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The Light Bearer
The Light Bearer
Author: Donna Gillespie
ISBN-13: 9780425143681
ISBN-10: 0425143686
Publication Date: 11/7/1994
Pages: 788
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Books
Book Type: Paperback
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brightstar avatar reviewed The Light Bearer on + 10 more book reviews
I normally would devour a book with all the elements contained in The Light Bearer but I found it long winded at 800 pages despite the description above. The characters were cardboard cut outs. It became ponderous and boring. I put it aside and held onto to it for years but was never tempted pick it up again. I know it's a popular book and I'm in the minority in canning it but I like depth of character and this book just doesn't have it for me.
joann avatar reviewed The Light Bearer on + 434 more book reviews
She was a warrior, a priestess - and a threat to the powers of ancient Rome. On the day of her birth, Auriane received a mysterious amulet from a priestess-and a double-edged prophecy of doom and glory. The daughter of a Germanic tribal chieftain, Auriane witnessed unspeakable horrors committed against her people by ruthless invaders. And when tragedy tore her family apart, she took the oath of a warrior-and vowed revenge. Tales of her brilliant swath of conquest carried as far as Rome, to the renowned statesman Marcus Julianus-who felt his destiny intertwined with Auriane's...and wore about his neck an identical amulet...
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Good book!