RUTH F. (ruthy) reviewed In the Earth Abides the Flame (Fire of Heaven, Bk 2) on + 56 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is the 2nd in the trilogy - "Fire of Heaven". The author is a mapmaker by trade and has based his story on the journey of the "Company" (collection of characters that increase and diminish along the way) on the geography of the world he has created. There are of course maps which are a great addition. There is also a Glossary to help keep you advised on who, what, and where people and things are. The story is one of ordinary youth is "chosen" to be an instrument in the saving of the world from the evil ways of an eternal foe. The evil foe has finally regained strength again after 2000 years. The company of ordinary people grows from 5 to many as time and the journey unfolds. The descriptions of the surroundings in this world are beautiful and if you like being pulled into a world then this is a good book for you. If you want non-stop action then this isn't the book for you. There is action, but most of the time the "triumphs" of the heroes are accomplished through other means than the characters' own doing. Many times it is environmental means. Most of the heroes aren't good with weapons (swords, arrows, etc.). I love this book and can't wait to read the next one - "The Right Hand of God". This is not a religious story of our own world.
Patricia A. (armstrongpaw1) reviewed In the Earth Abides the Flame (Fire of Heaven, Bk 2) on + 101 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Book 2 of an epic trilogy. I remain caught up in this story and cannot wait to start the third book. A very satisfying read.
