Great start to a long journey
923387
The book is very easy to read and helps the reader understand each quality of a gentleman in a fun acronymic fashion. Great start for a man to become a gentleman. My only objection to this book is that I have preferred it to be lengthier in content.
1297294
All translations are beautiful.  This journey carried me and helped me in conjunction with "the other shore".  I wanted a "japanese yet modern translation" and this is what worked.  These are words that came to north america.  Some of the first words that struggled to bring Buddhism from Asia to the West.
3642139
I read this book before I began my journey.  It was very helpful and entertaining.  I wish it was longer.  I want her to travel around the world and write about it.
4210563
If your looking for an easy read, that will motivate you on your search for the Way, then Father Pivonka's book is a great start. He shares his own initial doubts of doing the Way, his preparations, and then his Journey. He includes lessons he receives along the Way. I was very grateful that he shared such intimate details, but the real Christian Journey is personal. I was only sad that is was over so fast, and I immediately began to read it again to see what I missed the first time. Happy Ten Years!
2384638
This was a good start to the journey from Return of the Jedi to The Force Awakens. Hope to see more of these characters in the next book. The interludes featuring characters who are from the movies felt a bit out of place, but provided hints as to what else is going on in the Galaxy at the same time.
1393502
Moving across continents and seas, this adventure is an historical and spiritual journey for the reader. The latter moves from one character to another learning interesting things about far countries, religions, habits and ways of interpreting the world around us. It's the beginning of a quest
3059399
I feel like I began a great adventure when I started on this first book of the series. I couldn't be more pleased. Now I've finished the first six books, and will be digging into number seven shortly. Strong characters, rolling plot, plenty of action, a few surprises. How perfect!
3987969
Great beginning, already started Map of Bones
1148083
What a journey!
I was introduced to this series by a friend. I had just started reading similar novels in the genre, but honestly didn't really like any of them. When I started reading this book, I honestly just expected another one of those.

It's been so long since a story held my interest so strongly. The characters and the world are exciting. The story is very well-paced. There wasn't a single chapter where I felt bored. If anything, I was always so eager to find out what happens next.

I held off on writing this review till I finished the story and now that I just did, I can say that this is one of my favorites now. Was a great surprise and now I'm off to read the second book.
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I loved sitting with my daughter Larra, reading her parts of Del's journey in Azdia. Thank you Matthew for your first installment! I had wished to learn more about "Mr. Thicket", as I am a fan of antagonists from Darth Vader to The Govenor, but I expect we'll see him again in book 2. I was diappointed that we didn't experience a reunion between Del and her mother, but presume that will be explorer in future, perhaps not until the end of the series. Picturesque and magical Azdia and many of her inhabitants reminded me of fantastical fairy lands, Lord of the Rings - type creatures and landscapes. My favorite sections described a stormy voyage aboard the Zephyr and during a well deserved respite at Old Blythe's house. I'm interested to see Sam and Del's relationship grow deeper in book 2, as well. Overall, a really fun read, full of adventure. Del reminds us that friendship, comforting words of encouragement and perseverance to stay the course and never give up are qualities and characteristics we should all strive for and apply in our own Azdia. Reviewed and recommended from Illinois.
8724
A wonderful and amusing introduction to the French countryside.  This journey with Keith and Val leaves me wanting to read more about their experiences.  Looking forward to a follow-up.  Goes well with a glass or two of wine, French of course.
572930
This is why I love perusing Amazons E-Books so much. Not just because of my inner frugality,but because it's truly fun finding people getting their start.

I very much enjoyed the Celtic undertones in regards to the settings and the history and look forward to the coming iterations giving us more links with the characters and their lineages. Without giving any spoilers, I would also like to say that I enjoyed many of the characters unique "abilities".

There were a couple times I lost myself in the first person narrative, but that's to be expected as this is a very challenging point of view to write in. My bearings were quickly regained as the story progressed and I do not feel like I lost any substance while figuring my place.

Great start and I eagerly look forward to the next installment of the story! Keep up the good work!
709550
THE STAG LORD was SO long, GOOD, but SO long. Therefore if you're looking for a quick read this book is not for you.

The world building is super thorough and I really enjoyed getting to know all the characters involved. I am thinking that future books might feel a little shorter now that we have all the back story out of the way and character development started. The father-son bond between Bann and Cor was strong and I could feel the love through the pages. The slow romance between Shay and Bann was well done and they have a strong start to their future. I enjoyed the author's take on the Tuatha De Danaan. There is a lot involved, but I was never bored. I enjoyed my introduction to the author and look forward to where she takes her characters next.

* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I started it and it was rather confusing to keep up with what was going on in Toby's mind...  I just about did not push on, thinking it would not be worth the effort.  You know we have all bought the inexpensive books and been disappointed that we spent time reading something that was so poorly edited and constructed.  Yet this is not the case with this book.  And the stuff "streaming" through his mind gets much easier to understand and keep straight than you first imagine it is going to be.

I am quite pleased that I pushed myself a little further.  I became attached to the characters.  I was a bit emotional at the end, that does not happen for me that often.  Although the plot is not real difficult to see ahead in, you alway like the way you get there, you know the journey is as much as the arrival.  I look forward to reading more by this author and have already loaned it to a coworker.

Highly recommended...
3209205
Fantastic read! I love how detailed King is in this book, he really paints a picture. A great start to the journey I look forward to taking with Roland Deschain.
55362
I am only about halfway through with this book, but I am enjoying it very much. I find myself transported to the the two very different parts of the world in which it takes place. If possible, I'll update my comments when I've finished reading it.
4498213
I am really enjoying the journey in this book. I am having to slow down and really ingest what is being presented. I know I will need to read again, as I'm sure I'm missing some great info unless I do
. LOTS of information that makes me want to know more!