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Deryni Checkmate
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Author: Katherine Kurtz
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Deryni Checkmate Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780441016617
ISBN: 0441016618
Label: Ace
Manufacturer: Ace
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2008-11-25
Publisher: Ace
Studio: Ace
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780441016617
ISBN: 0441016618
Label: Ace
Manufacturer: Ace
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2008-11-25
Publisher: Ace
Studio: Ace
Editorial Review of Deryni Checkmate
More than thirty years ago, Katherine Kurtz changed the face of fantasy with the Deryni Chronicles. In 2005, Ace published a newly revised and expanded Deryni Checkmate in hardcover. Now, that edition is available in mass market for the first time.
Customer Reviews of Deryni Checkmate
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Not Free SF Reader
Review: Kelson is now a young king. It takes pretty much zero time before he has problems with those annoying church wankers.
An archbishop is up in arms, wanting one of the nobles to basically not be Deryni.
Threats of excommunication, conflict, and running around ensue, as well as magical stuffups, executions, and outright battle. Not a good time for all, by any stretch.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Dull
Review: I'm sorry to say that Deryni Checkmate is dreadfully dull.
There are two subplots which do nothing to advance the story, the characters are flat, and the setting just doesn't make sense.
I'd recommend skipping the series.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: a book of intregue
Review: I love Katherine Kurtz's deryni novels. This one is the weakest of the Deryni Chronicles but it is necessary in the set up for the next book. I know lots of people hate that but I think she did a good job of trying to describe the events within the kingdom and what could be happening by those who threaten at the boarders. If you like historical type fiction and a bit of mystery and magic this book could fit the bill.
I think Katherine's greatest talent is getting you to feel what the characters feel. I also think she does a great job of describing the social situation in her settings.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: May the "Deryni" never end!!!!!!!!
Review: Someone once told me "Women can't write good fantasy because they're afraid to kill your favorite characters" ... I then introduced him to Katherine Kurtz and the Deryni. I never heard that statement again.
I have been reading this epic saga over and over again for 20 years, and I will be reading them over and over again for the next 20 years.
Katherine Kurtz's blending of "Magic" with fact based "Church" ritual and her use of real medieval living truly makes you feel that the Kingdom of Gwynedd could truly have existed.
If you are looking for a series of books that you just cannot put down, these will keep you on the edge of your seat turning pages well into the wee hours of the morning. Though I must warn you to never assume what will happen next; and I advise always having a tissue on hand just in case.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Previous books a must
Review: This book focuses on the anceint battle of church versus state, and it's effects on Mrs. Kurtz magical kingdom of Gwynedd. Unfortunately for the characters involved the age old battle hasn't yet been solved, and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Review Summary: Not Free SF Reader
Review: Kelson is now a young king. It takes pretty much zero time before he has problems with those annoying church wankers.
An archbishop is up in arms, wanting one of the nobles to basically not be Deryni.
Threats of excommunication, conflict, and running around ensue, as well as magical stuffups, executions, and outright battle. Not a good time for all, by any stretch.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Dull
Review: I'm sorry to say that Deryni Checkmate is dreadfully dull.
There are two subplots which do nothing to advance the story, the characters are flat, and the setting just doesn't make sense.
I'd recommend skipping the series.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: a book of intregue
Review: I love Katherine Kurtz's deryni novels. This one is the weakest of the Deryni Chronicles but it is necessary in the set up for the next book. I know lots of people hate that but I think she did a good job of trying to describe the events within the kingdom and what could be happening by those who threaten at the boarders. If you like historical type fiction and a bit of mystery and magic this book could fit the bill.
I think Katherine's greatest talent is getting you to feel what the characters feel. I also think she does a great job of describing the social situation in her settings.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: May the "Deryni" never end!!!!!!!!
Review: Someone once told me "Women can't write good fantasy because they're afraid to kill your favorite characters" ... I then introduced him to Katherine Kurtz and the Deryni. I never heard that statement again.
I have been reading this epic saga over and over again for 20 years, and I will be reading them over and over again for the next 20 years.
Katherine Kurtz's blending of "Magic" with fact based "Church" ritual and her use of real medieval living truly makes you feel that the Kingdom of Gwynedd could truly have existed.
If you are looking for a series of books that you just cannot put down, these will keep you on the edge of your seat turning pages well into the wee hours of the morning. Though I must warn you to never assume what will happen next; and I advise always having a tissue on hand just in case.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Previous books a must
Review: This book focuses on the anceint battle of church versus state, and it's effects on Mrs. Kurtz magical kingdom of Gwynedd. Unfortunately for the characters involved the age old battle hasn't yet been solved, and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
To read this one you would almost have to have read the previous novels in the series. Mrs. Kurtz usually recaps well enough to make it possible for her readers to pick-up the series mid-stream, but the plot thus far must have become too involved. Still, this remains a very well written book, and you will finish it wanting more.