The Eye of the Hunter

This was the first book of Dennis McKiernans' I ever read; it wasn't the last. I've told everyone I know to read this book and have even given it to several people.I tried to read the Hobbit series several times and I just can't get into it. I can't put this book down. The characters are so well developed that they don't just talk to each other; they talk to you. You truly feel that you are there, observing the going-ons in person. The comments about humans and religion are right-on the spot. Some of the events described in the book can make you laugh, others will make you cry, still others will make you ponder. Well worth reading any and every chance you get.

I read fantasy novels for my own entertainment. I do not concern myself with trifles. I simply want to read something fun. If you enjoyed Lord of the Rings, you probably will enjoy this. It was entertaining and that is my sole criteria in a fantasy novel.McKiernan is an extraordinary storyteller. I will be thinking about the ending for months. The villain, Baron Stoke, is the absolute best, worst villain I've ever encountered in movie or novel. He makes that evil, child-murdering British captain in the Patriot movie look like Richard Simmons.This is the first time I've felt strongly enough about a book to give it a review. It deserves the highest rating. Get in your most comfortable reading chair and enjoy Eye of the Hunter.

This is one of my favorite all-time books in any genre. I love the way it combines non-stop adventure with engrossing, in-depth analysis of all the major characters and their actions. I also enjoy the way the book switches from its present to various scenes and events in the characters' past and back to the present.

I read this book two years ago when a friend recommended it. It's got everything you could want in a fantasy novel: realistic characters, action, drama, comedy, religious allegory, love, vengeance, a "can't put this book down" plot, and a setting which rivals Tolkien's Middle Earth. It's a little longer than the average fantasy novel, but you'll want even more when you're done reading it! Also read "Tales of Mithgar" for more stories about the original search for Stoke, and "Voyage of the Fox Rider" to learn about Aravan's history (I'm still waiting for the sequel to this one!)