Farnor

I'm surprised to see no other reviews or ratings for either of the Nightfall books. It's a rare fantasy story that isn't based on a journey of some kind. I found the story to be very different from all others I've read. The author has a way of painting a vivid scene without lengthy description and the characters are human. Powers are not exaggerated and even the "elder race" isn't so omniscient in comparison to the "lowly" humans. Although the hero is aided along the way, it is his own strength that brings him through it all. Yet, the hero is not the entire story as others have their own intentions and goals; some successful, some not so successful. For all the realism, it is still very much a fantasy story, complete with magic and monsters.