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  • Path of a Novice

  • Silvan Series, Book 1
  • By: R.K. Lander
  • Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
  • Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (61 ratings)

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Path of a Novice

By: R.K. Lander
Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
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A fearless warrior. An implacable traitor. The path toward a destiny only a god foresaw.

Fel'annár is a gifted immortal warrior embarking on his first patrol into the Deep Forest. Half-Silvan, half-Alpine, he battles the enemy from without, and the prejudice from within. But he learns more than just warfare when an arcane power begins to emerge, one he cannot control.

While friendships are forged, a destiny unfolds, one that is tied to a past he knows nothing about. For others, though, it is only a matter of time before the truth is revealed, and the danger becomes real.

If you love high fantasy worlds with compelling characters on a dangerous mission, you can't miss Path of a Novice, book one in the epic fantasy series The Silvan Saga.

©2017 Ruth Kent (P)2019 Tantor

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Elves aren’t normally my thing

Not really into ‘elves’ but I’m glad I persisted with the book. The character development is great, as is the detailed imagery. Lander creates an great world with real problems explained with great depth. The rest of the series develops the problem and the depth further.

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It takes a while to get into the story.

Once you get past the elven jargon and the simple premise mystery box plot and how the storg foreshadows comming friends and enimies in a one dimensional manner with the protagonist comming out of a DnD character sheet with max rolls, you get a okay story that seems a bit forced in certain areas.

The quality of the writting remains consistent throught the novel but its lack of lasting stakes that impact the story makes me wary of picking up the next book.

Its worth the listen if you want to form your own opinions but this isnt a bad book, just a bit uninspired.

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Could not stop listening brilliant book

This book is brilliant I felt as if I was wishing him along great characters with a feel good feeling definitely in my top 5 all time.

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Short and sweet

Yes this book really is as good as the reviews say, albeit it is on the shorter side. Still well worth the credit though I'll definitely be driving into the next few books ASAP.
Narration was excellent, though some of the women voices were a bit off, but overall the performance was just fantastic.

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Great Story

The character names were a trifle confusing. Sorted everyone by chapter 10. Good little story, well narrated. Looking forward t Book 2.

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