Magician: Master: Riftwar Cycle: The Riftwar Saga, Book 2

I read this book for the first time many years ago. I believe I read it again a short time after the first but either way, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it again this time. It’s a thrilling book, with wonderful characters and multiple storylines that flow together to a very satisfying conclusion. I can’t wait to start the next one in the series.

Great storyline. Fairly well written. I loved reading the first book which was normal sized.

Couldn’t put it down. The continuation of Pugs story and the way the author bouncing back and forth combining and weaving the different characters stories to create a cohesive story is great. I found my self shouting for joy and on the edge of my seat at different times.

I have read this book at least 10 times visiting characters and places I have come to love every time still rooting like it is the first time.

Quick delivery, no damage, excellent quality

I love books by Feist. The storyline is fresh and different from other fantasy series.This book, however, came with water damage. What is up with Amazon and water-damaged books? It didn't affect the read, but when I pay for a new book, I expect it to be in pristine condition and this one wasn't. I'm not looking for a refund, but I wish their QC & their S&H departments would pull their heads out of their lunchboxes and actually do their jobs. This damage should have been caught and the book not sent, replaced instead with another, undamaged book.

"Apprentice" introduced readers to most of the beloved characters of Midkemia, and the Riftwar conflict with the Tsurani. This, the second volume of the "Magician" books, brings Pug to his full magical powers as a Great One known as Milamber on the other side of the Rift. New, important Tsurani characters are introduced even as certain people on Midkemia continue to be followed. Even as Pug becomes a person of two natures or, rather, of two worlds, likewise his boyhood friend Tomas ends up sharing a single body with the ancient Valheru Ashen-Shugar.Tsurani traits seemed to be drawn from Japanese samurai, Aztec and even ancient Roman traditions, and not always the best of them. Pug/Milamber starts as a captured slave, becomes a paramount Great One by virtue of his magic, and must find a way to end the Riftwar between his two worlds. Even though his magic plays a critical part in all that, Mr. Feist is more interested in the politics of both worlds. Kingdom politics become complicated for the conDoin line, but the politics of the other world are absolutely byzantine.Pug/Milamber is a central character, but others are just as fully formed -- one of the great strengths of the series. Most readers will want to read more to see how their favorites fare, but the two books that make up "Magician" are complete in themselves.

Magician: apprentice, and Magician: Master is a decent intro to the world of Mikedemia. The riftwar saga chronicles the war with the Tsurani (possible allegory for the Hun empire) and the people's (elves, humans, dwarves) of mikedemia. Feist mixes up the fantasy genre by adding a bit of sci-fi to the mix. The problem is, while there is interesting ideas being thrown about, it is delivered poorly, and comes across as half baked. Many terms and concepts are introduced, but do not match with the time periods portrayed. Mikedemia is described to be a mix of a Victorian, Renaissance, and medieval setting, yet uses terms and knowledge that would be more appropriate for a post ww1 society. Then there is magic... It is clear that Feist was unsure how to handle the subject, and is thus the least explored subject in the book surnamed Magician! Also, this book is a representation of its times. Women are little more than talking wet rags for our protags to occasionally profess their angst. The relationships, especially with classism are totally unbelievable. No way a kitchen boy, no matter what he did, even if elevated to a magician apprentice, would ever be alone with a lady of noble birth. The characters have titles attached to them, but nobody acts the part. In olden times, nobles were thought of just like the word meant, beyond reproach, the best of man. Once you sit and think about all these characters actions, nothing really lands . Truthfully, the story Is okay, but don't expect any consistency in the world building.

This rating is due to the book’s physical dimensions, NOT the story.This is by far the tiniest book I’ve ever owned. There is barely enough margin to hold it without my fingers covering the text. The description should have clearly stated this is a pocket sized book.

I was really surprised by the direction this took and thought it was so original for this type of fantasy. But at the same time, some subplots were a bit boring and I wanted to skip through them. I really feel like this book is unique and it's frustrating how close it is to perfect for me.

Good epic fantasy. Not too complicated or dragged out nice pace. A little too simple in parts but still excellent read.

Reading riftwar saga for the first time so far so good. Books are in mint condition.

The story plot keeps you on the edge of your seat to the very last page. Excellent read!