The Outcast

I read these books when I was younger, immediately after having consumed the Chronicles of Narnia and Prydain, although these books are aimed at an older audience. I credit these books and the Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander as the novels that really gave me a jump start in the fantasy genre and definitely recommend it for all fantasy readers, especially if you're just starting out, this is a great place. Now on to the story...Sorak the Nomad, an elfling and the only one of his kind in the world, remains to be one of my favorite characters ever, ranking right up there with Raistlin Majere and Taran Assistant Pig-Keeper. He far surpasses Drizzt Do'Urden. Drizzt isn't anywhere near Sorak's league. Sorak could kick Drizzt's "butt", although he isn't as grotesquely overly powerful, but he lives in a far harsher world where brutality thrives and the weak and timid are left as carrion. This capriciously cruel world makes the Underdark look like a day care center. Take everything you know about magic, dwarves, elves, and dragons, and set it aside in the world of Athas. Although I can't recommend it over Dragonlance, I definately recommend Dark Sun and these books in particular over Forgotten Realms. After you finish with the Tribe of One Trilogy, don't forget to continue with the Sorak Saga in The Broken Blade. If you ever read this Simon Hawke, thank you for this epic adventure, it will be close to my heart forever.

Well first of all I have not read a book in years and had a few mins to read so I picked up this book I bought but never read. I couldnt put it down it was so Intresting. Now I have reached the end of book one and I want more.. So I just ordered book 2 and 3. It was a great book with some goodtwists and I would recommend and will recommend this book to ananyone.

Loved the idea of the Tribe of One. Enjoyed all three books and you can also read another book with the same main character Sorak in The Broken Blade.

Sorak is well suited to Athas!! As a warrior,A1-As a Quester A1,Contacts are solid, as are his internal conflicts. A Must Read for any Fant/Scifi fan.

the elfling Sorak has a split personality, and each personality can control his body and has their own abilities. Shade is the merciles killer, the Guardian has psionic powers, and more are still in his head. A must read for any Dark Sun and fantasy reader. And also has references back to Troy Denning's books with Rikus and Sadira.