The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume III

This book makes you laugh and at the same time it is action packed and you can really identify with with the Sand Tiger. I would like to see another book by Jennifer Roberson in this series.The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume III (Sword-Dancer Saga)

Good author. Other books in this series are also good. This book does not let you down.

I've always had a hidden love for this series. It well-written; has two strong main characters who are both likeable (along with a disreputable horse who isn't so likeable); an interesting world; and a sense of humor. It doesn't always take itself seriously, but there are also well-written scenes of heartbreak and sorrow. Things don't always go heads-up for the main characters, and since they're so strong, they don't always get along. They muddle through it, though, and make it on their own. I've always liked them a lot.

The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume I The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume II: Sword-Maker - Sword Breaker The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume III (Sword-Dancer Saga) In the beginning of this very enjoyable, unique series, we meet Sandtiger, a man who was raised as a nameless orphan, a foreigner from an unknown land and a slave within a nomadic desert tribe. He gained his name and begrudged freedom as a boy when he killed a deadly, venomous sandtiger which had been preying upon members of the tribe. Defeating death, and bearing the beast's claw marks as a distinctive scar upon his face, Sandtiger found a willing teacher who took him in and taught him the skills and honor codes of the sword dancer. Driven, he achieved the highest level of mastery, (7th level) in record time, and went on to become a living legend. Much of the story is narrated by Tiger, mixed with third person perspective. Roberson did an admirable job using this fresh technique; it works well. When he is not hiring out his services as a sword dancer in order to settle disputes or matters of honor, Tiger, who is in his mid-30's, spends his time in cantinas, drinking and womanizing. It is within such an establishment that he is tracked down by young, beautiful Delilah, a fair skinned woman with blonde hair from the far north who carries a sword (unheard of for a female) and claims to be a sword dancer. Despite personality clashes, Delilah hires Tiger as a guide to help her journey across the very large, deadly desert of the region. Del is a driven soul, searching for her lost brother, and for revenge against murderous bandits who took him, and her innocence, years prior. As the adventure unfolds, Tiger is forced, by circumstances and interactions, to adjust his perspectives and attitudes towards Del, and women in general. It becomes evident that Del is a truly skilled sword dancer, as well as a sword singer who is able, through her song, to call forth a mystical power which is infused within the spirit of her specially forged blade. It also becomes known that Del is quite likely Tiger's equal in the dance, a discovery which follows betrayal and near death at each other's hands. Through it all, we discover that the presence of magic is very disquieting to Tiger, both mentally and physically, every time it is encountered. This leads to ironies. Through the first of these novels, we experience the hardships and struggles faced by the couple as they fight to fulfill Del's quests and simply stay alive. We are given views into the humorous relationship which Tiger faces on a regular basis with his very spirited, very difficult stallion. We also enjoy the gradual meeting of minds and souls of our two heroes, creating a bond of loyalty between the two, which becomes imperative to Tiger's very existence as he is eventually faced with the threat of an ancient, powerful evil which struggles to control him through his own mystical sword, a sword forged specifically for him during a journey t

Great book. Loved the stories. I'm a guy, but its nice to read about a female protagonist. Usually its the guy obsessed with revenge, and the gal doing the sensible thing. This is a unique and highly readable twist on that plot.