book that I have read by Stephen Lawhead and I was very pleased with what I found.
The Paradise War invokes shades of C. S. Lewis when two modern-day Oxford students find themselves in a Narnia-like Otherworld steeped in Celtic Mythology. Lawhead's love and knowledge of ancient Celtic mythology provides a very rich foundation for this trilogy.
This story was well written and the characters were both interesting and engaging. There was a good combination of faster paced action and character development mixed in with slower and more tedious times of difficult travel. The pace at the end of the book picked up considerably as conflicts intensified, setting the stage for the next installment.
Lawhead succeeded in creating a world both concrete and mystical that drew me in from the very beginning. This book falls in line with a variation on the fantasy genre of Tolkein, the escapist nature of Narnia, and the historical appeal of the ancient Celts. I really enjoyed it and wasted no time in starting book two, The Silver Hand.
The Paradise War invokes shades of C. S. Lewis when two modern-day Oxford students find themselves in a Narnia-like Otherworld steeped in Celtic Mythology. Lawhead's love and knowledge of ancient Celtic mythology provides a very rich foundation for this trilogy.
This story was well written and the characters were both interesting and engaging. There was a good combination of faster paced action and character development mixed in with slower and more tedious times of difficult travel. The pace at the end of the book picked up considerably as conflicts intensified, setting the stage for the next installment.
Lawhead succeeded in creating a world both concrete and mystical that drew me in from the very beginning. This book falls in line with a variation on the fantasy genre of Tolkein, the escapist nature of Narnia, and the historical appeal of the ancient Celts. I really enjoyed it and wasted no time in starting book two, The Silver Hand.
Very good book. Lawhead is one of my favorite authors, and I would recommend his books to any fantasy lover.
This is the first book that I have read by Stephen Lawhead and I was very pleased with what I found.
The Paradise War invokes shades of C. S. Lewis when two modern-day Oxford students find themselves in a Narnia-like Otherworld steeped in Celtic Mythology. Lawhead's love and knowledge of ancient Celtic mythology provides a very rich foundation for this trilogy.
This story was well written and the characters were both interesting and engaging. There was a good combination of faster paced action and character development mixed in with slower and more tedious times of difficult travel. The pace at the end of the book picked up considerably as conflicts intensified, setting the stage for the next installment.
Lawhead succeeded in creating a world both concrete and mystical that drew me in from the very beginning. This book falls in line with a variation on the fantasy genre of Tolkein, the escapist nature of Narnia, and the historical appeal of the ancient Celts. I really enjoyed it and wasted no time in starting book two, The Silver Hand.
The Paradise War invokes shades of C. S. Lewis when two modern-day Oxford students find themselves in a Narnia-like Otherworld steeped in Celtic Mythology. Lawhead's love and knowledge of ancient Celtic mythology provides a very rich foundation for this trilogy.
This story was well written and the characters were both interesting and engaging. There was a good combination of faster paced action and character development mixed in with slower and more tedious times of difficult travel. The pace at the end of the book picked up considerably as conflicts intensified, setting the stage for the next installment.
Lawhead succeeded in creating a world both concrete and mystical that drew me in from the very beginning. This book falls in line with a variation on the fantasy genre of Tolkein, the escapist nature of Narnia, and the historical appeal of the ancient Celts. I really enjoyed it and wasted no time in starting book two, The Silver Hand.
Kathleen D. (momoffour49783) reviewed The Paradise War (Song of Albion, Bk 1) on + 43 more book reviews
I just couldn't get into the story...I tried but ended up moving on to another book...
