Shadow of a Dark Queen (The Serpentwar Saga, Book 1) (Serpentwar Saga, 1)

Let me warn you that this was the first Feist's book I've read. I don't know the stories before or after this book's events (except what the book itself hints).Although the book places higher focus in the story than in character development, all characters are credible and have charisma. The story is good and fluid, no dull moments, no rushed parts. All consistent.Feist writes in a very pleasant way. I guess that even if the story wouldn't worth much, his pleasant writting would make it worth. You'll always be wanting to turn the pages and enjoy the story. In some parts, it'd be like reading an historical fiction, if there weren't magic (very little) and other humanoid races. The fantasy setting it's just a way to give the author freedom to make a good story, not a way to make some spectacular show off. I recommend this book, without any doubts, to any fantasy reader. I would even recommend it to non-fantasy ones.

I can't stress enough the importance of reading the other books before you start this series. Read Magician1 & 2, Silverthorn and A Darkness of Sethanon, Prince of the Blood, King's Buccaneer in that order... The people who have rated this book (and perhaps the rest of this series) poor, has obviously not read Mr. Feist's other work. This is a work of art and, Mr. Feist is the only one who even comes close to Terry Goodkind and Robert Jordan as Fantasy authors... Read the others first but eventually you'll have to read these as well!

In the Shadow of a Dark Queen is a thrilling book by Raymond E. Feist. In it a boy becomes a man, a old war is reinvestigated, and an evil older then time itself reappears. The book is suspenseful, and keeps readers on the end of their seats. I give it a five star rating. I thought that it was a wonderful example of sci-fi fantasy. It is comparable with Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. It delighted me and sort of made me feel like I was in the story. Feists books don't give a lot of character depth, but they are fun to read and make you want to be one of the characters. The storyline will not work if you do not read Magician 1 & 2, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon, Prince of the Blood, and The Kings Buccaneer. It is overall a wonderful book

Well, Feist... One of todays most prolific fantasy writers! I have just finished re-reading the RIFTWAR and SERPENTWAR sagas, and even though I know all the twists and turns, plotlines, and characters, I always feel welcomed back to the world of Midkemia. See, thats the talent that Feist has; he sucks you in, and never lets you go! He has a rare talent also, to create worlds all too real to our own. The characters are real, even the places seem real. I highly recommend these multi volume epics to any fantasy reader who just wants to slip away to another realm...for all eternity...

Once again, Raymond Feist has done what few fantasy authors can do well, bring a complex world to life. Eric von Darkmoor and Rupert Avery pick up the gauntlet that was laid down by Pug and Tomas after the RiftWar. S.O.A.D.Q. is a masterpiece in a series of unbelievable books. I haven't been so engrossed since a Darkness at Sethanon. The Panthain serpent priest are back causing trouble for the kingdom. A group of "Desperate " men are assembled to infiltrate the Emerald Queen's army and find out the advancing armies weaknesses. The story unravels as Calis (Tomas' son) leads a group into the midst of an enemy army. The characters are in depth and believable, far from the normal cookie cutter characters of many other series. This book is filled with adventures and battles, as well as Feist trademark humor. It is a must read for any fantasy fan.